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WA Rev Code § 43.70.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.300 - Secretary or secretary's designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards.

RCW 43.70.300 Secretary or secretary's designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards.In order to provide liaison with the department of health, provide continuity between changes in board membership, achieve uniformity as appropriate in licensure or regulated activities under the jurisdiction of the department, and to better represent the public interest, the secretary, or a designee appointed by the secretary, shall serve as an ex officio member of every health professional licensure or disciplinary board established under Title 18 RCW under the administrative authority of the department of health. The secretary shall have no vote unless otherwise authorized by law.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 318; 1983 c 168 § 11. Formerly RCW 43.24.015.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.310 - Cooperation with department of ecology.

RCW 43.70.310 Cooperation with department of ecology.Where feasible, the department and the state board of health shall consult with the department of ecology in order that, to the fullest extent possible, agencies concerned with the preservation of life and health and agencies concerned with protection of the environment may integrate their efforts and endorse policies in common.[ 1987 c 109 § 25; 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 12. Formerly RCW 43.20A.140.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.320 - Health professions account—Fees credited—Requirements for biennial budget request—Unappropriated funds.

RCW 43.70.320 Health professions account—Fees credited—Requirements for biennial budget request—Unappropriated funds.(1) There is created in the state treasury an account to be known as the health professions account. All fees received by the department for health professions licenses, registration, certifications, renewals, compact privileges, or examinations and the civil penalties assessed and collected by the department under RCW 18.130.190 shall be forwarded to the state treasurer who shall credit such moneys to the health professions account.(2) All expenses incurred in carrying out the health professions licensing activities of the department shall be paid from the account as authorized by legislative appropriation, except as provided in subsections (4) and (5) of this section. Any residue in the account shall be accumulated and shall not revert to the general fund at the end of the biennium.(3) The secretary shall biennially prepare a budget request based on the anticipated costs of administering the health professions licensing activities of the department which shall include the estimated income from health professions fees.(4) The fees received by the department from applicants for compact privilege under RCW 18.74.500 must be used for the purpose of meeting financial obligations imposed on the state as a result of this state's participation in the physical therapy licensure compact.(5) The secretary shall, at the request of a board or commission as applicable, spend unappropriated funds in the health professions account that are allocated to the requesting board or commission to meet unanticipated costs of that board or commission when revenues exceed more than fifteen percent over the department's estimated six-year spending projections for the requesting board or commission. Unanticipated costs shall be limited to spending as authorized in subsection (3) of this section for anticipated costs.[ 2019 c 220 § 1; 2017 c 108 § 7; 2015 c 70 § 39; 2008 c 134 § 16; 1993 c 492 § 411; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 18; 1991 c 3 § 299; 1985 c 57 § 29; 1983 c 168 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.24.072.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 220: "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 July 1, 2019." [ 2019 c 220 § 3.]Short title—Findings—Intent—References to Washington state liquor control board—Draft legislation—2015 c 70: See notes following RCW 66.08.012.Finding—Intent—Severability—2008 c 134: See notes following RCW 18.130.020.Findings—Intent—1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.Short title—Savings—Reservation of legislative power—Effective dates—1993 c 492: See RCW 43.72.910 through 43.72.915.Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.323 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.323 - Hospital infection control grant account.

RCW 43.70.323 Hospital infection control grant account.The hospital infection control grant account is created in the custody of the state treasury. All receipts from gifts, grants, bequests, devises, or other funds from public or private sources to support its activities must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for awarding hospital infection control grants to hospitals and public agencies for establishing and maintaining hospital infection control and surveillance programs, for providing support for such programs, and for the administrative costs associated with the grant program. Only the secretary or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2007 c 261 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—2007 c 261: See note following RCW 43.70.056.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.327 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.327 - Public health supplemental account—Annual statement.

