Section 388-71-01230. Will APS notify anyone other than the alleged perpetrator of the substantiated initial finding of abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation or neglect?  


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  • (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.]
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.