The authority shall ensure that the provisions of this chapter are applied by behavioral health administrative services organizations and managed care organizations in a consistent and uniform manner. The authority shall also ensure that, to the extent possible within available funds, the designated crisis responders are specifically trained in adolescent substance use disorder issues, the substance use disorder commitment laws, and the criteria for commitment.

NOTES:

Effective date2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.
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.
Part headings not lawSeverability1992 c 205: See notes following RCW 13.40.010.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 71.24.625

  • Authority: means the Washington state health care authority. See Washington Code 71.24.025
  • Substance use disorder: means a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that an individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems. See Washington Code 71.24.025