PDFWAC 246-341-0912
Designated crisis responder (DCR) services—Certification standards.
Designated crisis responder (DCR) services are services provided by a DCR to evaluate an individual in crisis and determine if involuntary services are required. An agency providing DCR services must do all of the following:
(1) Ensure that services are provided by a DCR;
(2) Ensure staff members utilize the protocols for DCRs required by RCW 71.05.214;
(3) Document that services provided to the individual were in accordance with the requirements in chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW, as applicable; and
(4) Meet the outpatient behavioral health crisis services certification standards in WAC 246-341-0901.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71.24.037, 2023 c 433, 2023 c 425, and 2023 c 469. WSR 24-17-003, § 246-341-0912, filed 8/8/24, effective 9/8/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.24.037, 71.05.560, 71.34.380, 18.205.160, 43.70.080(5), 41.05.750, 43.70.250, 74.09.520, and chapters 71.05, 71.12, 71.24, and 71.34 RCW. WSR 22-24-091, § 246-341-0912, filed 12/6/22, effective 5/1/23.]