SB 5859-S2 - DIGEST

 

              (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE)

 

     Creates a professional review commission and provides for the level of credentialing review process.

     Makes revisions to the health professional "sunrise" review process.

     Requires the development of uniform standards and sanctions for the discipline of health professionals.

     Covers the cost of disciplinary actions by a surcharge on license applications and renewals.

     Makes technical changes to the health profession practice acts.

     Revises provisions relating to the mental health quality assurance council and commission.

     Creates the chiropractic quality assurance commission.

     Creates the dental quality assurance commission.

     Provides for application of the uniform disciplinary act to additional professions.

     Repeals various provisions of Title 18 RCW.

     Repeals provisions of chapters 18.26 and 18.32 RCW.