Laws
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
A statute or Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is written by
the Washington State Legislature. Once legislation is signed
by the Governor, it becomes law.
The site for RCWs is a searchable database on the Internet. You can also access the State Government Web Site at
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of any RCW, you may contact your local public library or the Washington
State Office of the Code Reviser at (360) 786-6777.
The RCW that relates to Nursing Care is RCW Chapter
18.79
Other relevant RCWs are:
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RCW 18.130 |
Regulation of Health Professions/Uniform Disciplinary Act
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RCW 26.44.030 |
Abuse of Children and Adult Dependent Persons
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RCW 34.05 |
Administrative Procedures Act |
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RCW 42.17 |
Public Disclosure |
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RCW 70.02 |
Medical Records-Health Care Information
Access and Disclosure
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RCW 74.34 |
Abuse of Vulnerable Adults |
Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
A rule or Washington Administrative Code (WAC) is written
to provide interpretive support for the individuals or
entities to whom the rule applies. Department of Health
rules are written and adopted by a Board or Commission or
the Secretary of the Department of Health. Rules or WACs
carry the full force of the law.
WACs are available on the State Government Web Site at
http://slc.leg.wa.gov or you may contact your local
public library or the Washington State Office of the Code
Reviser at (360) 786-6777.
The WACs that relate to:
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WAC 246-12
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Administrative Procedures and Requirements for
Credentialed Health Care Providers
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WAC 246-15 |
Whistleblower Complaints in Health Care Settings
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WAC 246-840
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Practical, Registered Nursing, and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) |
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