WA Law Flashcards
What is the purpose of RCW 71.34?
To provide mental health services for minors, including voluntary and involuntary treatment, and to protect the rights of minors receiving these services
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What are the criteria for involuntary commitment of a minor under RCW 71.34?
A minor can be involuntarily committed if they are found to be suffering from a mental disorder and present a likelihood of serious harm to themselves or others, or are gravely disabled
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What rights do minors have under RCW 71.34?
Minors have the right to receive appropriate mental health treatment, to be informed of their rights, to have access to legal counsel, and to have their treatment reviewed periodically
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What is the role of parents or guardians in the treatment of minors under RCW 71.34?
Parents or guardians have the right to be involved in the treatment decisions of their minor children, including consenting to voluntary treatment and being notified of involuntary commitment proceedings
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What is the process for emergency detention of a minor under RCW 71.34?
Emergency detention involves the immediate evaluation and possible detention of a minor who poses an imminent risk of harm to themselves or others, with specific timelines for evaluation and hearings
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What are the requirements for individualized treatment plans under RCW 71.34?
Treatment plans must be individualized, periodically reviewed, and adjusted as necessary to ensure the appropriateness and effectiveness of the treatment provided
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What is the primary focus of RCW 71.05?
To provide for the care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, including procedures for involuntary commitment and the protection of patients’ rights
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What are the conditions for involuntary commitment under RCW 71.05?
An individual can be involuntarily committed if they are found to be suffering from a mental disorder and pose a danger to themselves or others, or are gravely disabled
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What rights do individuals have under RCW 71.05?
Individuals have the right to receive appropriate mental health treatment, to be informed of their rights, to have access to legal counsel, and to have their treatment reviewed periodically
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What is the process for involuntary commitment under RCW 71.05?
The process includes an initial evaluation, a probable cause hearing, and a commitment hearing, with specific timelines and legal standards that must be met at each stage
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What are less restrictive alternatives under RCW 71.05?
Less restrictive alternatives include outpatient treatment plans that provide necessary care without requiring inpatient hospitalization
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What are the requirements for discharge planning under RCW 71.05?
Discharge planning must ensure continuity of care and support for individuals transitioning out of inpatient treatment, including follow-up services and community resources
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What is the purpose of RCW 74.34?
To protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment, and to provide for the reporting and investigation of such incidents
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Who is considered a vulnerable adult under RCW 74.34?
A vulnerable adult includes individuals who are 60 years or older, have a developmental disability, are admitted to a facility, receive services from a home health, hospice, or home care agency, or have a functional, mental, or physical inability to care for themselves
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What are the reporting requirements under RCW 74.34?
Mandatory reporters, such as healthcare providers and social workers, must report any suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of a vulnerable adult to the appropriate authorities
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