RCW 70.38.128
Certificates of need—Elective percutaneous coronary interventions—Rules.
To promote the stability of Washington's cardiac care delivery system, by July 1, 2008, the department of health shall adopt rules establishing criteria for the issuance of a certificate of need under this chapter for the performance of elective percutaneous coronary interventions at hospitals that do not otherwise provide on-site cardiac surgery.
Prior to initiating rule making, the department shall contract for an independent evidence-based review of the circumstances under which elective percutaneous coronary interventions should be allowed in Washington at hospitals that do not otherwise provide on-site cardiac surgery. The review shall address, at a minimum, factors related to access to care, patient safety, quality outcomes, costs, and the stability of Washington's cardiac care delivery system and of existing cardiac care providers, and ensure that elective coronary intervention volumes at the University of Washington academic medical center are maintained at levels required for training of cardiologists consistent with applicable accreditation requirements. The department shall consider the results of this review, and any associated recommendations, in adopting these rules.
[ 2007 c 440 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.38 - Health Planning and Development.
70.38.015 - Declaration of public policy.
70.38.018 - Statewide health resources strategy—Consistency—Waivers.
70.38.095 - Public disclosure.
70.38.105 - Health services and facilities requiring certificate of need—Fees.
70.38.111 - Certificates of need—Exemptions.
70.38.118 - Certificates of need—Applications submitted by hospice agencies.
70.38.125 - Certificates of need—Issuance—Duration—Penalties for violations.
70.38.128 - Certificates of need—Elective percutaneous coronary interventions—Rules.
70.38.135 - Services and surveys—Rules.
70.38.155 - Certificates of need—Savings—1979 ex.s. c 161.
70.38.156 - Certificates of need—Savings—1980 c 139.
70.38.157 - Certificates of need—Savings—1983 c 235.
70.38.158 - Certificates of need—Savings—1989 1st ex.s. c 9 §§ 601 through 607.
70.38.220 - Ethnic minorities—Nursing home beds that reflect cultural differences.
70.38.250 - Redistribution and addition of beds—Determination.
70.38.270 - Psychiatric beds added under RCW 70.38.260.
70.38.905 - Conflict with federal law—Construction.
70.38.914 - Pending certificates of need—1983 c 235.
70.38.915 - Effective dates—Pending certificates of need—1979 ex.s. c 161.
70.38.916 - Effective date—1980 c 139.
70.38.918 - Effective dates—Pending certificates of need—1989 1st ex.s. c 9.