A vulnerable adult is defined by law as a person:
- 60 years of age or older who has the functional, mental, or physical inability to care for himself or herself; or
- 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; or
- Who self-directs his or her own care and receives services from a personal aide under chapter 74.39 RCW.