Section 388-845-2000 - What is staff and family consultation?(1) Staff and family consultation is assistance, not covered by the medic-aid state plan, to families or direct service providers to help them meet the individualized and specific needs of a participant as outlined in the participant's person-centered service plan and necessary to improve the participant's independence and inclusion in their community.(2) Staff and family consultation is available in all DDA HCBS waivers.(3) Staff and family consultation is consultation and guidance to a staff member or family member about one or more of the following:(a) Health and medication monitoring to track and report to healthcare provider;(b) Positioning and transfer;(c) Basic and advanced instructional techniques;(d) Consultation with potential referral resources;(e) Augmentative communication systems;(f) Diet and nutritional guidance;(g) Disability information and education;(h) Strategies for effectively and therapeutically interacting with the participant;(i) Environmental consultation;(j) Assistive technology safety;(k) Parenting skills; and(l) For the basic plus, IFS, and CIIBS waivers only, individual and family counseling.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-845-2000
Amended by WSR 13-24-045, filed 11/26/13, effective 1/1/2014Amended by WSR 16-17-009, Filed 8/4/2016, effective 9/4/2016Amended by WSR 18-14-001, Filed 6/20/2018, effective 7/21/2018Amended by WSR 20-05-080, Filed 2/18/2020, effective 3/20/2020Amended by WSR 21-19-108, Filed 9/20/2021, effective 10/21/2021Amended by WSR 23-18-035, Filed 8/29/2023, effective 9/29/2023Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.08.090 and 2012 c 49 . 13-04-005, § 388-845-2000, filed 1/24/13, effective 2/24/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, 2009 c 194 , and 2008 c 329 § 205(1)(i), and Title 71A RCW. 10-22-088, § 388-845-2000, filed 11/1/10, effective 12/2/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120 and Title 71A RCW. 07-20-050, § 388-845-2000, filed 9/26/07, effective 10/27/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.12 [71A.12.120] and chapter 71A.12 RCW. 06-01-024, § 388-845-2000, filed 12/13/05, effective 1/13/06.