Chapter 43.70 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Section 43.70.005 - Intent
Section 43.70.010 - Definitions
Section 43.70.020 - Department created
Section 43.70.030 - Secretary of health
Section 43.70.040 - Secretary's powers-Rule-making authority-Report to the legislature
Section 43.70.041 - Five-year formal review process of existing rules
Section 43.70.045 - Warren Featherstone Reid Award for Excellence in Health Care
Section 43.70.047 - Warren Featherstone Reid Award for Excellence in Health Care
Section 43.70.050 - Collection, use, and accessibility of health-related data
Section 43.70.052 - Hospital financial and patient discharge data-Financial reports-Data retrieval-American Indian health data-Reporting-Patient discharge data-Confidentiality and protection
Section 43.70.053 - Hospital consolidated annual income-Reporting
Section 43.70.054 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Health care data standards-Submittal of standards to legislature
Section 43.70.054 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Health care data standards-Submittal of standards to legislature
Section 43.70.056 - Health care-associated infections-Data collection and reporting-Advisory committee-Rules
Section 43.70.057 - Hospital emergency room patient care information-Data collection, maintenance, analysis, and dissemination-Rules
Section 43.70.060 - Duties of department-Promotion of health care cost-effectiveness
Section 43.70.064 - Health care quality-Findings and intent-Requirements for conducting study under RCW 43.70.066
Section 43.70.066 - Study-Uniform quality assurance and improvement program-Reports to legislature-Limitation on rule making
Section 43.70.068 - Quality assurance-Interagency cooperation
Section 43.70.070 - Duties of department-Analysis of health services
Section 43.70.075 - Identity of whistleblower protected-Remedy for retaliatory action-Definitions-Rules
Section 43.70.080 - Transfer of powers and duties from the department of social and health services
Section 43.70.081 - Transfer of certain behavioral health-related powers, duties, and functions from the department of social and health services
Section 43.70.090 - Authority to administer oaths and issue subpoenas-Provisions governing subpoenas
Section 43.70.095 - Civil fines
Section 43.70.097 - Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110
Section 43.70.100 - Reports of violations by secretary-Duty to institute proceedings-Notice to alleged violator
Section 43.70.110 - License fees-Costs-Other charges-Waiver
Section 43.70.112 - Online access to health care resources-Annual accounting of use of funds and use of online resources-University of Washington
Section 43.70.115 - Licenses-Denial, suspension, revocation, modification
Section 43.70.117 - Health care professionals licensed in another state or United States territory or the District of Columbia-In-state practice on a limited basis-Requirements-Limitations
Section 43.70.120 - Federal programs-Rules-Statutes to be construed to meet federal law
Section 43.70.125 - Health care facility certification-Unfunded federal mandates-Applicant fees
Section 43.70.130 - Powers and duties of secretary-General
Section 43.70.140 - Annual conference of health officers
Section 43.70.150 - Registration of vital statistics
Section 43.70.170 - Threat to public health-Investigation, examination or sampling of articles or conditions constituting-Access-Subpoena power
Section 43.70.180 - Threat to public health-Order prohibiting sale or disposition of food or other items pending investigation
Section 43.70.185 - Inspection of property where marine species located-Prohibitions on harvest or landing-Penalties
Section 43.70.190 - Violations-Injunctions and legal proceedings authorized
Section 43.70.195 - Public water systems-Receivership actions brought by secretary-Plan for disposition
Section 43.70.200 - Enforcement of health laws and state or local rules and regulations upon request of local health officer
Section 43.70.210 - Right of person to rely on prayer to alleviate ailments not abridged
Section 43.70.220 - Transfer of powers and duties from the department of licensing
Section 43.70.230 - Office of health consumer assistance created-Duties
Section 43.70.240 - Written operating agreements
Section 43.70.250 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] License fees for professions, occupations, and businesses
Section 43.70.250 - [Effective 6/6/2024] License fees for professions, occupations, and businesses
