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Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-11 - Model procedural rules for boards › Section SECTION VII - POST HEARING PROCESS › Section 246-11-600 - Judicial review

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(1) Judicial
				  review of actions taken under this chapter shall comply with
				  RCW
				     34.05.510.
(2) Notice of the opportunity for judicial
				  review must be provided in all final orders.
(3) Following a request for judicial review,
				  the record forwarded to the reviewing court must be those portions of the
				  agency record designated by the parties within the time period set by the
				  board.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						   18.130.050(1) and
						18.130.060(3).
						94-04-078, § 246-11-600, filed 1/31/94, effective 3/3/94. Statutory
						Authority:
						RCW
						   18.130.050(1) and
						34.05.510. 93-08-003 (Order 347),
						§ 246-11-600, filed 3/24/93, effective
						4/24/93.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-11 - Model procedural rules for boards › Section SECTION VII - POST HEARING PROCESS › Section 246-11-610 - Vacating an order for reason of default or withdrawal

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(1) A party may petition to vacate a default
				  order entered against that party for failing to attend an adjudicative
				  proceeding requested by that party for good cause. The requesting party shall:
(a) Specify the grounds relied upon in the
				  petition; and
(b) File the petition
				  at the adjudicative clerk's office and with the opposing party within seven
				  days of service of the default order.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-11 - Model procedural rules for boards › Section SECTION VII - POST HEARING PROCESS › Section 246-11-700 - Failure to comply with a disciplinary order

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(1) If the disciplining authority alleges
				  failure to comply with a disciplinary order, the board may file a motion for
				  hearing with the adjudicative clerk's office and service a copy on the
				  respondent.
(2) Upon receipt of the
				  motion, the adjudicative clerk's office shall issue a notice of hearing on
				  motion notifying the parties of the time, place and date of the administrative
				  hearing.
(3) The sole issue at the
				  hearing will be whether the respondent failed to comply with a disciplinary
				  order.
(4) At the hearing, the
				  department has the burden of proving it is more probable than not that the
				  respondent failed to comply with a disciplinary order.
(5) The presiding officer will issue an order
				  including findings of fact and conclusion of law.
(6) If the department has proven failure to
				  comply with a disciplinary order, the sanction will be indefinite suspension
				  until compliance is achieved as determined by the disciplining
				  authority.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 246-12-001 - Purpose and scope

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The rules in this chapter are intended to ensure consistent
					 application of administrative procedures and requirements for licensure,
					 certification and registration of health care practitioners credentialed under
					 the Uniform Disciplinary Act (RCW    18.130.040), except those credentialed under
					 chapter
					 18.73 RCW (emergency
					 medical services). Within the rules there are several references to additional
					 requirements which may be unique to a profession. Examples are the renewal
					 cycle, fees, continuing education or competency requirements. Refer to
					 individual profession's laws and rules for further guidance and information.
					 Health profession laws and rules are available in public libraries and in
					 publications by the department of health.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-001,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 2 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF PRACTITIONERS › Section 246-12-020 - How to obtain an initial credential

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(1) An initial credential for a practitioner
				  is issued once all eligibility requirements are met.
(2) To obtain an initial credential, the
				  practitioner must:
(a) Pay applicable
				  application, examination and licensing fees;
(b) Submit an application on forms approved
				  by the secretary;
(c) Submit
				  supporting documentation required by the regulatory entity.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 2 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF PRACTITIONERS › Section 246-12-030 - How to renew a credential

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(1) The expiration date for all credentials
				  is the practitioner's birthday, except for faculty or postgraduate education
				  credentials authorized by law.
(2)
				  A credential period may be one or two years. To determine the renewal cycle,
				  refer to the individual laws and rules pertaining to your profession.
(3) To renew a credential, the practitioner
				  must:
(a) Pay the renewal fee;
(b) Pay the substance abuse monitoring
				  surcharge, if required by the profession; and
(c) Provide written declarations or
				  documentation, if required for the profession.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 2 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF PRACTITIONERS › Section 246-12-040 - How to return to active status when a credential has expired

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(1) The credential
				  status is
expired
if the practitioner does not renew on or before
				  the expiration date. The practitioner must not practice until the credential is
				  returned to active status.
(2) Any
				  renewal that is postmarked or presented to the department after midnight on the
				  expiration date is late, and subject to a
late renewal penalty
				  fee.
The late penalty fee will be waived if:
(a) The credential expires on a day the
				  department is closed for business; and
(b) Payment is received at the department of
				  health, health professions quality assurance main office on the next business
				  day.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 2 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF PRACTITIONERS › Section 246-12-050 - How to obtain a temporary practice permit - National background check

