1. (1) When a client is in the RHDY program, the licensed or certified provider must:

   1. (a) Ensure the health and safety of the client, which includes access to routine medical care;
   2. (b) Provide adequate staff to meet the needs of the client as identified in the rate assessment;
   3. (c) Develop and implement the client's individual instruction and support plan;
   4. (d) Complete quarterly reports as outlined under WAC 388-842-0140;
   5. (e) Participate in the development of the RHDY engagement plan with the client, the client's legal representative, and DDA social service specialist;
   6. (f) Implement the RHDY engagement plan;
   7. (g) 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. (h) With the legal representative and educational liaison or parent's consent, maintain regular communication with school representatives and attend school-related meetings;
   9. (i) Participate in the client's individualized education program and collaborate with the school, legal representative, and parent or educational liaison to ensure timely and continuous access to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment;
   10. (j) Maintain regular communication with the client's legal representative;
   11. (k) Develop and practice evacuation plans in case of fire, natural disaster, or other emergencies in accordance with WAC 388-842-0075;
   12. (l) Maintain a client rights policy in accordance with chapter 71A.26 RCW;
   13. (m) Request an assessment for nurse delegation if the client needs medication administration;

   14. (n) Monitor community inclusion funds in the following ways:

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

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

          1. (A) Date of each activity;
          2. (B) Cost of each activity; and
          3. (C) A running balance of the client's community inclusion activities funds;
   15. (o) Support and assist client with requested or needed DCYF case-specific communications.

2. (2) If DCYF provides a copy of the family time plan, the provider must support DCYF with implementation by having the client available at scheduled times.

   1. (a) Providers must not provide transportation, supervision, or documentation regarding family time.
   2. (b) If a child chooses to not participate in family time, the provider will not enforce the plan.
   3. (c) DCYF must provide DDA and the provider with updated copies of the family time plan as changes occur.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.380, 71A.12.380(1), and 42 C.F.R. 441.301. WSR 25-15-103, s 388-842-0180, filed 7/17/25, effective 8/17/25.]