Definitions.
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.
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
Effective date—2021 c 114: See note following RCW
18.89.010.
Effective date—2020 c 80 ss 12-59: See note following RCW
7.68.030.
Intent—2020 c 80: See note following RCW
18.71A.010.
Effective dates—1997 c 334: See note following RCW
18.89.010.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW
18.79.900 through
18.79.902.