Washington Administrative Code
2020 Archive

Chapter 246-854 WAC
Last Update: 12/28/20

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS' ASSISTANTS
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246-854-005Definitions.
246-854-007Application withdrawals.
246-854-010Approved training and additional skills or procedures.
246-854-015Use and supervision of an osteopathic physician assistant.
246-854-021Delegation agreements.
246-854-025Remote site.
246-854-030Prescriptions.
246-854-035Osteopathic physician assistant—Scope of practice.
246-854-075Background check—Temporary practice permit.
246-854-076Temporary practice permit—Military spouse eligibility and issuance.
246-854-080Osteopathic physician assistant—Requirements for licensure.
246-854-081How to return to active status when a license has expired.
246-854-082Requirements for obtaining an osteopathic physician assistant license for those who hold an active allopathic physician assistant license.
246-854-085Osteopathic physician assistant interim permit—Qualifications and requirements.
246-854-086Reentry to practice requirements.
246-854-095Scope of practice—Allopathic alternate physician.
246-854-105Practice limitations due to disciplinary action.
246-854-110Osteopathic physician assistant renewal and continuing medical education cycle.
246-854-112Retired active license.
246-854-115Continuing medical education requirements.
246-854-116Mandatory one-time training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management.
246-854-200Sexual misconduct.
246-854-210Abuse.
246-854-220Use of laser, light, radiofrequency, and plasma devices as applied to the skin.
246-854-230Nonsurgical medical cosmetic procedures.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGGENERAL PROVISIONS
246-854-240Intent and scope.
246-854-241Exclusions.
246-854-242Definitions.
246-854-255Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal.
246-854-260Use of alternative modalities for pain treatment.
246-854-265Continuing education requirements for opioid prescribing.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGACUTE NONOPERATIVE PAIN AND ACUTE PERIOPERATIVE PAIN
246-854-270Patient evaluation and patient record.
246-854-275Treatment plan—Acute nonoperative pain.
246-854-280Treatment plan—Acute perioperative pain.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGSUBACUTE PAIN
246-854-285Patient evaluation and patient record.
246-854-290Treatment plan—Subacute pain.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGCHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
246-854-295Patient evaluation and patient record.
246-854-300Treatment plan.
246-854-305Written agreement for treatment.
246-854-310Periodic review.
246-854-315Consultation—Recommendations and requirements.
246-854-320Consultation—Exemptions for exigent and special circumstances.
246-854-325Consultation—Exemptions for the osteopathic physician assistant.
246-854-330Pain management specialist.
246-854-335Tapering requirements.
246-854-340Patients with chronic pain, including those on high doses, establishing a relationship with a new practitioner.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGSPECIAL POPULATIONS
246-854-345Special populations—Patients twenty-five years of age or under, pregnant patients, and aging populations.
246-854-350Episodic care of chronic opioid patients.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGCOPRESCRIBING
246-854-355Coprescribing of opioids with certain medications.
246-854-360Coprescribing of opioids for patients receiving medication assisted treatment.
246-854-365Coprescribing of naloxone.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGPRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM
246-854-370Prescription monitoring program—Required registration, queries, and documentation.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
246-854-020Osteopathic physician assistant program. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005. WSR 93-24-028, § 246-854-020, filed 11/22/93, effective 12/23/93; WSR 91-20-120 (Order 199B), § 246-854-020, filed 9/30/91, effective 10/31/91; WSR 90-24-055 (Order 100B), recodified as § 246-854-020, filed 12/3/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005(2). WSR 89-22-065 (Order PM 863), § 308-138A-020, filed 10/31/89, effective 12/1/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005(2), 18.57A.020 and 18.130.050(1). WSR 88-14-113 (Order 745), § 308-138A-020, filed 7/6/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57A.020, 18.57.005 and 18.130.050. WSR 88-09-030 (Order PM 723), § 308-138A-020, filed 4/15/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57A.020. WSR 87-20-099 (Order PM 671), § 308-138A-020, filed 10/7/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005. WSR 87-13-004 (Order PM 655), § 308-138A-020, filed 6/4/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57A.020. WSR 83-16-024 (Order PL 440), § 308-138A-020, filed 7/27/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005 and 18.57A.020. WSR 82-17-005 (Order PL 402), § 308-138A-020, filed 8/5/82. Formerly WAC 308-138-020.] Repealed by WSR 07-11-057, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.57A.020.
