Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829Z-005
The following definitions apply to this chapter.
"Client" means a person who has a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020(5) and who DDA has determined eligible to receive services under chapter 71A.16 RCW. For purposes of notification, informed consent, and decision-making requirements, the term "client" includes the client's legal representative to the extent of the representative's legal authority.
"DDA" means the developmental disabilities administration, an administration of the department of social and health services, its employees, and authorized agents.
"Direct support professional" means a person who interacts directly with a client while the client receives emergency transitional support services.
"DSHS" or "the department" means the state of Washington department of social and health services, its employees, and authorized agents.
"Legal representative" means a person's legal guardian, limited guardian when the subject matter is within the scope of the limited guardianship, attorney-at-law, attorney-in-fact, or any other person who is authorized by law to act for another person.
"Provider" means the state-operated entity on the Rainier School campus providing emergency transitional support services.
"State of emergency" means an emergency proclaimed as such by the governor pursuant to RCW 43.06.010.
Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829Z-005