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 […]
71.40.040 – Duties of office.
RCW 71.40.040 Duties of office. The state office of behavioral health consumer advocacy shall assure performance of the following activities, as authorized in contract: (1) Selection of a name for the contracting advocacy organization to use for the advocacy program that it operates pursuant to contract with the office. The name must be selected by […]
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 […]