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WA Rev Code § 18.71B.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.|18.71B.210 - Dissolution.

RCW 18.71B.210 Dissolution.(1) The compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state which reduces the membership in the compact to one member state.(2) Upon the dissolution of the compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the interstate commission shall be concluded and surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.[ 2017 c 195 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 18.71B.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.|18.71B.900 - Member states, effective date, and amendment.

RCW 18.71B.900 Member states, effective date, and amendment.(1) Any state is eligible to become a member state of the compact.(2) The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than seven states. Thereafter, it shall become effective and binding on a state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state.(3) The governors of nonmember states, or their designees, shall be invited to participate in the activities of the interstate commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states.(4) The interstate commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the interstate commission and the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.[ 2017 c 195 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 18.71B.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.|18.71B.901 - Severability—Construction.

RCW 18.71B.901 Severability—Construction.(1) The provisions of the compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable.(2) The provisions of the compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.(3) Nothing in the compact shall be construed to prohibit the applicability of other interstate compacts to which the states are members.[ 2017 c 195 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 18.71B.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.|18.71B.902 - Binding effect of compact and other laws.

RCW 18.71B.902 Binding effect of compact and other laws.(1) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact.(2) All laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.(3) All lawful actions of the interstate commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the commission, are binding upon the member states.(4) All agreements between the interstate commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.(5) In the event any provision of the compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.[ 2017 c 195 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.010 - Legislative finding.

RCW 18.73.010 Legislative finding.The legislature finds that a statewide program of emergency medical care is necessary to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this state. The intent of the legislature is to assure minimum standards and training for first responders and emergency medical technicians, and minimum standards for ambulance services, ambulances, aid vehicles, aid services, and emergency medical equipment.[ 1990 c 269 § 22; 1988 c 104 § 2; 1987 c 214 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.020 - Supersession of local regulation.

RCW 18.73.020 Supersession of local regulation.The legislature further declares its intention to supersede all ordinances, regulations, and requirements promulgated by counties, cities and other political subdivisions of the state of Washington, insofar as they may provide for the regulation of emergency medical care, first aid, and ambulance services which do not exceed the provisions of this chapter; except that (1) license fees established in this chapter shall supersede all license fees of counties, cities and other political subdivisions of this state; and, (2) nothing in this chapter shall alter the provisions of RCW 18.71.200, 18.71.210, and 18.71.220.[ 1986 c 259 § 118; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.73.081 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.081 - Duties of secretary—Minimum requirements to be prescribed.

RCW 18.73.081 Duties of secretary—Minimum requirements to be prescribed.In addition to other duties prescribed by law, the secretary shall:(1) Prescribe minimum requirements for:(a) Ambulance, air ambulance, and aid vehicles and equipment; (b) Ambulance and aid services; and(c) Minimum emergency communication equipment;(2) Adopt procedures for services that fail to perform in accordance with minimum requirements;(3) Prescribe minimum standards for first responder and emergency medical technician training including:(a) Adoption of curriculum and period of certification;(b) Procedures for certification, recertification, decertification, or modification of certificates;(c) Adoption of requirements for ongoing training and evaluation, as approved by the county medical program director, to include appropriate evaluation for individual knowledge and skills. The first responder, emergency medical technician, or emergency medical services provider agency may elect a program of continuing education and a written and practical examination instead of meeting the ongoing training and evaluation requirements;(d) Procedures for reciprocity with other states or national certifying agencies;(e) Review and approval or disapproval of training programs; and(f) Adoption of standards for numbers and qualifications of instructional personnel required for first responder and emergency medical technician training programs;(4) Prescribe minimum requirements for liability insurance to be carried by licensed services except that this requirement shall not apply to public bodies; and(5) Certify emergency medical program directors.[ 1993 c 254 § 1; 1990 c 269 § 24; 1988 c 111 § 1; 1987 c 214 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.101 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.101 - Variance from requirements.

RCW 18.73.101 Variance from requirements.The secretary may grant a variance from a provision of this chapter and RCW 18.71.200 through 18.71.220 if no detriment to health and safety would result from the variance and compliance is expected to cause reduction or loss of existing emergency medical services. Variances may be granted for a period of no more than one year. A variance may be renewed by the secretary.[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 26; 2000 c 93 § 17; 1987 c 214 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
WA Rev Code § 18.73.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.120 - Certificate of advanced first aid qualification.

RCW 18.73.120 Certificate of advanced first aid qualification.The secretary shall recognize a current certificate of advanced first aid qualification for those who provide proof of advanced Red Cross training or its equivalent.[ 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 12; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.130 - Ambulance services and aid services—Licensing.

