Every institution or organization providing professional liability insurance directly or indirectly to respiratory care practitioners shall send a complete report to the department of any malpractice settlement, award, or payment in excess of twenty thousand dollars as a result of a claim or action for damages alleged to have been caused by an insured respiratory care practitioner's incompetency or negligence in the practice of respiratory care. Such institution or organization shall also report the award, settlement, or payment of three or more claims during a twelve-month period as a result of the respiratory care practitioner's alleged incompetence or negligence.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.89.050(1). WSR 01-11-165, § 246-928-740, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01.]