PDFWAC 388-76-10935

Washington protection and advocacy—Long-term care ombudsman—Official duties—Penalty for interference.

The adult family home must not willfully interfere with a representative of the following in the performance of official duties:
(1) Washington protection and advocacy system as defined under RCW 71A.10.080; or
(2) Long-term care ombuds as defined under chapter 43.190 RCW, the state regulations for the long-term care ombudsman and under federal law.
(3) The department must impose a civil penalty as per WAC 388-76-10975 for any such willful interference with a representative of the long-term care ombuds program.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.128 RCW. WSR 15-03-037, § 388-76-10935, filed 1/12/15, effective 2/12/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 07-21-080, § 388-76-10935, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.]