PDFWAC 246-854-240

Intent and scope.

WAC 246-854-240 through 246-854-370 govern the prescribing of opioids in the treatment of pain. Nothing in these rules in any way restricts the current scope of practice of osteopathic physician assistants as set forth in chapters 18.57 and 18.57A RCW and the working agreements between the osteopathic physician and the osteopathic physician assistant, which may include pain management.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.800, 18.57A.800 and 2017 c 297. WSR 18-20-087, § 246-854-240, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.285, 18.57A.090, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020. WSR 11-10-062, § 246-854-240, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.]