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WA Rev Code § 18.320.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.320 - Social Workers.|18.320.010 - Representation as social worker.

RCW 18.320.010 Representation as social worker.(1) To address the goal of safeguarding Washington residents from the unqualified or improper practice of social work, a person may not represent himself or herself as a social worker unless qualified as a social worker as defined in this section.(2) For purposes of this section, "social worker" means a person who meets one of the following qualifications:(a) Is licensed under RCW 18.225.090(1)(a) or 18.225.145(1)(a); or(b) Has graduated with at least a bachelor's degree from a social work educational program accredited by the council on social work education.(3) A public agency or private entity doing business in Washington may not use the title of social worker, or a form of the title, for describing or designating volunteer or employment positions or within contracts for services, reference materials, manuals, or other documents, unless the volunteers or employees working in those positions are qualified as a social worker as defined in this section.(4) This section does not apply to:(a) Persons employed in Washington on January 1, 2012, under the job title of social worker so long as the person continues to be employed by the same agency as on January 1, 2012;(b) Persons employed by the state of Washington on January 1, 2012, under the job title of social worker so long as the person continues to be employed by the state and who shall continue to have the same layoff, reversion, transfer, and promotional opportunities as were available to the employee on January 1, 2012;(c) Individuals employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States; or(d) Persons providing services as an educational staff associate who are certified by the Washington professional educator standards board. However, this section applies to a certified educational staff associate providing services outside the school setting.(5) As used in subsection (4) of this section, "agency" means any private employer or any agency of state government.[ 2011 c 89 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 89: See note following RCW 18.320.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.320.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.320 - Social Workers.|18.320.020 - Application of consumer protection act.

RCW 18.320.020 Application of consumer protection act.(1) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.(2) Remedies available under chapter 19.86 RCW for a violation of this chapter do not affect any other remedy available under the law.[ 2011 c 89 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 89: See note following RCW 18.320.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.330.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.005 - Findings.

RCW 18.330.005 Findings.(1) The legislature finds that locating acceptable housing and appropriate care for vulnerable adults is an important aspect of providing an appropriate continuity of care for senior citizens.(2) The legislature further finds that locating appropriate and quality housing alternatives sometimes depends on elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies attempting to assist with referral.(3) The legislature further finds that vulnerable adult referral professionals should be required to meet certain minimum requirements to promote better integration of vulnerable adult housing choices.(4) The legislature further finds that the requirement that elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies meet minimum standards of conduct is in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.[ 2011 c 357 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.020 - Agency duties.

RCW 18.330.020 Agency duties.(1) As of January 1, 2012, a business or person operating or maintaining an agency in this state is subject to the provisions of this chapter. An agency must maintain general and professional liability insurance to cover the acts and services of the agency. The combined liability insurance coverage required is one million dollars.(2) The agency may not create an exclusive agreement between the agency and the client, or between the agency and a provider. The agency cannot provide referral services to a client where the only names given to the client are of providers in which the agency or its personnel or immediate family members have an ownership interest in those providers. An agreement entered into between an agency and a provider must allow either the provider or the agency to cancel the agreement with specific payment terms regarding pending fees or commissions outlined in the agreement.(3) The marketing materials, informational brochures, and websites owned or operated by an agency, and concerning information or referral services for elderly or vulnerable adults, must include a clear identification of the agency.(4) All owners, operators, and employees of an agency shall be considered mandated reporters under the vulnerable adults act, chapter 74.34 RCW. No agency may develop or enforce any policies or procedures that interfere with the reporting requirements of chapter 74.34 RCW.[ 2011 c 357 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.030 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.330.030 Exemptions.Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit, restrict, or apply to:(1) Any home health or hospice agency while providing counseling to patients on placement options in the normal course of practice;(2) Government entities providing information and assistance to vulnerable adults unless making a referral in which a fee is received from a client;(3) Professional guardians providing services under authority of their guardianship appointment;(4) Supportive housing or care services providers who make referrals to other supportive housing or care services providers where no monetary value is exchanged;(5) Social workers, discharge planners, or other social services staff assisting a vulnerable adult to define supportive housing or care services providers in the course of their employment responsibilities if they do not receive any monetary value from a provider; or(6) Any person to the extent that he or she provides information to another person.[ 2011 c 357 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.040 - Referral records—Agreement records.

