Without committing the department to continued provision of service, the secretary may admit a person eligible for services under this chapter to a residential habilitation center for a period not to exceed thirty days for observation prior to determination of needed services, where such observation is necessary to determine the extent and necessity of services to be provided.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 71A.20.150

  • Department: means the department of social and health services. See Washington Code 71A.10.020
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Residential habilitation center: means a state-operated facility for persons with developmental disabilities governed by chapter 71A. See Washington Code 71A.10.020
  • Secretary: means the secretary of social and health services or the secretary's designee. See Washington Code 71A.10.020
  • services: means services provided by state or local government to carry out this title. See Washington Code 71A.10.020