Mandated reporters, including the facility and staff, must immediately report to the appropriate law enforcement agency if there is reason to suspect that any of the following has occurred:
(1) Sexual assault - Any alleged or suspected sexual assault;(2) Physical assault (nonclient to client) - Any suspected physical assault as well as any act that causes fear of imminent harm; and(3) Physical assault (client to client) - Any suspected physical assault that causes bodily injury requiring more than first aid, or in the event of: (a) Injuries that appear on the back, face, head, neck, chest, breasts, groin, inner thigh, buttock, genital, or anal area;(d) Patterns of physical assault between the same vulnerable adults or involving the same vulnerable adults;(e) A reasonable cause to believe that an act has caused fear of imminent harm; and(f) Any incident, regardless of injury, if requested by the client, his/her legal representative, or family member.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-111-0020
Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.34 RCW, RCW 74.08.090, and 71A.12.030. 11-07-025, § 388-111-0020, filed 3/10/11, effective 4/10/11.