WAC 246-976-270   Denial, suspension, revocation of license.  (1) The department may suspend, modify, or revoke any ambulance or aid service license issued under this chapter, or deny licensure to an applicant when it finds:

     (a) Failure to comply with the requirements of chapters 18.71, 18.73, 18.130, or 70.168 RCW, or other applicable laws or rules, or with this chapter;

     (b) Failure to comply or ensure compliance with prehospital patient care protocols or regional patient care procedures;

     (c) Failure to cooperate with the department in inspections or investigations;

     (d) Failure to supply data as required in chapter 70.168 RCW and this chapter.

     (2) Under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, and the Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, the department may impose sanctions against a licensed service as provided in chapter 18.130 RCW. The department will not take action against a licensed, nonverified service under this section for providing emergency trauma care consistent with regional patient care procedures when the wait for the arrival of a verified service would place the life of the patient in jeopardy or seriously compromise patient outcome.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 00-08-102, § 246-976-270, filed 4/5/00, effective 5/6/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040 and chapters 18.71, 18.73 and 70.168 RCW. 93-01-148 (Order 323), § 246-976-270, filed 12/23/92, effective 1/23/93.]