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WA Rev Code § 70.123.076 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.|70.123.076 - Disclosure of recipient information.

RCW 70.123.076 Disclosure of recipient information.(1) Except as authorized in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, or pursuant to court order under RCW 70.123.075, a domestic violence program, an individual who assists a domestic violence program in the delivery of services, or an agent, employee, or volunteer of a domestic violence program shall not disclose information about a recipient of shelter, advocacy, or counseling services without the informed authorization of the recipient. In the case of an unemancipated minor, the minor and the parent or guardian must provide the authorization. For the purposes of this section, a "domestic violence program" means an agency that provides shelter, advocacy, or counseling for domestic violence victims in a supportive environment.(2)(a) A recipient of shelter, advocacy, or counseling services may authorize a domestic violence program to disclose information about the recipient. The authorization must be in writing, signed by the recipient, or if an unemancipated minor is the recipient, signed by the minor and the parent or guardian, and must contain a reasonable time limit on the duration of the recipient's authorization. If the authorization does not contain a date upon which the authorization to disclose information expires, the recipient's authorization expires ninety days after the date it was signed.(b) The domestic violence program's disclosure of information shall be only to the extent authorized by the recipient. The domestic violence program, if requested, shall provide a copy of the disclosed information to the recipient.(c) Except as provided under this chapter, an authorization is not a waiver of the recipient's rights or privileges under other statutes, rules of evidence, or common law.(3) If disclosure of a recipient's information is required by statute or court order, the domestic violence program shall make reasonable attempts to provide notice to the recipient affected by the disclosure of information. If personally identifying information is or will be disclosed, the domestic violence program shall take steps necessary to protect the privacy and safety of the persons affected by the disclosure of the information.(4) To comply with tribal, federal, state, or territorial reporting, evaluation, or data collection requirements, domestic violence programs may share data in the aggregate that does not contain personally identifying information and that: (a) Pertains to services to their clients; or (b) is demographic information.[ 2006 c 259 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 70.123.078 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.|70.123.078 - Disclosure of information.

RCW 70.123.078 Disclosure of information. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1)(a) No court or administrative body may compel any person or domestic violence program as defined in RCW 70.123.020 to disclose the name, address, or location of any domestic violence program, including a shelter or transitional housing facility location, in any civil or criminal case or in any administrative proceeding unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that disclosure is necessary for the implementation of justice after consideration of safety and confidentiality concerns of the parties and other residents of the domestic violence program, and other alternatives to disclosure that would protect the interests of the parties.(b) The court's findings shall be made following a hearing in which the domestic violence program has been provided notice of the request for disclosure and an opportunity to respond.(2) In any proceeding where the confidential name, address, or location of a domestic violence program is ordered to be disclosed, the court shall order that the parties be prohibited from further dissemination of the confidential information, and that any portion of any records containing such confidential information be sealed.(3) Any person who obtains access to and intentionally and maliciously releases confidential information about the location of a domestic violence program for any purpose other than required by a court proceeding is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2012 c 223 § 9. Formerly RCW 26.50.250.]
WA Rev Code § 70.123.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.|70.123.080 - Department to consult.

RCW 70.123.080 Department to consult.The department shall consult in all phases with key stakeholders in the implementation of this chapter, including relevant state departments, the domestic violence coalition, individuals or groups who have experience providing culturally appropriate services to populations that have traditionally been underserved or unserved, and other persons and organizations having experience and expertise in the field of domestic violence.[ 2015 c 275 § 7; 1979 ex.s. c 245 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 70.123.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.|70.123.090 - Department authorized to make available grants to certain entities.

RCW 70.123.090 Department authorized to make available grants to certain entities.The department is authorized, under this chapter and the rules adopted to effectuate its purposes, to make available grants awarded on a contract basis to public or private nonprofit agencies, organizations, or individuals providing community-based domestic violence services, emergency shelter services, domestic violence hotline or information and referral services, and prevention efforts meeting minimum standards established by the department. Consideration as to need, geographic location, population ratios, the needs of specific underserved and cultural populations, and the extent of existing services shall be made in the award of grants. The department shall provide consultation to any nonprofit organization desiring to apply for the contracts if the organization does not possess the resources and expertise necessary to develop and transmit an application without assistance.[ 2015 c 275 § 8; 1979 ex.s. c 245 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 70.123.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.|70.123.100 - Funding for shelters.