RCW 18.73.130 Ambulance services and aid services—Licensing.An ambulance service or aid service may not operate in the state of Washington without holding a license for such operation, issued by the secretary when such operation is consistent with the statewide and regional emergency medical services and trauma care plans established pursuant to chapter 70.168 RCW, indicating the general area to be served and the number of vehicles to be used, with the following exceptions:(1) The United States government;(2) Ambulance services providing service in other states when bringing patients into this state;(3) Owners of businesses in which ambulance or aid vehicles are used exclusively on company property but occasionally in emergencies may transport patients to hospitals not on company property;(4) Operators of vehicles pressed into service for transportation of patients in emergencies when licensed ambulances are not available or cannot meet overwhelming demand; and(5) Emergency services supervisory organizations, as defined in RCW 18.73.030(13). All entities that employ certified emergency medical services personnel must ensure that such personnel work under the medical oversight and protocols of a medical program director and within their scope of practice, are able to meet certification training requirements, and are provided with necessary medical equipment to provide care at their level of certification.The license shall be valid for a period of two years and shall be renewed on request provided the holder has consistently complied with the regulations of the department and the department of licensing and provided also that the needs of the area served have been met satisfactorily. The license shall not be transferable and may be revoked if the service is found in violation of rules adopted by the department.[ 2021 c 69 § 2; 2000 c 93 § 18; 1992 c 128 § 2; 1990 c 269 § 25; 1987 c 214 § 10; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 13; 1979 c 158 § 61; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
WA Rev Code § 18.73.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.140 - Ambulance and aid vehicles—Licenses.

RCW 18.73.140 Ambulance and aid vehicles—Licenses.The secretary shall issue an ambulance or aid vehicle license for each vehicle so designated. The license shall be for a period of two years and may be reissued on expiration if the vehicle and its equipment meet requirements in force at the time of expiration of the license period. The license may be revoked if the ambulance or aid vehicle is found to be operating in violation of the regulations promulgated by the department or without required equipment. The license shall be terminated automatically if the vehicle is sold or transferred to the control of any organization not currently licensed as an ambulance or aid vehicle service. The license number shall be prominently displayed on each vehicle.[ 2000 c 93 § 19; 1992 c 128 § 3; 1987 c 214 § 11; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 14; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
WA Rev Code § 18.73.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.145 - Ambulance and aid vehicles—Self-inspection program.

RCW 18.73.145 Ambulance and aid vehicles—Self-inspection program.The secretary shall adopt a self-inspection program to assure compliance with minimum standards for vehicles and for medical equipment and personnel on all licensed vehicles. The self-inspection shall coincide with the vehicle licensing cycle and shall be recorded on forms provided by the department. The department may perform an on-site inspection of any licensed service or vehicles as needed.[ 1987 c 214 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.150 - Ambulance personnel requirements.

RCW 18.73.150 Ambulance personnel requirements.(1)(a) Any ambulance operated as such shall operate with sufficient personnel for adequate patient care, at least one of whom shall be an emergency medical technician under standards promulgated by the secretary. The emergency medical technician shall have responsibility for its operation and for the care of patients both before they are placed aboard the vehicle and during transit. If there are two or more emergency medical technicians operating the ambulance, a nondriving medical technician shall be in command of the vehicle. The emergency medical technician in command of the vehicle shall be in the patient compartment and in attendance to the patient.(b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the driver of the ambulance shall have at least a certificate of advance first aid qualification recognized by the secretary pursuant to RCW 18.73.120 unless there are at least two certified emergency medical technicians in attendance of the patient, in which case the driver shall not be required to have such certificate.(2) With approval from the department, an ambulance service established by volunteer or municipal corporations, or by an association made up entirely of two or more municipalities, in a rural area with insufficient personnel may use a driver without any medical or first aid training so long as the driver is at least eighteen years old, successfully passes a background check issued or approved by the department, possesses a valid driver's license with no restrictions, is accompanied by a nondriving emergency medical technician while operating the ambulance during a response or transport of a patient, and only provides medical care to patients to the level that they are trained.[ 2021 c 17 § 1; 2017 c 70 § 1; 1992 c 128 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 15; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
WA Rev Code § 18.73.155 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.155 - Requirements—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.73.155 Requirements—Military training or experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 32 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.170 - Aid vehicles—Personnel—Use.

RCW 18.73.170 Aid vehicles—Personnel—Use.The aid vehicle shall be operated in accordance with standards promulgated by the secretary, by at least one person holding a certificate recognized under RCW 18.73.120.The aid vehicle may be used for transportation of patients only when it is impossible or impractical to obtain an ambulance or when a wait for arrival of an ambulance would place the life of the patient in jeopardy. If so used, the vehicle shall be under the command of a person holding a certificate recognized pursuant to RCW 18.73.081 other than the driver.[ 1987 c 214 § 12; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 17.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
WA Rev Code § 18.73.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.180 - Other transportation vehicles.

