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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.100 - Disciplinary actions.

RCW 18.71B.100
Disciplinary actions.
(1) Any disciplinary action taken by any member board against a physician licensed through the compact shall be deemed unprofessional conduct which may be subject to discipline by other member boards, in addition to any violation of the medical practice act or regulations in that state.
(2) If a license granted to a physician by the member board in the state of principal license is revoked, surrendered or relinquished in lieu of discipline, or suspended, then all licenses issued to the physician by member boards shall automatically be placed, without further action necessary by any member board, on the same status. If the member board in the state of principal license subsequently reinstates the physician's license, a license issued to the physician by any other member board shall remain encumbered until that respective member board takes action to reinstate the license in a manner consistent with the medical practice act of that state.
(3) If disciplinary action is taken against a physician by a member board not in the state of principal license, any other member board may deem the action conclusive as to matter of law and fact decided, and:
(a) Impose the same or lesser sanctions against the physician so long as such sanctions are consistent with the medical practice act of that state; or
(b) Pursue separate disciplinary action against the physician under its respective medical practice act, regardless of the action taken in other member states.
(4) If a license granted to a physician by a member board is revoked, surrendered or relinquished in lieu of discipline, or suspended, then any licenses issued to the physician by any other member boards shall be suspended, automatically and immediately without further action necessary by the other member boards, for ninety days upon entry of the order by the disciplining board, to permit the member boards to investigate the basis for the action under the medical practice act of that state. A member board may terminate the automatic suspension of the license it issued prior to the completion of the ninety-day suspension period in a manner consistent with the medical practice act of that state.
[ 2017 c 195 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.120 - Interstate commission—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.71B.120
Interstate commission—Powers and duties.
The interstate commission shall have the duty and power to:
(1) Oversee and maintain the administration of the compact;
(2) Promulgate rules which shall be binding to the extent and in the manner provided for in the compact;
(3) Issue, upon the request of a member state or member board, advisory opinions concerning the meaning or interpretation of the compact, its bylaws, rules, and actions;
(4) Enforce compliance with compact provisions, the rules promulgated by the interstate commission, and the bylaws, using all necessary and proper means including, but not limited to, the use of judicial process;
(5) Establish and appoint committees including, but not limited to, an executive committee as required by RCW 18.71B.110, which shall have the power to act on behalf of the interstate commission in carrying out its powers and duties;
(6) Pay, or provide for the payment of[,] the expenses related to the establishment, organization, and ongoing activities of the interstate commission;
(7) Establish and maintain one or more offices;
(8) Borrow, accept, hire, or contract for services of personnel;
(9) Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds;
(10) Employ an executive director who shall have such powers to employ, select[,] or appoint employees, agents, or consultants, and to determine their qualifications[,] define their duties, and fix their compensation;
(11) Establish personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, rates of compensation, and qualifications of personnel;
(12) Accept donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of it in a manner consistent with the conflict of interest policies established by the interstate commission;
(13) Lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve[,] or use, any property, real, personal, or mixed;
(14) Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal, or mixed;
(15) Establish a budget and make expenditures;
(16) Adopt a seal and bylaws governing the management and operation of the interstate commission;
(17) Report annually to the legislatures and governors of the member states concerning the activities of the interstate commission during the preceding year. Such reports shall also include reports of financial audits and any recommendations that may have been adopted by the interstate commission;
(18) Coordinate education, training, and public awareness regarding the compact, its implementation, and its operation;
(19) Maintain records in accordance with the bylaws;
(20) Seek and obtain trademarks, copyrights, and patents; and
(21) Perform such functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of the compact.
[ 2017 c 195 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.130 - Interstate commission—Finance powers.

