71.40.050 – Duties of certified behavioral health consumer advocates.
RCW 71.40.050 Duties of certified behavioral health consumer advocates. (1) A certified behavioral health consumer advocate shall: (a) Identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, patients, residents, and clients of behavioral health providers or facilities relating to administrative action, inaction, or decisions that may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and […]
71.40.010 – Findings—Intent.
RCW 71.40.010 Findings—Intent. (1) The legislature finds that: (a) According to the federal substance abuse and mental health services administration’s 2019 report, one in five adults in the United States will experience some form of mental illness this year and one in thirteen will need substance use disorder treatment; (b) Fewer than half of all […]
71.40.020 – Definitions.
RCW 71.40.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Behavioral health provider or facility” means: (a) A behavioral health provider, as defined in RCW 71.24.025, to the extent it provides behavioral health services; (b) A licensed or certified behavioral health agency, as defined in RCW […]
71.40.030 – Office created—Rules.
RCW 71.40.030 Office created—Rules. (1) By July 1, 2022, the department shall establish the state office of behavioral health consumer advocacy to provide behavioral health consumer advocacy services to patients, residents, and clients of behavioral health providers or facilities. Prior to the establishment and operation of the office, the department shall solicit recommendations from members […]