In response to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the department adopted emergency rules under RCW 34.05.350 on April 13, 2020, to amend and repeal portions of WAC 388-97-1915. The emergency rules remained in effect until May 10, 2023. The following rule was in effect during that time, see WSRs 20-09-074, 20-17-048, 21-01-035, 21-08-055, 21-11-018, 21-18-065, 22-01-166, 22-09-014, 22-11-078, 22-19-023, and 23-03-048:
Within 30 days of admission, the nursing facility must:
(1) Complete a PASRR level I screening, or verify that a PASRR level I screening has been completed.
(2) Require a PASRR level II evaluation, or verify that a PASRR level II evaluation has been requested when the individual's PASRR level I screening indicates that the individual may have serious mental illness and/or intellectual disability or related condition.
(3) Coordinate with PASRR evaluators to the maximum extent practicable in order to avoid duplicative assessments and effort, and to ensure continuity of care for nursing facility residents with a serious mental illness and/or an intellectual disability or related condition.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.42.620. WSR 26-08-015, s 388-97-19151, filed 3/20/26, effective 4/20/26.]