Wash. Admin. Code § 352-18-010 - What definitions apply to this chapter?
The following definitions apply:
"Child" means an individual that has not reached the age of sixteen.
"Criminal background check" means a criminal history record information search that may include but is not limited to, the following:
"Independent contractor" means any independent for-profit or nonprofit private person or organization with which the commission has or is considering a contractual relationship. In the case of large organizations, the contractor background to be reviewed is that of the organization's principal on-site manager.
"Job applicant" means any applicant for a Washington state parks position who is not permanently employed by Washington state parks as of July 24, 2005.
"Unsupervised access" means that an individual will or may be left alone with a child or vulnerable adult at any time or any length of time.
"Volunteer" means a person who is willing to work without expectation of salary or financial reward.
"Vulnerable adult" means adults of any age who lack the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for themselves. As defined in chapter 74.34 RCW "vulnerable adult" includes a person: Found incapacitated under chapter 11.88 RCW; or who has a developmental disability as defined under RCW 71A.10.020; or admitted to any facility; or receiving services from home health, hospice, or home care agencies licensed or required to be licensed under chapter 70.127 RCW; or receiving services from an individual provider.
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Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, and 79A.05.065. 08-24-006, § 352-18-010, filed 11/20/08, effective 12/21/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.070 and 79A.05.030(10). 07-24-001, § 352-18-010, filed 11/21/07, effective 12/22/07.
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