RCW 18.71B.130
Interstate commission—Finance powers.
(1) The interstate commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the interstate commission and its staff. The total assessment must be sufficient to cover the annual budget approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated upon a formula to be determined by the interstate commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states.
(2) The interstate commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same.
(3) The interstate commission shall not pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by, and with the authority of, the member state.
(4) The interstate commission shall be subject to a yearly financial audit conducted by a certified or licensed public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in the annual report of the interstate commission.
[ 2017 c 195 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.150 - Interstate commission—Rule-making functions.

RCW 18.71B.150
Interstate commission—Rule-making functions.
(1) The interstate commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the interstate commission exercises its rule-making authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the interstate commission shall be invalid and have no force or effect.
(2) Rules deemed appropriate for the operations of the interstate commission shall be made pursuant to a rule-making process that substantially conforms to the "model state administrative procedure act" of 2010, and subsequent amendments thereto.
(3) Not later than thirty days after a rule is promulgated, any person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule in the United States district court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, provided that the filing of such a petition shall not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the interstate commission consistent with applicable law and shall not find the rule to be unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the authority granted to the interstate commission.
[ 2017 c 195 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.160 - State enforcement—Judicial notice—Service of process.

RCW 18.71B.160
State enforcement—Judicial notice—Service of process.
(1) The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce the compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of the compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law but shall not override existing state authority to regulate the practice of medicine.
(2) All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject manner [matter] of the compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the interstate commission.
(3) The interstate commission shall be entitled to receive all service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the interstate commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the interstate commission, the compact, or promulgated rules.
[ 2017 c 195 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.170 - Enforcement by interstate commission.

RCW 18.71B.170
Enforcement by interstate commission.
(1) The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact.
(2) The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the commissioners, initiate legal action in the United States district court for the District of Columbia, or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, and its promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorneys' fees.
(3) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a profession.
[ 2017 c 195 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.180 - Default.

RCW 18.71B.180
Default.
(1) The grounds for default include, but are not limited to, failure of a member state to perform such obligations or responsibilities imposed upon it by the compact, or the rules and bylaws of the interstate commission promulgated under the compact.
(2) If the interstate commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under the compact, or the bylaws or promulgated rules, the interstate commission shall:
(a) Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states, of the nature of the default, the means of curing the default, and any action taken by the interstate commission. The interstate commission shall specify the conditions by which the defaulting state must cure its default; and
(b) Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.
(3) If the defaulting state fails to cure the default, the defaulting state shall be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by the compact shall terminate on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of the default.
(4) Termination of membership in the compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to terminate shall be given by the interstate commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states.
(5) The interstate commission shall establish rules and procedures to address licenses and physicians that are materially impacted by the termination of a member state, or the withdrawal of a member state.
(6) The member state which has been terminated is responsible for all dues, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination including obligations, the performance of which extends beyond the effective date of termination.
(7) The interstate commission shall not bear any costs relating to any state that has been found to be in default or which has been terminated from the compact, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing between the interstate commission and the defaulting state.
(8) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the interstate commission by petitioning the United States district court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorneys' fees.
[ 2017 c 195 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.190 - Dispute resolution.

RCW 18.71B.190
Dispute resolution.
(1) The interstate commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to resolve disputes which are subject to the compact and which may arise among member states or member boards.
(2) The interstate commission shall promulgate rules providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution as appropriate.
[ 2017 c 195 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.200 - Withdrawal.

RCW 18.71B.200
Withdrawal.
(1) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact by specifically repealing the statute which enacted the compact into law.
(2) Withdrawal from the compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing the same, but shall not take effect until one year after the effective date of such statute and until written notice of the withdrawal has been given by the withdrawing state to the governor of each other member state.
(3) The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chairperson of the interstate commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing the compact in the withdrawing state.
(4) The interstate commission shall notify the other member states of the withdrawing state's intent to withdraw within sixty days of its receipt of notice provided under subsection (3) of this section.
(5) The withdrawing state is responsible for all dues, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal, including obligations, the performance of which extend beyond the effective date of withdrawal.
(6) Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur upon the withdrawing state reenacting the compact or upon such later date as determined by the interstate commission.
(7) The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules to address the impact of the withdrawal of a member state on licenses granted in other member states to physicians who designated the withdrawing member state as the state of principal license.
[ 2017 c 195 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.210 - Dissolution.

