§ 70.124.010 Legislative findings
§ 70.124.020 Definitions
§ 70.124.030 Reports of abuse or neglect
§ 70.124.040 Reports to department or law enforcement agency — Action required
§ 70.124.050 Investigations required — Seeking restraining orders authorized
§ 70.124.060 Liability of persons making reports
§ 70.124.070 Failure to report is gross misdemeanor
§ 70.124.080 Department reports of abused or neglected patients
§ 70.124.090 Publicizing objectives
§ 70.124.100 Retaliation against whistleblowers and residents — Remedies — Rules

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of patients

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080