246-854-040Osteopathic physician assistant use of drugs or autotransfusion to enhance athletic ability. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005. WSR 93-24-028, § 246-854-040, filed 11/22/93, effective 12/23/93; WSR 90-24-055 (Order 100B), recodified as § 246-854-040, filed 12/3/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005(2), 18.57A.020 and 18.130.050(1). WSR 88-21-081 (Order PM 780), § 308-138A-030, filed 10/19/88.] Repealed by WSR 15-03-013, filed 1/8/15, effective 2/8/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.57A.020, 18.57A.040, 18.130.050, and 2013 c 203.
246-854-050AIDS education and training. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-854-050, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005. WSR 93-24-028, § 246-854-050, filed 11/22/93, effective 12/23/93; WSR 91-20-120 (Order 199B), § 246-854-050, filed 9/30/91, effective 10/31/91; WSR 90-24-055 (Order 100B), recodified as § 246-854-050, filed 12/3/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: 1988 c 206 § 604. WSR 88-23-124 (Order PM 801), § 308-138A-040, filed 11/23/88.] Repealed by WSR 15-03-013, filed 1/8/15, effective 2/8/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.57A.020, 18.57A.040, 18.130.050, and 2013 c 203.
246-854-060Application for licensure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005. WSR 93-24-028, § 246-854-060, filed 11/22/93, effective 12/23/93; WSR 91-20-120 (Order 199B), § 246-854-060, filed 9/30/91, effective 10/31/91; WSR 90-24-055 (Order 100B), recodified as § 246-854-060, filed 12/3/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: 1988 c 206 § 604. WSR 88-23-124 (Order PM 801), § 308-138A-050, filed 11/23/88.] Repealed by WSR 15-03-013, filed 1/8/15, effective 2/8/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.57A.020, 18.57A.040, 18.130.050, and 2013 c 203.
246-854-070Registration renewal requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005. WSR 90-24-055 (Order 100B), recodified as § 246-854-070, filed 12/3/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: 1988 c 206 § 604. WSR 88-23-124 (Order PM 801), § 308-138A-060, filed 11/23/88.] Repealed by WSR 91-20-120 (Order 199B), filed 9/30/91, effective 10/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005.
246-854-090Osteopathic physician assistant practice plan. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005. WSR 93-24-028, § 246-854-090, filed 11/22/93, effective 12/23/93; WSR 90-24-055 (Order 100B), recodified as § 246-854-090, filed 12/3/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005(2). WSR 89-22-065 (Order PM 863), § 308-138A-080, filed 10/31/89, effective 12/1/89.] Repealed by WSR 07-11-057, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.57A.020.
246-854-100Osteopathic physicians' assistants reregistration. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005. WSR 90-24-055 (Order 100B), recodified as § 246-854-100, filed 12/3/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005(2). WSR 89-22-065 (Order PM 863), § 308-138A-090, filed 10/31/89, effective 12/1/89.] Repealed by WSR 93-24-028, filed 11/22/93, effective 12/23/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005.
246-854-120Use of controlled substances for pain control. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.130.050, and chapters 18.57, 18.18.57A [18.57A] RCW. WSR 07-11-058, § 246-854-120, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07.] Repealed by WSR 11-10-068, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020.
246-854-130What specific guidance should an osteopathic physician assistant follow? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.130.050, and chapters 18.57, 18.18.57A [18.57A] RCW. WSR 07-11-058, § 246-854-130, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07.] Repealed by WSR 11-10-068, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020.
246-854-140What knowledge should an osteopathic physician assistant who elects to treat chronic pain patient possess? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.130.050, and chapters 18.57, 18.18.57A [18.57A] RCW. WSR 07-11-058, § 246-854-140, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07.] Repealed by WSR 11-10-068, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020.
246-854-150How will the board evaluate prescribing for pain? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.130.050, and chapters 18.57, 18.18.57A [18.57A] RCW. WSR 07-11-058, § 246-854-150, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07.] Repealed by WSR 11-10-068, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020.
246-854-243Patient evaluation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-243, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-244Treatment plan. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-244, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-245Informed consent. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-245, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-246Written agreement for treatment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-246, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-247Periodic review. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-247, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-248Long-acting opioids, including methadone. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-248, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-249Episodic care. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-249, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-250Consultation—Recommendations and requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-250, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-251Consultation—Exemptions for exigent and special circumstances. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-251, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-252Consultation—Exemptions for the osteopathic physician assistant. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-252, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-854-253Pain management specialist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-253, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-087, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297.