(1) The provider is responsible for partnering with a client's legal representative to obtain medical care for the client.
(2) The legal representative must provide a copy of the court order authorizing the recommended medical care, or signed parent consent, to the RHDY provider before care occurs if the client requires:
(a) General anesthesia or surgery and is under age 18;
(b) Gender-affirming medical care and is under age 18; or
(c) A prescribed psychotropic medication, and is:
(i) Under age 13; or
(ii) Age 13-17 and their treating healthcare professional has determined they are not capable of giving consent.
(3) The RHDY provider must notify DCYF and DDA of emergency care provided.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.380, 71A.12.380(1), and 42 C.F.R. 441.301. WSR 25-15-103, s 388-842-0190, filed 7/17/25, effective 8/17/25.]