PDFWAC 246-809-040

Reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.

As required by chapter 26.44 RCW, all licensed counselors and associates shall immediately report abuse or neglect of a child if the counselor has reasonable cause to believe that an incident has occurred.
As required by chapter 74.34 RCW, all licensed counselors and associates must report suspected abandonment, abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, when there is reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect has occurred.
The associate will inform their approved supervisor of their filing any report made pursuant to this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040. WSR 17-13-082, § 246-809-040, filed 6/16/17, effective 7/17/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.225 RCW. WSR 09-15-039, § 246-809-040, filed 7/8/09, effective 7/8/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040, 18.130.050. WSR 06-09-032, § 246-809-040, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06.]