Physician assistants practicing with physician supervision as required by chapters 18.57A and 18.71A RCW may execute the certificate required by RCW 51.28.020(1) for reports of non-compensable industrial injuries, but not reports of any occupational diseases. Physician assistants may not execute time loss cards related to any industrial injuries or any occupational diseases.

   NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. By December 1, 2005, the department of labor and industries shall report to the senate committee on commerce and trade and the house committee on commerce and labor, or successor committees, on the implementation of this act, including but not limited to the effects of this act on injured worker outcomes, claim costs, and disputed claims.

   NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. Sections 1 and 2 of this act take effect July 1, 2003.

   NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. Sections 1 and 2 of this act expire June 30, 2006."

   Correct the title.

EFFECT:

•        Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to report to the Senate Commerce and Trade Committee and to the House Commerce and Labor Committee by December 1, 2005, on the implementation of the act, including the effects of the act on injured worker outcomes, claim costs, and disputed claims.

   •     Adds an effective date and an expiration date for the section giving physician assistants authority to execute accident report forms for industrial injuries.