RCW 18.71B.210
Dissolution.
(1) The compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state which reduces the membership in the compact to one member state.
(2) Upon the dissolution of the compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the interstate commission shall be concluded and surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.
[ 2017 c 195 § 22.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.900 - Member states, effective date, and amendment.

RCW 18.71B.900
Member states, effective date, and amendment.
(1) Any state is eligible to become a member state of the compact.
(2) The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than seven states. Thereafter, it shall become effective and binding on a state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state.
(3) The governors of nonmember states, or their designees, shall be invited to participate in the activities of the interstate commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states.
(4) The interstate commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the interstate commission and the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.
[ 2017 c 195 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.901 - Severability—Construction.

RCW 18.71B.901
Severability—Construction.
(1) The provisions of the compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable.
(2) The provisions of the compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
(3) Nothing in the compact shall be construed to prohibit the applicability of other interstate compacts to which the states are members.
[ 2017 c 195 § 23.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.71B - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. › 18.71B.902 - Binding effect of compact and other laws.

RCW 18.71B.902
Binding effect of compact and other laws.
(1) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact.
(2) All laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
(3) All lawful actions of the interstate commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the commission, are binding upon the member states.
(4) All agreements between the interstate commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.
(5) In the event any provision of the compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.
[ 2017 c 195 § 24.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.010 - Legislative finding.

RCW 18.73.010
Legislative finding.
The legislature finds that a statewide program of emergency medical care is necessary to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this state. The intent of the legislature is to assure minimum standards and training for first responders and emergency medical technicians, and minimum standards for ambulance services, ambulances, aid vehicles, aid services, and emergency medical equipment.
[ 1990 c 269 § 22; 1988 c 104 § 2; 1987 c 214 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.020 - Supersession of local regulation.

RCW 18.73.020
Supersession of local regulation.
The legislature further declares its intention to supersede all ordinances, regulations, and requirements promulgated by counties, cities and other political subdivisions of the state of Washington, insofar as they may provide for the regulation of emergency medical care, first aid, and ambulance services which do not exceed the provisions of this chapter; except that (1) license fees established in this chapter shall supersede all license fees of counties, cities and other political subdivisions of this state; and, (2) nothing in this chapter shall alter the provisions of RCW 18.71.200, 18.71.210, and 18.71.220.
[ 1986 c 259 § 118; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.081 - Duties of secretary—Minimum requirements to be prescribed.

RCW 18.73.081
Duties of secretary—Minimum requirements to be prescribed.
In addition to other duties prescribed by law, the secretary shall:
(1) Prescribe minimum requirements for:
(a) Ambulance, air ambulance, organ transport vehicles, and aid vehicles and equipment;
(b) Ambulance and aid services; and
(c) Minimum emergency communication equipment;
(2) Adopt procedures for services that fail to perform in accordance with minimum requirements;
(3) Prescribe minimum standards for first responder and emergency medical technician training including:
(a) Adoption of curriculum and period of certification;
(b) Procedures for provisional certification, certification, recertification, decertification, or modification of certificates;
(c) Adoption of requirements for ongoing training and evaluation, as approved by the county medical program director, to include appropriate evaluation for individual knowledge and skills. The first responder, emergency medical technician, or emergency medical services provider agency may elect a program of continuing education and a written and practical examination instead of meeting the ongoing training and evaluation requirements;
(d) Procedures for reciprocity with other states or national certifying agencies;
(e) Review and approval or disapproval of training programs; and
(f) Adoption of standards for numbers and qualifications of instructional personnel required for first responder and emergency medical technician training programs;
(4) Prescribe minimum requirements for liability insurance to be carried by licensed services except that this requirement shall not apply to public bodies; and
(5) Certify emergency medical program directors.
[ 2023 c 290 § 10; 2022 c 136 § 3; 1993 c 254 § 1; 1990 c 269 § 24; 1988 c 111 § 1; 1987 c 214 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.101 - Variance from requirements.

