Section 388-101-4170. Mandated reporting policies and procedures.  


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  • (1) The service provider must develop, train on and implement written policies and procedures for:
    (a) Immediately reporting mandated reporting incidents to:
    (i) The department and law enforcement;
    (ii) Appropriate persons within the service provider's agency as designated by the service provider; and
    (iii) The alleged victim's legal representative.
    (b) Protecting clients;
    (c) Preserving evidence when necessary; and
    (d) Initiating an outside review or investigation.
    (2) The service provider must not have or implement any policies or procedures that interfere with a mandated reporter's obligation to report.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.080. WSR 10-03-065, § 388-101-4170, filed 1/15/10, effective 2/15/10. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-4170, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]
RCW 71A.12.080. WSR 10-03-065, § 388-101-4170, filed 1/15/10, effective 2/15/10. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-4170, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.