The medical respite program must provide coordination such that the client can access the following services:

1. (1) Clinical assessments;
2. (2) Behavioral health screenings for psychosocial needs;
3. (3) Medical case management;
4. (4) Case management support in accessing benefits and housing;
5. (5) Twenty-four hour wellness checks;

6. (6) Medical oversight to include:

   1. (a) Medication monitoring; and
   2. (b) Ongoing assessments to determine effectiveness of care plan and/or treatments;
7. (7) Minor clinical interventions (e.g., wound care, infection control, nonpharmacological pain management);
8. (8) Arrangement for transportation for the client to and from appointments that are not covered by nonemergency transportation as defined in WAC 182-546-5500; and
9. (9) Access to equipment for telehealth services and communication related to medical needs or care.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160, and 2023 c 475 s 215(64). WSR 25-19-039, s 182-565-0360, filed 9/9/25, effective 10/10/25.]