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WA Rev Code § 18.50.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.060 - Examinations—Times and places—Subjects—Issuance of license.

RCW 18.50.060 Examinations—Times and places—Subjects—Issuance of license.(1) The secretary is hereby authorized and empowered to execute the provisions of this chapter and shall offer examinations in midwifery at least twice a year at such times and places as the secretary may select. The examinations shall be written and shall be in the English language.(2) The secretary, with the assistance of the midwifery advisory committee, shall develop or approve a licensure examination in the subjects that the secretary determines are within the scope of and commensurate with the work performed by a licensed midwife. The examination shall be sufficient to test the scientific and practical fitness of candidates to practice midwifery. All application papers shall be deposited with the secretary and there retained for at least one year, when they may be destroyed.(3) If the examination is satisfactorily completed, the secretary shall issue to such candidate a license entitling the candidate to practice midwifery in the state of Washington.[ 1991 c 3 § 109; 1987 c 467 § 4; 1981 c 53 § 8; 1979 c 158 § 43; 1917 c 160 § 4; RRS § 10177.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.065 - Credentialing by endorsement.

RCW 18.50.065 Credentialing by endorsement.(1) An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.(2) The secretary shall write rules to bridge the gap between requirements of national certification of certified professional midwives and state requirements for licensure for licensed midwives.[ 2014 c 187 § 2; 1991 c 332 § 32.]NOTES:Application to scope of practice—Captions not law—1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.102 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.102 - License renewal.

RCW 18.50.102 License renewal.(1) A licensed midwife must renew his or her license according to the following requirements:(a) Completion of a minimum of thirty hours of continuing education, approved by the secretary, every three years;(b) Proof of participation in a Washington state coordinated quality improvement program as detailed in rule;(c) Proof of participation in data submission on perinatal outcomes to a national or state research organization, as detailed in rule; and(d) Fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.(2) The secretary shall write rules regarding the renewal requirements and the department's process for verification of the third-party data submission.[ 2014 c 187 § 3; 1996 c 191 § 25; 1991 c 3 § 110; 1985 c 7 § 49; 1981 c 53 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.Limitation on increases in midwifery fees: RCW 43.24.086.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.105 - Inform patient of qualifications of midwife—Form.

RCW 18.50.105 Inform patient of qualifications of midwife—Form.The secretary, with the advice of the midwifery advisory committee, shall develop a form to be used by a midwife to inform the patient of the qualifications of a licensed midwife.[ 1991 c 3 § 111; 1981 c 53 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.50.108 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.108 - Written plan for consultation, emergency transfer, and transport.

RCW 18.50.108 Written plan for consultation, emergency transfer, and transport.Every licensed midwife shall develop a written plan for consultation with other health care providers, emergency transfer, transport of an infant to a newborn nursery or neonatal intensive care nursery, and transport of a woman to an appropriate obstetrical department or patient care area. The written plan shall be submitted annually together with the license renewal fee to the department.[ 1981 c 53 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.115 - Administration of drugs and medications—Rules.

RCW 18.50.115 Administration of drugs and medications—Rules.A midwife licensed under this chapter may obtain and administer prophylactic ophthalmic medication, postpartum oxytocic, vitamin K, Rho immune globulin (human), and local anesthetic and may administer such other drugs or medications as prescribed by a physician. A pharmacist who dispenses such drugs to a licensed midwife shall not be liable for any adverse reactions caused by any method of use by the midwife.The secretary, after consultation with representatives of the midwife advisory committee, the pharmacy quality assurance commission, and the Washington medical commission, may adopt rules that authorize licensed midwives to purchase and use legend drugs and devices in addition to the drugs authorized in this chapter.[ 2019 c 55 § 1; 2013 c 19 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 707; 1991 c 3 § 112; 1987 c 467 § 6.]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 § 18.50.126 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.126 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.50.126 Application of uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 1987 c 150 § 31; 1986 c 259 § 75.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.130 - "Certificate" and "license" synonymous.

RCW 18.50.130 "Certificate" and "license" synonymous.The words "certificate" and "license" shall be known as interchangeable terms in this chapter.[ 1917 c 160 § 11; RRS § 10184.]
WA Rev Code § 18.50.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.135 - Rules.

RCW 18.50.135 Rules.The secretary shall promulgate rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[ 1991 c 3 § 113; 1981 c 53 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.140 - Midwifery advisory committee—Generally.

RCW 18.50.140 Midwifery advisory committee—Generally.The midwifery advisory committee is created.The committee shall be composed of one physician who is a practicing obstetrician; one practicing physician; one certified nurse midwife licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW; three midwives licensed under this chapter; and one public member, who shall have no financial interest in the rendering of health services. The committee may seek other consultants as appropriate, including persons trained in childbirth education and perinatology or neonatology.The members are appointed by the secretary and serve at the pleasure of the secretary but may not serve more than five years consecutively. The terms of office shall be staggered. Members of the committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 706; 1991 c 3 § 114; 1987 c 467 § 5; 1981 c 53 § 3.]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 § 18.50.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.150 - Midwifery advisory committee—Advice and recommendations.

