PDFWAC 284-20A-020

Definitions that apply to RCW 48.18.290, 48.18.2901, 48.18.547 and this chapter.

The definitions in RCW 48.18.547(1) apply to this chapter. In addition, the definitions in this section apply throughout the chapter:
(1) "Medical malpractice" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(9).
(2) "Provider" includes both a facility and provider as defined in RCW 48.140.010 (6) and (7).
(3) "Risk profile" means characteristics of a provider that increase or decrease the potential for future medical malpractice claims that may fall in the scope of coverage of a medical malpractice insurance policy.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.18.547. WSR 06-17-054 (Matter No. R 2006-01), § 284-20A-020, filed 8/10/06, effective 9/10/06.]