Wash. Admin. Code § 388-111-0030 – Mandated reporting policies and procedures

(1) The facility must develop, train staff on, and implement written policies and procedures for:
1. (a) Immediately reporting mandated reporting incidents to:
  1. (i) The department and law enforcement;
  2. (ii) The facility; and
  3. (iii) The alleged victim's legal representative.
2. (b) Protecting clients;
3. (c) Preserving evidence when necessary; and
4. (d) Initiating an outside review or investigation.
(2) The facility must not have or implement any policies or procedures that interfere with a mandated reporter's obligation to report.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.34 RCW, RCW 74.08.090, and 71A.12.030. WSR 11-07-025, § 388-111-0030, filed 3/10/11, effective 4/10/11.]