RCW 18.50.150 Midwifery advisory committee—Advice and recommendations.The midwifery advisory committee shall advise and make recommendations to the secretary on issues including, but not limited to, continuing education, mandatory reexamination, and peer review.[ 1998 c 245 § 6; 1991 c 3 § 115; 1981 c 53 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.50.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.160 - Delegation to nurse.

RCW 18.50.160 Delegation to nurse.A licensed midwife may delegate to a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse selected acts, tasks, or procedures that constitute the practice of midwifery but do not exceed the education of the nurse.[ 2014 c 187 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.50.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.170 - Down syndrome—Parent information.

RCW 18.50.170 Down syndrome—Parent information.A midwife who provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the midwife provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis.[ 2016 c 70 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.50.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.900 - Repeal and saving.

RCW 18.50.900 Repeal and saving.All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter may be and the same are hereby repealed: PROVIDED, This chapter shall not repeal the provisions of the vital statistics laws of the state, but shall be deemed as additional and cumulative provisions.[ 1917 c 160 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.51.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.005 - Purpose.

RCW 18.51.005 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards for the maintenance and operation of nursing homes, which, in the light of advancing knowledge, will promote safe and adequate care and treatment of the individuals therein. An important secondary purpose is the improvement of nursing home practices by educational methods so that such practices eventually exceed the minimum requirements of the basic law and its original standards.[ 1951 c 117 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.51.007 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.007 - Legislative intent.

RCW 18.51.007 Legislative intent.It is the intent of the legislature in enacting chapter 99, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess. to establish (1) a system for the imposition of prompt and effective sanctions against nursing homes in violation of the laws and regulations of this state relating to patient care; (2) an inspection and reporting system to insure that nursing homes are in compliance with state statutes and regulations pertaining to patient care; and (3) a mechanism to insure that licenses are issued to or retained by only those nursing homes that meet state standards for resident health and safety.[ 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 14; 1975 1st ex.s. c 99 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—Effective dates—1981 1st ex.s. c 2: See notes following RCW 18.51.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.51.009 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.009 - Resident rights.

RCW 18.51.009 Resident rights.RCW 70.129.007, 70.129.105, 70.129.150 through 70.129.170, and 70.129.190 apply to this chapter and persons regulated under this chapter.[ 2021 c 159 § 6; 1994 c 214 § 22.]NOTES:Findings—2021 c 159: See note following RCW 18.20.520.Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 214: See RCW 70.129.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.51.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.030 - License required.

RCW 18.51.030 License required.After July 1, 1951 no person shall operate or maintain a nursing home in this state without a license under this chapter.[ 1951 c 117 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.51.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.040 - Application for license.

RCW 18.51.040 Application for license.An application for license shall be made to the department upon forms provided by it and shall contain such information as the department reasonably requires, which may include affirmative evidence of ability to comply with the rules and regulations as are lawfully prescribed hereunder.[ 1953 c 160 § 3; 1951 c 117 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.51.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.050 - License—Issuance, renewal—Fee—Display.

RCW 18.51.050 License—Issuance, renewal—Fee—Display.(1)(a) Upon receipt of an application for a license, the department may issue a license if the applicant and the nursing home's facilities meet the requirements established under this chapter, except that the department shall issue a temporary license to a court-appointed receiver for a period not to exceed six months from the date of appointment.(b)(i) Except as provided in (b)(ii) of this subsection, prior to the issuance or renewal of the license, the licensee shall pay a license fee. Beginning July 1, 2011, and thereafter, the per bed license fee must be established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act. The license fees established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act may not exceed the department's annual licensing and oversight activity costs and shall include the department's cost of paying providers for the amount of the license fee attributed to medicaid clients.(ii) No fee shall be required of government operated institutions or court-appointed receivers.(c) A license issued under this chapter may not exceed twelve months in duration and expires on a date set by the department.(d) In the event of a change of ownership, the previously established license expiration date shall not change.(2) All applications and fees for renewal of the license shall be submitted to the department not later than thirty days prior to the date of expiration of the license. All applications and fees, if any, for change of ownership shall be submitted to the department not later than sixty days before the date of the proposed change of ownership. A nursing home license shall be issued only to the person who applied for the license. The license is valid only for the operation of the facility at the location specified in the license application. Licenses are not transferable or assignable. Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 3 § 401; 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 1; 1989 c 372 § 1; 1985 c 284 § 4; 1981 2nd ex.s. c 11 § 2; 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 17; 1975 1st ex.s. c 99 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 247 § 2; 1953 c 160 § 4; 1951 c 117 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 3 §§ 401-403: "Sections 401 through 403 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 2011." [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 3 § 603.]Finding—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 70.128.005.Effective date—1991 sp.s. c 8: "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 shall take effect July 1, 1991." [ 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 21.]Severability—Effective dates—1981 1st ex.s. c 2: See notes following RCW 18.51.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.51.054 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.054 - Denial of license.