RCW 18.330.040 Referral records—Agreement records.(1) Each agency shall keep records of all referrals rendered to or on behalf of clients. These records must contain:(a) The name of the vulnerable adult, and the address and phone number of the client or the client's representative, if any;(b) The kind of supportive housing or care services for which referral was sought;(c) The location of the care services or supportive housing referred to the client and probable duration, if known;(d) The monthly or unit cost of the supportive housing or care services, if known;(e) If applicable, the amount of the agency's fee to the client or to the provider;(f) If applicable, the dates and amounts of refund of the agency's fee, if any, and reason for such refund; and(g) A copy of the client's disclosure and intake forms described in RCW 18.330.050 and 18.330.060.(2) Each agency shall also keep records of any contract or written agreement entered into with any provider for services rendered to or on behalf of a vulnerable adult, including any referrals to a provider. Any provision in a contract or written agreement not consistent with this chapter is void and unenforceable.(3) The agency must maintain the records covered by this chapter for a period of six years. The agency's records identifying a client are considered "health care information" and the provisions of chapter 70.02 RCW apply but only to the extent that such information meets the definition of "health care information" under *RCW 70.02.010(7). The client must have access upon request to the agency's records concerning the client and covered by this chapter.[ 2011 c 357 § 5.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 70.02.010 was amended by 2013 c 200 § 1, changing subsection (7) to subsection (16). RCW 70.02.010 was subsequently amended by 2018 c 201 § 8001, changing subsection (16) to subsection (17).
WA Rev Code § 18.330.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.060 - Intake form.

RCW 18.330.060 Intake form.(1) The agency shall use a standardized intake form for all clients prior to making a referral. The intake form must, at a minimum, contain the following information regarding the vulnerable adult:(a) Recent medical history, as relevant to the referral process;(b) Known medications and medication management needs;(c) Known medical diagnoses, health concerns, and the reasons the client is seeking supportive housing or care services;(d) Significant known behaviors or symptoms that may cause concern or require special care;(e) Mental illness, dementia, or developmental disability diagnosis, if any;(f) Assistance needed for daily living;(g) Particular cultural or language access needs and accommodations;(h) Activity preferences;(i) Sleeping habits of the vulnerable adult, if known;(j) Basic information about the financial situation of the vulnerable adult and the availability of any long-term care insurance or financial assistance, including medicaid, which may be helpful in defining supportive housing and care services options for the vulnerable adult;(k) Current living situation of the client;(l) Geographic location preferences; and(m) Preferences regarding other issues important to the client, such as food and daily routine.(2) The agency shall obtain the intake information from the most available sources, such as from the client, the client's representative, or a health care professional, and shall allow the vulnerable adult to participate to the maximum extent possible.(3) The agency may provide information to a person about the types of supportive housing or care services available in the area that may meet the needs of elderly or vulnerable adults without the need to complete an intake form or provide a disclosure statement, if the agency does not make a referral or request or receive any fee. In addition, the agency may provide the names of specific providers to a social worker, discharge planner, case manager, professional guardian, nurse, or other professional who is assisting a vulnerable adult locate supportive housing or care services, provided the agency does not request or receive any fee.[ 2011 c 357 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.080 - Fees charged to providers.

RCW 18.330.080 Fees charged to providers.Nothing in this chapter will limit, specify, or otherwise regulate the fees charged by an agency to a provider for a referral.[ 2011 c 357 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.090 - Disclosure of fees and refund policies.

RCW 18.330.090 Disclosure of fees and refund policies.(1) The agency shall clearly disclose its fees and refund policies to clients and providers. If the agency receives a fee regarding a client who was provided referral services for supportive housing, and the vulnerable adult dies, is hospitalized, or is transferred to another supportive housing setting for more appropriate care within the first thirty days of admission, then the agency shall refund a portion of its fee to the person who paid it, whether that is the client or the supportive housing provider. The amount refunded must be a prorated portion of the agency's fees, based upon a per diem calculation for the days that the client resided or retained a bed in the supportive housing.(2) A refund policy inconsistent with this section is void and unenforceable.(3) This section does not limit the application of other remedies, including the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 2011 c 357 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.100 - Background checks—Disqualifying crimes and acts.

RCW 18.330.100 Background checks—Disqualifying crimes and acts.Any employee, owner, or operator of an agency that works with vulnerable adults must pass a criminal background check every twenty-four months and not have been convicted of any crime that is disqualifying under RCW 43.43.830 or 43.43.842, or been found by a court of law or disciplinary authority to have abused, neglected, financially exploited, or abandoned a minor or vulnerable adult.[ 2011 c 357 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.110 - Acceptance of fees—Compliance with chapter.

RCW 18.330.110 Acceptance of fees—Compliance with chapter.An agency may not charge or accept a fee or other consideration from a client, care services provider, or supportive housing provider unless the agency substantially complies with the terms of this chapter.[ 2011 c 357 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.120 - Provisions exclusive—Local government licensing.

RCW 18.330.120 Provisions exclusive—Local government licensing.(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the regulation of private elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies are exclusive.(2) This chapter may not be construed to affect or reduce the authority of any political subdivision of the state of Washington to provide for the licensing of private elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies solely for revenue purposes.[ 2011 c 357 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.130 - When remuneration for referral not allowed.

RCW 18.330.130 When remuneration for referral not allowed.In accordance with RCW 74.09.240, the agency may not solicit or receive any remuneration directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, in return for referring an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under chapter 74.09 RCW.[ 2011 c 357 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.140 - Application of consumer protection act.

RCW 18.330.140 Application of consumer protection act.The legislature finds that the operation of an agency in violation of this chapter is a matter vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. Such a violation is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 2011 c 357 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.150 - Liability of agencies.

