Washington State Behavioral Health Policies

Listing Websites about Washington State Behavioral Health Policies

Filter Type:

Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation

(3 days ago) WebSecond Substitute House Bill 1724 - Increasing the Behavioral Health Workforce (2023) During the 2023 session, the legislature passed 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023) (PDF) to increase the behavioral health workforce by amending professional …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/behavioral-health-legislative-implementation

Category:  Health Show Health

Behavioral Health Policy Brief - governor.wa.gov

(1 days ago) WebExpanding behavioral health treatment options A February 2015 report from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, “Inpatient Psychiatric Capacity and …

https://governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/Behavioral_Health_policyBrief_Final.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, …

(Just Now) WebOLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. “Over the last seven years we have …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/dhingra/2024/02/09/senate-passes-four-dhingra-bills-to-tackle-mental-health-substance-use-disorder/

Category:  Health Show Health

Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA) - Washington State …

(6 days ago) WebEnter your email address and then select Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) and Behavioral Health Care Integration, along with any other topics that are of interest to …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/facilities-z/behavioral-health-agencies-bha

Category:  Health Show Health

Behavioral Health Strategic Goals DSHS - Washington …

(1 days ago) WebA guide to Behavioral Health Administration's strategic plan for the 2023-2025 planning cycle. the future of 21st Century behavioral health care in Washington state is …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-the-secretary/behavioral-health-strategic-goals

Category:  Health Show Health

Legislature prioritizes funding, policy to tackle behavioral …

(7 days ago) WebOLYMPIA — Washington state’s behavioral health system is coming out of the 2023 legislative session with nearly $1 billion in new funding and crucial innovative …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/dhingra/2023/05/16/legislature-prioritizes-funding-policy-to-tackle-behavioral-health/

Category:  Health Show Health

2024 Behavioral Health Legislative Recap

(3 days ago) WebPolicy Bills – Behavioral Health. 2. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COVERAGE. WORKFORCE AND TRANSPORTATION. TREATMENT SUPPORTS. CRISIS SYSTEM …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/bhac-bh-legislative-presentation-20240306.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

BHA Strategic Plan 2021-2023 - Washington State …

(Just Now) WebSuccess Measure 1.4.1: Decrease the rate of staff assault claims filed at ESH and CSTC by 10% and maintain the rate of severe assault-related patient injuries from FY2021 to …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/BHSIA/BHA-SP-2021-2023.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

2022 Behavioral Health Workforce Assessment

(7 days ago) WebWashington State’s Behavioral Health Workforce Examination of Education and Training Needs and Priorities for Future Assessment, University of The BHWAC expanded the …

https://www.wtb.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BHWAC-2022-report_FINAL.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

Behavioral Health Proposed 2024 Supplemental …

(7 days ago) WebThe governor’s budget also provides funding to re-open wards at Western State Hospital and Eastern State Hospital, bringing an additional 38 forensic beds online in January …

https://ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/budget/statebudget/highlights/budget24/04_Behavioral-Health_24_Budget-Policy-Highlights.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

Statewide High-Level Analysis of Forecasted Behavioral …

(5 days ago) WebWashington Listensh: Call 833-681-0211 to talk to a support specialist who will listen and help you cope with the stress of COVID-19. Health Care Authority: Mental health crisis linesi. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:j Call 800-273-8255 (English) or 1-888-628-9454 (Español).

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/821-103-BHForecastSummary-20211129.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

Behavioral health and recovery - Washington State Health Care …

(8 days ago) WebI need behavioral health support. Mental health. Mental health crisis lines; Washington Prescription Drug Program (WPDP) Washington Wellness; Find news releases; …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery

Category:  Health Show Health

Washington State Behavioral Health Workforce Policy …

(3 days ago) Webimprove diversity of the behavioral health workforce, and potentially increase availability of patient-provider background-concordant care. Proposal 3.2: Develop a workgroup to …

https://www.wtb.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HWC-Straw-Proposals-Long-Form.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