RCW 18.73.180 Other transportation vehicles.Other vehicles not herein defined by this chapter shall not be used for transportation of patients who must be carried on a stretcher or who may require medical attention en route, except that such transportation may be used when:(1) A disaster creates a situation that cannot be served by licensed ambulances; or(2) The use of a stretcher is necessary because an individual's personal mobility aid cannot be adequately secured in the nonambulance vehicle and the individual has written authorization from his or her physician that it is safe to transfer the individual from a personal mobility aid to a stretcher.[ 2007 c 305 § 1; 1987 c 214 § 14; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 18; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 18.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
WA Rev Code § 18.73.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.190 - Violations—Penalties.

RCW 18.73.190 Violations—Penalties.Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter and for which a penalty is not provided shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for each day of the violation, or may be imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding six months.[ 1987 c 214 § 15; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 19.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
WA Rev Code § 18.73.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.200 - Administrative procedure act applicable.

RCW 18.73.200 Administrative procedure act applicable.The administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, shall wherever applicable govern the rights, remedies, and procedures respecting the administration of this chapter.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.240 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.73.240 Application of uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, shall govern the issuance and denial of credentials, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons credentialed under this chapter. The secretary shall act as the disciplinary authority under this chapter. Disciplinary action shall be initiated against a person credentialed under this chapter in a manner consistent with the responsibilities and duties of the medical program director under whom such person is responsible.[ 1992 c 128 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.250 - Epinephrine—Availability—Administration.

RCW 18.73.250 Epinephrine—Availability—Administration.(1) All of the state's ambulance and aid services shall make epinephrine available to their emergency medical technicians in their emergency care supplies. The emergency medical technician may administer epinephrine.(2) Nothing in this section authorizes the administration of epinephrine by a first responder.[ 2005 c 463 § 1; 2001 c 24 § 1; 1999 c 337 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—1999 c 337: "The legislature finds that allergies are a serious medical disorder that affect more than one in five persons in the United States and are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction. Rapid and appropriate administration of the drug epinephrine to a patient suffering an anaphylaxis allergic reaction may make the difference between the life and death of that patient. The legislature further finds that some situations may arise when the administration of epinephrine by an emergency medical technician is required to save a person's life and that it is paramount that these valuable emergency response personnel receive the appropriate training on the use of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis.It is the purpose of chapter 337, Laws of 1999 to investigate the rate of anaphylaxis statewide and the training and care standards needed to allow emergency medical technicians to administer lifesaving epinephrine." [ 1999 c 337 § 1.]Effective dates—1999 c 337: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 14, 1999], except for section 4 of this act which takes effect January 1, 2000." [ 1999 c 337 § 5.]Short title—1999 c 337: "This act may be known and cited as the Kristine Kastner Act." [ 1999 c 337 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.260 - Guidelines.

RCW 18.73.260 Guidelines.(1) The department of health shall convene a stakeholder group including the department of social and health services, the department of transportation, and local special needs transportation providers who shall assist in the development of guidelines for the safe transport of individuals who rely on stretchers and personal mobility devices.(2) The department of health shall prepare guidelines for the public and vehicle operators relating to:(a) Appropriate situations in which vehicles other than ambulances may be used to transport individuals who rely upon personal mobility aids in the normal course of their lives; and(b) Methods for properly securing personal mobility aids on vehicles other than ambulances and determining if they are adequately secured.[ 2007 c 305 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.280 - Ambulance service—Transport of patients to a nonmedical facility.

RCW 18.73.280 Ambulance service—Transport of patients to a nonmedical facility.An ambulance service may transport patients to a nonmedical facility, such as a mental health facility or chemical dependency program as authorized in regional emergency medical services and trauma care plans under RCW 70.168.100.[ 2015 c 157 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.73.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services.|18.73.910 - Effective dates—1973 1st ex.s. c 208.

RCW 18.73.910 Effective dates—1973 1st ex.s. c 208.The provisions of sections 1 through 8, inclusive, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22, and 23 of this 1973 act shall take effect on July 1, 1973. The provisions of sections 9, 10, and 13 through 19, inclusive, shall take effect on January 1, 1976.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.005 - Purpose of chapter.

RCW 18.74.005 Purpose of chapter.The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to provide for state administrative control, supervision, licensure, and regulation of the practice of physical therapy. It is the intent of the legislature that only individuals who meet and maintain prescribed standards of competence and conduct be allowed to engage in the practice of physical therapy as defined and authorized by this chapter.[ 2005 c 501 § 1; 1983 c 116 § 1.]