Policy Glossary

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Child

Any person under 18 years of age.

Referenced by:

350.255 - Registration Notification
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350.550 - Reporting Abuse and Neglect/Mandatory Reporting
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Vulnerable Adult

A person 60 years of age or older who has the functional, mental, or physical inability to care for him/herself, or 18 years of age or older who have certain developmental disabilities as defined under RCW 71A.10.020; have a guardian as per RCW 11.88; live in a nursing home, boarding home (assisted living facility), adult family home or soldier’s home; receive in home services through a licensed health care agency, hospice or individual provider; and self-direct their own care as outlines in RCW 74.39.050.

Referenced by:

350.550 - Reporting Abuse and Neglect/Mandatory Reporting
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630.550 - Suicide Prevention and Response
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