RCW 18.73.101
Variance from requirements.
The secretary may grant a variance from a provision of this chapter and RCW 18.71.200 through 18.71.220 if no detriment to health and safety would result from the variance and compliance is expected to cause reduction or loss of existing emergency medical services. Variances may be granted for a period of no more than one year. A variance may be renewed by the secretary.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 26; 2000 c 93 § 17; 1987 c 214 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.120 - Certificate of advanced first aid qualification.

RCW 18.73.120
Certificate of advanced first aid qualification.
The secretary shall recognize a current certificate of advanced first aid qualification for those who provide proof of advanced Red Cross training or its equivalent.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 12; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.130 - Ambulance services and aid services—Licensing.

RCW 18.73.130
Ambulance services and aid services—Licensing.
An ambulance service or aid service may not operate in the state of Washington without holding a license for such operation, issued by the secretary when such operation is consistent with the statewide and regional emergency medical services and trauma care plans established pursuant to chapter 70.168 RCW, indicating the general area to be served and the number of vehicles to be used, with the following exceptions:
(1) The United States government;
(2) Ambulance services providing service in other states when bringing patients into this state;
(3) Owners of businesses in which ambulance or aid vehicles are used exclusively on company property but occasionally in emergencies may transport patients to hospitals not on company property;
(4) Operators of vehicles pressed into service for transportation of patients in emergencies when licensed ambulances are not available or cannot meet overwhelming demand; and
(5) Emergency services supervisory organizations, as defined in *RCW 18.73.030(13). All entities that employ certified emergency medical services personnel must ensure that such personnel work under the medical oversight and protocols of a medical program director and within their scope of practice, are able to meet certification training requirements, and are provided with necessary medical equipment to provide care at their level of certification.
The license shall be valid for a period of two years and shall be renewed on request provided the holder has consistently complied with the regulations of the department and the department of licensing and provided also that the needs of the area served have been met satisfactorily. The license shall not be transferable and may be revoked if the service is found in violation of rules adopted by the department.
[ 2021 c 69 § 2; 2000 c 93 § 18; 1992 c 128 § 2; 1990 c 269 § 25; 1987 c 214 § 10; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 13; 1979 c 158 § 61; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 13.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 18.73.030 was amended by 2022 c 136 § 1, changing subsection (13) to subsection (14).
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.140 - Ambulance, organ transport vehicle, and aid vehicles—Licenses.

RCW 18.73.140
Ambulance, organ transport vehicle, and aid vehicles—Licenses.
The secretary shall issue an ambulance, organ transport vehicle, or aid vehicle license for each vehicle so designated. The license shall be for a period of two years and may be reissued on expiration if the vehicle and its equipment meet requirements in force at the time of expiration of the license period. The license may be revoked if the ambulance, organ transport vehicle, or aid vehicle is found to be operating in violation of the regulations promulgated by the department or without required equipment. The license shall be terminated automatically if the vehicle is sold or transferred to the control of any organization not currently licensed as an ambulance, organ transport vehicle, or aid vehicle service. The license number shall be prominently displayed on each vehicle.
[ 2023 c 290 § 9; 2000 c 93 § 19; 1992 c 128 § 3; 1987 c 214 § 11; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 14; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.145 - Ambulance and aid vehicles—Self-inspection program.

RCW 18.73.145
Ambulance and aid vehicles—Self-inspection program.
The secretary shall adopt a self-inspection program to assure compliance with minimum standards for vehicles and for medical equipment and personnel on all licensed vehicles. The self-inspection shall coincide with the vehicle licensing cycle and shall be recorded on forms provided by the department. The department may perform an on-site inspection of any licensed service or vehicles as needed.
[ 1987 c 214 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.150 - Ambulance personnel requirements.

