Ongoing comprehensive assessments.
(1) The department amended portions of this rule from January 18, 2022, through June 8, 2023, in response to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For requirements in place during that time, see WAC
388-107-0081.
(2) The enhanced services facility must:
(a) Complete a comprehensive assessment, addressing the elements set forth in WAC
388-107-0070, upon a significant change in the resident's condition or at least every 180 days if there is no significant change in condition;
(b) Complete an assessment specifically focused on a resident's identified strengths, preferences, limitations, and related issues:
(i) Consistent with the resident's change of condition as specified in WAC
388-107-0060;
(ii) When the resident's person-centered service plan no longer addresses the resident's current needs and preferences; and
(iii) When the resident has an injury requiring the intervention of a practitioner;
(c) Review each resident's needs to evaluate discharge or transfer options when the resident:
(i) No longer needs the level of behavioral support provided by the facility; or
(ii) Expresses the desire to move to a different type of community based setting;
(d) Ensure that the person-centered service planning team discusses all available placement options; and
(e) Ensure the staff person performing the ongoing assessments is a qualified assessor.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
18.51 RCW. WSR 23-14-029, § 388-107-0080, filed 6/26/23, effective 7/27/23. Statutory Authority: RCW
70.97.230 and HCBS Final Rule 42 C.F.R. WSR 16-14-078, § 388-107-0080, filed 7/1/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.97 RCW. WSR 14-19-071, § 388-107-0080, filed 9/12/14, effective 10/13/14.]