Wash. Admin. Code § 388-828-7080

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 388-828-7080 - How does DDD determine your seizure acuity level?

DDD uses criteria in the following table to determine your seizure acuity level:

If you meet the following criteria:

Then your seizure acuity level is:

(1) You received medical attention for your seizures, on two or more occasions.

(2) Medical attention includes:

(a) Visits to a primary care physician;

(b) Visits to an emergency room;

(c) Calls to 911 that result in paramedics having to provide care, treatment, or stabilization services.

High

(3) You have convulsive seizures (Tonic-clonic or atonic) and meet the following conditions:

(a) You have a seizure at least once every three months; and

(b) Your seizures last at least five minutes.

High

(4) You have convulsive seizures (Tonic-clonic or atonic) and meet the following conditions:

(a) You have a seizure at least once every three months; and

(b) Your seizures last less than five minutes.

Medium

(5) You report a history of having seizures and you do not meet the requirements for a high or medium seizure acuity level.

Low

(6) You report that you do not have a history of seizures.

None

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-828-7080

Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and Title 71A RCW. 07-10-029, § 388-828-7080, filed 4/23/07, effective 6/1/07.