RCW 18.73.150
Ambulance personnel requirements.
(1)(a) Any ambulance operated as such shall operate with sufficient personnel for adequate patient care, at least one of whom shall be an emergency medical technician under standards promulgated by the secretary. The emergency medical technician shall have responsibility for its operation and for the care of patients both before they are placed aboard the vehicle and during transit. If there are two or more emergency medical technicians operating the ambulance, a nondriving medical technician shall be in command of the vehicle. The emergency medical technician in command of the vehicle shall be in the patient compartment and in attendance to the patient.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the driver of the ambulance shall have at least a certificate of advance first aid qualification recognized by the secretary pursuant to RCW 18.73.120 unless there are at least two certified emergency medical technicians in attendance of the patient, in which case the driver shall not be required to have such certificate.
(2) With approval from the department, an ambulance service established by volunteer or municipal corporations, or by an association made up entirely of two or more municipalities, in a rural area with insufficient personnel may use a driver without any medical or first aid training so long as the driver is at least eighteen years old, successfully passes a background check issued or approved by the department, possesses a valid driver's license with no restrictions, is accompanied by a nondriving emergency medical technician while operating the ambulance during a response or transport of a patient, and only provides medical care to patients to the level that they are trained.
[ 2021 c 17 § 1; 2017 c 70 § 1; 1992 c 128 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 15; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.155 - Requirements—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.73.155
Requirements—Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 32 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.170 - Aid vehicles—Personnel—Use.

RCW 18.73.170
Aid vehicles—Personnel—Use.
The aid vehicle shall be operated in accordance with standards promulgated by the secretary, by at least one person holding a certificate recognized under RCW 18.73.120.
The aid vehicle may be used for transportation of patients only when it is impossible or impractical to obtain an ambulance or when a wait for arrival of an ambulance would place the life of the patient in jeopardy. If so used, the vehicle shall be under the command of a person holding a certificate recognized pursuant to RCW 18.73.081 other than the driver.
[ 1987 c 214 § 12; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 17.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.180 - Other transportation vehicles.

RCW 18.73.180
Other transportation vehicles.
Other vehicles not herein defined by this chapter shall not be used for transportation of patients who must be carried on a stretcher or who may require medical attention en route, except that such transportation may be used when:
(1) A disaster creates a situation that cannot be served by licensed ambulances; or
(2) The use of a stretcher is necessary because an individual's personal mobility aid cannot be adequately secured in the nonambulance vehicle and the individual has written authorization from his or her physician that it is safe to transfer the individual from a personal mobility aid to a stretcher.
[ 2007 c 305 § 1; 1987 c 214 § 14; 1979 ex.s. c 261 § 18; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 18.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.190 - Violations—Penalties.

RCW 18.73.190
Violations—Penalties.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter and for which a penalty is not provided shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for each day of the violation, or may be imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding six months.
[ 1987 c 214 § 15; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 19.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.200 - Administrative procedure act applicable.

RCW 18.73.200
Administrative procedure act applicable.
The administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, shall wherever applicable govern the rights, remedies, and procedures respecting the administration of this chapter.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.240 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.73.240
Application of uniform disciplinary act.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, shall govern the issuance and denial of credentials, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons credentialed under this chapter. The secretary shall act as the disciplinary authority under this chapter. Disciplinary action shall be initiated against a person credentialed under this chapter in a manner consistent with the responsibilities and duties of the medical program director under whom such person is responsible.
[ 1992 c 128 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.250 - Epinephrine—Availability—Administration.

