Section 388-865-0268 - Behavioral health organizations-Standards for contractors and subcontractors A behavioral health organization (BHO) must not contract or subcontract for clinical services to be provided using public funds unless the contractor or subcontractor is licensed by the division of behavioral health and recovery (DBHR) for those services, or is individually licensed by the department of health as defined in chapter 18.57, 18.71, 18.83, or 18.79 RCW. The BHO must:
(1) Require and maintain documentation that contractors and subcontractors are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state and federal laws;(2) Follow applicable requirements of the BHO contract with DBHR;(3) Demonstrate that it monitors contractors and subcontractors and notifies DBHR of observations and information indicating that providers may not be in compliance with licensing or certification requirements; and(4) Terminate its contract or subcontract with a provider if DBHR notifies the BHO of a provider's failure to attain or maintain licensure.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-865-0268
Adopted by WSR 16-13-087, Filed 6/15/2016, effective 7/16/2016