WAC 246-15-020. Rights and responsibilities — Whistleblower and department

(1) The identity of the whistleblower remains confidential when, in good faith, the whistleblower: (a) Complains about the improper quality by a health care provider or in a health care facility; (b) Initiates any investigation or administrative proceeding about a complaint of improper quality of care; or (c) Submits a notification or report of an adverse event or an incident to the department under RCW 70.56.020 or to the independent entity under RCW 70.56.040 . (2) The identity of the whistleblower under subsection (1) of this section will be revealed only: (a) To appropriate government agency staff or disciplining authority member; (b) By court order; or (c) If the complaint initiation, notification, or report was not made or done in good faith.