The rules in this chapter define certain acts of unprofessional conduct for health care providers under the jurisdiction of the secretary of the department of health as provided in RCW
18.130.040 (2)(a) including persons licensed or certified by the secretary under chapter
18.73 RCW or RCW
18.71.205. The rules also provide for sanctions. The secretary may adopt rules applicable to specific professions under RCW
18.130.040(2). These rules also serve as model rules for the disciplining authorities listed in RCW
18.130.040 (2)(b).