WAC 182-538C-230

WAC 182-538C-230. Covered substance use disorder detoxification services

Last amended: 2020Year: 2026Length: 232 wordsOfficial source
(1) Chemical dependency detoxification services are provided to a person to assist in the process of withdrawal from psychoactive substances in a safe and effective manner. (2) A facility providing detoxification services to a person must: (a) Be a facility licensed by the department of health under one of the following: (i) Chapter 246-320 WAC; (ii) Chapter 246-322 WAC; (iii) Chapter 246-324 WAC; or (iv) Chapter 246-337 WAC. (b) Be licensed by the department of health as a behavioral health agency; (c) Meet the applicable behavioral health agency licensure, certification, administration, personnel, clinical requirements, and behavioral health services administrative requirements; and (d) Have policies and procedures to support and implement the applicable requirements in WAC 246-341-1100 and 246-341-1102 . (3) A BH-ASO or its subcontractor agency must: (a) Provide counseling to each person that addresses the person's: (i) Chemical dependency and motivation; and (ii) Continuing care needs and need for referral to other services. (b) Maintain a list of resources and referral options that can be used by staff members to refer a person to appropriate services. (c) Post any rules and responsibilities for people receiving treatment, including information on potential use of increased motivation interventions or sanctions, in a public place in the facility. (d) Provide tuberculosis screenings to people for the prevention and control of tuberculosis. (e) Provide HIV/AIDS information and include a brief risk intervention and referral as indicated.
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