A provider must immediately report suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of vulnerable adults to:
(1) Adult protective services using the DSHS online reporting tool or by calling
1-877-734-6277 (TTY:
1-800-977-5456); and
(2) Law enforcement agencies as required under chapter
74.34 RCW, including when there is reason to suspect sexual or physical abuse.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.12.030 and chapter
71A.20 RCW. WSR 23-13-087, § 388-829Z-060, filed 6/16/23, effective 7/17/23.]