Washington § 72.23.175 - Identicard — Release.

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§ 72.23.175. Identicard — Release.

(1) The following entities must each ensure that every consenting patient possesses a valid identicard, issued by the department of licensing under chapter 46.20 RCW, prior to the individual's release from care in the applicable facility:
(a) State hospitals licensed under chapter 72.23 RCW;
(b) The special commitment center and secure community transition facilities licensed under RCW 71.09.250 and 71.09.290; or
(c) Residential treatment facilities that provide mental health services operated by the department of social and health services.
(2) The facilities listed in subsection (1) of this section must:
(a) Pay any applicable application fee required for obtaining the identicard;
(b) Provide a photo of the patient for use on the identicard under RCW 46.20.035(1); and
(c) Obtain a signature or mark from the patient that is acceptable to the department of licensing to use for an identicard.
(3) Issuance of an identicard under this section must not cause a delay in the release of an individual.
(4) The facilities in subsection (1) of this section must each provide a patient identification verification document for any patient in the custody of the facility, which must include the individual's legal first and last name, facility medical identification number, photo, patient or authorized representative signature or mark, and signature of social work supervisor or manager.
[ 2024 c 315 s 7.]

Notes

Effective date—2024 c 315: See note following RCW 72.09.270.

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