RCW 43.70.327 Public health supplemental account—Annual statement.(1) The public health supplemental account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from gifts, bequests, devises, or funds, whose use is determined to further the purpose of maintaining and improving the health of Washington residents through the public health system, and all receipts from breast cancer awareness special license plate fees collected under *RCW 46.17.220(1)(e), must be deposited into the account. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for maintaining and improving the health of Washington residents through the public health system, which may include funding for staff[,] and as specified under RCW 46.68.425(2).(2) The department shall file an annual statement of the financial condition, transactions, and affairs of any program funded under this section in a form and manner prescribed by the office of financial management. A copy of the annual statement shall be filed with the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate.[ 2014 c 94 § 1; 2014 c 77 § 4; 2001 c 80 § 3.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 46.17.220 was amended by 2018 c 67 § 4, changing subsection (1)(e) to subsection (4), effective January 1, 2019.(2) This section was amended by 2014 c 77 § 4 and by 2014 c 94 § 1, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—2014 c 77: See note following RCW 46.18.200.Findings—Intent—2001 c 80: See note following RCW 43.70.040.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.334 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.334 - Temporary worker housing—Definition.

RCW 43.70.334 Temporary worker housing—Definition.For the purposes of RCW 43.70.335, 43.70.337, and 43.70.340, "temporary worker housing" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 70.114A.020.[ 1999 c 374 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.335 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.335 - Temporary worker housing operating license—Fee—Display—Suspension or revocation—Fines—Refunds—Rules—Application of department of labor and industries standards.

RCW 43.70.335 Temporary worker housing operating license—Fee—Display—Suspension or revocation—Fines—Refunds—Rules—Application of department of labor and industries standards.(1) Any person providing temporary worker housing consisting of five or more dwelling units, or any combination of dwelling units, dormitories, or spaces that house ten or more occupants, or any person providing temporary worker housing who makes the election to comply with the temporary worker building code under RCW 70.114A.081(1)(g), shall secure an annual operating license prior to occupancy and shall pay a fee according to RCW 43.70.340. The license shall be conspicuously displayed on-site.(2) Licenses issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked upon the failure or refusal of the person providing temporary worker housing to comply with rules adopted under this section or chapter 70.114A RCW by the department. All such proceedings shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.(3) The department may assess a civil fine in accordance with RCW 43.70.095 for failure or refusal to obtain a license prior to occupancy of temporary worker housing. The department may refund all or part of the civil fine collected once the operator obtains a valid operating license.(4) Civil fines under this section shall not exceed twice the cost of the license plus the cost of the initial on-site inspection for the first violation of this section, and shall not exceed ten times the cost of the license plus the cost of the initial on-site inspection for second and subsequent violations within any five-year period. The department may adopt rules as necessary to assure compliance with this section.[ 1999 c 374 § 10; 1998 c 37 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.337 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.337 - Temporary worker housing building permit—Plans and specifications—Fees—Rules.

RCW 43.70.337 Temporary worker housing building permit—Plans and specifications—Fees—Rules.(1) Any person who constructs, alters, or makes an addition to temporary worker housing consisting of five or more dwelling units, or any combination of dwelling units, dormitories, or spaces that house ten or more occupants, or any person who constructs, alters, or makes an addition to temporary worker housing who elects to comply with the temporary worker building code under RCW 70.114A.081(1)(g), shall:(a) Submit plans and specifications for the alteration, addition, or new construction of this housing prior to beginning any alteration, addition, or new construction on this housing;(b) Apply for and obtain a temporary worker housing building permit from the department prior to construction or alteration of this housing; and(c) Submit a plan review and permit fee to the department of health pursuant to RCW 43.70.340.(2) The department shall adopt rules as necessary, for the application procedures for the temporary worker housing plan review and permit process.(3) Any alteration of a manufactured structure to be used for temporary worker housing remains subject to chapter 43.22 RCW, and the rules adopted under chapter 43.22 RCW.[ 1998 c 37 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.340 - Temporary worker housing inspection fund—Fees on temporary worker housing operating licenses and building permits—Licenses generally.

