1. (1) The client's critical case conference must be attended by:

   1. (a) The client, if the client chooses to attend;
   2. (b) The client's legal representative, if the client has one, and if the legal representative chooses to attend;
   3. (c) A representative from the client's current supported living agency; and
   4. (d) DDA.
2. (2) If requested, DDA must invite other people identified by the client or the client's legal representative, if the client has one.
3. (3) The client may identify people whom the client does not want to attend a critical case conference.
4. (4) The critical case conference must occur no more than 10 business days after identification of a critical case.

5. (5) If the client, or the client's legal representative, if the client has one, does not attend the first critical case conference within the 10-day timeframe:

   1. (a) The conference may occur as scheduled;
   2. (b) A follow-up conference must be offered to the client and their legal representative, if the client has one; and
   3. (c) The outcome summary must be shared with the client and their legal representative, if the client has one, for review and correction.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.26.030. WSR 24-02-042, § 388-101D-0198, filed 12/27/23, effective 1/27/24.]