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WA Rev Code § 18.22.800 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.800 - Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.

RCW 18.22.800 Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.(1) By January 1, 2019, the board must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.(2) In developing the rules, the board must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of podiatric physicians and surgeons in the state.[ 2017 c 297 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2017 c 297: "The legislature finds that in 2015 an average of two Washington residents died per day in this state from opioid overdose and that opioid overdose deaths have more than doubled between 2010 and 2015.The legislature finds that in 2015 an average of two Washington residents died per day in this state from opioid overdose and that opioid overdose deaths have more than doubled between 2010 and 2015.The legislature further finds that medically prescribed opioids intended to treat pain have contributed to the opioid epidemic and although Washington has done much to address the prescribing and tracking of opioid prescriptions, more needs to be done to ensure proper prescribing and use of opioids and access to treatment. This includes allowing local health officers to access the prescription monitoring program in order to provide patient follow-up and care coordination, including directing care to opioid treatment programs in the area as appropriate to the patient following an overdose event.The legislature intends to streamline its already comprehensive system of tracking and treating opioid abuse by: Reducing barriers to the siting of opioid treatment programs; ensuring ease of access for prescribers, including those prescribers who provide services in opioid treatment programs, to the prescription monitoring program; allowing facilities and practitioners to use the information received under the prescription monitoring program for the purpose of providing individual prescriber quality improvement feedback; and requiring the boards and commissions of the health care professions with prescriptive authority to adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs with the goal of reducing the number of people who inadvertently become addicted to opioids and, consequently, reducing the burden on opioid treatment programs." [ 2017 c 297 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.810 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.810 - Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.

RCW 18.22.810 Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.By January 1, 2020, the board must adopt or amend its rules to require podiatric physicians who prescribe opioids to inform patients of their right to refuse an opioid prescription or order for any reason. If a patient indicates a desire to not receive an opioid, the podiatric physician must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.[ 2019 c 314 § 3.]NOTES:Declaration—2019 c 314: "The legislature declares that opioid use disorder is a public health crisis. State agencies must increase access to evidence-based opioid use disorder treatment services, promote coordination of services within the substance use disorder treatment and recovery support system, strengthen partnerships between opioid use disorder treatment providers and their allied community partners, expand the use of the Washington state prescription drug monitoring program, and support comprehensive school and community-based substance use prevention services.This act leverages the direction provided by the Washington state interagency opioid working plan in order to address the opioid epidemic challenging communities throughout the state.Agencies administering state purchased health care programs, as defined in RCW 41.05.011, shall coordinate activities to implement the provisions of this act and the Washington state interagency opioid working plan, explore opportunities to address the opioid epidemic, and provide status updates as directed by the joint legislative executive committee on health care oversight to promote legislative and executive coordination." [ 2019 c 314 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.22.950 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.|18.22.950 - Short title.

RCW 18.22.950 Short title.This chapter shall be known as the Podiatric Physician and Surgeon Practice Act.[ 1990 c 147 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 18.25.002 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.002 - Purpose.

RCW 18.25.002 Purpose.This chapter is enacted:(1) In the exercise of the police power of the state and to provide an adequate public agency to act as a disciplinary body for the members of the chiropractic profession licensed to practice chiropractic 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 chiropractic profession licensed to practice chiropractic in this state plays a vital role in preserving the health and well-being of the people of the state; and(4) Because practicing other healing arts while licensed to practice chiropractic and while holding one's self out to the public as a chiropractor affects the health and welfare of the people of the state.It is the purpose of the commission established under RCW 18.25.0151 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.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 101.]
WA Rev Code § 18.25.003 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.003 - Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.

RCW 18.25.003 Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.See chapter 18.120 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.005 - "Chiropractic" defined.

RCW 18.25.005 "Chiropractic" defined.(1) Chiropractic is the practice of health care that deals with the diagnosis or analysis and care or treatment of the vertebral subluxation complex and its effects, articular dysfunction, and musculoskeletal disorders, all for the restoration and maintenance of health and recognizing the recuperative powers of the body.(2) Chiropractic treatment or care includes the use of procedures involving spinal adjustments and extremity manipulation. Chiropractic treatment also includes the use of heat, cold, water, exercise, massage, trigger point therapy, dietary advice and recommendation of nutritional supplementation, the normal regimen and rehabilitation of the patient, first aid, and counseling on hygiene, sanitation, and preventive measures. Chiropractic care also includes such physiological therapeutic procedures as traction and light, but does not include procedures involving the application of sound, diathermy, or electricity.(3) As part of a chiropractic differential diagnosis, a chiropractor shall perform a physical examination, which may include diagnostic x-rays, to determine the appropriateness of chiropractic care or the need for referral to other health care providers. The chiropractic quality assurance commission shall provide by rule for the type and use of diagnostic and analytical devices and procedures consistent with this chapter.(4) Chiropractic care shall not include the prescription or dispensing of any medicine or drug, the practice of obstetrics or surgery, the use of x-rays or any other form of radiation for therapeutic purposes, colonic irrigation, or any form of venipuncture.(5) Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts any other practitioner of a "health profession" defined in RCW 18.120.020(4) from performing any functions or procedures the practitioner is licensed or permitted to perform, and the term "chiropractic" as defined in this chapter shall not prohibit a practitioner licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW from performing medical procedures, except such procedures shall not include the adjustment by hand of any articulation of the spine.[ 2002 c 225 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 102; 1992 c 241 § 2; 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 7.]NOTES:Intent—1992 c 241: "This act is intended to expand the scope of practice of chiropractic only with regard to adjustment of extremities in connection with a spinal adjustment." [ 1992 c 241 § 1.]Severability—1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.006 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.006 - Definitions.

