Section 246-809-060. Mandatory reporting.

(1) All reports required by this chapter shall be submitted to the department as soon as possible, but no later than twenty days after a determination is made.

(2) Reports made in accordance with WAC 246-809-061, 246-809-062, 246-809-063, and 246-809-064 should contain the following information if known:

(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the report.

(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the licensed counselor being reported.

(c) The case number of any client or patient whose treatment is a subject of the report.

(d) A brief description or summary of the facts which gave rise to the issuance of the report, including dates of occurrences.

(e) If court action is involved, the name of the court in which the action is filed along with the date of filing and docket number.

(f) Any further information which would aid in the evaluation of the report.

(3) Mandatory reports are exempt from public inspection and copying to the extent permitted under chapter 42.17 RCW.

(4) A person is immune from civil liability, whether direct or derivative, for providing information to the department under RCW 18.130.070.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040, 18.130.050. WSR 06-09-032, § 246-809-060, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06.]

RCW 18.225.040, 18.130.050. WSR 06-09-032, § 246-809-060, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06.

Rules

246-809-061,246-809-062,246-809-063,246-809-064,