(1) The secretary shall by rule establish state minimum standards for licensed service providers and services.

     (2) Minimum standards for licensed service providers shall, at a minimum, establish: Qualifications for staff providing services directly to mentally ill persons, the intended result of each service, and the rights and responsibilities of persons receiving mental health services pursuant to this chapter. The secretary shall provide for deeming of licensed service providers as meeting state minimum standards as a result of accreditation by a recognized behavioral health accrediting body recognized and having a current agreement with the department.

     (3) Minimum standards for community support services and resource management services shall include at least qualifications for resource management services, client tracking systems, and the transfer of patient information between service providers.

[2001 c 323 § 11; 1999 c 10 § 5.]

NOTES:

     Purpose -- Intent -- 1999 c 10: See note following RCW 71.24.025.