(1) The department shall use the funds made available under RCW 71A.12.340 to conduct complaint investigations in certified residential services and supports programs.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 71A.12.350

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Department: means the department of social and health services. See Washington Code 71A.10.020
  • services: means services provided by state or local government to carry out this title. See Washington Code 71A.10.020
(2) For the purposes of this section, “complaint investigations” include investigations of (a) complaints about provider practice, and (b) allegations that clients receiving services from the residential services and supports program have been abused, neglected, abandoned, or financially exploited, as those terms are defined in chapter 74.34 RCW.

NOTES:

Effective date2019 c 458: See note following RCW 71A.12.330.
Requirement to cease collection of certification fee for complaint investigationsNo federal matching funds2019 c 458: See note following RCW 71A.12.340.