Mandated reporters, including the facility and staff, must immediately report to the appropriate law enforcement agency if there is reason to suspect that any of the following has occurred:
(1) Sexual assault - Any alleged or suspected sexual assault;
(2) Physical assault (nonclient to client) - Any suspected physical assault as well as any act that causes fear of imminent harm; and
(3) Physical assault (client to client) - Any suspected physical assault that causes bodily injury requiring more than first aid, or in the event of:
(a) Injuries that appear on the back, face, head, neck, chest, breasts, groin, inner thigh, buttock, genital, or anal area;
(b) Fractures;
(c) Choking attempts;
(d) Patterns of physical assault between the same vulnerable adults or involving the same vulnerable adults;
(e) A reasonable cause to believe that an act has caused fear of imminent harm; and
(f) Any incident, regardless of injury, if requested by the client, his/her legal representative, or family member.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
74.34 RCW, RCW
74.08.090, and
71A.12.030. WSR 11-07-025, § 388-111-0020, filed 3/10/11, effective 4/10/11.]