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RCW 74.34.005 Findings.
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The legislature finds and declares that: (1) Some adults are vulnerable and may be subjected to abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or abandonment by a family member, care provider, or other person who has a relationship with the vulnerable adult; (2) A vulnerable adult may b…
RCW 74.34.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Abandonment" means action or inaction by a person or entity with a duty of care for a vulnerable adult that leaves the vulnerable person without the means or ability …
RCW 74.34.025 Limitation on recovery for protective services and benefits.
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The cost of benefits and services provided to a vulnerable adult under this chapter with state funds only does not constitute an obligation or lien and is not recoverable from the recipient of the services or from the recipient's estate, whether by lien, adjustment, or any other …
RCW 74.34.035 Reports—Mandated and permissive—Contents—Confidentiality.
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(1) When there is reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred, mandated reporters shall immediately report to the department. (2) When there is reason to suspect that sexual assault has occurred, manda…