H-3980              _______________________________________________

                                                   HOUSE BILL NO. 1780

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State of Washington                              49th Legislature                              1986 Regular Session

By Representatives Valle and Barrett

Read first time 1/23/86 and referred to Committee on Social & Health Services.

AN ACT Relating to the administration of sedation and general anesthesia by persons licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW; amending RCW 18.32.640; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

        Sec. 1.  Section 14, chapter 5, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. and RCW 18.32.640 are each amended to read as follows:

          The board shall have the following powers and duties:

          (1) To adopt, amend and rescind such rules as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of RCW 18.32.510, and 18.32.530 through 18.32.780;

          (2) To investigate all complaints and charges of unprofessional conduct against any holder of a license and to hold hearings to determine whether or not such charges can be substantiated;

          (3) To employ necessary stenographic or clerical help under the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW;

          (4) To issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation, hearing, or disciplinary proceeding;

          (5) To take or cause depositions to be taken as needed in any investigation, hearing, or proceeding;

          (6) To investigate complaints and charges of malpractice, unsafe conditions and practices, and to analyze equipment, procedures, and training, in such cases, and to direct corrective action.

(7) To promulgate regulations governing administration of sedation and general anesthesia.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.     This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.