RCW 43.70.340 Temporary worker housing inspection fund—Fees on temporary worker housing operating licenses and building permits—Licenses generally.(1) The temporary worker housing fund is established in the custody of the state treasury. The department shall deposit all funds received under subsections (2) and (3) of this section and from the legislature to administer a temporary worker housing permitting, licensing, and inspection program conducted by the department. Disbursement from the fund shall be on authorization of the secretary of health or the secretary's designee. The fund is subject to the allotment procedure provided under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for disbursements.(2) There is imposed a fee on each operating license issued by the department to every operator of temporary worker housing that is regulated by the state board of health. In establishing the fee to be paid under this subsection the department shall consider the cost of administering a license as well as enforcing applicable state board of health rules on temporary worker housing.(3) There is imposed a fee on each temporary worker housing building permit issued by the department to every operator of temporary worker housing as required by RCW 43.70.337. The fee shall include the cost of administering a permit as well as enforcing the department's temporary worker building code as adopted under RCW 70.114A.081.(4) The department shall conduct a fee study for:(a) A temporary worker housing operator's license;(b) On-site inspections; and(c) A plan review and building permit for new construction.After completion of the study, the department shall adopt these fees by rule by no later than December 31, 1998.(5) The term of the operating license and the application procedures shall be established, by rule, by the department.[ 1998 c 37 § 7; 1990 c 253 § 3.]NOTES:Legislative finding and purpose—1990 c 253: "The legislature finds that the demand for housing for migrant and seasonal farmworkers far exceeds the supply of adequate housing in the state of Washington. In addition, increasing numbers of these housing units are in deteriorated condition because they cannot be economically maintained and repaired.The legislature further finds that the lack of a clear program for the regulation and inspection of farmworker housing has impeded the construction and renovation of housing units in this state.It is the purpose of this act for the various agencies involved in the regulation of farmworker housing to coordinate and consolidate their activities to provide for efficient and effective monitoring of farmworker housing. It is intended that this action will provide greater responsiveness in dealing with public concerns over farmworker housing, and allow greater numbers of housing units to be built." [ 1990 c 253 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.400 - Head injury prevention—Legislative finding.

RCW 43.70.400 Head injury prevention—Legislative finding.The legislature finds that head injury is a major cause of death and disability for Washington citizens. The costs of head injury treatment and rehabilitation are extensive and resultant disabilities are long and indeterminate. These costs are often borne by public programs such as medicaid. The legislature finds further that many such injuries are preventable. The legislature intends to reduce the occurrence of head injury by educating persons whose behavior may place them at risk and by regulating certain activities.[ 1990 c 270 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.410 - Head injury prevention—Program, generally.

RCW 43.70.410 Head injury prevention—Program, generally.As used in RCW 43.70.400 through 43.70.440, the term "head injury" means traumatic brain injury.A head injury prevention program is created in the department of health. The program's functions may be integrated with those of similar programs to promote comprehensive, integrated, and effective health promotion and disease prevention.In consultation with the traffic safety commission, the department shall, directly or by contract, identify and coordinate public education efforts currently underway within state government and among private groups to prevent traumatic brain injury, including, but not limited to, bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, bicycle passenger seat safety, motorcycle safety, motor vehicle safety, and sports safety. If the department finds that programs are not available or not in use, it may, within funds appropriated for the purpose, provide grants to promote public education efforts. Grants may be awarded only after recipients have demonstrated coordination with relevant and knowledgeable groups within their communities, including at least schools, brain injury support organizations, hospitals, physicians, traffic safety specialists, police, and the public. The department may accept grants, gifts, and donations from public or private sources to use to carry out the head injury prevention program.The department may assess or contract for the assessment of the effectiveness of public education efforts coordinated or initiated by any agency of state government. Agencies are directed to cooperate with assessment efforts by providing access to data and program records as reasonably required. The department may seek and receive additional funds from the federal government or private sources for assessments. Assessments shall contain findings and recommendations that will improve the effectiveness of public education efforts. These findings shall be distributed among public and private groups concerned with traumatic brain injury prevention.[ 1990 c 270 § 3.]NOTES:Bicycle awareness program: RCW 43.43.390.
WA Rev Code § 43.70.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.420 - Head injury prevention—Information preparation.

