Washington Administrative Code

(1) Any party may file a written petition for administrative review of an initial order issued under WAC 246-11-430 or 246-11-540 stating the specific grounds upon which exception is taken and the relief requested.(2) Petitions for administrative review must be served upon the op…

(1) The form and content of final orders:(a) Must contain findings of fact, conclusions of law, and an order. All final orders must be signed by a member of the panel of board members who heard the matter.(b) May adopt by reference the initial order in whole or in part.(c) May mo…

No final order will be stayed except by its own terms or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1) and 34.05.467. WSR 93-08-003 (Order 347), § 246-11-570, filed 3/24/93, effective 4/24/93.]

(1) Within ten days of service of a final order, either party may file a petition for reconsideration, stating the specific grounds upon which reconsideration is requested and the relief requested.(2) Grounds for reconsideration are limited to:(a) Specific errors of fact or law; …

(1) The department shall maintain an official record of each adjudicative proceeding.(2) The record shall include:(a) Notices of all proceedings;(b) Any prehearing order;(c) Any motions, pleadings, briefs, petitions, and requests filed, and rulings thereon;(d) Evidence received o…

(1) Judicial review of actions taken under this chapter shall comply with RCW 34.05.510.(2) Notice of the opportunity for judicial review must be provided in all final orders.(3) Following a request for judicial review, the record forwarded to the reviewing court must be those po…

(1) A party may petition to vacate a default order entered against that party for failing to attend an adjudicative proceeding requested by that party for good cause. The requesting party shall:(a) Specify the grounds relied upon in the petition; and(b) File the petition at the a…

(1) If the disciplining authority alleges failure to comply with a disciplinary order, the board may file a motion for hearing with the adjudicative clerk's office and service a copy on the respondent.(2) Upon receipt of the motion, the adjudicative clerk's office shall issue a n…

The rules in this chapter identify certain contagious diseases that may affect children, or others who are susceptible, in schools, and childcare centers. When an outbreak or potential outbreak of a contagious disease is identified in a school or childcare center, the rules in th…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:(1) "Childcare center" means any facility or center licensed by the department of early learning as described in chapter 43.215 RCW that regularly provides care for a group…

(1) When a school or childcare center becomes aware of the presence of a contagious disease at the facility, as defined in WAC 246-110-010, the officials at the school or childcare center shall notify the appropriate local health officer for guidance.(2) When there is an outbreak…

The rules in this chapter are intended to ensure consistent application of administrative procedures and requirements for licensure, certification and registration of health care practitioners credentialed under the Uniform Disciplinary Act (RCW 18.130.040), except those credenti…

(1) "Business": A business is an adult family home provider owned by a corporation regulated under chapter 18.48 RCW; a pharmaceutical firm regulated under chapter 18.64 RCW; or a nursing pool regulated under chapter 18.52C RCW; or a health care assistant regulated under chapter …

(1) An initial credential for a practitioner is issued once all eligibility requirements are met.(2) To obtain an initial credential, the practitioner must:(a) Pay applicable application, examination and licensing fees;(b) Submit an application on forms approved by the secretary;…

(1) The expiration date for all credentials is the practitioner's birthday, except for faculty or postgraduate education credentials authorized by law.(2) A credential period may be one or two years. To determine the renewal cycle, refer to the individual laws and rules pertainin…

(1) The credential status is expired if the practitioner does not renew on or before the expiration date. The practitioner must not practice until the credential is returned to active status.(2) Any renewal that is postmarked or presented to the department after midnight on the e…

Fingerprint-based national background checks may cause a delay in licensing. Individuals who satisfy all other licensing requirements and qualifications may receive a temporary practice permit while the national background check is completed. This section applies to any professio…

A military spouse or state registered domestic partner of a military person may receive a temporary practice permit while completing any specific additional requirements that are not related to training or practice standards for the profession. This section applies to any profess…

An initial credential for a business is issued once all eligibility requirements are met. To obtain an initial credential, the business must:(1) Pay all applicable application and license fees;(2) Submit an application on forms approved by the secretary;(3) Submit supporting docu…

(1) A business expires on a date determined by the regulatory entity.(2) A credential period may be one or two years. Refer to the profession laws and rules to determine the renewal cycle and expiration date.(3) To renew a credential the business must:(a) Pay the renewal fee; and…

(1) The business credential expires if the credential is not renewed on or before the expiration date. The business must not open for business or otherwise operate until the credential is renewed.(2) A business credential is renewed by complying with the following:(a) Expired for…

Except as provided in Part 13 of this chapter for military and military-related status, a practitioner may obtain an inactive credential if authorized by the regulatory entity. Refer to the profession rules to determine if this status is available.(1) Except as provided in Part 1…

(1) The expiration for all credentials is the practitioner's birthday. Except as provided in Part 13 of this chapter for military and military-related status, to renew an inactive credential, the practitioner must:(a) Pay the inactive credential renewal fee; and(b) Pay the substa…

