The secretary shall license or certify crisis stabilization units that meet state minimum standards. The standards for certification or licensure of crisis stabilization units by the department must include standards that:

Terms Used In Washington Code 71.24.645

  • Department: means the department of health. See Washington Code 71.24.025
  • Secretary: means the secretary of the department of health. See Washington Code 71.24.025
  • State minimum standards: means minimum requirements established by rules adopted and necessary to implement this chapter by:
Washington Code 71.24.025
(1) Permit location of the units at a jail facility if the unit is physically separate from the general population of the jail;
(2) Require administration of the unit by mental health professionals who direct the stabilization and rehabilitation efforts; and
(3) Provide an environment affording security appropriate with the alleged criminal behavior and necessary to protect the public safety.

NOTES:

FindingsIntentEffective date2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Effective dates2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.
Short titleRight of action2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.