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Washington Revised Code Title 18. Businesses and Professions § 18.89.020. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

(1) “Department” means the department of health.

(2) “Direct supervision” means a health care practitioner is continuously on-site and physically present in the treatment operatory while the procedures are performed by the respiratory care practitioner.

(3) “Health care practitioner” means:

(a) A physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW;

(b) An osteopathic physician or surgeon licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW; or

(c) Acting within the scope of their respective licensure, a podiatric physician and surgeon licensed under chapter 18.22 RCW, an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW, or a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.

(4) “Respiratory care practitioner” means an individual licensed under this chapter.

(5) “Secretary” means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.

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