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Fingerprint-based national background checks may cause a
					 delay in licensing. Individuals who satisfy all other licensing requirements
					 and qualifications may receive a temporary practice permit while the national
					 background check is completed. This section applies to any profession listed in
					 RCW
					    18.130.040(2)(a) that does
					 not currently issue a temporary practice permit under the profession's specific
					 statute or rule, unless the profession prohibits temporary practice permits by
					 statute or rule.
(1) A temporary
				  practice permit may be issued to an applicant who:
(a) Holds an unrestricted, active license in
				  another state that has substantially equivalent licensing standards for the
				  same profession to those in Washington;
(b) Is not subject to denial of a license or
				  issuance of a conditional or restricted license; and
(c) Does not have a criminal record in
				  Washington.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 2 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF PRACTITIONERS › Section 246-12-051 - How to obtain a temporary practice permit - Military spouse

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A military spouse or state registered domestic partner of a
					 military person may receive a temporary practice permit while completing any
					 specific additional requirements that are not related to training or practice
					 standards for the profession. This section applies to any profession listed in
					 RCW
					    18.130.040(2)(a).
(1) A temporary practice permit may be issued
				  to an applicant who is a military spouse or state registered domestic partner
				  of a military person and:
(a) Is moving to
				  Washington as a result of the military person's transfer to
				  Washington;
(b) Left employment in
				  another state to accompany the military person to Washington;
(c) Holds an unrestricted, active license in
				  another state that has substantially equivalent licensing standards for the
				  same profession to those in Washington; and
(d) Is not subject to any pending
				  investigation, charges, or disciplinary action by the regulatory body of the
				  other state or states.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 3 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF BUSINESSES › Section 246-12-060 - How to obtain an initial business credential

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An initial credential for a business is issued once all
					 eligibility requirements are met. To obtain an initial credential, the business
					 must:
(1) Pay all applicable
				  application and license fees;
(2)
				  Submit an application on forms approved by the secretary;
(3) Submit supporting documentation required
				  by the regulatory entity.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-060,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 3 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF BUSINESSES › Section 246-12-070 - How to renew a business credential

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(1) A business expires on a date determined
				  by the regulatory entity.
(2) A
				  credential period may be one or two years. Refer to the profession laws and
				  rules to determine the renewal cycle and expiration date.
(3) To renew a credential the business must:
(a) Pay the renewal fee; and
(b) Provide written declarations or
				  documentation, if required for the profession.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 3 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF BUSINESSES › Section 246-12-080 - When a business credential expires

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(1) The business credential expires if the
				  credential is not renewed on or before the expiration date. The business must
				  not open for business or otherwise operate until the credential is
				  renewed.
(2) A business credential
				  is renewed by complying with the following:
(a) Expired for three years or less:
(i) Pay the late renewal penalty
				  fee;
(ii) Pay the current renewal
				  fee for each renewal cycle where the credential was expired; and
(iii) Provide written declarations or
				  documentation, if required for the profession.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 4 - INACTIVE CREDENTIAL › Section 246-12-090 - How to obtain an inactive credential

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Except as provided in Part 13 of this chapter for military
					 and military-related status, a practitioner may obtain an inactive credential
					 if authorized by the regulatory entity. Refer to the profession rules to
					 determine if this status is available.
(1) Except as provided in Part 13 of this
				  chapter for military and military-related status, a practitioner may apply for
				  an inactive credential if he or she meets the following criteria:
(a) Holds an active Washington state
				  credential;
(b) Is in good
				  standing; and
(c) Will not practice
				  in Washington.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 4 - INACTIVE CREDENTIAL › Section 246-12-100 - How to renew an inactive credential

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(1) The expiration for all credentials is the
				  practitioner's birthday. Except as provided in Part 13 of this chapter for
				  military and military-related status, to renew an inactive credential, the
				  practitioner must:
(a) Pay the inactive
				  credential renewal fee; and
(b) Pay
				  the substance abuse monitoring surcharge, if required by the
				  profession.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 4 - INACTIVE CREDENTIAL › Section 246-12-110 - How to return to active status from inactive status

