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Chapter 246-918 WAC
Last Update: 11/29/23

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSWASHINGTON MEDICAL COMMISSION
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WAC Sections
246-918-005Definitions.
246-918-007Application withdrawals.
246-918-035Prescriptions.
246-918-050Physician assistant qualifications for interim permits.
246-918-055Practice agreements.
246-918-075Background checkTemporary practice permit.
246-918-076How to obtain a temporary practice permitMilitary spouse.
246-918-080Physician assistantRequirements for licensure.
246-918-081How to return to active status when a license has expired.
246-918-105Practice limitations due to disciplinary action.
246-918-125Use of laser, light, radiofrequency, and plasma devices as applied to the skin.
246-918-126Nonsurgical medical cosmetic procedures.
246-918-130Physician assistant identification.
246-918-171Renewal and continuing medical education cycle.
246-918-175Retired active license.
246-918-180Continuing medical education requirements.
246-918-185Training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management.
246-918-195Health equity continuing education training requirements.
246-918-250Basic physician assistant-surgical assistant (PASA) duties.
246-918-260Physician assistant-surgical assistant (PASA)Use and supervision.
246-918-410Sexual misconduct.
246-918-420Abuse.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGGENERAL PROVISIONS
246-918-800Intent and scope.
Physician Assistants
246-918-801Exclusions.
246-918-802Definitions.
246-918-815Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal.
246-918-820Use of alternative modalities for pain treatment.
246-918-825Continuing education requirements for opioid prescribing.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGACUTE NONOPERATIVE PAIN AND ACUTE PERIOPERATIVE PAIN
246-918-830Patient evaluation and patient recordAcute nonoperative pain.
246-918-835Treatment planAcute nonoperative pain.
246-918-840Treatment planAcute perioperative pain.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGSUBACUTE PAIN
246-918-845Patient evaluation and patient recordSubacute pain.
246-918-850Treatment planSubacute pain.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGCHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
246-918-855Patient evaluation and patient recordChronic pain.
246-918-860Treatment planChronic pain.
246-918-865Written agreement for treatmentChronic pain.
246-918-870Periodic reviewChronic pain.
246-918-875Long-acting opioidsChronic pain.
246-918-880ConsultationRecommendations and requirementsChronic pain.
246-918-885ConsultationExemptions for exigent and special circumstancesChronic pain.
246-918-890ConsultationExemptions for the physician assistantChronic pain.
246-918-895Pain management specialistChronic pain.
246-918-900Tapering considerationsChronic pain.
246-918-905Patients with chronic pain, including those on high doses of opioids, establishing a relationship with a new physician assistant.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGSPECIAL POPULATIONS
246-918-910Special populationsChildren or adolescent patients, pregnant patients, and aging populations.
246-918-915Episodic care of chronic opioid patients.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGCOPRESCRIBING
246-918-920Coprescribing of opioids with certain medications.
246-918-925Coprescribing of opioids for patients receiving medication assisted treatment.
246-918-930Coprescribing of naloxone.
OPIOID PRESCRIBINGPRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM
246-918-935Prescription monitoring programRequired registration, queries, and documentation.
FEES
246-918-990Physician assistants fees and renewal cycle.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
246-918-006Refunds. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-006, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 92-12-089 (Order 278B), § 246-918-006, filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-918-008Brief adjudicative proceedings—Denials based on failure to meet education, experience, or examination prerequisites for licensure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-008, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 92-12-089 (Order 278B), § 246-918-008, filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92.] Repealed by WSR 98-09-118, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-009Adjudicative proceedings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-009, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020 and 18.71.060. WSR 93-21-016, § 246-918-009, filed 10/11/93, effective 11/11/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-09-118, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-010Delegation of authority to initiate investigations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71A.020, 18.130.050(12), 18.130.080. WSR 07-03-150, § 246-918-010, filed 1/23/07, effective 2/23/07.] Repealed by WSR 10-20-138, filed 10/5/10, effective 11/5/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1), 18.71.017.
246-918-020Physicians' assistants—Scope of jurisdiction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-020, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 78-04-029 (Order PL 285, Resolution No. 78-140), § 308-52-136, filed 3/14/78.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-030Prescriptions issued by physician assistants. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-030, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 92-12-089 (Order 278B), § 246-918-030, filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 91-08-007 (Order 153B), § 246-918-030, filed 3/26/91, effective 4/26/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-030, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 86-12-031 (Order PM 599), § 308-52-135, filed 5/29/86; WSR 83-07-014 (Order PL 428), § 308-52-135, filed 3/10/83; WSR 82-03-022 (Order PL 390), § 308-52-135, filed 1/14/82; WSR 79-10-041 (Order PL 317), § 308-52-135, filed 9/13/79; Order PL 264, § 308-52-135, filed 3/15/77.] Repealed by WSR 15-04-122, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203.
