WAC 246-976-191   Disciplinary actions.  (1) The department will publish procedures for modification, suspension, revocation, or denial of certification. The procedures will be consistent with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the Uniform Disciplinary Act (chapter 18.130 RCW), and practice and procedure (chapter 246-10 WAC).

     (2) The department will publish procedures:

     (a) To investigate complaints and allegations against certified personnel;

     (b) For MPDs to recommend corrective action regarding certified individuals.

     (3) Before recommending revocation, suspension, modification, or denial of a certificate, the MPD must initiate corrective action with the certified individual, consistent with department procedures.

     (4) The MPD may request the department to summarily suspend certification of an individual if the MPD believes that continued certification will be detrimental to patient care.

     (5) In cases where the MPD recommends denial of recertification, the department will investigate the individual, and may revoke his or her certification.

     (6) If an employing or sponsoring agency disciplines a certified individual for conduct or circumstances as described in RCW 18.130.070, the Uniform Disciplinary Act, the agency must report the cause and the action taken to the department.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 00-08-102, § 246-976-191, filed 4/5/00, effective 5/6/00.]