RCW 18.73.250
Epinephrine—Availability—Administration.
(1) All of the state's ambulance and aid services shall make epinephrine available to their emergency medical technicians in their emergency care supplies. The emergency medical technician may administer epinephrine.
(2) Nothing in this section authorizes the administration of epinephrine by a first responder.
[ 2005 c 463 § 1; 2001 c 24 § 1; 1999 c 337 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—1999 c 337: "The legislature finds that allergies are a serious medical disorder that affect more than one in five persons in the United States and are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction. Rapid and appropriate administration of the drug epinephrine to a patient suffering an anaphylaxis allergic reaction may make the difference between the life and death of that patient. The legislature further finds that some situations may arise when the administration of epinephrine by an emergency medical technician is required to save a person's life and that it is paramount that these valuable emergency response personnel receive the appropriate training on the use of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis.
It is the purpose of chapter 337, Laws of 1999 to investigate the rate of anaphylaxis statewide and the training and care standards needed to allow emergency medical technicians to administer lifesaving epinephrine." [ 1999 c 337 § 1.]
Effective dates—1999 c 337: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 14, 1999], except for section 4 of this act which takes effect January 1, 2000." [ 1999 c 337 § 5.]
Short title—1999 c 337: "This act may be known and cited as the Kristine Kastner Act." [ 1999 c 337 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.260 - Guidelines.

RCW 18.73.260
Guidelines.
(1) The department of health shall convene a stakeholder group including the department of social and health services, the department of transportation, and local special needs transportation providers who shall assist in the development of guidelines for the safe transport of individuals who rely on stretchers and personal mobility devices.
(2) The department of health shall prepare guidelines for the public and vehicle operators relating to:
(a) Appropriate situations in which vehicles other than ambulances may be used to transport individuals who rely upon personal mobility aids in the normal course of their lives; and
(b) Methods for properly securing personal mobility aids on vehicles other than ambulances and determining if they are adequately secured.
[ 2007 c 305 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.280 - Ambulance service—Transport of patients to a nonmedical facility.

RCW 18.73.280
Ambulance service—Transport of patients to a nonmedical facility.
An ambulance service may transport patients to a nonmedical facility, such as a mental health facility or chemical dependency program as authorized in regional emergency medical services and trauma care plans under RCW 70.168.100.
[ 2015 c 157 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.290 - Organ transport services.

RCW 18.73.290
Organ transport services.
(1) An organ transport service may not operate in the state of Washington without holding a license for such operation, issued by the secretary in consultation with the department of licensing.
(2) Organ transport services must ensure that personnel operating organ transport vehicles:
(a) Are at least 25 years of age;
(b) Are a current, previous, or retired police officer, firefighter, or EMS provider;
(c) Have a minimum of five years' experience operating a police, fire department, or emergency medical service vehicle under emergency conditions;
(d) Have passed a preemployment driver's license check showing no more than one moving vehicle violation in a rolling three-year period, with annual license reviews thereafter;
(e) Have passed a preemployment drug screen, with random drug screenings thereafter;
(f) Have passed state and national criminal background checks; and
(g) Have completed an emergency vehicle operators course and a defensive drivers course.
(3) An organ transport service shall maintain:
(a) Commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000/$10,000,000 aggregate;
(b) Automobile liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000; and
(c) An umbrella policy in the amount of $2,000,000.
(4) The license shall be valid for a period of two years and shall be renewed on request provided the holder has consistently complied with the regulations of the department and the department of licensing and provided also that the needs of the area served have been met satisfactorily. The license shall not be transferable and may be revoked if the service is found in violation of rules adopted by the department.
(5) The department, in consultation with the department of licensing, shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this section.
(6) Employment as a driver for organ transport vehicles does not add to the scope of practice for a current EMS provider and is not considered employment as an EMS provider.
(7) The secretary shall not establish fees for the license and renewals for an organ transport service or vehicle.
[ 2023 c 290 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.73 - Emergency Medical Care and Transportation Services. › 18.73.910 - Effective dates—1973 1st ex.s. c 208.