RCW 70.123.100 Funding for shelters.The department shall seek, receive, and make use of any funds which may be available from federal or other sources in order to augment state funds appropriated for the purpose of this chapter, and shall make every effort to qualify for federal funding.[ 1997 c 160 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 245 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 70.123.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.|70.123.110 - Assistance to families in shelters.

RCW 70.123.110 Assistance to families in shelters.Aged, blind, or disabled assistance benefits, essential needs and housing support benefits, pregnant women assistance benefits, or temporary assistance for needy families payments shall be made to otherwise eligible individuals who are residing in a secure shelter, a housing network, an emergency shelter, or other shelter facility which provides shelter services to persons who are victims of domestic violence. Provisions shall be made by the department for the confidentiality of the shelter addresses where victims are residing.[ 2015 c 275 § 9; 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 16; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 16; 1997 c 59 § 9; 1979 ex.s. c 245 § 11.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See RCW 74.62.005.Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 74.62.005.Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.
WA Rev Code § 70.123.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.|70.123.120 - Liability for withholding services.

RCW 70.123.120 Liability for withholding services.A shelter shall not be held liable in any civil action for denial or withdrawal of services provided pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.[ 1979 ex.s. c 245 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 70.123.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.|70.123.140 - Technical assistance grant for county plans.

RCW 70.123.140 Technical assistance grant for county plans.(1) A county or group of counties may apply to the department for a technical assistance grant to develop a comprehensive county plan for dealing with domestic violence. The county authority may contract with a local nonprofit entity to develop the plan.(2) County comprehensive plans shall be developed in consultation with the department, domestic violence programs, schools, law enforcement, and health care, legal, and social service providers that provide services to persons affected by domestic violence.(3) County comprehensive plans shall be based on the following principles:(a) The safety of the victim is primary;(b) The community needs to be well-educated about domestic violence;(c) Those who want to and who should intervene need to know how to do so effectively;(d) Adequate services, both crisis and long-term support, should exist throughout all parts of the county;(e) Police and courts should hold the batterer accountable for his or her crimes;(f) Treatment for batterers should be provided by qualified counselors; and(g) Coordination teams are needed to ensure that the system continues to work over the coming decades.(4) County comprehensive plans shall provide for the following:(a) Public education about domestic violence;(b) Training for professionals on how to recognize domestic violence and assist those affected by it;(c) Development of protocols among agencies so that professionals respond to domestic violence in an effective, consistent manner;(d) Development of services to victims of domestic violence and their families, including shelters, safe homes, transitional housing, community and legal advocates, and children's services; and(e) Local and regional teams to oversee implementation of the system, ensure that efforts continue over the years, and assist with day-to-day and systemwide coordination.[ 1991 c 301 § 12.]NOTES:Finding—1991 c 301: See note following RCW 10.99.020.
WA Rev Code § 70.123.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.|70.123.150 - Domestic violence prevention account.

RCW 70.123.150 Domestic violence prevention account.The domestic violence prevention account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from fees imposed for deposit in the domestic violence prevention account under RCW 36.18.016 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for funding the following:(1) Culturally specific prevention efforts and culturally appropriate community-based domestic violence services for victims of domestic violence from populations that have been traditionally underserved or unserved;(2) Age appropriate prevention and intervention services for children who have been exposed to domestic violence or youth who have been victims of dating violence; and(3) Outreach and education efforts by community-based domestic violence programs designed to increase public awareness about, and primary and secondary prevention of, domestic and dating violence.[ 2015 c 275 § 10; 2005 c 374 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 70.124.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.|70.124.010 - Legislative findings.

