# RCW 74.34.068: RCW 74.34.068: Investigation results—Report—Rules

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S068

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 74.34.068
- **Heading:** RCW 74.34.068: Investigation results—Report—Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 74 / Chapter 34 / Section 068

## Text

(1) After the investigation is complete, the department may provide a written report of the outcome of the investigation to an agency or program described in this subsection when the department determines from its investigation that an incident of abuse, abandonment, financial exploitation, or neglect occurred. Agencies or programs that may be provided this report are home health, hospice, or home care agencies, or after January 1, 2002, any in-home services agency licensed under chapter 70.127 RCW, a program authorized under chapter 71A.12 RCW, an adult day care or day health program, behavioral health administrative services organizations and managed care organizations authorized under chapter 71.24 RCW, or other agencies. The report may contain the name of the vulnerable adult and the alleged perpetrator. The report shall not disclose the identity of the person who made the report or any witness without the written permission of the reporter or witness. The department shall notify the alleged perpetrator regarding the outcome of the investigation. The name of the vulnerable adult must not be disclosed during this notification. (2) The department may also refer a report or outcome of an investigation to appropriate state or local governmental authorities responsible for licensing or certification of the agencies or programs listed in subsection (1) of this section. (3) The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 74.34.005 RCW 74.34.005: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S005.md)
- [RCW 74.34.020 RCW 74.34.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S020.md)
- [RCW 74.34.025 RCW 74.34.025: Limitation on recovery for protective services and benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S025.md)
- [RCW 74.34.035 RCW 74.34.035: Reports—Mandated and permissive—Contents—Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S035.md)
- [RCW 74.34.040 RCW 74.34.040: Reports—Contents—Identity confidential.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S040.md)
- [RCW 74.34.050 RCW 74.34.050: Immunity from liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S050.md)
- [RCW 74.34.053 RCW 74.34.053: Failure to report—False reports—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S053.md)
- [RCW 74.34.063 RCW 74.34.063: Response to reports—Timing—Reports to law enforcement agencies—Notification to licensing authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S063.md)
- [RCW 74.34.067 RCW 74.34.067: Investigations—Interviews—Ongoing case planning—Agreements with tribes—Conclusion of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S067.md)
- [RCW 74.34.068 RCW 74.34.068: Investigation results—Report—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S068.md)
- [RCW 74.34.070 RCW 74.34.070: Cooperative agreements for services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S070.md)
- [RCW 74.34.080 RCW 74.34.080: Injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S080.md)
- [RCW 74.34.090 RCW 74.34.090: Data collection system—Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S090.md)
- [RCW 74.34.095 RCW 74.34.095: Confidential information—Disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S095.md)

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