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WAC 388-829R-165

What must overnight planned respite services providers do to plan for and respond to emergencies?

(1) The overnight planned respite services provider must develop an emergency response plan to address natural and other disasters.
(2) In an emergency, the overnight planned respite services provider must:
(a) Immediately call 911 if it is a life-threatening emergency;
(b) Provide emergency services;
(c) Notify DDA;
(d) Notify the primary caregiver, client's legal representative, or backup caregiver; and
(e) Submit a written report to DDA.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.040. WSR 23-13-030, § 388-829R-165, filed 6/12/23, effective 7/13/23; WSR 20-08-033, § 388-829R-165, filed 3/24/20, effective 5/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4. WSR 16-17-003, § 388-829R-165, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16.]