Section 388-97-0780 - Finalizing the preliminary finding(1) The preliminary finding becomes a final finding when: (a) The department notifies the individual of a preliminary finding and the individual does not ask for an administrative hearing within the time frame provided under WAC 388-97-0740;(b) The individual requested an administrative hearing to appeal the preliminary finding and the administrative law judge: (i) Dismisses the appeal following withdrawal of the appeal or default;(ii) Dismisses the appeal for failure to comply with the time limits under WAC 388-97-0760; or(iii) Issues an initial order upholding the finding; or(c) The board of appeals reverses an administrative law judge's initial order and issues a final order upholding the preliminary finding.(2) A final finding is permanent, except under the circumstances described in (3).(3) A final finding may be removed from the department's registry and, as appropriate, any other department lists under the following circumstances: (a) The department determines the finding was made in error;(b) The finding is rescinded following judicial review;(c) At least one year after a single finding of neglect has been finalized, the department may remove the finding of neglect from the department's registry or department lists based upon a written petition by the individual and in accordance with requirements of federal law, 42 U.S.C. 1396r(g)(1)(D); or(d) The department is notified of the individual's death.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-0780
Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. 08-20-062, § 388-97-0780, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.