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Can you summarize WARC 74.34.020?
Abuse of vulnerable adults. > Definitions.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Revised Code of Washington, governs the abuse of vulnerable adults. It provides definitions for various terms related to abuse, including abandonment, abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental abuse, personal exploitation, improper use of restraint, chemical restraint, consent, facility, financial exploitation, financial institution, hospital, individual provider, interested person, isolate/isolation, mandated reporter, mechanical restraint, neglect, permissive reporter, physical restraint, protective services, self-neglect, social worker, vulnerable adult, and vulnerable adult advocacy team. The document outlines the actions or inactions that constitute abuse, including physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. It also defines various forms of abuse, such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental abuse, personal exploitation, and improper use of restraint. The document further explains the responsibilities and obligations of different entities, such as facilities, hospitals, individual providers, and mandated reporters, in preventing and addressing abuse of vulnerable adults. No specific penalties for non-compliance or violation are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons or entities with a duty of care for a vulnerable adult
What does it govern?
Abuse of vulnerable adults
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance or violation are not specified in the document.
Jurisdiction
Washington