# RCW 18.330.040: RCW 18.330.040: Referral records—Agreement records

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 18.330.040
- **Heading:** RCW 18.330.040: Referral records—Agreement records
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 040

## Text

(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 (17). The client must have access upon request to the agency's records concerning the client and covered by this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 18.330.005 RCW 18.330.005: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S005.md)
- [RCW 18.330.010 RCW 18.330.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S010.md)
- [RCW 18.330.020 RCW 18.330.020: Agency duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S020.md)
- [RCW 18.330.030 RCW 18.330.030: Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S030.md)
- [RCW 18.330.040 RCW 18.330.040: Referral records—Agreement records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S040.md)
- [RCW 18.330.050 RCW 18.330.050: Referrals—Disclosure statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S050.md)
- [RCW 18.330.060 RCW 18.330.060: Intake form.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S060.md)
- [RCW 18.330.070 RCW 18.330.070: How referral is made—Contact with providers—Search for violations—Uniform standard for enforcement status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S070.md)
- [RCW 18.330.080 RCW 18.330.080: Fees charged to providers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S080.md)
- [RCW 18.330.090 RCW 18.330.090: Disclosure of fees and refund policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S090.md)
- [RCW 18.330.100 RCW 18.330.100: Background checks—Disqualifying crimes and acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S100.md)
- [RCW 18.330.110 RCW 18.330.110: Acceptance of fees—Compliance with chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S110.md)
- [RCW 18.330.120 RCW 18.330.120: Provisions exclusive—Local government licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S120.md)
- [RCW 18.330.130 RCW 18.330.130: When remuneration for referral not allowed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C330_S130.md)

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