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(7 days ago) WebWashington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 388-855 - Liability for costs of care and hospitalization of the mentally ill. Chapter 388-865 - Community Mental Health and Involuntary Treatment Programs Chapter 388-875 - Criminally insane person committed …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/division-state-hospitals/laws-and-rules

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Effective July 25, 2021: Changes to State Law on Mental Health …

(Just Now) WebThis bulletin provides hospitals information on recent changes to 71.32 RCW, Washington’s law authorizing mental health advance directives (MHADs). …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/effective-july-25-2021-changes-to-state-law-on-mental-health-advance-directives/

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Your coverage rights for behavioral health issues Washington …

(4 days ago) WebIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call, text or chat 988, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org) for immediate help. If you have a …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/your-coverage-rights-behavioral-health-issues

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Ricky’s Law: Involuntary Treatment Act Washington State Health …

(6 days ago) WebRicky’s Law, House Bill 1713, aligns Washington’s substance use and mental health statutes addressing the way we deliver care to individuals. The goal was to create a …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery/ricky-s-law-involuntary-treatment-act

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WA State Commitment Laws – NAMI Southwest Washington

(Just Now) WebAll WA State Mental Health Laws and Rules. Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 388-855 – Liability for costs of care and hospitalization of the mentally ill. …

https://namiswwa.org/resources/wa-commitment-laws/

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Changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Laws that Impact

(2 days ago) WebA care coordinator is authorized to disclose information and records related to mental health services for purposes of implementing an LRA. Note that this is now a …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/changes-to-washingtons-involuntary-treatment-laws-that-impact-hospitals/

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Legislative Wins for Child and Youth Behavioral Health in …

(Just Now) WebThe 2022 Washington State Legislative session concluded in mid-March, after a whirlwind 60-day session. This was a historic session for many reasons, …

https://pulse.seattlechildrens.org/legislative-wins-for-child-and-youth-behavioral-health-in-washington-state/

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Washington police reform bill backfired on people in crisis

(6 days ago) WebDemocrats in Washington state approved the law, known as House Bill 1310, In Washington, unarmed mental health professionals known as designated …

https://apnews.com/article/health-police-seattle-washington-mental-health-77fd27ab9fa27ec036ad02458db2569b

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Providing Health Care to Minors under Washington Law

(7 days ago) WebState v. Koome, 84 Wn.2d 901 (1975).. Outpatient mental health treatment: Yes, if over 13 No No Minors may receive outpatient mental health treatment if they are 13 years of …

https://depts.washington.edu/uwhatc/PDF/guidelines/Minors%20Health%20Care%20Rights%20Washington%20State.pdf

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Court case over fatal car crash raises issues of mental health and

(5 days ago) WebCourt case over fatal car crash raises issues of mental health and criminal liability . April 30, 2024 at 9:04 pm There are two tests for insanity under Georgia law, …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/court-case-over-fatal-car-crash-raises-issues-of-mental-health-and-criminal-liability/

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(7 days ago) WebAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control-4bc11dc818cc678b25488d36cf9bcfdd

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation Washington State

(3 days ago) WebThe Counseling Compact is an interstate compact for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) that authorizes interstate practice both in person and through telehealth for …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/behavioral-health-legislative-implementation

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(6 days ago) WebFILE — Gov. Janet Mills attends an event, March 11, 2022, in Augusta, Maine. Mills on Friday, April 26, 2024, signed off on a law a suite of gun safety legislation …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control/2e85deb4-03ec-11ef-8eac-39c6dcb59eb5_story.html

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Chapter 70.02 RCW: MEDICAL RECORDS—HEALTH CARE

(1 days ago) Web70.02.280. Health care providers and facilities — Prohibited actions. HTML PDF. 70.02.290. Agency rule-making requirements — Use/destruction of health care information by …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70.02

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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers

(6 days ago) WebStarting July 1, most salaried workers who earn less than $844 per week will become eligible for overtime pay under the final rule. And on Jan. 1, 2025, most salaried …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/04/23/what-the-new-overtime-rule-means-for-workers

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Mental Health Counselor Licensing Information Washington State

(Just Now) WebWashington State law authorizes the Department of Health to obtain fingerprint-based background checks for licensing purposes. This check may be through the Washington …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/mental-health-counselor/licensing-information

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Mental Health Counselor Washington State Department of Health

(3 days ago) WebThe department is considering amending, repealing, or creating new sections in chapter 246-809 WAC to implement recent legislation by establishing: (1) a directory to help …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/mental-health-counselor/rules-progress

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