Section 246-338-022 - Initial application for medical test site license(1)Application procedure.Applicants requesting a medical test site license must:
(a) Submit a completed application on forms furnished by the department, signed by the owner or authorized representative;(b) File a separate application for each test site except under the following conditions: (i) If the test site is not at a fixed location and moves from testing site to testing site, or uses a temporary testing location such as a health fair, the medical test site may apply for a single license for the home base location;(ii) If the medical test site is a not-for-profit or state or local government and performs a combination of fifteen or less of either waived or moderate complexity test procedures at different locations, the owner may file an application for a single license;(c) Furnish full and complete information to the department in writing: (i) Name, address, phone number, and federal tax ID number of the medical test site;(iii) Number and types of tests performed, planned, or projected;(iv) Name and qualifications including educational background, training, and experience of the director;(v) Names and qualifications including educational background, training, and experience of technical personnel, if requested by the department;(vi) Name of proficiency testing program or programs used by the medical test site and a copy of the enrollment confirmation form, if applicable;(vii) Methodologies for tests performed, if requested by the department; and(viii) Other information as requested by the department;(d) Submit the designated fee in the time period indicated, upon receipt of a fee statement from the department;(e) If applying for an accredited license, submit proof of accreditation by an approved accreditation organization. If application has been made to an accreditation organization, submit a copy of the application, followed by proof of accreditation within eleven months of issuance of the medical test site license.(2)Issuing an initial license.(a) An initial license will be issued for a medical test site when the applicant: (i) Submits a completed application and any information requested by the department;(ii) Pays the designated license fee; and(iii) Meets the requirements of chapter 70.42 RCW and this chapter.(b) License expiration dates will be based on a two-year licensure cycle, expiring on June 30th of odd-numbered years. The license period for an initial license begins the day of the month that payment is received and expires on June 30th of odd-numbered years.(c) For licenses issued for a period of less than two years, the license fee will be prorated for the remainder of the two-year cycle under WAC 246-338-990.(d) The department may issue a provisional license valid for a period of up to two years when a medical test site applies for licensure for the first time.(e) The department will terminate a provisional license at the time a two-year license for the medical test site is issued.(f) License fees are listed under WAC 246-338-990.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-338-022
Statutory Authority: RCW 70.42.090. 06-15-132, § 246-338-022, filed 7/19/06, effective 8/19/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.42.005, 70.42.060 and chapter 70.42 RCW. 00-06-079, § 246-338-022, filed 3/1/00, effective 4/1/00.