PDFWAC 388-71-01230

Will APS notify anyone other than the alleged perpetrator of the substantiated initial finding of abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation or neglect?

(1) In a manner consistent with confidentiality requirements concerning the vulnerable adult, witnesses, and reporter, APS may provide notification of a substantiated initial finding to:
(a) Other divisions within the department;
(b) The agency or program identified under RCW 74.34.068 with which the alleged perpetrator is associated as an employee, volunteer or contractor;
(c) Law enforcement;
(d) Other investigative authority consistent with chapter 74.34 RCW;
(e) The facility in which the incident occurred; and
(f) The appropriate licensing agency.
(2) In the notification APS will identify the finding as a substantiated initial finding.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 16-05-022, § 388-71-01230, filed 2/8/16, effective 4/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020, 74.08.090, 74.39A.050, chapter 74.34 RCW. WSR 04-19-136, § 388-71-01230, filed 9/21/04, effective 10/22/04.]