WAC 110-145-3490

Licensees providing care for medically fragile children and youth must meet the following documentation requirements in addition to the requirements in WAC 110-145-2900:

(1) Obtain documentation when children or youth have been in care for more than 30 calendar days of:

(a) A physical examination and diagnosis by a licensed health care provider;

(b) Information about the child's or youth's daily care, if applicable including, but not limited to:

(i) Treatment plans;

(ii) Medications;

(iii) Observations;

(iv) Medical examinations;

(v) Physicians' orders;

(vi) Proper treatment for allergic reactions;

(vii) Consent authorizations;

(viii) Releases;

(ix) Diagnostic reports; and

(x) Revised assessments;

(c) Upon discharge, a summary including:

(i) Diagnoses, treatments, and prognosis by the individual responsible for providing care; and

(ii) Any instructions and referrals for continuity of care; and

(d) Evidence of meeting criteria for eligibility for services from DDCS, if applicable.

(2) If a medication order is given over the phone from a licensed health care provider, licensees must:

(a) Have an RN or LPN receive the order; and

(b) Obtain a signed copy of the order from a licensed health care provider within 72 hours of the order.