WAC 388-843-0160. When may a youth transitional care facility discharge a youth?

(1) The youth transitional care facility may discharge a youth if: (a) The youth turns 18; or (b) The youth or the youth's legal representative requests discharge. (2) The youth transitional care facility may discharge a youth if the facility determines: (a) The youth no longer requires specialized treatment under the direction of a physician; (b) The youth has achieved the treatment goals established at admission; (c) The youth presents a health or safety risk to self or others in the treatment environment; or (d) The facility is unable to meet the youth's assessed treatment needs.