1. (1) Medical respite programs must provide or arrange for the provision of the following services:

   1. (a) Room and board which must include, at a minimum:

      1. (i) A dedicated bed that is available to the client 24 hours a day, seven days a week;
      2. (ii) Three meals a day in accordance with medical respite standards;
      3. (iii) Laundry services;
      4. (iv) Secured storage for personal belongings and medications;
      5. (v) Compliance with standards set by NIMRC; and
      6. (vi) Compliance with local codes and ordinances for licensing, safety, and occupancy.
   2. (b) The medical respite provider must notify the agency if they no longer meet the requirements to provide medical respite care.
2. (2) The agency may conduct a post pay review to ensure medical respite care requirements are met. If requirements are not met at the time services are provided, the agency may recoup payment.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160, and 2023 c 475 s 215(64). WSR 25-19-039, s 182-565-0350, filed 9/9/25, effective 10/10/25.]