RCW 18.51.054 Denial of license.The department may deny a license to any applicant if the department finds that the applicant or any partner, officer, director, managerial employee, or owner of five percent or more of the applicant:(1) Operated a nursing home without a license or under a revoked or suspended license; or(2) Knowingly or with reason to know made a false statement of a material fact (a) in an application for license or any data attached thereto, or (b) in any matter under investigation by the department; or(3) Refused to allow representatives or agents of the department to inspect (a) all books, records, and files required to be maintained or (b) any portion of the premises of the nursing home; or(4) Willfully prevented, interfered with, or attempted to impede in any way (a) the work of any authorized representative of the department or (b) the lawful enforcement of any provision of this chapter or chapter 74.42 RCW; or(5) Has a history of significant noncompliance with federal or state regulations in providing nursing home care. In deciding whether to deny a license under this section, the factors the department considers shall include the gravity and frequency of the noncompliance.[ 1989 c 372 § 7; 1985 c 284 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.51.062 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.062 - Temporary managers—Department shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless.

RCW 18.51.062 Temporary managers—Department shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless.The department shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless any temporary manager appointed and acting under RCW 18.51.060(7) against claims made against the temporary manager for any actions by the temporary manager or its agents that do not amount to intentional torts or criminal behavior.[ 2005 c 375 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.51.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.065 - Penalties—Hearing (as amended by 1989 c 175).

RCW 18.51.065 Penalties—Hearing (as amended by 1989 c 175).((All orders of the department denying, suspending, or revoking the license or assessing a monetary penalty shall become final twenty days after the same has been served upon the applicant or licensee unless a hearing is requested. All hearings hereunder and judicial review of such determinations shall be in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.04 RCW.)) RCW 43.20A.205 governs notice of a license denial, revocation, suspension, or modification and provides the right to an adjudicative proceeding. RCW 43.20A.215 governs notice of a civil fine and provides the right to an adjudicative proceeding.[ 1989 c 175 § 64; 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 19; 1975 1st ex.s. c 99 § 16.]NOTES:Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.RCW 18.51.065Penalties—Hearing (as amended by 1989 c 372).(1) All orders of the department denying, suspending, or revoking the license or assessing a monetary penalty shall become final twenty days after the same has been served upon the applicant or licensee unless a hearing is requested. All orders of the department imposing stop placement, temporary management, emergency closure, emergency transfer, or license suspension, shall be effective immediately upon notice. Orders of the department imposing denial of payment shall become final twenty days after the same has been served, unless a hearing is requested, except that such orders shall be effective immediately upon notice and pending any hearing when the department determines the deficiencies jeopardize the health and safety of the residents or seriously limit the nursing home's capacity to provide adequate care. All hearings hereunder and judicial review of such determinations shall be in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter ((34.04)) 34.05 RCW, except that all orders of the department imposing stop placement, temporary management, emergency closure, emergency transfer, or license suspension shall be effective pending any hearing, and except that chapter 34.05 RCW shall have no application to receivership, which is instituted by direct petition to superior court as provided for in RCW 18.51.410 through 18.51.520.[ 1989 c 372 § 9; 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 19; 1975 1st ex.s. c 99 § 16.]NOTES:Reviser's note: RCW 18.51.065 was amended twice during the 1989 legislative session, each without reference to the other. For rule of construction concerning sections amended more than once during the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.Severability—Effective dates—1981 1st ex.s. c 2: See notes following RCW 18.51.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.51.067 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.067 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.51.067 License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The department shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services, division of [child] support, as a person who is not in compliance with a child support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the division of child support stating that the person is in compliance with the order.[ 1997 c 58 § 824.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 18.51.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes.|18.51.070 - Rules.

RCW 18.51.070 Rules.The department, after consultation with the board of health, shall adopt, amend, and promulgate such rules, regulations, and standards with respect to all nursing homes to be licensed hereunder as may be designed to further the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter in promoting safe and adequate medical and nursing care of individuals in nursing homes and the sanitary, hygienic, and safe conditions of the nursing home in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.[ 2011 c 151 § 3; 1979 ex.s. c 211 § 64; 1951 c 117 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 211 § 64: "Section 64 of this 1979 act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [May 30, 1979]." [ 1979 ex.s. c 211 § 71.]