WAC 246-341-0912. Designated crisis responder (DCR) services — Certification standards

Designated crisis responder (DCR) services are services provided by a DCR to evaluate an individual in crisis and determine if involuntary services are required. An agency providing DCR services must do all of the following: (1) Ensure that services are provided by a DCR; (2) Ensure staff members utilize the protocols for DCRs required by RCW 71.05.214 ; (3) Document that services provided to the individual were in accordance with the requirements in chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW, as applicable; and (4) Meet the outpatient behavioral health crisis services certification standards in WAC 246-341-0901 .