RCW 43.70.420 Head injury prevention—Information preparation.The department of health, the department of licensing, and the traffic safety commission shall jointly prepare information for driver license manuals, driver education programs, and driving tests to increase driver awareness of pedestrian safety, to increase driver skills in avoiding pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents, and to determine drivers' abilities to avoid pedestrian motor vehicle accidents.[ 1990 c 270 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.430 - Head injury prevention—Guidelines on training and education—Training of emergency medical personnel.

RCW 43.70.430 Head injury prevention—Guidelines on training and education—Training of emergency medical personnel.The department shall prepare guidelines on relevant training and education regarding traumatic brain injury for health and education professionals, and relevant public safety and law enforcement officials. The department shall distribute such guidelines and any recommendations for training or educational requirements for health professionals or educators to the disciplinary authorities governed by chapter 18.130 RCW and to educational service districts established under chapter 28A.310 RCW. Specifically, all emergency medical personnel shall be trained in proper helmet removal.[ 1990 c 270 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.435 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.435 - Diagnosed concussions of students—Report.

RCW 43.70.435 Diagnosed concussions of students—Report.(1) The department must develop a procedure to, beginning in the 2020-21 school year, collect the information related to the diagnosed concussions of students as described in RCW 28A.600.192.(2) Beginning October 1, 2021, by October 1st annually thereafter, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the department shall report a summary of the diagnosed concussion information received in the prior school year to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The report must include rates, patterns, trends, and other relevant information.[ 2020 c 347 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.440 - Head injury prevention act—Short title—1990 c 270.

RCW 43.70.440 Head injury prevention act—Short title—1990 c 270.This act shall be known and cited as the Head Injury Prevention Act of 1990.[ 1990 c 270 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.443 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.443 - Study of evidence-based suicide assessment, treatment, and management training—Report—Updates.

RCW 43.70.443 Study of evidence-based suicide assessment, treatment, and management training—Report—Updates. (Expires December 31, 2022.)(1) The secretary shall update the report required by section 3, chapter 181, Laws of 2012 in 2018 and again in 2022 and report the results to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by November 15, 2018, and November 15, 2022.(2) This section expires December 31, 2022.[ 2014 c 71 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.70.444 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.70 - Department of Health.|43.70.444 - Washington plan for suicide prevention—Steering committee—Report.

RCW 43.70.444 Washington plan for suicide prevention—Steering committee—Report.(1) The secretary, in consultation with the steering committee convened in subsection (3) of this section, shall develop a Washington plan for suicide prevention. The plan must, at a minimum:(a) Examine data relating to suicide in order to identify patterns and key demographic factors;(b) Identify key risk and protective factors relating to suicide; and(c) Identify goals, action areas, and implementation strategies relating to suicide prevention.(2) When developing the plan, the secretary shall consider national research and practices employed by the federal government, tribal governments, and other states, including the national strategy for suicide prevention. The plan must be written in a manner that is accessible, and useful to, a broad audience. The secretary shall periodically update the plan as needed.(3) The secretary shall convene a steering committee to advise him or her in the development of the Washington plan for suicide prevention. The committee must consist of representatives from the following:(a) Experts on suicide assessment, treatment, and management;(b) Institutions of higher education;(c) Tribal governments;(d) The department of social and health services;(e) The state department of veterans affairs;(f) Suicide prevention advocates, at least one of whom must be a suicide survivor and at least one of whom must be a survivor of a suicide attempt;(g) Primary care providers;(h) Local health departments or districts; and(i) Any other organizations or groups the secretary deems appropriate.(4) The secretary shall complete the plan no later than November 15, 2015, publish the report on the department's website, and submit copies to the governor and the relevant standing committees of the legislature.[ 2014 c 71 § 4.]