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Except as provided in Part 13 of this chapter for military
					 and military-related status, to change an inactive credential to an active
					 credential status the practitioner must:
(1) Notify the department in writing of the
				  change;
(2) Pay the appropriate
				  current active renewal fee;
(3) Pay
				  the current substance abuse monitoring surcharge, if required by the
				  profession;
(4) Provide a written
				  declaration that no action has been taken by a state or federal jurisdiction or
				  hospital which would prevent or restrict the practitioner's practice of the
				  profession;
(5) Provide a written
				  declaration that he or she has not voluntarily given up any credential or
				  privilege or has not been restricted in the practice of the profession in lieu
				  of or to avoid formal action;
(6)
				  Provide a written declaration that continuing education and competency
				  requirements for the two most recent years have been met, if required for the
				  profession;
(7) Provide other
				  written declarations or documentation, if required for the
				  profession;
(8) Satisfy other
				  competency requirements of the regulatory entity; if required; and
(9) If not previously provided, provide proof
				  of AIDS education as required for the profession and in Part 8 of this
				  chapter.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						   43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-110,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 5 - RETIRED ACTIVE CREDENTIAL › Section 246-12-120 - How to obtain a retired active credential

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A practitioner may obtain a retired active status
					 credential if authorized by the regulatory entity. Refer to the profession
					 rules to determine if this status is available.
(1) To obtain a retired active credential the
				  practitioner must submit a letter notifying the department of health of the
				  intent to practice only on an intermittent or emergency basis.
(2) A practitioner may apply for a retired
				  active credential (refer to
				  RCW
				     18.130.250)  if he or she meets the following
				  criteria:
(a) Holds an active Washington
				  state credential;
(b) Is in good
				  standing; and either
(c) Will
				  practice no more than ninety days each year in Washington state; or
(d) Will practice only in emergency
				  circumstances such as earthquakes, floods, times of declared war or other
				  states of emergency.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 5 - RETIRED ACTIVE CREDENTIAL › Section 246-12-130 - How to renew a retired active credential

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(1) The expiration for all credentials is the
				  practitioner's birthday. To determine the renewal cycle, refer to the
				  individual laws and rules pertaining to your profession.
(2) To renew a retired active credential, the
				  practitioner must:
(a) Pay the retired active
				  credential renewal fee;
(b) Pay the
				  substance abuse monitoring surcharge, if required by the profession;
(c) Provide a written declaration stating
				  that he or she practiced only intermittently or in an emergency during the
				  previous renewal cycle;
(d) Provide
				  a written declaration stating that continuing education or competency
				  requirements have been met, if required for the profession; and
(e) Provide other written declarations or
				  documentation, if required for the profession.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 5 - RETIRED ACTIVE CREDENTIAL › Section 246-12-140 - How to return to active status from retired active status

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To change a retired active credential to an active
					 credential status the practitioner must:
(1) Notify the department in writing of the
				  change;
(2) Pay the appropriate
				  current active renewal fee;
(3) Pay
				  the current substance abuse monitoring surcharge, if required by the
				  profession.
(4) Provide a written
				  declaration that no action has been taken by a state or federal jurisdiction or
				  hospital which would prevent or restrict the practitioner's practice of the
				  profession;
(5) Provide a written
				  declaration that he or she has not voluntarily given up any credential or
				  privilege or has not been restricted in the practice of the profession in lieu
				  of or to avoid formal action;
(6)
				  Provide a written declaration that continuing education and competency
				  requirements have been met, if required for the profession;
(7) Provide other written declarations or
				  documentation, if required for the profession;
(8) Satisfy other competency requirements of
				  the regulatory entity, if required; and
(9) If not previously provided, provide proof
				  of AIDS education as required for the profession and in Part 8 of this
				  chapter.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-140,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 6 - CREDENTIAL SUSPENSIONS › Section 246-12-160 - How to return to active status following a mandated suspension

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(1) The department
				  of health places the credential in mandatedsuspension status when a law
				  requires suspension of a credential under certain circumstances. This
				  suspension is not discretionary for the department of health. Examples of
				  mandated suspension are default on a student loan and failure to pay child
				  support. The practitioner may not practice while on mandated suspension. The
				  credential must be returned to active status before the practitioner may
				  practice.
(2) A credential is
				  returned to active status by complying with the following:
(a) Meet all the requirements outlined in the
				  order mandating the suspension;
(b)
				  Pay the current renewal fee, if due;
(c) Pay the substance abuse monitoring
				  surcharge if required by the profession;
(d) Pay a "return from mandated suspension
				  fee" of two hundred forty-five dollars. Standard renewal fees are not required
				  during the period of the suspension;
(e) Provide written declaration that all
				  continuing education and competency requirements for the entire suspension
				  period have been met, if required by the profession;
(f) Provide other written declarations or
				  documentation, if required for the profession; and
(g) If the mandated suspension was for more
				  than three years the practitioner must also comply with any specific
				  requirements identified in rule by that profession's regulatory
				  entity.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 6 - CREDENTIAL SUSPENSIONS › Section 246-12-165 - How to return to active status following a disciplinary suspension

