Section 246-341-1140 - Crisis stabilization unit-Certification standardsAn agency certified to provide crisis stabilization unit services must meet all of the following criteria:
(1) If a crisis stabilization unit is part of a jail, the unit must be located in an area of the building that is physically separate from the general population. "Physically separate" means: (a) Out of sight and sound of the general population at all times;(b) Located in an area with no foot traffic between other areas of the building, except in the case of emergency evacuation; and(c) Has a secured entrance and exit between the unit and the rest of the facility.(2) Ensure that a mental health professional is on-site at least eight hours per day, seven days a week, and accessible 24 hours per day, seven days per week.(3) Ensure a mental health professional assesses an individual within three hours of the individual's arrival at the facility.(4) For persons admitted to the crisis stabilization unit on a voluntary basis, the individual service record must meet the individual service record requirements in WAC 246-341-0640.(5) An agency certified to provide crisis stabilization unit services must meet the service standards for residential and inpatient behavioral health services in WAC 246-341-1105 and the applicable standards in WAC 246-341-1131 if providing involuntary crisis stabilization unit services.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-341-1140
Adopted by WSR 19-09-062, Filed 4/16/2019, effective 5/17/2019Amended by WSR 21-12-042, Filed 5/25/2021, effective 7/1/2021Amended by WSR 22-24-091, Filed 12/6/2022, effective 12/10/2022 and 5/1/2023Amended by WSR 24-17-003, Filed 8/8/2024, effective 9/8/2024