RCW 18.25.006 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health or the secretary's designee.(3) "Chiropractor" means an individual licensed under this chapter.(4) "Commission" means the Washington state chiropractic quality assurance commission.(5) "Vertebral subluxation complex" means a functional defect or alteration of the biomechanical and physiological dynamics in a joint that may cause neuronal disturbances, with or without displacement detectable by X-ray. The effects of the vertebral subluxation complex may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: Fixation, hypomobility, hypermobility, periarticular muscle spasm, edema, or inflammation.(6) "Articular dysfunction" means an alteration of the biomechanical and physiological dynamics of a joint of the axial or appendicular skeleton.(7) "Musculoskeletal disorders" means abnormalities of the muscles, bones, and connective tissue.(8) "Chiropractic differential diagnosis" means a diagnosis to determine the existence of a vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction, or musculoskeletal disorder, and the appropriateness of chiropractic care or the need for referral to other health care providers.(9) "Chiropractic adjustment" means chiropractic care of a vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction, or musculoskeletal disorder. Such care includes manual or mechanical adjustment of any vertebral articulation and contiguous articulations beyond the normal passive physiological range of motion.(10) "Extremity manipulation" means a corrective thrust or maneuver applied to a joint of the appendicular skeleton.[ 2002 c 225 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 103; 1992 c 241 § 3; 1991 c 3 § 36; 1989 c 258 § 12.]NOTES:Intent—1992 c 241: See note following RCW 18.25.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.011 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.011 - License required.

RCW 18.25.011 License required.It is a violation of RCW 18.130.190 for any person to practice chiropractic in this state unless the person has obtained a license as provided in this chapter.[ 1987 c 150 § 14.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0151 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0151 - Commission established—Membership.

RCW 18.25.0151 Commission established—Membership.The Washington state chiropractic quality assurance commission is established, consisting of fourteen members appointed by the governor to four-year terms, and including eleven practicing chiropractors and three public members. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. In appointing the initial members of the commission, it is the intent of the legislature that, to the extent possible, the governor appoint members of the previous boards and committees regulating this profession to the commission. Members of the commission hold office until their successors are appointed. The governor may appoint the members of the initial commission to staggered terms of from one to four years. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to full four-year terms. The governor may consider persons who are recommended for appointment by chiropractic associations of this state.[ 2000 c 171 § 5; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 104.]
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0161 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0161 - Commission—Removal of member—Order of removal—Vacancy.

RCW 18.25.0161 Commission—Removal of member—Order of removal—Vacancy.The governor may remove a member of the commission for neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office. Whenever the governor is satisfied that a member of the commission has been guilty of neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office, the governor shall file with the secretary of state a statement of the causes for and the order of removal from office, and the secretary shall forthwith send a certified copy of the order of removal and statement of causes by certified mail to the last known post office address of the member. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 105.]
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0165 - Commission—Qualifications of members.

RCW 18.25.0165 Commission—Qualifications of members.Members must be citizens of the United States and residents of this state. Members must be licensed chiropractors for a period of five years before appointment. Public members of the commission may not be a member of any other health care licensing board or commission, or have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering health services regulated by the commission, or have a material or financial interest in the rendering of health services regulated by the commission.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 106.]
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0171 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0171 - Commission—Duties and powers—Compensation—Rules.

