Chapter 246-919 WAC
MEDICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMISSION
Last Update: 5/24/11

WAC SECTIONS

246-919-010 Definitions.
246-919-020 Commission address.
246-919-110 Commission meetings.
APPLICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS
246-919-300 Application withdrawals.
246-919-310 Credentialing of physicians and surgeons.
246-919-320 Approved United States and Canadian medical schools.
246-919-330 Postgraduate medical training defined.
246-919-340 Additional requirements for international medical school graduates.
246-919-355 Examination scores.
246-919-360 Examinations accepted for reciprocity or waiver.
246-919-365 FLEX examination standards.
246-919-370 Special purpose examination.
246-919-380 AIDS prevention and information education requirements.
246-919-390 Temporary permits -- Recognized jurisdictions.
246-919-395 Temporary permits -- Issuance and duration.
246-919-396 Background check -- Temporary practice permit.
RENEWAL AND CME REQUIREMENTS
246-919-421 Renewal and continuing medical education cycle revision.
246-919-430 General requirements.
246-919-450 Categories of creditable continuing medical education activities.
246-919-460 Continuing medical education requirement.
246-919-470 Approval not required.
246-919-475 Expired license.
246-919-480 Retired active license.
ADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES
246-919-520 Revocation of a physician's license.
OFFICE-BASED SURGERY RULES
246-919-601 Safe and effective analgesia and anesthesia administration in office-based surgical settings.
STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
246-919-605 Use of laser, light, radiofrequency, and plasma devices as applied to the skin.
246-919-606 Nonsurgical medical cosmetic procedures.
246-919-610 Use of drugs or autotransfusion to enhance athletic ability.
246-919-620 Cooperation with investigation.
246-919-630 Sexual misconduct.
246-919-640 Abuse.
MANDATORY REPORTING
246-919-700 Mandatory reporting.
246-919-710 Mandatory reporting requirement satisfied.
246-919-730 Medical associations or societies.
246-919-740 Health care service contractors and disability insurance carriers.
246-919-750 Courts.
246-919-760 State and federal agencies.
246-919-770 Professional standards review organizations.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
246-919-850 Pain management -- Intent.
246-919-851 Exclusions.
246-919-852 Definitions.
246-919-853 Patient evaluation.
246-919-854 Treatment plan.
246-919-855 Informed consent.
246-919-856 Written agreement for treatment.
246-919-857 Periodic review.
246-919-858 Long-acting opioids, including methadone.
246-919-859 Episodic care.
246-919-860 Consultation -- Recommendations and requirements.
246-919-861 Consultation -- Exemptions for exigent and special circumstances.
246-919-862 Consultation -- Exemptions for the physician.
246-919-863 Pain management specialist.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON FEES
246-919-990 Physician and surgeon fees and renewal cycle.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
246-919-030 Current address. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-030, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-919-100 Panel composition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-100, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 03-20-109, filed 10/1/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-120 Appearance and practice before agency -- Solicitation of business unethical. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-120, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 03-20-109, filed 10/1/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-130 Appearance and practice before agency -- Standards of ethical conduct. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-130, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 03-20-109, filed 10/1/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-140 Appearance and practice before agency -- Appearance by former member of attorney general's staff. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-140, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 03-20-109, filed 10/1/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-150 Appearance and practice before agency -- Former employee and board/commission member as witness. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-150, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 03-20-109, filed 10/1/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-200 Petitions for rule making, amendment or repeal -- Who may petition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-200, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 96-19-042, filed 9/12/96, effective 10/13/96.  Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-919-210 Petitions for rule making, amendment or repeal -- Requisites. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-210, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 96-19-042, filed 9/12/96, effective 10/13/96.  Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-919-220 Petitions for rule making, amendment or repeal -- Agency must consider. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-220, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 96-19-042, filed 9/12/96, effective 10/13/96.  Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-919-230 Petitions for rule making, amendment or repeal -- Notice of disposition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-230, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 96-19-042, filed 9/12/96, effective 10/13/96.  Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-919-240 Declaratory rulings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-240, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 96-19-042, filed 9/12/96, effective 10/13/96.  Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017.
246-919-305 Refunds. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-305, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-919-350 Examinations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-350, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 03-20-109, filed 10/1/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-400 Scope. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-400, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-919-410 License renewal. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-410, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-919-420 License renewal form. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-420, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-919-440 Certification of compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-440, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-919-500 Brief adjudicative proceedings -- Denials based on failure to meet education, experience, or examination prerequisites for licensure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-500, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 98-09-118, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-510 Adjudicative proceedings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-510, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 98-09-118, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-600 Prescriptions -- Schedule II stimulant drugs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-600, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 05-10-065, filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-615 Delegation of authority to initiate investigations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.71A.020, 18.130.050(12), 18.130.080. 07-03-150, § 246-919-615, filed 1/23/07, effective 2/23/07.]  Repealed by 10-20-138, filed 10/5/10, effective 11/5/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1), 18.71.017. 
246-919-720 Health care institutions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71A.020. 96-03-073, § 246-919-720, filed 1/17/96, effective 2/17/96.]  Repealed by 03-20-109, filed 10/1/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017. 
246-919-800 Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050(1) and (12) and 18.130.340. 99-22-090, § 246-919-800, filed 11/2/99, effective 12/3/99.]  Repealed by 11-12-025, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. 
246-919-810 What specific guidance should a practitioner follow? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050(1) and (12) and 18.130.340. 99-22-090, § 246-919-810, filed 11/2/99, effective 12/3/99.]  Repealed by 11-12-025, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. 
246-919-820 What knowledge should a practitioner possess to treat pain patients? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050(1) and (12) and 18.130.340. 99-22-090, § 246-919-820, filed 11/2/99, effective 12/3/99.]  Repealed by 11-12-025, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. 
246-919-830 How will the commission evaluate prescribing for pain? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050(1) and (12) and 18.130.340. 99-22-090, § 246-919-830, filed 11/2/99, effective 12/3/99.]  Repealed by 11-12-025, filed 5/24/11, effective 1/2/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.450, 18.71A.100, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. 
246-919-840 How do advanced registered nurse practitioners qualify for prescriptive authority for Schedule II - IV drugs? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.370. 01-16-010, § 246-919-840, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.]  Repealed by 06-02-089, filed 1/4/06, effective 2/4/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.050. 
246-919-841 Criteria for joint practice arrangement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.370. 01-16-010, § 246-919-841, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.]  Repealed by 06-02-089, filed 1/4/06, effective 2/4/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.050. 
246-919-842 Endorsement of joint practice arrangements for ARNP licensure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.370. 01-16-010, § 246-919-842, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.]  Repealed by 06-02-089, filed 1/4/06, effective 2/4/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.050. 
246-919-843 Process for joint practice arrangement termination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.370. 01-16-010, § 246-919-843, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.]  Repealed by 06-02-089, filed 1/4/06, effective 2/4/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.050. 
246-919-844 Seventy-two-hour limit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.370. 01-16-010, § 246-919-844, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.]  Repealed by 06-02-089, filed 1/4/06, effective 2/4/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.050. 
246-919-845 Education for prescribing Schedule II - IV drugs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.370. 01-16-010, § 246-919-845, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.]  Repealed by 06-02-089, filed 1/4/06, effective 2/4/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.050. 
246-919-846 Jurisdiction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.370. 01-16-010, § 246-919-846, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.]  Repealed by 06-02-089, filed 1/4/06, effective 2/4/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017 and 18.71.050.