(1) The commission may conduct a compliance audit:
(a) Through random selection; and
(b) At the discretion of the commission, on nurses under the disciplinary process.
(2) The commission will notify a nurse selected for compliance audit at the address on record with the department.
(3) The nurse must submit continuing education in clock hours.
(4) Failure to complete the required hours and provide the required documentation may be considered an aggravating factor per WAC
246-16-890 in any disciplinary action for a violation of RCW
18.130.180.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.79.010 and
18.79.110. WSR 21-11-032, § 246-840-230, filed 5/12/21, effective 6/12/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.79.110 and
43.70.442. WSR 16-04-097, § 246-840-230, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16.]