AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

February 20, 2002

AASA: AFH #2002-005
SUBJECT: DISCLOSURE OF EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

Dear Adult Family Home Provider:

This letter is to provide you with information about changes to Revised Code of Washington 74.39A.210, effective July 7, 2001. These changes provide employers in the long term care setting immunity from liability when disclosing, in good faith, a former or current employee's information to a prospective employer. The disclosed information must relate to job performance, reliability, or any illegal or wrongful act committed while caring for a vulnerable adult. A copy of the statute section is enclosed for your convenience.

I hope this information is useful for you. Should you have any specific questions regarding this information, please consult with your attorney.

Sincerely,

Patricia K. Lashway, Director
Residential Care Services

Enclosure

cc: RCS Regional Administrators