246-918-040Emergency narcotic administration. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-040, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 81-03-078 (Order PL 368), § 308-52-132, filed 1/21/81.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-060Physician assistants—Program approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-060, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 88-06-008 (Order PM 706), § 308-52-138, filed 2/23/88; WSR 85-03-083 (Order PL 507), § 308-52-138, filed 1/18/85; WSR 83-03-031 (Order PL 421), § 308-52-138, filed 1/14/83; WSR 81-03-078 (Order PL 368), § 308-52-138, filed 1/21/81; WSR 78-04-029 (Order PL 285, Resolution No. 78-140), § 308-52-138, filed 3/14/78.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-070Credentialing of physician assistants. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-070, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-20-170 (Order 203B), § 246-918-070, filed 10/2/91, effective 11/2/91; WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-070, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 88-21-047 (Order PM 782), § 308-52-610, filed 10/13/88.] Repealed by WSR 15-04-122, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203.
246-918-082Requirements for obtaining an allopathic physician assistant license for those who hold an active osteopathic physician assistant license. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203. WSR 15-04-122, § 246-918-082, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15.] Repealed by WSR 21-22-043, filed 10/27/21, effective 11/27/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.150, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW and 2020 c 80.
246-918-085License renewal form. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-085, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.250. WSR 93-01-078 (Order 321B), § 246-918-085, filed 12/14/92, effective 1/14/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-918-090Physician assistant and certified physician assistant utilization. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-090, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 92-12-089 (Order 278B), § 246-918-090, filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92; WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-090, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 88-06-008 (Order PM 706), § 308-52-140, filed 2/23/88; WSR 86-16-054 (Order PM 609), § 308-52-140, filed 8/1/86; WSR 86-12-031 (Order PM 599), § 308-52-140, filed 5/29/86; WSR 83-07-014 (Order PL 428), § 308-52-140, filed 3/10/83; WSR 82-24-013 (Order PL 412), § 308-52-140, filed 11/19/82; WSR 82-03-022 (Order PL 390), § 308-52-140, filed 1/14/82; WSR 81-03-078 (Order PL 368), § 308-52-140, filed 1/21/81; WSR 78-04-029 (Order PL 285, Resolution No. 78-140), § 308-52-140, filed 3/14/78.] Repealed by WSR 15-04-122, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203.
246-918-095Scope of practice—Osteopathic alternate physician. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203. WSR 15-04-122, § 246-918-095, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-095, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020, 18.71A.040 and 18.130.186(2). WSR 94-15-065, § 246-918-095, filed 7/19/94, effective 8/19/94.] Repealed by WSR 21-22-043, filed 10/27/21, effective 11/27/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.150, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW and 2020 c 80.
246-918-100Physician assistants—Responsibility of supervising physician. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-100, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 86-12-031 (Order PM 599), § 308-52-141, filed 5/29/86; WSR 81-03-078 (Order PL 368), § 308-52-141, filed 1/21/81; WSR 78-04-029 (Order PL 285, Resolution No. 78-140), § 308-52-141, filed 3/14/78.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-110Termination of sponsorship or supervision. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-110, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 92-12-089 (Order 278B), § 246-918-110, filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92; WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-110, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 86-24-068 (Order PM 627), § 308-52-146, filed 12/3/86.] Repealed by WSR 15-04-122, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203.
246-918-120Remote site. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203. WSR 15-04-122, § 246-918-120, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020 and chapter 18.71A RCW. WSR 04-11-100, § 246-918-120, filed 5/19/04, effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-120, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 92-12-089 (Order 278B), § 246-918-120, filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92; WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-120, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 88-06-008 (Order PM 706), § 308-52-147, filed 2/23/88.] Repealed by WSR 21-22-043, filed 10/27/21, effective 11/27/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.150, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW and 2020 c 80.
246-918-140Certified physician assistants. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-140, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 92-12-089 (Order 278B), § 246-918-140, filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92; WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-140, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 88-06-008 (Order PM 706), § 308-52-149, filed 2/23/88.] Repealed by WSR 15-04-122, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203.
246-918-150Assistance or consultation with other physicians. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-150, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 83-03-031 (Order PL 421), § 308-52-150, filed 1/14/83.] Repealed by WSR 15-04-122, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203.
