AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

December 10, 2001

AASA: NH #2001-028

SUBJECT: THERAPEUTIC CONSULTATION SERVICE

Dear Nursing Home/Facility Administrator:

Effective January 2002, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) will implement the Therapeutic Consultation Service (TCS).?

Please review the enclosed description of this service and its intended benefits.? If you have any questions, please contact MAA?s Pharmacy Research Specialist, Siri Childs, at (360) 725-1564.

Sincerely,

Patricia K. Lashway, Director

Residential Care Services

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