RCW 18.330.150 Liability of agencies.Agencies and their employees, owners, and officers will not be considered providers and will not be liable or responsible for the acts or omissions of a provider.[ 2011 c 357 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.800 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.800 - Work group—Licensure.

RCW 18.330.800 Work group—Licensure.The department of licensing shall convene a work group of stakeholders to consider the feasibility of establishing licensure for elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies described in chapter 357, Laws of 2011. The work group will provide recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2011.[ 2011 c 357 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.900 - Short title.

RCW 18.330.900 Short title.This chapter may be known and cited as the "elder and vulnerable adult referral agency act."[ 2011 c 357 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 18.330.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act.|18.330.901 - Effective date—2011 c 357.

RCW 18.330.901 Effective date—2011 c 357.This act takes effect January 1, 2012.[ 2011 c 357 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 18.340.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.340 - Military Spouses—Professional Licensing.|18.340.010 - Intent.

RCW 18.340.010 Intent.The lives of military families are dominated by frequent deployments, relocations, and extended periods of single parenthood. Military spouses are some of the most mobile populations in our country, making the maintenance of professional licenses a significant obstacle. According to the 2010 defense management data center, there are thirty-three thousand three hundred eighty active duty and ten thousand eight hundred thirty-seven reserve military spouses residing in Washington. Military families depend on two incomes and want to achieve their goals and aspirations. It is the intent of the legislature to recognize the sacrifices made by military families in service to our country and our state and to help alleviate the hardships military families face due to their highly transient life.[ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 1.]NOTES:Implementation—2011 2nd sp.s. c 5: "The regulating authorities for the department of licensing, the department of health, the department of labor and industries, and the superintendent of public instruction shall appear before the joint committee on veteran and military affairs in December 2012 to inform the committee as to their efforts to implement the requirements of this chapter." [ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.340.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.340 - Military Spouses—Professional Licensing.|18.340.020 - Expedition of professional license, certification, registration, or permit.

RCW 18.340.020 Expedition of professional license, certification, registration, or permit.(1) For the purposes of this section, "authority" means any board, commission, or other authority for issuance of a license, certificate, registration, or permit under this title.(2) To the extent resources are available:(a) Each authority shall establish procedures to expedite the issuance of a license, certificate, registration, or permit to perform professional services regulated by each such authority to a person:(i) Who is certified or licensed, certified, or registered, or has a permit in another state to perform professional services in that state;(ii) Whose spouse is the subject of a military transfer to Washington; and(iii) Who left employment in the other state to accompany the person's spouse to Washington.(b) The procedure must include a process for issuing the person a license, certificate, registration, or permit, if, in the opinion of the authority, the requirements for licensure, certification, registration, or obtaining a permit of such other state are substantially equivalent to that required in Washington.(c) Each authority in this title shall develop a method and adopt rules to authorize a person who meets the criteria in (a)(i) through (iii) of this subsection to perform services regulated by the authority in Washington by issuing the person a temporary license, certificate, registration, or permit for a limited period of time to allow the person to perform services regulated by the authority while completing any specific additional requirements in Washington that are not related to training or practice standards of the profession that were not required in the other state in which the person is licensed, certified, or registered, or has a permit. Nothing in this section requires the authority to issue a temporary license, certificate, registration, or permit if the standards of the other state are substantially unequal to Washington standards.(d) An applicant must state in the application that he or she:(i) Has requested verification from the other state or states that the person is currently licensed, certified, registered, or has a permit; and(ii) Is not subject to any pending investigation, charges, or disciplinary action by the regulatory body of the other state or states.(e) If the authority finds reasonable cause to believe that an applicant falsely affirmed or stated either of the requirements under (d)(i) or (ii) of this subsection, the authority may summarily suspend the license, certificate, registration, or permit pending an investigation or further action to discipline or revoke the license, certificate, registration, or permit.[ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 2.]NOTES:Implementation—2011 2nd sp.s. c 5: See note following RCW 18.340.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.350.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.350 - Dental Anesthesia Assistants.|18.350.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.350.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Close supervision" has the same meaning as in RCW 18.260.010.(2) "Commission" means the dental quality assurance commission established in RCW 18.32.0351.(3) "Department" means the department of health.(4) "Direct visual supervision" means supervision by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist by verbal command and under direct line of sight.(5) "Oral and maxillofacial surgeon" has the same meaning as in RCW 18.32.020.(6) "Secretary" means [the] secretary of health.[ 2012 c 23 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.350.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.350 - Dental Anesthesia Assistants.|18.350.020 - Use of title—Certification or registration required.

RCW 18.350.020 Use of title—Certification or registration required.(1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a certified dental anesthesia assistant by use of any title or description without being certified by the commission as having met the standards established for certification under this chapter.(2) A certified dental anesthesia assistant may not practice or represent himself or herself as a registered dental assistant without being registered by the commission as having met the standards for registration under chapter 18.260 RCW.[ 2012 c 23 § 2.]