74.41.060 - Respite care program -- Criteria. - Washington Statutes

Respite care program — Criteria.

The department shall insure that the respite care program is designed to meet the following criteria:

     (1) Make maximum use of services which provide care to the greatest number of eligible participants with the fewest number of staff consistent with adequate care;

     (2) Provide for use of one-on-one care when necessary;

     (3) Provide for both day care and overnight care;

     (4) Provide personal care to continue at the same level which the caregiver ordinarily provides to the eligible participant; and

     (5) Provide for the utilization of family home settings.

[1984 c 158 § 6.]