RCW 70.124.010 Legislative findings.(1) The Washington state legislature finds and declares that a reporting system is needed to protect state hospital patients from abuse. Instances of nonaccidental injury, neglect, death, sexual abuse, and cruelty to such patients have occurred, and in the instance where such a patient is deprived of his or her right to conditions of minimal health and safety, the state is justified in emergency intervention based upon verified information. Therefore the Washington state legislature hereby provides for the reporting of such cases to the appropriate public authorities.(2) It is the intent of the legislature that: (a) As a result of such reports, protective services shall be made available in an effort to prevent further abuses, and to safeguard the general welfare of the patients; and (b) such reports shall be maintained and disseminated with strictest regard for the privacy of the subjects of such reports and so as to safeguard against arbitrary, malicious, or erroneous information or actions.[ 1999 c 176 § 20; 1981 c 174 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.
WA Rev Code § 70.124.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.|70.124.020 - Definitions.

RCW 70.124.020 Definitions.Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Court" means the superior court of the state of Washington.(2) "Law enforcement agency" means the police department, the director of public safety, or the office of the sheriff.(3) "Practitioner of the healing arts" or "practitioner" means a person licensed by this state to practice podiatric medicine and surgery, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, chiropractic, nursing, dentistry, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or medicine and surgery. The term "practitioner" includes a nurse's aide and a duly accredited Christian Science practitioner.(4) "Department" means the state department of social and health services.(5) "Social worker" means anyone engaged in a professional capacity during the regular course of employment in encouraging or promoting the health, welfare, support, or education of patients, or providing social services to patients, whether in an individual capacity or as an employee or agent of any public or private organization or institution.(6) "Psychologist" means any person licensed to practice psychology under chapter 18.83 RCW, whether acting in an individual capacity or as an employee or agent of any public or private organization or institution.(7) "Pharmacist" means any registered pharmacist under chapter 18.64 RCW, whether acting in an individual capacity or as an employee or agent of any public or private organization or institution.(8) "Abuse or neglect" or "patient abuse or neglect" means the nonaccidental physical injury or condition, sexual abuse, or negligent treatment of a state hospital patient under circumstances which indicate that the patient's health, welfare, or safety is harmed thereby.(9) "Negligent treatment" means an act or omission which evinces a serious disregard of consequences of such magnitude as to constitute a clear and present danger to the patient's health, welfare, or safety.(10) "State hospital" means any hospital operated and maintained by the state for the care of the mentally ill under chapter 72.23 RCW.[ 1999 c 176 § 21; 1997 c 392 § 519; 1996 c 178 § 24; 1981 c 174 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.Short title—Findings—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements—Part headings and captions not law—1997 c 392: See notes following RCW 74.39A.009.Effective date—1996 c 178: See note following RCW 18.35.110.
WA Rev Code § 70.124.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.|70.124.030 - Reports of abuse or neglect.

RCW 70.124.030 Reports of abuse or neglect.(1) When any practitioner, social worker, psychologist, pharmacist, employee of a state hospital, or employee of the department has reasonable cause to believe that a state hospital patient has suffered abuse or neglect, the person shall report such incident, or cause a report to be made, to either a law enforcement agency or to the department as provided in RCW 70.124.040.(2) Any other person who has reasonable cause to believe that a state hospital patient has suffered abuse or neglect may report such incident to either a law enforcement agency or to the department as provided in RCW 70.124.040.(3) The department or any law enforcement agency receiving a report of an incident of abuse or neglect involving a state hospital patient who has died or has had physical injury or injuries inflicted other than by accidental means or who has been subjected to sexual abuse shall report the incident to the proper county prosecutor for appropriate action.[ 1999 c 176 § 22; 1981 c 174 § 3; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.
WA Rev Code § 70.124.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.|70.124.040 - Reports to department or law enforcement agency—Action required.

