1103-S2 AMH CODY BLAC 239

2SHB 1103 - H AMD 177

By Representative Cody

ADOPTED 3/9/2007

   On page 21, after line 26, insert the following:

   "Sec. 18. RCW 18.71.017 and 2000 c 171 s 23 are each amended to read as follows:

   (1) The commission may adopt such rules as are not inconsistent with the laws of this state as may be determined necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The commission is the successor in interest of the board of medical examiners and the medical disciplinary board. All contracts, undertakings, agreements, rules, regulations, and policies continue in full force and effect on July 1, 1994, unless otherwise repealed or rejected by this chapter or by the commission.

   (2) The commission may adopt rules governing office based sedation and anesthesia performed by persons licensed under this chapter, including necessary training, and equipment.

   Sec. 19. RCW 18.57.005 and 1986 c 259 s 94 are each amended to read as follows:

   The board shall have the following powers and duties:

   (1) To administer examinations to applicants for licensure under this chapter;

   (2) To make such rules and regulations as are not inconsistent with the laws of this state as may be deemed necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

   (3) To establish and administer requirements for continuing professional education as may be necessary or proper to insure the public health and safety as a prerequisite to granting and renewing licenses under this chapter: PROVIDED, That such rules shall not require a licensee under this chapter to engage in continuing education related to or provided by any specific branch, school, or philosophy of medical practice or its political and/or professional organizations, associations, or societies;

   (4) To adopt rules governing office based sedation and anesthesia performed by persons licensed under this chapter, including necessary training, and equipment;

   (5) To keep an official record of all its proceedings, which record shall be evidence of all proceedings of the board which are set forth therein.

   Sec. 20. RCW 18.22.015 and 1990 c 147 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:

   The board shall:

   (1) Administer all laws placed under its jurisdiction;

   (2) Prepare, grade, and administer or determine the nature, grading, and administration of examinations for applicants for podiatric physician and surgeon licenses;

   (3) Examine and investigate all applicants for podiatric physician and surgeon licenses and certify to the secretary all applicants it judges to be properly qualified;

   (4) Adopt any rules which it considers necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

   (5) Adopt rules governing office based sedation and anesthesia performed by persons licensed under this chapter, including necessary training, and equipment;

   (6) Determine which schools of podiatric medicine and surgery will be approved."

   Renumber the sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

   Correct the title.

EFFECT: Authorizes the Medical Quality Assurance Commission, the Podiatric Medical Board, and the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery to adopt rules to govern office based sedation and anesthesia.