RCW 18.25.0171 Commission—Duties and powers—Compensation—Rules.The commission shall elect officers each year. Meetings of the commission are open to the public, except that the commission may hold executive sessions to the extent permitted by chapter 42.30 RCW. The secretary of health shall furnish such secretarial, clerical, and other assistance as the commission may require.Each member of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265. Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the actual performance of their duties, as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.A majority of the commission members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of commission business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the commission is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure.The commission may appoint members of panels of at least three members. A quorum for transaction of any business by a panel is a minimum of three members. A majority vote of a quorum of the panel is required to transact business delegated to it by the commission.The members of the commission are immune from suit in an action, civil or criminal, based upon its disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in good faith as members of the commission.The commission may, whenever the workload of the commission requires, request that the secretary appoint pro tempore members. While serving as members pro tempore persons have all the powers, duties, and immunities, and are entitled to the emoluments, including travel expenses, of the commission.The commission shall prepare or determine the nature of the examinations for applicants to practice chiropractic.The commission may adopt such rules as are consistent with this chapter as may be deemed necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[ 1999 c 366 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 107.]
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0172 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0172 - Commission successor to other boards, committee.

RCW 18.25.0172 Commission successor to other boards, committee.The commission is the successor in interest of the board of chiropractic examiners, the chiropractic disciplinary board, and the chiropractic peer review committee. All contracts, undertakings, agreements, rules, regulations, and policies of those bodies continue in full force and effect on July 1, 1994, unless otherwise repealed or rejected by chapter 9, Laws of 1994 sp. sess. or by the commission.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 119.]
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0181 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0181 - Commission—Information to legislature.

RCW 18.25.0181 Commission—Information to legislature.In addition to the authority provided in RCW 42.52.804, the commission, its members, or staff as directed by the commission, may communicate, present information requested, volunteer information, testify before legislative committees, and educate the legislature, as the commission may from time to time see fit.[ 2013 c 81 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 81: See note following RCW 18.25.0167.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.019 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.019 - Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.

RCW 18.25.019 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.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 108; 1987 c 150 § 12; 1986 c 259 § 21.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0192 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0192 - Discrimination—Legislative finding and declaration.

RCW 18.25.0192 Discrimination—Legislative finding and declaration.The legislature finds and declares that the costs of health care to the people are rising disproportionately to other costs and that there is a paramount concern that the right of the people to obtain access to health care in all its facets is being impaired thereby. For this reason, the reliance on the mechanism of health care service contractors, whether profit or nonprofit, is the only effective manner in which the large majority of the people can attain access to quality health care, and it is therefore declared to be in the public interest that health care service contractors be regulated to assure that all the people have access to health care to the greatest extent possible. Chapter 97, Laws of 1974 ex. sess., prohibiting discrimination against the legally recognized and licensed profession of chiropractic, is necessary in the interest of the public health, welfare, and safety.[ 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.25.120.]NOTES:Severability—1974 ex.s. c 97: "If any provision of this 1974 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0193 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0193 - Discrimination—Acceptance of services required.

RCW 18.25.0193 Discrimination—Acceptance of services required.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state and its political subdivisions shall accept the services of licensed chiropractors for any service covered by their licenses with relation to any person receiving benefits, salaries, wages, or any other type of compensation from the state, its agencies or subdivisions.[ 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.25.130.]NOTES:Severability—1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0194 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0194 - Discrimination by governments prohibited.

RCW 18.25.0194 Discrimination by governments prohibited.The state and its political subdivisions, and all officials, agents, employees, or representatives thereof, are prohibited from in any way discriminating against licensed chiropractors in performing and receiving compensation for services covered by their licenses.[ 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 3. Formerly RCW 18.25.140.]NOTES:Severability—1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0195 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0195 - Discriminatory government contracts prohibited.

RCW 18.25.0195 Discriminatory government contracts prohibited.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state and its political subdivisions, and all officials, agents, employees, or representatives thereof, are prohibited from entering into any agreement or contract with any individual, group, association, or corporation which in any way, directly or indirectly, discriminates against licensed chiropractors in performing and receiving compensation for services covered by their licenses.[ 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 4. Formerly RCW 18.25.150.]NOTES:Severability—1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0196 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0196 - Discrimination—Policy costs as additional compensation.

RCW 18.25.0196 Discrimination—Policy costs as additional compensation.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of RCW 18.25.0192 through 18.25.0195 and 18.25.0197 it is immaterial whether the cost of any policy, plan, agreement, or contract be deemed additional compensation for services, or otherwise.[ 2000 c 171 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 5. Formerly RCW 18.25.160.]NOTES:Severability—1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192.
WA Rev Code § 18.25.0197 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic.|18.25.0197 - Discrimination—Application of RCW 18.25.0192 through 18.25.0196.

RCW 18.25.0197 Discrimination—Application of RCW 18.25.0192 through 18.25.0196.RCW 18.25.0192 through 18.25.0196 shall apply to all agreements, renewals, or contracts issued on or after July 24, 1974.[ 2000 c 171 § 7; 1974 ex.s. c 97 § 6. Formerly RCW 18.25.170.]NOTES:Severability—1974 ex.s. c 97: See note following RCW 18.25.0192.