(1) The enhanced respite services program includes:
- (a) Creation and implementation of a habilitation plan and a behavior intervention plan, which must be developed by a consultant under WAC 110-145-1460 in collaboration with the client and primary caregiver;
- (b) Opportunities for the client's primary caregiver and individualized team to participate in scheduled intake, mid-stay, and discharge meetings facilitated by the provider;
- (c) Discussion of effective environmental strategies, and collaboration on techniques for implementing the client's habilitation and behavior intervention plans; and
- (d) Medication administration and medication assistance as needed.
(2) The provider must provide the following to clients:
- (a) Three meals per day plus snacks;
- (b) Basic toiletries and personal care items;
- (c) Bedding and towels;
- (d) Access to laundry facilities;
- (e) Access to a telephone;
- (f) Opportunities for accessing the community;
- (g) Transportation to emergency services, as needed;
- (h) Transportation to local, scheduled appointments if agreed upon before admission between the provider and the primary caregiver; and
- (i) Access to education as agreed upon before admission between the provider and the primary caregiver.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120. WSR 25-12-002, s 388-841-0090, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25.]