246-918-160Physician assistant and certified physician assistant disciplinary actions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 92-12-089 (Order 278B), § 246-918-160, filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92; WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-160, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 82-24-013 (Order PL 412), § 308-52-160, filed 11/19/82.] Repealed by WSR 98-09-119, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-170Physician assistant and certified physician assistant AIDS prevention and information education requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-918-170, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-170, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 92-12-089 (Order 278B), § 246-918-170, filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92; WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-170, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.24.270. WSR 89-08-063 (Order PM 831), § 308-52-190, filed 4/3/89.] Repealed by WSR 15-04-122, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203.
246-918-190Categories of creditable continuing medical education activities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-190, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 81-03-078 (Order PL 368), § 308-52-205, filed 1/21/81.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-200Continuing medical education clock hour credit requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-200, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 81-03-078 (Order PL 368), § 308-52-211, filed 1/21/81.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-210Prior activity approval not required. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-210, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 81-03-078 (Order PL 368), § 308-52-215, filed 1/21/81.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-220Certification of compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-220, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 81-03-078 (Order PL 368), § 308-52-221, filed 1/21/81.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-230Practice of medicine—Surgical procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-230, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 89-13-002 (Order PM 850), § 308-52-630, filed 6/8/89, effective 9/30/89.] Repealed by WSR 15-04-122, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203.
246-918-240Noncertified physician assistant—Surgical assistant. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-240, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 89-13-002 (Order PM 850), § 308-52-640, filed 6/8/89, effective 9/30/89.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-270Major surgical procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-270, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 89-20-023, § 308-52-680, filed 9/27/89, effective 10/28/89.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-280Surgical assistant program requirements reconsideration. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-280, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 89-20-023, § 308-52-690, filed 9/27/89, effective 10/28/89.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-290Acupuncture assistant education. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-290, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.080 and 18.71A.020. WSR 85-23-043 (Order PL 565), § 308-52-500, filed 11/18/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 83-07-014 (Order PL 428), § 308-52-500, filed 3/10/83; WSR 79-06-055 (Order PL 301), § 308-52-500, filed 5/22/79.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-300Acupuncture—Program approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-300, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 86-16-054 (Order PM 609), § 308-52-502, filed 8/1/86; WSR 83-07-014 (Order PL 428), § 308-52-502, filed 3/10/83.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-310Acupuncture—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. WSR 96-03-073, § 246-918-310, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-310, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 83-07-014 (Order PL 428), § 308-52-504, filed 3/10/83; WSR 82-24-013 (Order PL 412), § 308-52-504, filed 11/19/82.] Repealed by WSR 15-04-122, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203.
246-918-320Acupuncture equivalency examination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-320, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.080 and 18.71A.020. WSR 85-23-043 (Order PL 565), § 308-52-510, filed 11/18/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 79-06-055 (Order PL 301), § 308-52-510, filed 5/22/79.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-330Acupuncture examination review procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-330, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 86-16-054 (Order PM 609), § 308-52-515, filed 8/1/86.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-340Investigation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-340, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 79-06-055 (Order PL 301), § 308-52-530, filed 5/22/79.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-350English fluency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-350, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 79-06-055 (Order PL 301), § 308-52-540, filed 5/22/79.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-360X-rays and laboratory tests. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-360, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 82-24-013 (Order PL 412), § 308-52-570, filed 11/19/82; WSR 79-06-055 (Order PL 301), § 308-52-570, filed 5/22/79.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-370Ethical considerations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. WSR 91-06-030 (Order 147B), recodified as § 246-918-370, filed 2/26/91, effective 3/29/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.020. WSR 82-24-013 (Order PL 412), § 308-52-580, filed 11/19/82; WSR 79-06-055 (Order PL 301), § 308-52-580, filed 5/22/79.] Repealed by WSR 92-12-089, (Order 278B), filed 6/3/92, effective 7/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-918-803Patient evaluation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-803, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-804Treatment plan. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-804, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-805Informed consent. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-805, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-806Written agreement for treatment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-806, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-807Periodic review. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-807, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-808Long-acting opioids, including methadone. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-808, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-809Episodic care. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-809, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-810Consultation—Recommendations and requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-810, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-811Consultation—Exemptions for exigent and special circumstances. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-811, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-812Consultation—Exemptions for the physician assistant. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-812, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-918-813Pain management specialist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. WSR 11-12-025, § 246-918-813, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12.] Repealed by WSR 18-23-061, filed 11/16/18, effective 1/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.800, 18.71A.800 and 2017 c 297.