WAC 388-101-4170. Mandated reporting policies and procedures

(1) The service provider must develop, train on and implement written policies and procedures for: (a) Immediately reporting mandated reporting incidents to: (i) The department and law enforcement; (ii) Appropriate persons within the service provider's agency as designated by the service provider; and (iii) The alleged victim's legal representative. (b) Protecting clients; (c) Preserving evidence when necessary; and (d) Initiating an outside review or investigation. (2) The service provider must not have or implement any policies or procedures that interfere with a mandated reporter's obligation to report.