Section 43.70.260 - Appointment of temporary additional members of boards and committees for administration and grading of examinations
Section 43.70.270 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] License moratorium for persons in the service-Rules
Section 43.70.270 - [Effective 6/6/2024] License moratorium for persons in the service-Rules
Section 43.70.280 - Procedure for issuance, renewal, or reissuance of credentials-Extension or modification of licensing, certification, or registration period authorized
Section 43.70.290 - Funeral directors and embalmers subject to chapter 18.130 RCW
Section 43.70.300 - Secretary or secretary's designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards
Section 43.70.310 - Cooperation with department of ecology
Section 43.70.320 - Health professions account-Fees credited-Requirements for biennial budget request-Unappropriated funds
Section 43.70.323 - Hospital infection control grant account
Section 43.70.327 - Public health supplemental account-Annual statement
Section 43.70.334 - Temporary worker housing-Definition
Section 43.70.335 - Temporary worker housing operating license-Fee-Display-Suspension or revocation-Fines-Refunds-Rules-Application of department of labor and industries standards
Section 43.70.337 - Temporary worker housing building permit-Plans and specifications-Fees-Rules
Section 43.70.340 - Temporary worker housing inspection fund-Fees on temporary worker housing operating licenses and building permits-Licenses generally
Section 43.70.400 - Head injury prevention-Legislative finding
Section 43.70.410 - Head injury prevention-Program, generally
Section 43.70.420 - Head injury prevention-Information preparation
Section 43.70.430 - Head injury prevention-Guidelines on training and education-Training of emergency medical personnel
Section 43.70.435 - Diagnosed concussions of students-Report
Section 43.70.440 - Head injury prevention act-Short title-1990 c 270
Section 43.70.442 - Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training-Requirement for certain professionals-Exemptions-Model list of programs-Rules-Health profession training standards provided to the professional educator standards board
Section 43.70.444 - Washington plan for suicide prevention-Steering committee-Report
Section 43.70.446 - Suicide-safer homes project-Suicide-safer homes project account
Section 43.70.447 - Suicide assessment, treatment, and management-Curriculum for dental students and dentists
Section 43.70.452 - Agricultural industry workforce behavioral health improvement and suicide prevention-Pilot program
Section 43.70.460 - Retired primary and specialty care provider liability malpractice insurance-Program authorized
Section 43.70.470 - Retired health care provider liability malpractice insurance-Conditions
Section 43.70.480 - Emergency medical personnel-Futile treatment and natural death directives-Guidelines
Section 43.70.490 - Emergency medical service personnel training program-Assistance to persons with disabilities-Requirements-Law enforcement officer training-Definitions
Section 43.70.495 - Telemedicine training for health care professionals
Section 43.70.500 - Health care services practice indicators and risk management protocols
Section 43.70.510 - Health care services coordinated quality improvement program-Rules
Section 43.70.512 - Public health system-Foundational public health services-Intent
Section 43.70.515 - Foundational public health services-Funding
Section 43.70.525 - Immunization assessment and enhancement proposals by local jurisdictions
Section 43.70.526 - Childhood immunizations-Resources for expecting parents
Section 43.70.533 - Chronic conditions-Training and technical assistance for primary care providers
Section 43.70.540 - Data collection-Finding-Intent
Section 43.70.545 - Data collection and reporting rules
Section 43.70.550 - Public health services improvement plan-Contents
Section 43.70.555 - Assessment standards
Section 43.70.560 - Media violence-Reporting reduction efforts
Section 43.70.570 - Intent-1995 c 43
Section 43.70.575 - Definitions
Section 43.70.590 - American Indian health care delivery plan
Section 43.70.595 - Health equity zones
Section 43.70.600 - Survey regarding exposure to radio frequencies-Results
Section 43.70.605 - Personal wireless services-Random testing on power density analysis-Rules
Section 43.70.610 - Domestic violence education program-Established-Findings
Section 43.70.613 - Health care professionals-Health equity continuing education
Section 43.70.614 - Female genital mutilation-Education program