Except as provided in Part 13 of this chapter for military and military-related status, to change an inactive credential to an active credential status the practitioner must:(1) Notify the department in writing of the change;(2) Pay the appropriate current active renewal fee;(3) …

A practitioner may obtain a retired active status credential if authorized by the regulatory entity. Refer to the profession rules to determine if this status is available.(1) To obtain a retired active credential the practitioner must submit a letter notifying the department of …

(1) The expiration for all credentials is the practitioner's birthday. To determine the renewal cycle, refer to the individual laws and rules pertaining to your profession.(2) To renew a retired active credential, the practitioner must:(a) Pay the retired active credential renewa…

To change a retired active credential to an active credential status the practitioner must:(1) Notify the department in writing of the change;(2) Pay the appropriate current active renewal fee;(3) Pay the current substance abuse monitoring surcharge, if required by the profession…

(1) The department of health places the credential in mandatedsuspension status when a law requires suspension of a credential under certain circumstances. This suspension is not discretionary for the department of health. Examples of mandated suspension are default on a student …

(1) The regulatory entity may place a credential on disciplinary suspension when there is a finding of unprofessional conduct. The practitioner may not practice while on suspension unless the suspension is stayed. The credential must be returned to active status before the practi…

Continuing education is required for renewal of a credential only if authorized in law. The regulatory entity defines the continuing education requirements. Practitioners should refer to the laws and rules relating to their profession to determine if continuing education is requi…

If continuing education is required for renewal, the practitioner must verify compliance by submitting a signed declaration of compliance.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-180, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]

Up to twenty-five percent of the practitioners are randomly audited for continuing education compliance after the credential is renewed. It is the practitioner's responsibility to submit documentation of completed continuing education activities at the time of the audit. Failure …

Practitioners must:(1) Prove compliance which may include course or program certificates of training or transcripts. Refer to the rules of your profession for more specific guidance.(2) Keep records for four years documenting attendance description of learning.[Statutory Authorit…

A practitioner may be excused from or granted an extension of continuing education requirements due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. The profession's regulatory entity determines when the requirements may be waived or may grant an extension.[Statutory Authority: RCW…

A credit hour is defined as time actually spent in a course or other activities as determined by the regulatory entity as fulfilling continuing education requirements. A credit hour for time actually spent in a course can not be less than fifty minutes.[Statutory Authority: RCW 4…

Continuing education hours in excess of the required hours earned in a reporting period cannot be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-230, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]

The same course taken more than once during a reporting cycle will only be counted once.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-240, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]

Practitioners may obtain a duplicate credential or wall certificate by providing a written request and paying a fee established by the secretary.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-290, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]

It is the responsibility of each practitioner to maintain his or her correct name on file with the department. Requests for name changes must be submitted in writing along with acceptable documentation. Acceptable documentation includes a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce d…

It is the responsibility of each practitioner to maintain his or her current address on file with the department. Requests for address changes may be made either by telephone or in writing. The mailing address on file with the department will be used for mailing of all official m…

Refer to WAC 246-01-100 and 246-11-060 for more information on maintaining a current address with the department.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-320, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]

The costs of health care professional credentialing programs must be fully supported by members of that profession. The amount of all fees are established by the secretary and set by rule. Fees can be found in rules pertaining to each profession.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.28…

Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-340, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]

(1)Make checks or money orders payable to the department of health.(2) Practitioners should include their credential number on the check, draft or money order.(3) Applicants should include profession for which they are applying on the check, draft or money order.(4) Send check, d…

Refer to RCW 43.70.250, 43.70.320 and WAC 246-08-560 for more information relating to fees and refunds.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-360, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]

(1) To be eligible for a retired volunteer medical worker license, a person must:(a) Have held a license issued by a disciplining authority under RCW 18.130.040 that was in active status within the ten years prior to an initial application for a retired volunteer medical worker l…

(1) To obtain an initial retired volunteer medical worker license, a person must:(a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-400;(b) Submit an application on forms approved by the secretary; and(c) Submit proof of current registration as a volunteer emergency worker with a local orga…

(1) A retired volunteer medical worker can practice only when:(a) There is a declared emergency, disaster, or authorized training event that has been given a mission number by the department of emergency management; and(b) The local organization for emergency services or manageme…

(1) To renew a retired volunteer medical worker license, you must:(a) Submit a written declaration stating you have met the continuing competency requirements defined in WAC 246-12-440; and(b) Submit proof of current registration as a volunteer with a local organization for emerg…

(1) A retired volunteer medical worker must complete the following requirements every three years to renew their license:(a) Basic first-aid course;(b) Bloodborne pathogens course; and(c) CPR course.(2) A retired volunteer medical worker must submit a signed declaration to verify…