When a client is in the out-of-home services program, the provider must:

1. (1) Ensure the health and safety of the client;
2. (2) Provide adequate staff to meet the needs of clients as identified in the rate assessment;
3. (3) Develop and implement an individual instruction and support plan;
4. (4) Complete quarterly reports as outlined under WAC 388-826-0520;
5. (5) Participate in the development of the child and family engagement plan with the client, the client's parent or legal representative, and social service specialist;
6. (6) Implement the child and family engagement plan;
7. (7) Support the client in regular school attendance, including following the school's reporting requirements when the client is absent or has an appointment during the school day;
8. (8) With the parent or legal representative's consent, maintain regular communication with school representatives and attend school-related meetings;
9. (9) Participate in the client's individualized education program and collaborate with the school and parent or legal representative to ensure timely and continuous access to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment;
10. (10) Maintain regular communication with the client's parent or legal representative; and
11. (11) Develop and practice evacuation plans in case of fire, natural disaster, or other emergencies in accordance with WAC 388-826-0420;
12. (12) Maintain a client rights policy in accordance with chapter 71A.26 RCW;
13. (13) Request an assessment for nurse delegation if the client needs medication administration; and

14. (14) If the provider receives funding for community inclusion activities for the client, the provider must:

    1. (a) Discuss and schedule community inclusion activity options with the client; and

    2. (b) Track, and make available to DDA upon request, the client's participation in community inclusion activities, including:

       1. (i) Date of each activity;
       2. (ii) Cost of each activity; and
       3. (iii) A running balance of the client's community inclusion activities funds.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.040. WSR 25-11-094, amended and recodified as s 388-826-0590, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and chapters 71A.28, 74.13 RCW. WSR 21-15-059, § 388-826-0071, filed 7/15/21, effective 8/15/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 74.13.350. WSR 18-23-004, § 388-826-0071, filed 11/7/18, effective 12/8/18.]