Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

There is hereby created an agency of the state of Washington, consisting of eleven individuals appointed by the governor to be known as the Washington state board of osteopathic medicine and surgery.On expiration of the term of any member, the governor shall appoint for a period …

The board shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To administer examinations to applicants for licensure under this chapter;(2) To make such rules and regulations as are not inconsistent with the laws of this state as may be deemed necessary or proper to carry out the purp…

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 1987 c 150 s 41; 1986 c 259 s 92.]Notes:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: Se…

(1) To implement an osteopathic physician health program as authorized by RCW 18.130.175, the board shall enter into a contract with a physician health program or a voluntary substance use disorder monitoring program. The osteopathic physician health program may include any or al…

A license shall be issued by the secretary authorizing the holder to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery. In order to procure a license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery, the applicant must provide the board evidence that a diploma has been issued to the applican…

No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an osteopathic physician and surgeon without first having a valid license to do so.[ 1987 c 150 s 42.]Notes:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.

The board may grant approval to issue without examination a license to an osteopathic physician and surgeon in a board-approved postgraduate training program in this state if the applicant files an application and meets all the requirements for licensure set forth in RCW 18.57.02…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit:(1) Service in the case of emergency;(2) The domestic administration of family remedies;(3) The practice of midwifery as permitted under chapter 18.50 RCW;(4) The practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery by any commission…

A licensed osteopathic physician and surgeon who desires to leave the active practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery in this state may secure from the secretary an inactive license. The administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for an inactive license …

(1) The board may establish rules and regulations governing mandatory continuing education requirements which shall be met by physicians applying for renewal of licenses. Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for applications and renewals shall be estab…

Applicants for a license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery must successfully complete an examination prepared or approved by the board. The examination shall be conducted in the English language, shall determine the applicant's fitness to practice osteopathic medicine …

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the board may not require an osteopathic physician and surgeon to participate in a maintenance of certification requirement as a condition of licensure or license renewal. The board may allow a physician to fulfill license…

Any person who meets the requirements of RCW 18.57.020 as now or hereafter amended and has been examined and licensed to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery by a state board of examiners of another state or the duly constituted authorities of another state authorized to iss…

On all cards, signs, letterheads, envelopes and billheads used by those licensed by this chapter to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery the word "osteopathic" shall always immediately precede the word "physician" and if the word "surgeon" is used in connection with said nam…

No provision of this chapter or of any other law shall prevent any person who holds a valid, unrevoked certificate to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery from using in combination with his or her name the designation "Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon" or the abbreviation o…

All persons granted licenses or certificates under this chapter shall be subject to the state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious diseases, the reporting and certifying to births and deaths, and all matters pertaining to public health; and all such rep…

Every person falsely claiming himself or herself to be the person named in a certificate issued to another, or falsely claiming himself or herself to be the person entitled to the same, is guilty of forgery under RCW 9A.60.020.[ 2003 c 53 s 131; 1981 c 277 s 9; 1919 c 4 s 15; RRS…

Every institution or organization providing professional liability insurance to osteopathic physicians shall send a complete report to the board of all malpractice settlements, awards, or payments in excess of twenty thousand dollars as a result of a claim or action for damages a…

(1) By June 30, 2011, the board shall repeal its rules on pain management, WAC 246-853-510 through 246-853-540.(2) By June 30, 2011, the board shall adopt new rules on chronic, noncancer pain management that contain the following elements:(a)(i) Dosing criteria, including:(A) A d…

An osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed under this chapter who provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the physician provides …

(1) By January 1, 2019, the board must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.(2) In developing the rules, the board m…

By January 1, 2020, the board must adopt or amend its rules to require osteopathic physicians who prescribe opioids to inform patients of their right to refuse an opioid prescription or order for any reason. If a patient indicates a desire to not receive an opioid, the osteopathi…

The words "certificates" and "licenses" shall be known as interchangeable terms in this chapter.[ 1919 c 4 s 21; RRS s 10073.]

All acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.[ 1919 c 4 s 22.]

In order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect the public from being mislead by incompetent, unethical, and unauthorized persons; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assista…

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Board" means the board of occupational therapy practice.(2) "Department" means the department of health.(3) "Occupational therapist" means a person licensed to practi…

No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an occupational therapy practitioner without first having a valid license to do so.[ 1999 c 333 s 2; 1987 c 150 s 44.]Notes:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.

This chapter shall not be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of:(1) A person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed;(2) A person employed as an occupationa…

(1) An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application on forms provided by the department showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant meets the requirements specified in this s…

(1) A person applying for licensure shall demonstrate eligibility in accordance with RCW 18.59.050 and shall apply for examination upon a form and in such a manner as the department prescribes. The application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by RCW 18.59.110, which fee…

(1) The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to a person engaged in the profession of an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant on June 7, 1984, if the board determines that the person meets commonly accepted standards for the profession, as …

The secretary shall issue a license to a person who meets the licensing requirements of this chapter upon payment of the prescribed license fee. The license shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the person's worksite.[ 1991 c 3 s 154; 1984 c 9 s 9.]

(1) Licenses under this chapter shall be renewed at the time and in the manner determined by the secretary and with the payment of a renewal fee. The board shall establish requirements for license renewal which provide evidence of continued competency. The secretary may provide f…

An occupational therapist shall, after evaluating a patient and if the case is a medical one, refer the case to a physician for appropriate medical direction if such direction is lacking. Treatment by an occupational therapist of such a medical case may take place only upon the r…

Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 for applications, initial and renewal licenses, and limited permits.[ 1996 c 191 s 41; 1991 c 3 s 156; 1985 c 7 s 58; 1984 c 9 s 12.]

(1) There is established a board of occupational therapy practice. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor, who may consider the persons who are recommended for appointment by occupational therapy associations of the state. The members of the board shall…

Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265. Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the actual performance of their duties, as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The board is designated as a class five group for purpos…

(1) The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter, evaluate qualifications under this chapter, and provide for supervision of examinations of applicants for licensure under this chapter.(2) The board may adopt such rules as it deems necessary in the administrat…

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 1987 c 150 s 43; 1986 c 259 s 100.]Notes:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: S…

The secretary shall provide such administrative and investigative staff as are necessary for the board to carry out its duties under this chapter.[ 1991 c 3 s 157; 1984 c 9 s 15.]

An occupational therapist licensed under this chapter may purchase, store, and administer topical and transdermal medications such as hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, fluocinonide, topical anesthetics, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, and other similar medications for the practice of …

(1)(a) An occupational therapist licensed under this chapter may provide wound care management only:(i) In the course of occupational therapy treatment to return patients to functional performance in their everyday occupations under the referral and direction of a physician or ot…

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACTARTICLE 1PURPOSEThe purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of occupational therapy with the goal of improving public access to occupational therapy services. The practice of occupational therapy occurs in the state where…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the occupational therapy practice act.[ 1984 c 9 s 1.]

There shall be a state pharmacy quality assurance commission consisting of 16 members, to be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. Nine of the members shall be designated as pharmacist members, four of the members shall be designated a public…

Members of the commission shall meet at such places and times as it shall determine and as often as necessary to discharge the duties imposed upon it. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its members. A majority of the commission members appo…

The commission shall:(1) Regulate the practice of pharmacy and enforce all laws placed under its jurisdiction;(2) Prepare or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading of, examinations for applicants for pharmacists' licenses;(3) Establish the qualifications for licensure…

The commission may appoint members of panels of at least three members. A quorum for transaction of any business by a panel is a minimum of three members. A majority vote of a quorum of the panel is required to transact business delegated to it by the commission including, but no…

To increase awareness of the availability of contraceptives in pharmacies, the pharmacy quality assurance commission shall develop a sticker or sign to be displayed on the window or door of a pharmacy that initiates or modifies drug therapy related to self-administered contracept…

Employees of the department, who are designated by the commission as enforcement officers, are declared to be peace officers and shall be vested with police powers to enforce chapters 18.64, 69.04, 69.36, 69.40, 69.41, and 69.50 RCW and all other laws enforced by the commission.[…