98 chapters · 1,453 sections in this title.
RCW 70.168.010 Legislative finding.
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The legislature finds and declares that: (1) Trauma is a severe health problem in the state of Washington and a major cause of death; (2) Presently, trauma care is very limited in many parts of the state, and health care in rural areas is in transition with the danger that some c…
RCW 70.168.015 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Cardiac" means acute coronary syndrome, an umbrella term used to cover any group of clinical symptoms compatible with acute myocardial ischemia, which is c…
RCW 70.168.020 Steering committee—Composition—Appointment.
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(1) There is hereby created an emergency medical services and trauma care steering committee composed of representatives of individuals knowledgeable in emergency medical services and trauma care, including emergency medical providers such as physicians, nurses, hospital personne…
RCW 70.168.030 Analysis of state's trauma system—Plan.
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(1) Upon the recommendation of the steering committee, the director of the office of financial management shall contract with an independent party for an analysis of the state's trauma system. (2) The analysis shall contain at a minimum, the following: (a) The identification of c…