(1) The department is authorized to contact persons issued credentials under this title for the purpose of requesting permission to collect his or her name, profession, and contact information as a possible volunteer in the event of a bioterrorism incident, natural disaster, public health emergency, or other emergency or disaster, as defined in RCW 38.52.010, that requires the services of health care providers.

     (2) The department shall maintain a record of all volunteers who provide information under subsection (1) of this section. Upon request, the department shall provide the record of volunteers to:

     (a) Local health departments;

     (b) State agencies engaged in public health emergency planning and response, including the state military department;

     (c) Agencies of other states responsible for public health emergency planning and response; and

     (d) The centers for disease control and prevention.

[2003 c 384 § 1.]