Quality of Behavioral Health Services in Washington State: …

(7 days ago) WebQuality of Behavioral Health Services in Washington State: Adult Enrollees Speak Out The link between quality of service and outcome is well established in health care. Better …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/quality-adult-bh-services.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

Washington Council for Behavioral Health – Advocacy and action …

(7 days ago) WebWashington Council for Behavioral Health is a trailblazer for behavioral health in Washington State—connecting providers to create a unified voice in state …

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/

Category:  Health Show Health

Laws and Rules DSHS

(7 days ago) WebChapter 74.09 RCW - Establishes medical services, including behavioral health care, for recipients of federal Medicaid as well as general assistance and alcohol and drug …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/division-state-hospitals/laws-and-rules

Category:  Medical Show Health

About the Council – Washington Council for Behavioral Health

(5 days ago) WebChief Executive Officer. (206) 628-4608 x14. As CEO of the Washington Council, Joan guides the organization’s strategic vision, ensures the Council’s position as a leading …

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/about-the-council/

Category:  Health Show Health

Washington State Behavioral Health Workforce Policy …

(3 days ago) WebWashington State Behavioral Health Workforce Policy Recommendations – Straw Proposals Topic II: Supervision Requirements Proposal 2.1: Remove barriers to effective tele-precepting for supervision in clinical education and pre-licensure settings. Policy Action: Support the use of tele-precepting for clinical supervision, including but not

https://www.wtb.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Behavioral-Health-Workforce-Assessment-Straw-Proposals-Supervision-Requirements.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

Behavioral Health Regulations Washington State Department of …

(Just Now) WebThe department of health uses the Revised Code of Washington (RCWs) and Washington Administrative Code (WACs) to credential and regulate behavioral health professions, …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/regulations

Category:  Health Show Health

Here are the basic facts about mental health and treatment in

(5 days ago) WebIn Washington, more than one in five adults has a diagnosable mental illness. And all signs suggest mental health issues became more prevalent — and more …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/here-are-the-basic-facts-about-mental-health-and-treatment-in-washington-state/

Category:  Health Show Health

BHA - Telehealth Implementation Guidebook - Washington …

(2 days ago) WebThis guidebook was written and prepared by: David D. Luxton, PhD., M.S. Workforce Development Administrator Ofice of Forensic Mental Health Services Behavioral Health …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/BHSIA/FMHS/DSHSTelehealthGuidebook.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

Improving access to behavioral health care for Washington’s …

(8 days ago) WebBehavioral health services can be difficult for patients and families to navigate. SHB 1800 addresses these challenges by requiring the HCA to dedicate at least one full-time employee to convene stakeholders, including families, behavioral health providers, and educators, and develop a parent portal to provide easy-to-navigate …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/improving-access-to-behavioral-health-care-for-washingtons-children-and-youth/

Category:  Health Show Health

Effective July 25, 2021: Changes to State Law on Mental Health …

(Just Now) WebPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on recent changes to 71.32 RCW, Washington’s law authorizing mental health advance directives (MHADs).. …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/effective-july-25-2021-changes-to-state-law-on-mental-health-advance-directives/

Category:  Health Show Health

2024 State Legislative Agenda - Washington State Hospital …

(2 days ago) WebThe Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) strives to ensure that all our state’s diverse communities and patients have access to high-quality and equitable health care. …

https://www.wsha.org/policy-advocacy/state-legislative-agenda/

Category:  Health Show Health

Washington passes law establishing 9-8-8 call line for behavioral

(4 days ago) WebPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on E2SHB 1477, which will redesign Washington State’s crisis behavioral health services system and tie service delivery to 9-8-8, a universal three-digit telephone number for people to call when they or a loved one experiences a behavioral health crisis.The new law implements recent …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/washington-passes-law-establishing-9-8-8-call-line-for-behavioral-health-crises-and-plans-redesign-of-crisis-behavioral-health-system/

Category:  Health Show Health

Filter Type: