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WA Rev Code § 18.64.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists.|18.64.580 - Long-term care pharmacies—Ratio of pharmacists to pharmacy technicians—Standards.

RCW 18.64.580 Long-term care pharmacies—Ratio of pharmacists to pharmacy technicians—Standards.The commission must adopt reasonable, task-based standards regarding the ratio of pharmacists to pharmacy technicians in a closed door long-term care pharmacy. For the purpose of such standards, a pharmacy technician licensed under chapter 18.64A RCW may not be considered to be practicing as a pharmacy technician while performing administrative tasks not associated with immediate dispensing of drugs that may lawfully be performed by a registered pharmacy assistant. Administrative tasks not associated with immediate dispensing of drugs include but are not necessarily limited to medical records maintenance, billing, prepackaging unit dose drugs, inventory control, delivery, and processing returned drugs.[ 2016 c 148 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists.|18.64.590 - Long-term care facilities and hospice programs—Commission authority.

RCW 18.64.590 Long-term care facilities and hospice programs—Commission authority.The commission may adopt rules implementing RCW 18.64.550 through 18.64.580.[ 2016 c 148 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists.|18.64.600 - Opioid use disorder medications—Remote dispensing sites—Registration—Rules—Fees.

RCW 18.64.600 Opioid use disorder medications—Remote dispensing sites—Registration—Rules—Fees.(1) The license of location for a pharmacy licensed under this chapter may be extended to a remote dispensing site where technology is used to dispense medications approved by the United States food and drug administration for the treatment of opioid use disorder.(2) In order for a pharmacy to use remote dispensing sites, a pharmacy must register each separate remote dispensing site with the commission.(3) The commission shall adopt rules that establish minimum standards for remote dispensing sites registered under this section. The minimum standards shall address who may retrieve medications for opioid use disorder stored in or at a remote dispensing site pursuant to a valid prescription or chart order. The minimum standards must require the pharmacy be responsible for stocking and maintaining a perpetual inventory of the medications for opioid use disorder stored in or at the registered remote dispensing site.(4) The secretary may adopt rules to establish a reasonable fee for obtaining and renewing a registration issued under this section.(5) The registration issued under this section will be considered as part of the pharmacy license issued under RCW 18.64.043. If the underlying pharmacy license is not active, then the registration shall be considered inoperable by operation of law.[ 2020 c 244 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—2020 c 244: "(1) The legislature declares opioid use disorder is a public health crisis. Access to medications to treat this disease needs to be made readily available, especially to vulnerable populations who may not be able to access medical care or a pharmacy.(2) The legislature recognizes that increased access to buprenorphine, as well as additional medications necessary to aid in recovery, could benefit individuals who are suffering from opioid use disorder. The legislature further recognizes that access to pharmacies may be difficult for vulnerable populations. To increase access to medications while ensuring patient safety the legislature intends to create a new credential to allow for a pharmacy license to be extended to a remote dispensing site where technology is used to dispense medications." [ 2020 c 244 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists.|18.64.610 - Prescription drug return and reuse—Rules.

RCW 18.64.610 Prescription drug return and reuse—Rules.The commission must adopt rules allowing the department of corrections pharmacy to accept returns of unit dose packages or full or partial multiple dose medication cards from the facilities it serves and reuse the unexpired medication.[ 2020 c 264 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64.920 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists.|18.64.920 - Repealer—1935 c 98.

RCW 18.64.920 Repealer—1935 c 98.All acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.[ 1935 c 98 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.64A.010 Definitions.Terms used in this chapter shall have the meaning set forth in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) "Commission" means the pharmacy quality assurance commission;(2) "Department" means the department of health;(3) "Pharmacist" means a person duly licensed by the commission to engage in the practice of pharmacy;(4) "Pharmacy" means every place properly licensed by the commission where the practice of pharmacy is conducted;(5) "Pharmacy ancillary personnel" means pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants;(6) "Pharmacy technician" means:(a) A person who is enrolled in, or who has satisfactorily completed, a commission-approved training program designed to prepare persons to perform nondiscretionary functions associated with the practice of pharmacy; or(b) A person who is a graduate with a degree in pharmacy or medicine of a foreign school, university, or college recognized by the commission;(7) "Pharmacy assistant" means a person registered by the commission to perform limited functions in the pharmacy;(8) "Practice of pharmacy" means the definition given in RCW 18.64.011;(9) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.[ 2013 c 19 § 32; 1997 c 417 § 1; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 422; 1977 ex.s. c 101 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.020 - Rules—Qualifications and training programs.

RCW 18.64A.020 Rules—Qualifications and training programs.(1)(a) The commission shall adopt, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, rules fixing the classification and qualifications and the educational and training requirements for persons who may be employed as pharmacy technicians or who may be enrolled in any pharmacy technician training program. Such rules shall provide that:(i) Licensed pharmacists shall supervise the training of pharmacy technicians;(ii) Training programs shall assure the competence of pharmacy technicians to aid and assist pharmacy operations. Training programs shall consist of instruction and/or practical training; and(iii) Pharmacy technicians shall complete continuing education requirements established in rule by the commission.(b) Such rules may include successful completion of examinations for applicants for pharmacy technician certificates. If such examination rules are adopted, the commission shall prepare or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading of the examinations. The commission may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities.(2) The commission may disapprove or revoke approval of any training program for failure to conform to commission rules. In the case of the disapproval or revocation of approval of a training program by the commission, a hearing shall be conducted in accordance with RCW 18.64.160, and appeal may be taken in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2013 c 19 § 33; 2011 c 71 § 1; 1997 c 417 § 2; 1995 c 198 § 8; 1977 ex.s. c 101 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.025 - Qualifications—Military training and experience.

RCW 18.64A.025 Qualifications—Military training and experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training and experience requirements of this chapter unless the commission determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2013 c 19 § 34; 2011 c 32 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.030 - Rules—Duties of technicians, assistants.

RCW 18.64A.030 Rules—Duties of technicians, assistants.The commission shall adopt, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, rules governing the extent to which pharmacy ancillary personnel may perform services associated with the practice of pharmacy. These rules shall provide for the certification of pharmacy technicians and registration of pharmacy assistants by the department at a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250:(1) "Pharmacy technicians" may assist in performing, under the supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, manipulative, nondiscretionary functions associated with the practice of pharmacy and other such duties and subject to such restrictions as the commission may by rule adopt.(2) "Pharmacy assistants" may perform, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, duties including, but not limited to, typing of prescription labels, filing, refiling, bookkeeping, pricing, stocking, delivery, nonprofessional phone inquiries, and documentation of third-party reimbursements and other such duties and subject to such restrictions as the commission may by rule adopt.[ 2016 sp.s. c 4 § 1; 2013 c 19 § 35; 1997 c 417 § 3; 1996 c 191 § 50; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 423; 1977 ex.s. c 101 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.040 - Limitations on practice.

RCW 18.64A.040 Limitations on practice.(1) Pharmacy ancillary personnel shall practice pharmacy in this state only after authorization by the commission and only to the extent permitted by the commission in accordance with this chapter.(2) A pharmacist shall be assisted by pharmacy ancillary personnel in the practice of pharmacy in this state only after authorization by the commission and only to the extent permitted by the commission in accordance with this chapter: PROVIDED, That no pharmacist may supervise more than one pharmacy technician: PROVIDED FURTHER, That in pharmacies operating in connection with facilities licensed pursuant to chapter 70.41, 71.12, 71A.20, or 74.42 RCW, whether or not situated within the said facility which shall be physically separated from any area of a pharmacy where dispensing of prescriptions to the general public occurs, the ratio of pharmacists to pharmacy technicians shall be as follows: In the preparation of medicine or other materials used by patients within the facility, one pharmacist supervising no more than three pharmacy technicians; in the preparation of medicine or other materials dispensed to persons not patients within the facility, one pharmacist supervising not more than one pharmacy technician.(3) The commission may by rule modify the standard ratios set out in subsection (2) of this section governing the utilization of pharmacy technicians by pharmacies and pharmacists. Should a pharmacy desire to use more pharmacy technicians than the standard ratios, the pharmacy must submit to the commission a pharmacy services plan for approval.(a) The pharmacy services plan shall include, at a minimum, the following information: Pharmacy design and equipment, information systems, workflow, and quality assurance procedures. In addition, the pharmacy services plan shall demonstrate how it facilitates the provision of pharmaceutical care by the pharmacy.(b) Prior to approval of a pharmacy services plan, the commission may require additional information to ensure appropriate oversight of pharmacy ancillary personnel.(c) The commission may give conditional approval for pilot or demonstration projects.(d) Variance from the approved pharmacy services plan is grounds for disciplinary action under RCW 18.64A.050.[ 2013 c 19 § 36; 1997 c 417 § 4; 1992 c 40 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 101 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.050 - Disciplinary action against certificate or registration—Grounds.

RCW 18.64A.050 Disciplinary action against certificate or registration—Grounds.In addition to the grounds under RCW 18.130.170 and 18.130.180, the commission may take disciplinary action against the certificate of any pharmacy technician or the registration of any pharmacy assistant upon proof that:(1) His or her certificate or registration was procured through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit;(2) He or she has been found guilty of any offense in violation of the laws of this state relating to drugs, poisons, cosmetics, or drug sundries by any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect or alter the provisions of RCW 9.96A.020;(3) He or she has exhibited gross incompetency in the performance of his or her duties;(4) He or she has willfully or repeatedly violated any of the rules and regulations of the commission or of the department;(5) He or she has willfully or repeatedly performed duties beyond the scope of his or her certificate or registration in violation of the provisions of this chapter; or(6) He or she has impersonated a licensed pharmacist.[ 2016 sp.s. c 4 § 2; 2013 c 19 § 37; 1997 c 417 § 5; 1993 c 367 § 15; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 424; 1977 ex.s. c 101 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.Violation of chapter 69.50 RCW, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act—Suspension of license: RCW 69.50.413.
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.055 - Uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.64A.055 Uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of certificates and registrations and the discipline of certificants and registrants under this chapter.[ 2016 sp.s. c 4 § 3; 1993 c 367 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.060 - Pharmacy's application for ancillary personnel—Fee—Approval or rejection by commission—Hearing—Appeal.

RCW 18.64A.060 Pharmacy's application for ancillary personnel—Fee—Approval or rejection by commission—Hearing—Appeal.No pharmacy licensed in this state shall utilize the services of pharmacy ancillary personnel without approval of the commission.Any pharmacy licensed in this state may apply to the commission for permission to use the services of pharmacy ancillary personnel. The application shall be accompanied by a fee and shall comply with administrative procedures and administrative requirements set pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280, shall detail the manner and extent to which the pharmacy ancillary personnel would be used and supervised, and shall provide other information in such form as the secretary may require.The commission may approve or reject such applications. In addition, the commission may modify the proposed utilization of pharmacy ancillary personnel and approve the application as modified. Whenever it appears to the commission that pharmacy ancillary personnel are being utilized in a manner inconsistent with the approval granted, the commission may withdraw such approval. In the event a hearing is requested upon the rejection of an application, or upon the withdrawal of approval, a hearing shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 18.64 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, and appeal may be taken in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2013 c 19 § 38; 1997 c 417 § 6; 1996 c 191 § 51; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 425; 1977 ex.s. c 101 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.070 - Persons presently acting as technicians—Pharmacies presently employing those persons.

RCW 18.64A.070 Persons presently acting as technicians—Pharmacies presently employing those persons.(1) Persons presently assisting a pharmacist by performing the functions of a pharmacy technician may continue to do so under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist: PROVIDED, That within eighteen months after May 28, 1977, such persons shall be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.(2) Pharmacies presently employing persons to perform the functions of a pharmacy technician may continue to do so while obtaining commission approval for the use of certified pharmacy technicians: PROVIDED, That within eighteen months after May 28, 1977, such pharmacies shall be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.[ 2013 c 19 § 39; 1997 c 417 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 101 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.64A.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.64A - Pharmacy Assistants.|18.64A.080 - Pharmacy's or pharmacist's liability, responsibility.

RCW 18.64A.080 Pharmacy's or pharmacist's liability, responsibility.A pharmacy or pharmacist which utilizes the services of pharmacy ancillary personnel with approval by the commission, is not aiding and abetting an unlicensed person to practice pharmacy within the meaning of chapter 18.64 RCW: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That the pharmacy or pharmacist shall retain responsibility for any act performed by pharmacy ancillary personnel in the course of employment.[ 2013 c 19 § 40; 1997 c 417 § 8; 1977 ex.s. c 101 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.71.002 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.002 - Purpose.

RCW 18.71.002 Purpose.It is the purpose of the commission to regulate the competency and quality of professional health care providers under its jurisdiction by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline. Rules, policies, and procedures developed by the commission must promote the delivery of quality health care to the residents of the state of Washington.[ 2019 c 55 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 301.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.003 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.003 - Declaration of purpose.

RCW 18.71.003 Declaration of purpose.This chapter is passed:(1) In the exercise of the police power of the state to protect public health, to promote the welfare of the state, and to provide an adequate public agency to act as a disciplinary body for the members of the medical profession licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state;(2) Because the health and well-being of the people of this state are of paramount importance;(3) Because the conduct of members of the medical profession licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state plays a vital role in preserving the health and well-being of the people of the state; and(4) Because the agency which now exists to handle disciplinary proceedings for members of the medical profession licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state is ineffective and very infrequently employed, and consequently there is no effective means of handling such disciplinary proceedings when they are necessary for the protection of the public health.[ 1955 c 202 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.72.010.]
WA Rev Code § 18.71.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.71.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Commission" means the Washington medical commission.(2) "Emergency medical care" or "emergency medical service" has the same meaning as in chapter 18.73 RCW.(3) "Maintenance of certification" means the satisfactory participation in a formal recertification program to maintain board certification after initial certification from the American board of medical specialties or other accrediting organization recognized by the commission.(4) "Resident physician" means an individual who has graduated from a school of medicine which meets the requirements set forth in RCW 18.71.055 and is serving a period of postgraduate clinical medical training sponsored by a college or university in this state or by a hospital accredited by this state. For purposes of this chapter, the term includes individuals designated as intern or medical fellow.(5) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.[ 2019 c 55 § 3; 2018 c 211 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 302; 1991 c 3 § 158; 1988 c 104 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 51; 1975 1st ex.s. c 171 § 1; 1961 c 284 § 1; 1957 c 60 § 2. Prior: 1947 c 168 § 1, part; 1919 c 134 § 3, part; 1909 c 192 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10008, part; prior: 1905 c 41 § 1, part; 1901 c 42 § 1, part; 1890 p 115 § 3, part; Code 1881 § 2285, part.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.Uniform Anatomical Gift Act: Chapter 68.64 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.011 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.011 - Definition of practice of medicine—Engaging in practice of chiropractic prohibited, when.

RCW 18.71.011 Definition of practice of medicine—Engaging in practice of chiropractic prohibited, when.A person is practicing medicine if he or she does one or more of the following:(1) Offers or undertakes to diagnose, cure, advise, or prescribe for any human disease, ailment, injury, infirmity, deformity, pain or other condition, physical or mental, real or imaginary, by any means or instrumentality;(2) Administers or prescribes drugs or medicinal preparations to be used by any other person;(3) Severs or penetrates the tissues of human beings;(4) Uses on cards, books, papers, signs, or other written or printed means of giving information to the public, in the conduct of any occupation or profession pertaining to the diagnosis or treatment of human disease or conditions the designation "doctor of medicine," "physician," "surgeon," "m.d.," or any combination thereof unless such designation additionally contains the description of another branch of the healing arts for which a person has a license: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That a person licensed under this chapter shall not engage in the practice of chiropractic as defined in RCW 18.25.005.[ 2011 c 336 § 496; 1975 1st ex.s. c 171 § 15.]