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.