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(1) The regulatory
				  entity may place a credential on disciplinary suspension when there is a
				  finding of unprofessional conduct. The practitioner may not practice while on
				  suspension unless the suspension is stayed. The credential must be returned to
				  active status before the practitioner may practice.
(2) A credential is returned to active status
				  by complying with the following:
(a) Meet all
				  the requirements outlined in the disciplinary order;
(b) Pay the current renewal fee, if due.
				  Standard renewal fees are not required during the period of the suspension
				  unless the suspension is stayed;
(c) Pay the substance abuse monitoring
				  surcharge if required by the profession;
(d) Provide written declaration that all
				  continuing education and competency requirements for the entire suspension
				  period have been met, if required by the profession; and
(e) Provide other written declarations or
				  documentation, if required for the profession.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 7 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 246-12-170 - When is continuing education required?

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Continuing education is required for renewal of a
					 credential only if authorized in law. The regulatory entity defines the
					 continuing education requirements. Practitioners should refer to the laws and
					 rules relating to their profession to determine if continuing education is
					 required.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-170,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 7 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 246-12-180 - How to prove compliance

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If continuing education is required for renewal, the
					 practitioner must verify compliance by submitting a signed declaration of
					 compliance.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-180,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 7 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 246-12-190 - Auditing for compliance

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Up to twenty-five percent of the practitioners are randomly
					 audited for continuing education compliance after the credential is renewed. It
					 is the practitioner's responsibility to submit documentation of completed
					 continuing education activities at the time of the audit. Failure to comply
					 with the audit documentation request or failure to supply acceptable
					 documentation within sixty days may result in disciplinary
					 action.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-190,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 7 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 246-12-200 - What is acceptable audit documentation?

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Practitioners must:
(1) Prove compliance which may include course
				  or program certificates of training or transcripts. Refer to the rules of your
				  profession for more specific guidance.
(2) Keep records for four years documenting
				  attendance description of learning.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-200,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 7 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 246-12-210 - When is a practitioner exempt from continuing education?

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A practitioner may be excused from or granted an extension
					 of continuing education requirements due to illness or other extenuating
					 circumstances. The profession's regulatory entity determines when the
					 requirements may be waived or may grant an extension.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-210,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 7 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 246-12-220 - How credit hours for continuing education courses are determined

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A credit hour is defined as time actually spent in a course
					 or other activities as determined by the regulatory entity as fulfilling
					 continuing education requirements. A credit hour for time actually spent in a
					 course can not be less than fifty minutes.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-220,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 7 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 246-12-230 - Carrying over of continuing education credits

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Continuing education hours in excess of the required hours
					 earned in a reporting period cannot be carried forward to the next reporting
					 cycle.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-230,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 7 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 246-12-240 - Taking the same course more than once during a reporting cycle

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The same course taken more than once during a reporting
					 cycle will only be counted once.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-240,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 8 - AIDS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 246-12-250 - Definitions (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						   43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-250,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 8 - AIDS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 246-12-260 - Who must obtain AIDS education? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						   43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-260,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 8 - AIDS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 246-12-270 - Acceptable AIDS education and training (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						   43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-270,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 8 - AIDS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 246-12-280 - What is acceptable documentation? (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						   43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-280,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 9 - DUPLICATE CREDENTIALS OR WALL CERTIFICATES › Section 246-12-290 - How to obtain a duplicate credential or wall certificate

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Practitioners may obtain a duplicate credential or wall
					 certificate by providing a written request and paying a fee established by the
					 secretary.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-290,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 10 - PRACTITIONER NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGES › Section 246-12-300 - Name changes

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It is the responsibility of each practitioner to maintain
					 his or her correct name on file with the department. Requests for name changes
					 must be submitted in writing along with acceptable documentation. Acceptable
					 documentation includes a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree or
					 court order of legal name change.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-300,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 10 - PRACTITIONER NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGES › Section 246-12-310 - Address changes

