PDFWAC 388-829C-370
Must a companion home provider document when a client declines to participate in services?
(1) The companion home provider must document when a client declines to participate in:
(a) Monthly evacuation drills under WAC 388-829C-320;
(b) Health care support under WAC 388-829C-160; and
(c) Tasks assigned to the provider in the client's person-centered service plan, including medication support.
(2) If a client declines to participate in a service, the companion home provider must document:
(a) A description of events related to the client declining to participate in the service;
(b) When the client was informed of the benefits of the service and the possible risks of declining;
(c) A description of the provider's efforts to provide or acquire the service for the client;
(d) A description of alternatives offered instead of current services; and
(e) Any health or safety risks posed by the client declining to participate in the service.
(3) The provider must develop a plan for action the provider will take to address health and safety risks due to repeatedly declined services. The plan must include recommendations from the client's health care provider.
(4) The companion home provider must:
(a) Review the documentation with the client, or the client's legal representative if the client has one, at least every six months;
(b) Request that the client, or the client's legal representative if the client has one, sign and date the document after reviewing it; and
(c) Document the review in the quarterly report under WAC 388-829C-350.
(5) The provider must notify the case manager if a client's health and safety may be adversely affected when the client declines to participate in services.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040, 71A.12.110, and 71A.12.120. WSR 25-11-093, s 388-829C-370, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.10.020 and 71A.12.040. WSR 18-22-106, § 388-829C-370, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [ 71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-16-102, § 388-829C-370, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.]