Washington Administrative Code
2019 Archive

Chapter 246-808 WAC
Last Update: 6/17/19

CHIROPRACTIC QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMISSION
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CHIROPRACTORS
246-808-001Purpose.
246-808-010Definitions.
246-808-015Adjudicative proceedings—Procedural rules for the commission.
246-808-020Accreditation and approval of chiropractic colleges—Policy.
246-808-030Accreditation of chiropractic colleges—Procedure.
246-808-040Chiropractic colleges—Educational standards required for accreditation and approval.
246-808-050Early remediation program—Purpose.
246-808-060Early remediation program—Definitions.
246-808-070Early remediation program—Criteria.
LICENSUREAPPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
246-808-101Purpose.
246-808-105Chiropractic licensure—Initial eligibility and application requirements.
246-808-115Examinations.
246-808-130Temporary permits—Issuance and duration.
246-808-133Background check—Temporary practice permit.
246-808-135Licensure by endorsement.
246-808-140Thirty-day permit.
246-808-150Commission approved continuing education.
246-808-180Expired licenses—Requirements for reactivating a chiropractic license.
246-808-181Inactive credential.
246-808-190Preceptor or direct supervisory doctor.
REGISTRATION OF CHIROPRACTIC X-RAY TECHNICIANS
246-808-201Purpose.
246-808-215Registration of chiropractic X-ray technicians.
STANDARDS OF CARE
246-808-301Purpose.
246-808-320Protected health information.
246-808-330Discontinuation of care.
246-808-340Consultation.
246-808-350Unethical requests.
246-808-360Patient welfare.
246-808-390Illegal practitioners.
246-808-400Excessive professional charges.
246-808-505Classification of chiropractic procedures and instrumentation.
246-808-510Definitions.
246-808-520Identification.
246-808-535Delegation of services to auxiliary staff, regular senior students, and clinical postgraduate trainees.
246-808-540Billing.
246-808-545Improper billing practices.
246-808-550Future care contracts prohibited.
246-808-560Documentation of care.
246-808-565Radiographic standards.
246-808-570Pelvic or prostate examination prohibited.
246-808-575Intravaginal adjustment restricted.
246-808-580Acupuncture.
246-808-585Clinically necessary X-rays.
246-808-590Sexual misconduct.
246-808-600Prohibited publicity and advertising.
246-808-605Honoring of publicity and advertisements.
246-808-610Prohibited transactions.
246-808-615Professional notices, letterheads, cards, and mailings.
246-808-620Suggestion of need of chiropractic services.
246-808-625Public testimonial advertising.
246-808-630Full disclosure of cost of services.
246-808-650Records and X-rays and withdrawal from practice—Maintenance and retention of patient records.
246-808-655Duties of a chiropractor who retires or withdraws from practice.
246-808-660Mandatory reporting.
246-808-670Chiropractic associations or societies.
246-808-680Insurance carriers.
246-808-685Professional liability carriers.
246-808-690Courts.
246-808-695State and federal agencies.
246-808-720Commission conflict of interest.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE MONITORING
246-808-801Purpose.
246-808-810Definitions.
246-808-820Approval of substance abuse monitoring programs.
246-808-830Participation in approved substance abuse monitoring program.
CHIROPRACTIC FEES
246-808-990Chiropractic fees and renewal cycle.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
246-808-106AIDS prevention and information education requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-106, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-808-120Chiropractic examination scores. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-120, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 00-17-180, filed 8/23/00, effective 9/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171 and 18.25.030.
246-808-155Prior approval not required. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-808-155, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-155, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 17-07-096, filed 3/20/17, effective 4/20/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171, 18.130.050, 18.25.070, and 43.70.442.
246-808-160License renewal—Affidavit of compliance with continuing education requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-160, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-808-165Exemptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171 and RCW 18.25.070. WSR 06-03-057, § 246-808-165, filed 1/11/06, effective 2/11/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-808-165, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-165, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 17-07-096, filed 3/20/17, effective 4/20/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171, 18.130.050, 18.25.070, and 43.70.442.
246-808-170Licensees residing and practicing out-of-state—Continuing education requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-170, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 06-03-057, filed 1/11/06, effective 2/11/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171 and 18.25.070.
246-808-185License renewal form. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-185, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-808-370Patient disclosure. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-370, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 19-13-081, filed 6/17/19, effective 7/18/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171 and 18.130.050.
246-808-380Degree of skill. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-380, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 19-13-081, filed 6/17/19, effective 7/18/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171 and 18.130.050.
246-808-410Disparaging other practitioners. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-410, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-163, filed 10/1/97, effective 11/1/97. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW.
246-808-525Health food store ownership. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-525, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-163, filed 10/1/97, effective 11/1/97. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW.
246-808-530Vitamins, minerals and food supplements. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-530, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-163, filed 10/1/97, effective 11/1/97. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW.
246-808-640Scope of practice—Revocation or suspension of license authorized for practice outside scope. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-640, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 09-04-041, filed 1/30/09, effective 3/2/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171.
246-808-700Cooperation with investigation. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-700, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-044, filed 7/8/15, effective 8/8/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171, 18.130.050, and 18.130.230.
246-808-710Professional standards review organizations. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-710, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-163, filed 10/1/97, effective 11/1/97. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW.