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WA Rev Code § 18.74.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.130 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.74.130 Exemptions.This chapter does not prohibit or regulate:(1) The practice of physical therapy by students enrolled in approved schools as may be incidental to their course of study so long as such activities do not go beyond the scope of practice defined by this chapter.(2) Auxiliary services provided by physical therapy aides carrying out duties necessary for the support of physical therapy including those duties which involve minor physical therapy services when performed under the direct supervision of licensed physical therapists so long as such activities do not go beyond the scope of practice defined by this chapter.(3) The practice of physical therapy by licensed or registered physical therapists of other states or countries while appearing as clinicians of bona fide educational seminars sponsored by physical therapy, medical, or other healing art professional associations so long as such activities do not go beyond the scope of practice defined by this chapter.(4) The practice of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the armed services or employed by any other branch of the federal government.[ 2007 c 98 § 12; 1983 c 116 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.135 - Insurance coverage and benefits not required or regulated.

RCW 18.74.135 Insurance coverage and benefits not required or regulated.This chapter shall not be construed to restrict the ability of any insurance entity regulated by Title 48 RCW, or any state agency or program from limiting or controlling the utilization of physical therapy services by the use of any type of gatekeeper function; nor shall it be construed to require or prohibit that individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization provide benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person licensed under this chapter. For the purpose of this chapter, "gatekeeper function" means any provision in a contract which establishes a threshold requirement, such as a recommendation from a case manager or a primary care provider, which must be satisfied before a covered person is eligible to receive benefits under the contract.[ 1988 c 185 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.140 - Practice setting not restricted.

RCW 18.74.140 Practice setting not restricted.Nothing in this chapter restricts the ability of physical therapists to work in the practice setting of their choice.[ 1991 c 12 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.150 - Unlawful activities—Persons exempt from licensure under chapter.

RCW 18.74.150 Unlawful activities—Persons exempt from licensure under chapter.(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice or in any manner hold himself or herself out to practice physical therapy or designate himself or herself as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, unless he or she is licensed in accordance with this chapter or has unencumbered compact privilege as defined in RCW 18.74.500.(2) This chapter does not restrict persons licensed under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which they are licensed, if they are not representing themselves to be physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, or providers of physical therapy.(3) The following persons are exempt from licensure as physical therapists under this chapter when engaged in the following activities:(a) A person who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist in an approved professional education program and is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to his or her physical therapy education while under direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist;(b) A physical therapist while practicing in the United States armed services, United States public health service, or veterans administration as based on requirements under federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers; and(c) A physical therapist licensed in another United States jurisdiction, or a foreign-educated physical therapist credentialed in another country, performing physical therapy as part of teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than sixty days in a calendar year.(4) The following persons are exempt from licensure as physical therapist assistants under this chapter when engaged in the following activities:(a) A person who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist assistant in an approved professional education program and is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to his or her physical therapist assistant education while under direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant;(b) A physical therapist assistant while practicing in the United States armed services, United States public health service, or veterans administration as based on requirements under federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers; and(c) A physical therapist assistant licensed in another United States jurisdiction, or a foreign-educated physical therapist assistant credentialed in another country, or a physical therapist assistant who is teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than sixty days in a calendar year.[ 2017 c 108 § 6; 2013 c 280 § 1; 2007 c 98 § 13; 2005 c 501 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.160 - Authorization to practice—Referral to appropriate practitioner—Standards of ethics—Electroneuromyographic examinations—Authorization to purchase, store, and administer certain drugs or medication.

RCW 18.74.160 Authorization to practice—Referral to appropriate practitioner—Standards of ethics—Electroneuromyographic examinations—Authorization to purchase, store, and administer certain drugs or medication.(1) A physical therapist licensed under this chapter is fully authorized to practice physical therapy as defined in this chapter.(2) A physical therapist shall refer persons under his or her care to appropriate health care practitioners if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice under this chapter or when physical therapy is contraindicated.(3) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants shall adhere to the recognized standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession and as further established by rule.(4) A physical therapist may perform electroneuromyographic examinations for the purpose of testing neuromuscular function only by referral from an authorized health care practitioner identified in *RCW 18.74.010(7) and only upon demonstration of further education and training in electroneuromyographic examinations as established by rule. Within two years after July 1, 2005, the secretary shall waive the requirement for further education and training for those physical therapists licensed under this chapter who perform electroneuromyographic examinations.(5) A physical therapist licensed under this chapter may purchase, store, and administer medications such as hydrocortisone, fluocinonide, topical anesthetics, silver sulfadiazine, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, zinc oxide, and other similar medications, and may administer such other drugs or medications as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of physical therapy. A pharmacist who dispenses such drugs to a licensed physical therapist is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by any method of use by the physical therapist.[ 2007 c 98 § 14; 2005 c 501 § 5.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 18.74.010 was alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k), changing subsection (7) to subsection (1), effective July 1, 2015.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.170 - Delegation.

