How does the department deem national accreditation?
(1) The department must deem accreditation by a national chemical dependency accreditation body, recognized by the department, if the treatment provider was initially certified by the department and when: (a) A major portion of the national accreditation body requirements meet or exceed chapter 388-805 WAC requirements; (b) The national accreditation time intervals meet or exceed state expectations; (c) The provider notifies the department of scheduled on-site surveys; (d) The provider promptly sends a copy of survey findings, corrective action plans, and follow-up responses to the department; and (e) WAC 388-805-001 through 388-805-135 continue to apply at all times. (2) The department may apply an abbreviated department survey, which includes requirements specific to Washington state at its regular certification intervals. (3) The department must act upon: (a) Complaints received; and (b) Deficiencies cited by the national accreditation body for which there is no evidence of correcti
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