Respite care program — Criteria.

RCW 74.41.060
in effect
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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. 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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.41&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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