RCW 18.74.170 Delegation.(1) Physical therapists are responsible for patient care given by assistive personnel under their supervision. A physical therapist may delegate to assistive personnel and supervise selected acts, tasks, or procedures that fall within the scope of physical therapy practice but do not exceed the education or training of the assistive personnel.(2) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit other licensed health care providers from using the services of physical therapist assistants, as long as the title "physical therapist assistant" is not used in violation of RCW 18.74.090, physical therapist aides, or other assistive personnel as long as the licensed health care provider is responsible for the activities of such assistants, aides, and other personnel and provides appropriate supervision.[ 2007 c 98 § 15; 2005 c 501 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.510 - Physical therapy licensure compact—Compact privilege—Fees.

RCW 18.74.510 Physical therapy licensure compact—Compact privilege—Fees.(1) The secretary, in consultation with the board, shall establish fees pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants seeking to practice in this state by use of compact privilege as defined in RCW 18.74.500. At the time of applying for compact privilege in this state, the applicant shall comply with established fee requirements.(2) The fees established in subsection (1) of this section must be an amount sufficient to cover the state's monetary obligations as a member state to the physical therapy licensure compact.[ 2017 c 108 § 2.]NOTES:Short title—2017 c 108 §§ 1 and 2: See note following RCW 18.74.500.
WA Rev Code § 18.74.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.520 - Physical therapy licensure compact—Criminal history information.

RCW 18.74.520 Physical therapy licensure compact—Criminal history information.The board shall not disseminate any criminal history information gained through a federal background check, ordered pursuant to RCW 18.74.500, the physical therapy licensure compact, to the physical therapy compact commission or another state or state licensure board.[ 2017 c 108 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.74.912 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.|18.74.912 - Effective dates—2007 c 98.

RCW 18.74.912 Effective dates—2007 c 98.(1) Sections 1 and 3 through 18 of this act take effect July 1, 2008.(2) Section 2 of this act takes effect December 1, 2008.[ 2007 c 98 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 18.76.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.010 - Purpose.

RCW 18.76.010 Purpose.The legislature finds that accidental and purposeful exposure to drugs, poisons, and toxic substances continues to be a severe health problem in the state of Washington. It further finds that a significant reduction in the consequences of such accidental exposures has occurred as a result of the services provided by poison information centers.The purpose of this chapter is to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with overdose and poisoning incidents by providing emergency telephone assistance and treatment referral to victims of such incidents, by providing immediate treatment information to health care professionals, and public education and prevention programs. Further, the purpose is to improve utilization of drugs by providing information to health professionals relating to appropriate therapeutic drug use.The legislature recognizes that enhanced cooperation between the emergency medical system and poison control centers will aid in responding to emergencies resulting from exposure to drugs, poisons, and toxic substances, and that, by providing telephone assistance to individuals with possible exposure to these substances, the need for emergency room and professional office visits will be reduced. As a result the cost of health care to those who may have exposures to drugs, poisons, and toxic substances will be avoided and appropriate treatment will be assured.[ 1993 c 343 § 1; 1987 c 214 § 16; 1980 c 178 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.73.210.]
WA Rev Code § 18.76.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.020 - Definitions.

RCW 18.76.020 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Poison information center medical director" means a person who: (a) Is licensed to practice medicine and surgery under chapter 18.71 RCW or osteopathic medicine and surgery under chapter 18.57 RCW; (b) is certified by the secretary under standards adopted under RCW 18.76.050; and (c) provides services enumerated under RCW 18.76.030, and is responsible for supervision of poison information specialists.(3) "Poison information specialist" means a person who provides services enumerated under RCW 18.76.030 under the supervision of a poison information center medical director and is certified by the secretary under standards adopted under RCW 18.76.050.(4) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.[ 1996 c 178 § 7; 1991 c 3 § 184; 1987 c 214 § 19.]NOTES:Effective date—1996 c 178: See note following RCW 18.35.110.
WA Rev Code § 18.76.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.030 - Poison information center—Statewide program.

