Washington Code 71.24.670 – Substance use disorder treatment facilities and entities — Record sharing
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Any substance use disorder treatment facilities and entities that provide behavioral health services where the department of children, youth, and families is investigating child abuse or neglect, as provided for under RCW 26.44.210, shall share records and any other information that is relevant to the department of children, youth, and families’ investigation. Any records or information shared with the department of children, youth, and families retains any confidentiality protections under state or federal law.
[ 2023 c 441 § 5.]
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Finding—Intent—2023 c 441: See note following RCW 74.15.325.
Terms Used In Washington Code 71.24.670
- Behavioral health services: means mental health services, substance use disorder treatment services, and co-occurring disorder treatment services as described in this chapter and chapter 71. See Washington Code 71.24.025
- Child: means a person under the age of eighteen years. See Washington Code 71.24.025
- Department: means the department of health. 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