Individuals residing in community-based care settings, such as adult family homes, boarding homes, and residential care settings for the developmentally disabled, including an individual's home, may receive medication assistance. Nothing in this chapter affects the right of an individual to refuse medication or requirements relating to informed consent.

[2003 c 140 § 12; 1998 c 70 § 1.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2003 c 140: See note following RCW 18.79.040.