RCW 18.76.030 Poison information center—Statewide program.The department shall, in a manner consistent with this chapter, provide support for the statewide program of poison and drug information services. These services shall, no later than June 30, 1993, be centralized in and coordinated by a single nonprofit center to be located in a place determined by the secretary. The services of this center shall be:(1) Twenty-four hour emergency telephone management and treatment referral of victims of poisoning and overdose incidents, to include determining whether treatment can be accomplished at the scene of the incident or transport to an emergency treatment or other facility is required, and carrying out telephone follow-up to assure that adequate care is provided;(2) Providing information to health professionals involved in management of poisoning and overdose victims;(3) Coordination and development of community education programs designed to inform the public and members of the health professions of poison prevention and treatment methods and to improve awareness of poisoning and overdose problems, occupational risks, and environmental exposures; and(4) Coordination of outreach units whose primary functions shall be to inform the public about poison problems and prevention methods, how to utilize the poison center, and other toxicology issues.[ 1993 c 343 § 2; 1987 c 214 § 17; 1980 c 178 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.73.220.]
WA Rev Code § 18.76.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.041 - Consulting with other poison programs.

RCW 18.76.041 Consulting with other poison programs.The department shall establish a system for consulting with other state and local agency programs concerned with poisons and poisonings, incidents involving exposures to potentially poisonous substances, and other toxicological matters to develop the most coordinated and consistent response to such situations as is reasonably possible.[ 1993 c 343 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.76.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.050 - Rules and standards.

RCW 18.76.050 Rules and standards.The secretary with the advice of the emergency medical services and trauma care steering committee established under *RCW 18.73.050 shall adopt rules, under chapter 34.05 RCW, prescribing:(1) Standards for the operation of a poison information center;(2) Standards and procedures for certification, recertification and decertification of poison center medical directors and poison information specialists; and(3) Standards and procedures for reciprocity with other states or national certifying agencies.[ 1990 c 269 § 21; 1987 c 214 § 20.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 18.73.050 was repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 23.
WA Rev Code § 18.76.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.060 - Poison center medical director—Poison information specialist—Certification required.

RCW 18.76.060 Poison center medical director—Poison information specialist—Certification required.(1) A person may not act as a poison center medical director or perform the duties of poison information specialists of a poison information center without being certified by the secretary under this chapter.(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if a poison center medical director terminates certification or is decertified, that poison center medical director's authority may be delegated by the department to any other person licensed to practice medicine and surgery under chapter 18.71 RCW or osteopathic medicine and surgery under chapter 18.57 RCW for a period of thirty days, or until a new poison center medical director is certified, whichever comes first.[ 1996 c 178 § 8; 1993 c 343 § 4; 1987 c 214 § 21.]NOTES:Effective date—1996 c 178: See note following RCW 18.35.110.
WA Rev Code § 18.76.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.070 - Immunity from liability.

RCW 18.76.070 Immunity from liability.(1) No act done or omitted in good faith while performing duties as a poison center medical director or poison information specialist of a poison information center shall impose any liability on the poison center, its officers, the poison center medical director, the poison information specialist, or other employees.(2) This section:(a) Applies only to acts or omissions committed or omitted in the performance of duties which are within the area of responsibility and expertise of the poison center medical director or poison information specialist.(b) Does not relieve the poison center or any person from any duty imposed by law for the designation or training of a person certified under this chapter.(c) Does not apply to any act or omission which constitutes gross negligence or wilful or wanton conduct.[ 1987 c 214 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 18.76.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.080 - Department to defend personnel.

RCW 18.76.080 Department to defend personnel.The department shall defend any poison center medical director or poison information specialist for any act or omission subject to RCW 18.76.070.[ 1987 c 214 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 18.76.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.090 - Use of gifts and grants.

RCW 18.76.090 Use of gifts and grants.The center may receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources that may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the center and spend gifts, grants, or endowments or any income from the public or private sources according to their terms.[ 1993 c 343 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.76.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.76 - Poison Information Centers.|18.76.110 - Certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.76.110 Certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The department shall immediately suspend the certification of a poison center medical director or a poison information specialist who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for certification during the suspension, reissuance of the certification shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.[ 1997 c 58 § 825.]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 § 18.79.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.010 - Purpose.

RCW 18.79.010 Purpose.It is the purpose of the nursing care quality assurance commission to regulate the competency and quality of professional health care providers under its jurisdiction by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline. Rules, policies, and procedures developed by the commission must promote the delivery of quality health care to the residents of the state of Washington.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 401.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.020 - Definitions.

RCW 18.79.020 Definitions.Unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, the definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Commission" means the Washington state nursing care quality assurance commission.(2) "Department" means the department of health.(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.(4) "Diagnosis," in the context of nursing practice, means the identification of, and discrimination between, the person's physical and psychosocial signs and symptoms that are essential to effective execution and management of the nursing care regimen.(5) "Diploma" means written official verification of completion of an approved nursing education program.(6) "Nurse" or "nursing," unless otherwise specified as a practical nurse or practical nursing, means a registered nurse or registered nursing.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 402.]