RCW 70.124.040 Reports to department or law enforcement agency—Action required.(1) Where a report is required under RCW 70.124.030, an immediate oral report must be made by telephone or otherwise to either a law enforcement agency or to the department and, upon request, must be followed by a report in writing. The reports must contain the following information, if known:(a) The name and address of the person making the report;(b) The name and address of the state hospital patient;(c) The name and address of the patient's relatives having responsibility for the patient;(d) The nature and extent of the alleged injury or injuries;(e) The nature and extent of the alleged neglect;(f) The nature and extent of the alleged sexual abuse;(g) Any evidence of previous injuries, including their nature and extent; and(h) Any other information that may be helpful in establishing the cause of the patient's death, injury, or injuries, and the identity of the perpetrator or perpetrators.(2) Each law enforcement agency receiving such a report shall, in addition to taking the action required by RCW 70.124.050, immediately relay the report to the department, and to other law enforcement agencies, including the medicaid fraud control unit of the office of the attorney general, as appropriate. For any report it receives, the department shall likewise take the required action and in addition relay the report to the appropriate law enforcement agency or agencies. The appropriate law enforcement agency or agencies must receive immediate notification when the department, upon receipt of such report, has reasonable cause to believe that a criminal act has been committed.[ 1999 c 176 § 23. Prior: 1997 c 392 § 520; 1997 c 386 § 30; 1981 c 174 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.Short title—Findings—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements—Part headings and captions not law—1997 c 392: See notes following RCW 74.39A.009.Application—Effective date—1997 c 386: See notes following RCW 13.50.010.
WA Rev Code § 70.124.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.|70.124.050 - Investigations required—Seeking restraining orders authorized.

RCW 70.124.050 Investigations required—Seeking restraining orders authorized.Upon the receipt of a report concerning the possible occurrence of abuse or neglect, it is the duty of the law enforcement agency and the department to commence an investigation within twenty-four hours of such receipt and, where appropriate, submit a report to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. The local prosecutor may seek a restraining order to prohibit continued patient abuse. In all cases investigated by the department a report to the complainant shall be made by the department.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 24; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.
WA Rev Code § 70.124.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.|70.124.060 - Liability of persons making reports.

RCW 70.124.060 Liability of persons making reports.(1) A person other than a person alleged to have committed the abuse or neglect participating in good faith in the making of a report pursuant to this chapter, or testifying as to alleged patient abuse or neglect in a judicial proceeding, is, in so doing, immune from any liability, civil or criminal, arising out of such reporting or testifying under any law of this state or its political subdivisions, and if such person is an employee of a state hospital it is an unfair practice under chapter 49.60 RCW for the employer to discharge, expel, or otherwise discriminate against the employee for such reporting activity.(2) Conduct conforming with the reporting requirements of this chapter is not a violation of the confidential communication privilege of RCW 5.60.060 (3) or (4) or 18.83.110. Nothing in this chapter supersedes or abridges remedies provided in chapter 4.92 RCW.[ 1999 c 176 § 24; 1993 c 510 § 25; 1981 c 174 § 5; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 6.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 70.124.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.|70.124.070 - Failure to report is gross misdemeanor.

RCW 70.124.070 Failure to report is gross misdemeanor.A person who is required to make or to cause to be made a report pursuant to RCW 70.124.030 or 70.124.040 and who knowingly fails to make such report or fails to cause such report to be made is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 1997 c 392 § 521; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 7.]NOTES:Short title—Findings—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements—Part headings and captions not law—1997 c 392: See notes following RCW 74.39A.009.
WA Rev Code § 70.124.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.|70.124.080 - Department reports of abused or neglected patients.

RCW 70.124.080 Department reports of abused or neglected patients.The department shall forward to the appropriate state licensing authority a copy of any report received pursuant to this chapter which alleges that a person who is professionally licensed by this state has abused or neglected a patient.[ 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 70.124.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.|70.124.090 - Publicizing objectives.

RCW 70.124.090 Publicizing objectives.In the adoption of rules under the authority of this chapter, the department shall provide for the publication and dissemination to state hospitals and state hospital employees and the posting where appropriate by state hospitals of informational, educational, or training materials calculated to aid and assist in achieving the objectives of this chapter.[ 1999 c 176 § 25; 1981 c 174 § 6; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 9.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.