RCW 18.73.910
Effective dates—1973 1st ex.s. c 208.
The provisions of sections 1 through 8, inclusive, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22, and 23 of this 1973 act shall take effect on July 1, 1973. The provisions of sections 9, 10, and 13 through 19, inclusive, shall take effect on January 1, 1976.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 § 22.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy. › 18.74.005 - Purpose of chapter.

RCW 18.74.005
Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to provide for state administrative control, supervision, licensure, and regulation of the practice of physical therapy. It is the intent of the legislature that only individuals who meet and maintain prescribed standards of competence and conduct be allowed to engage in the practice of physical therapy as defined and authorized by this chapter.
[ 2005 c 501 § 1; 1983 c 116 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy. › 18.74.012 - Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.

RCW 18.74.012
Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.
A consultation and periodic review by an authorized health care practitioner is not required for treatment of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions.
[ 2005 c 501 § 3; 2000 c 171 § 24; 1991 c 12 § 2; 1990 c 297 § 19; 1988 c 185 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1991 c 12 §§ 1, 2, 3, 6: See note following RCW 18.74.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy. › 18.74.015 - Referral to health care practitioners—When required.

RCW 18.74.015
Referral to health care practitioners—When required.
(1) Physical therapists shall refer persons under their care to authorized health care practitioners if they have reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present which require services beyond the scope of their practice or for which physical therapy is contraindicated.
(2) A violation of this section is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ 1988 c 185 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy. › 18.74.020 - Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.

RCW 18.74.020
Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.
The state board of physical therapy is hereby created. The board shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the governor. Five members of the board shall be physical therapists licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, shall have not less than five years' experience in the practice of physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. One member shall be a physical therapist assistant licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, shall not have less than five years' experience in the practice of physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The seventh member shall be appointed from the public at large, shall have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services, and shall not be or have been a member of any other licensing board, a licensee of any health occupation board, an employee of any health facility nor derive his or her primary livelihood from the provision of health services at any level of responsibility. In the event that a member of the board for any reason cannot complete his or her term of office, another appointment shall be made by the governor in accordance with the procedure stated in this section to fill the remainder of the term. No member may serve for more than two consecutive full four-year terms.
The secretary of health shall furnish such secretarial, clerical, and other assistance as the board may require. Each member of the board shall, in addition to travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265. The board is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW.
[ 2022 c 240 § 5; 2007 c 98 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 174; 1984 c 287 § 46; 1983 c 116 § 3; 1979 c 158 § 62; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 44; 1949 c 239 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-2.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
Secretary of health or designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards: RCW 43.70.300.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy. › 18.74.023 - Board—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.74.023
Board—Powers and duties.
The board has the following powers and duties:
(1) To develop and administer, or approve, or both, examinations to applicants for a license under this chapter.
(2) To pass upon the qualifications of applicants for a license and to certify to the secretary duly qualified applicants.
(3) To make such rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state as may be deemed necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(4) To establish and administer requirements for continuing competency, which shall be a prerequisite to renewing a license under this chapter.
(5) To keep an official record of all its proceedings, which record shall be evidence of all proceedings of the board which are set forth therein.
(6) To adopt rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state, when it deems appropriate, in response to questions put to it by professional health associations, physical therapists, and consumers in this state concerning the authority of physical therapists to perform particular acts.
(7) To adopt rules to define and specify the education and training requirements for physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides.
[ 1995 c 299 § 1; 1995 c 198 § 9. Prior: 1991 c 12 § 3; 1991 c 3 § 175; 1986 c 259 § 124; 1983 c 116 § 4.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1995 c 198 § 9 and by 1995 c 299 § 1, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective dates—1991 c 12 §§ 1, 2, 3, 6: See note following RCW 18.74.010.
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy. › 18.74.025 - Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.

RCW 18.74.025
Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.
Pursuant to the board's power in RCW 18.74.023(3), the board is directed to adopt rules relating to standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care. Violation of the standards adopted by rule under this section is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ 1991 c 12 § 5.]