RCW 18.71A.800
Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.
(1) By January 1, 2019, the commission must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.
(2) In developing the rules, the commission must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of physician assistants in the state.
[ 2017 c 297 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2017 c 297: See note following RCW 18.22.800.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.71A - Physician Assistants.
18.71A.023 - Practice requirements—Military training or experience.
18.71A.025 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.71A.030 - Limitations on practice—Scope of practice.
18.71A.045 - Eligibility of foreign medical school graduates.
18.71A.050 - Physician's liability, responsibility.
18.71A.060 - Limitations on health care services.
18.71A.090 - Signing and attesting to required documentation.
18.71A.100 - Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.
18.71A.110 - Down syndrome—Parent information.
18.71A.120 - Practice agreement—Elements—Amendment—Disciplinary action.
18.71A.130 - Education and outreach campaign.
18.71A.140 - Licenses issued under chapter 18.57A RCW.
18.71A.150 - Rules—Chapter 80, Laws of 2020.