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                      Topic                                                                        Reference & Link
 
Abuse or Neglect		 
           child / dependent adult

RCW 26.44.030  & 26.44.040

           vulnerable adultRCW 74.34.035
  Charging for Records CopyingWAC 246-08-400
  Confidentiality Exceptions
 		RCW 18.225.105    (see other exceptions below)
  Continuing EducationWAC 246-809- 600 thru 650;
RCW 18.225; WAC 246-12-170~240
 
  Disclosure (without client’s consent)

business related reasons (i.e., collections, billing, etc.);
insurance audit



RCW 70.02.050(b)                                                  RCW 70.02.050(h)
  Disclosure Authorization 
          (consent to release information)
 		RCW 70.02.030
  Disclosure Statement
          (information to be given to client)
 		RCW 18.225.100
  Harm 
          duty to protect or warnRCW 71.05.120(2)
          likelihood of serious harm
 		RCW 71.05.050
  Minors, consent for treatment 
         mental healthRCW 71.34.530
        drug / alcohol
 		RCW 70.96A.095
  Parental Access to Children's Treatment Records
 		RCW 26.09.225
  Provision of Health Care to Minors  
      (immunity of health care provider)
 		RCW 26.09.310
  Notice of Information Practices
      (required info for clients)
 		RCW 70.02.120
  Record Keeping 
          charging for copiesWAC 246-08-400
          documentation requirementsWAC 246-810-035(1)
          option of no treatment recordsWAC 246-809-035(2)
         record retentionWAC 246-809-035(4)
 

        availability
        

WAC 246-809-035(5)
  Reporting 
      abuse or neglectRCW 26.44.030; 74.34.035;   WAC 246-810-040
      content of reportRCW 26.44.040
      otherRCW 26.44.060
  Sexual Misconduct WAC 246-809-049
  Scope of Practice - LMHCs, LMFTs & LSWs & LCSWsRCW 18.225.010
  Subpoena, responding to RCW 70.02.060

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