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://wsl.leg.wa.gov
. 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
|
|
RCW 26.44.030 |
Abuse of
Children and Adult Dependent Persons
|
|
RCW 34.05 |
Administrative
Procedures Act |
|
RCW 42.17 |
Public
Disclosure |
|
RCW 70.02 |
Medical
Records-Health Care Information
Access and Disclosure
|
|
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:
|
WAC 246-12
|
Administrative Procedures and Requirements for
Credentialed Health Care Providers
|
|
WAC 246-15 |
Whistleblower
Complaints in Health Care Settings
|
|
WAC 246-840
|
Practical and Registered Nursing |
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