WAC 388-843-0020. Who is eligible for specialized treatment at a youth transitional care facility?

(1) A youth is eligible for specialized treatment at a youth transitional care facility if the dedicated review committee determines or verifies the youth: (a) Is DDA-eligible under chapter 388-823 WAC or is assessed to have a diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder, or another neurological condition or other genetic condition; (b) Is over age 13 but under age 18; (c) Has accessed all appropriate and available less restrictive services and the youth's assessed health care needs exceed what is available in the community; (d) Has a severe psychiatric diagnosis; (e) Experiences a severity, intensity, and frequency of behavior that: (i) Significantly impairs the youth's functioning; and (ii) Prevents the youth from being safely supported in a less restrictive setting; and (f) Needs and is likely to benefit from specialized treatment. (2) For the purposes of this section, "appropriate" means a less restrictive service recommended by the youth's treating professional. (3) The facility will not admit or detain a youth who declines or refuses to be voluntarily admitted to the facility.