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It is the responsibility of each practitioner to maintain
					 his or her current address on file with the department. Requests for address
					 changes may be made either by telephone or in writing. The mailing address on
					 file with the department will be used for mailing of all official matters to
					 the practitioner.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-310,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 10 - PRACTITIONER NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGES › Section 246-12-320 - Other information

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Refer to WAC 246-01-100 and
					 246-11-060 for more information
					 on maintaining a current address with the department.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-320,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 11 - FEES, PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS › Section 246-12-330 - General information

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The costs of health care professional credentialing
					 programs must be fully supported by members of that profession. The amount of
					 all fees are established by the secretary and set by rule. Fees can be found in
					 rules pertaining to each profession.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-330,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 11 - FEES, PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS › Section 246-12-340 - Refund of fees

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Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing,
					 examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and
					 regulation of the profession are nonrefundable.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-340,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 11 - FEES, PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS › Section 246-12-350 - Making payments

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(1)Make checks
				  or money orders payable to the department of health.
(2) Practitioners should include their
				  credential number on the check, draft or money order.
(3) Applicants should include profession for
				  which they are applying on the check, draft or money order.
(4) Send check, draft or money order to:
Department of Health
P.O. Box 1099
Olympia, Washington 98507-1099
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-350,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 11 - FEES, PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS › Section 246-12-360 - Other information

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Refer to
					 RCW
					    43.70.250,
					 43.70.320 and WAC
					 246-08-560 for more information
					 relating to fees and refunds.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-360,
						filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 12 - RETIRED VOLUNTEER MEDICAL WORKERS › Section 246-12-400 - Who qualifies for an initial retired volunteer medical worker license?

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(1) To be
				  eligible for a retired volunteer medical worker license, a person must:
(a) Have held a license issued by a
				  disciplining authority under
				  RCW
				     18.130.040 that was in active status within
				  the ten years prior to an initial application for a retired volunteer medical
				  worker license;
(b) Have no
				  restrictions on their ability to obtain an active license; and
(c) Be currently registered as a volunteer
				  emergency worker with a local organization for emergency services or
				  management.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 12 - RETIRED VOLUNTEER MEDICAL WORKERS › Section 246-12-410 - How to obtain an initial retired volunteer medical worker license

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(1) To obtain an
				  initial retired volunteer medical worker license, a person must:
(a) Meet the requirements in WAC
				  246-12-400;
(b) Submit an application on forms approved
				  by the secretary; and
(c) Submit
				  proof of current registration as a volunteer emergency worker with a local
				  organization for emergency services or management.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 12 - RETIRED VOLUNTEER MEDICAL WORKERS › Section 246-12-420 - When can you practice and what can you do?

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(1) A retired volunteer medical worker can
				  practice only when:
(a) There is a declared
				  emergency, disaster, or authorized training event that has been given a mission
				  number by the department of emergency management; and
(b) The local organization for emergency
				  services or management, or designee, has activated the retired volunteer
				  medical worker.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 12 - RETIRED VOLUNTEER MEDICAL WORKERS › Section 246-12-430 - How to renew your retired volunteer medical worker license

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(1) To renew a
				  retired volunteer medical worker license, you must:
(a) Submit a written declaration stating you
				  have met the continuing competency requirements defined in WAC
				  246-12-440; and
(b) Submit proof of current registration as a
				  volunteer with a local organization for emergency services or
				  management.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 12 - RETIRED VOLUNTEER MEDICAL WORKERS › Section 246-12-440 - Continuing competency

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(1) A
				  retired volunteer medical worker must complete the following requirements every
				  three years to renew their license:
(a) Basic
				  first-aid course;
(b) Bloodborne
				  pathogens course; and
(c) CPR
				  course.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 12 - RETIRED VOLUNTEER MEDICAL WORKERS › Section 246-12-450 - How to return to active status

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A licensed retired volunteer medical worker may return to
					 active status as provided in WAC
					 246-12-040.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						18.130.050 and
						18.130.360. 07-21-133, §
						246-12-450, filed 10/23/07, effective
						12/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 13 - MILITARY AND MILITARY-RELATED STATUS › Section 246-12-500 - Who can obtain a military status or military-related status credential