Section 43.70.615 - Multicultural health awareness and education program-Integration into health professions basic education preparation curriculum
Section 43.70.617 - Prenatal nutrition best practices-Educational resources for pregnant women
Section 43.70.619 - Pregnancy complications-Informational resources
Section 43.70.620 - List of contacts-Health care professions
Section 43.70.630 - Cost-reimbursement agreements
Section 43.70.640 - Workplace breastfeeding policies-Infant-friendly designation
Section 43.70.645 - Donor human milk-Milk bank safety standards
Section 43.70.650 - School sealant endorsement program-Rules-Fee-Report to the legislature
Section 43.70.660 - Product safety education
Section 43.70.665 - Early detection breast and cervical cancer screening program-Medical advisory committee
Section 43.70.670 - Human immunodeficiency virus insurance program
Section 43.70.675 - Public health advisory board
Section 43.70.680 - Volunteers for emergency or disaster assistance
Section 43.70.690 - State asthma plan
Section 43.70.700 - Locally grown foods-Women, infant, and children farmers market nutrition program-Fruit and vegetable benefit-Rules
Section 43.70.705 - Fall prevention program
Section 43.70.710 - Annual review of medication practices of five jails that use nonpractitioner jail personnel-Noncompliance
Section 43.70.715 - COVID-19 public health response account
Section 43.70.720 - Universal vaccine purchase account
Section 43.70.723 - Medication for people living with HIV rebate revenue account
Section 43.70.725 - Health extension program-Dissemination of evidence-based tools and resources-Rules
Section 43.70.738 - Down syndrome resources-Development
Section 43.70.740 - Adjudicative proceedings
Section 43.70.750 - Community assistance referral and education program-Review of certification and training-Recommendations to the legislature
Section 43.70.765 - Opioid drugs-Warning-Patient education materials
Section 43.70.770 - State opioid response plan
Section 43.70.780 - Fruit and vegetable incentives program
Section 43.70.790 - Health care facility inspection and investigation availability
Section 43.70.800 - Oversight, consolidation, and standardization-Review
Section 43.70.810 - Provision of medical information-Dissemination of requirements and authority
Section 43.70.815 - Environmental health disparities map
Section 43.70.820 - Environmental justice obligations of the department of health
Section 43.70.825 - School-based health center program office
Section 43.70.830 - Lead contamination in drinking water in school buildings-Sampling and testing-Data-sharing agreement
Section 43.70.835 - Lead contamination in drinking water in school buildings-State-tribal compact schools
Section 43.70.840 - Lead contamination in drinking water in school buildings-Technical guidance
Section 43.70.845 - Lead contamination in drinking water in school buildings-Department of health as lead agency-Waiver
Section 43.70.850 - [Expires 7/1/2024] Suicide-safer homes task force
Section 43.70.855 - [Expires 7/1/2030]Hospital staffing advisory committee—Appointments—Membership—Reporting
Section 43.70.900 - References to the secretary or department of social and health services-1989 1st ex.s. c 9
Section 43.70.901 - References to the director or department of licensing-1989 1st ex.s. c 9
Section 43.70.902 - References to the hospital commission-1989 1st ex.s. c 9
Section 43.70.903 - Licensure requirements review-Report and recommendations on removing barriers
Section 43.70.910 - Effective date-1989 1st ex.s. c 9
Section 43.70.920 - Severability-1989 1st ex.s. c 9
Section 43.70.NEW-001 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024]
Section 43.70.NEW-002 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024]
Section 43.70.NEW-003 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024]
Section 43.70.NEW-004 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Statewide Drug Overdose Prevention and Awareness Campaign]
Section 43.70.NEW-005 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024] [Statewide drug overdose prevention and awareness campaign]
Section 43.70.NEW-006 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024] [Expires 7/1/2025] [Work group on exposure of children to fentanyl]
Section 43.70.NEW-007 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 7/1/2024] [Program to ensure statewide forensic nurse coordination]
Section 43.70.NEW-008 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024] [Materilas for public outreach campaign on the dangers of fentanyl]