RCW 71.40.020
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1)"Behavioral health provider or facility" means:
(a)A behavioral health provider, as defined in RCW 71.24.025 , to the extent it provides behavioral health services;
(b)A licensed or certified behavioral health agency, as defined in RCW 71.24.025 ;
(c)A long-term care facility, as defined in RCW 43.190.020 , in which adults or children with behavioral health conditions reside;
(d)A state hospital, as defined in RCW 72.23.010 ; or
(e)A facility or agency that receives funds from the state to provide behavioral health treatment services to adults or children with a behavioral health condition.
(2)"Contracting advocacy organization" means the organization selected by the office pursuant to RCW 71.40.030 .
(3)"Department" means the department of commerce.
(4)"Office" means the state office of behavioral health consumer advocacy.
[ 2021 c 202 s 2 .]