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(1) A practitioner
				  who is a member of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Public
				  Health Service Commissioned Corps, or the Merchant Marine of the United States
				  may obtain a military status credential if his or her credential is valid and
				  in force and effect.
(2) A
				  practitioner who is the spouse or registered domestic partner of member of the
				  United States Armed Forces or the United States Public Health Service
				  Commissioned Corps who is deployed or stationed in a location outside of
				  Washington state may request that his or her credential be placed in inactive
				  military-related status if the credential is valid and in force and
				  effect.
(3) A credential is valid
				  and in force and effect if it is active and in good standing. "In good
				  standing" means the credential is not currently subject to any sanction, terms,
				  conditions or restrictions required by formal or informal discipline or an
				  agreement to practice with conditions under
				  chapter
				  18.130 RCW, the Uniform
				  Disciplinary Act.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 13 - MILITARY AND MILITARY-RELATED STATUS › Section 246-12-510 - How to obtain a military status credential

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(1) To obtain a military status credential
				  the practitioner must submit a written request notifying the department of the
				  intent to obtain a military status credential.
(2) A practitioner may obtain a military
				  status credential if he or she:
(a) Holds an
				  active Washington state credential that is valid and in force and effect;
				  and
(b) Submits to the department
				  an official copy of service orders verifying that he or she is a member of the
				  armed forces or other services described in WAC
				  246-12-500(1).
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 13 - MILITARY AND MILITARY-RELATED STATUS › Section 246-12-520 - How to maintain a military status credential

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(1) The expiration date for all credentials
				  is the practitioner's birthday, except for faculty, postgraduate education,
				  associate, or trainee credentials authorized by law.
(2) As long as a practitioner's military
				  service continues, the practitioner is not required to renew his or her
				  credential, but should maintain the credential in military status. To maintain
				  a military status credential, the practitioner should submit to the department
				  an official copy of service orders verifying that he or she is an active duty
				  member of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Public Health
				  Services Commissioned Corps, or the Merchant Marine of the United
				  States.
(3) The department will
				  mail courtesy maintenance notices to the practitioner's address on file using
				  credential renewal cycles.
(4) A
				  practitioner should return the courtesy maintenance notice to the department
				  with an official copy of their service orders.
(5) Military status credential maintenance
				  requests are accepted by the department no sooner than ninety days prior to the
				  date the credential would expire if not in military status.
(6) Continuing education is not required
				  while the credential is in military status.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 13 - MILITARY AND MILITARY-RELATED STATUS › Section 246-12-530 - How to return to active status from military status

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(1) To change the status of a credential from
				  military status to active status, the practitioner must submit to the
				  department:
(a) Written notification of the
				  change in his or her service status;
(b) An official copy of the practitioner's
				  discharge papers (DD214);
(c) The
				  appropriate current active renewal fee;
(d) The current substance abuse monitoring
				  surcharge, if required by the profession as part of the renewal fee.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 13 - MILITARY AND MILITARY-RELATED STATUS › Section 246-12-540 - How to obtain an inactive military-related status credential

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A person is military related if he or she is the spouse or
					 registered domestic partner of a service member in the United States Armed
					 Forces or United States Public Health Services Commissioned Corps.
(1) To obtain an inactive military-related
				  status credential the practitioner must:
(a)
				  Submit a written request that the department place his or her credential in
				  inactive military-related status;
(b) Hold an active Washington state
				  credential that is valid and in force and effect;
(c) Submit to the department an official copy
				  of service orders verifying that his or her spouse or registered domestic
				  partner is a member of the service described in WAC
				  246-12-500(2) and has been deployed or stationed in a location outside of Washington
				  state;
(d) Submit a copy of his or
				  her marriage certificate or certificate of registered domestic
				  partnership.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › AGENCY DESCRIPTION › Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers › Part 13 - MILITARY AND MILITARY-RELATED STATUS › Section 246-12-550 - How to maintain an inactive military-related status credential

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The expiration date for all credentials is the
					 practitioner's birthday, except for faculty, postgraduate education, associate,
					 or trainee credentials authorized by law.
(1) The practitioner may maintain a
				  credential in inactive military-related status for as long as his or her spouse
				  or registered domestic partner continues to be stationed or deployed in a
				  location outside of the state of Washington and he or she remains married to or
				  in a registered domestic partnership with that person.
(2) To maintain an inactive military-related
				  status credential, the practitioner should submit to the department an official
				  copy of service orders verifying that his or her spouse or registered domestic
				  partner continues to be deployed or stationed in a location outside of
				  Washington state.
(3) The
				  department will mail courtesy maintenance notices to the practitioner's address
				  on file using credential renewal cycles.
(4) Inactive military-related status
				  credential maintenance requests are accepted by the department no sooner than
				  ninety days prior to the date the credential would expire if not in inactive
				  military-related status.
(5)
				  Continuing education is not required while the credential is in an inactive
				  military-related status.