Rainier Recovery will reopen under probation after a state investigation into unethical practices
The state found that Rainier was putting clients at risk while chasing profits. They accused CEO Jeremiah Dunlap of using unqualified staff and even tampering with records. It’s a big deal, and the report was 25 pages long!
As part of the deal to reopen, Rainier has to pay a $10,000 fine and come up with a plan to fix things. They’ll also bring in an outside consultant to help get their operations back on track.
Dunlap, who’s from Gig Harbor, opened a new office there just this year. He said he wanted to give back to the community after years of working with law enforcement. His attorney mentioned that the focus is on client welfare and that they’re ready for the extra oversight.
The agreement means Dunlap can’t manage the agency like before, but he’ll still have a limited role. He’s denied all the allegations against him. The hope is that with this new structure, Rainier can provide better care for its clients.
A request for comment from the Washington Department of Health hasn’t been answered yet.
