Washington Code 71.24.861 – Behavioral health system coordination committee
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(1) The legislature finds that ongoing coordination between state agencies, the counties, and the behavioral health administrative services organizations is necessary to coordinate the behavioral health system. To this end, the authority shall establish a committee to meet quarterly to address systemic issues, including but not limited to the data-sharing needs of behavioral health system partners.
Terms Used In Washington Code 71.24.861
- Authority: means the Washington state health care authority. See Washington Code 71.24.025
- Behavioral health administrative services organization: means an entity contracted with the authority to administer behavioral health services and programs under RCW 71. See Washington Code 71.24.025
- Department: means the department of health. See Washington Code 71.24.025
(2) The committee established in subsection (1) of this section must be convened by the authority, meet quarterly, and include representatives from:
(a) The authority;
(b) The department of social and health services;
(c) The department;
(d) The office of the governor;
(e) One representative from the behavioral health administrative services organization per regional service area; and
(f) One county representative per regional service area.
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2023 c 292: See note following RCW 74.09.871.
Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.