Chapter 246-922 WAC:

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Chapter 246-922 WAC

PODIATRIC PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

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HTML PDF	246-922-001	Scope of practice.
HTML PDF	246-922-010	Definitions.
HTML PDF	246-922-020	Board officers.
HTML PDF	246-922-030	Approved schools of podiatric medicine.
HTML PDF	246-922-032	Postgraduate podiatric medical training defined.
HTML PDF	246-922-033	Eligibility for licensure.
HTML PDF	246-922-035	Temporary practice permit.
HTML PDF	246-922-036	Temporary practice permit—Military spouse eligibility and issuance.
HTML PDF	246-922-040	Examinations.
HTML PDF	246-922-050	Identification of licensees.
HTML PDF	246-922-055	Reciprocity requirements.
HTML PDF	246-922-060	Presumption of responsibility for advertisements.
HTML PDF	246-922-080	Advertisements prior to licensure prohibited.
HTML PDF	246-922-130	Mandatory reporting.
HTML PDF	246-922-200	Professional and ethical standards.
HTML PDF	246-922-210	Patient abandonment.
HTML PDF	246-922-230	Prohibited transactions.
HTML PDF	246-922-235	Prohibited publicity and advertising.
HTML PDF	246-922-240	Soliciting patients.
HTML PDF	246-922-260	Maintenance of patient records.
HTML PDF	246-922-270	Inventory of legend drugs and controlled substances.
HTML PDF	246-922-285	Retired active credential.
HTML PDF	246-922-290	Inactive credential.
HTML PDF	246-922-295	Expired license.
HTML PDF	246-922-300	Podiatric continuing medical education required.
HTML PDF	246-922-310	Categories of creditable podiatric continuing medical education activities.
HTML PDF	246-922-400	Intent of substance abuse monitoring.
HTML PDF	246-922-405	Definitions used relative to monitoring of applicable impairing health conditions.
HTML PDF	246-922-410	Approval of monitoring programs.
HTML PDF	246-922-415	Participation in monitoring programs.
HTML PDF	246-922-500	Adjudicative proceedings.
HTML PDF	246-922-600	Sexual misconduct.
HTML PDF	246-922-620	Abuse.
HTML PDF	246-922-650	Safe and effective analgesia and anesthesia administration in office-based settings.
OPIOID PRESCRIBING—GENERAL PROVISIONS
HTML PDF	246-922-660	Intent and scope.
HTML PDF	246-922-661	Exclusions.
HTML PDF	246-922-662	Definitions.
HTML PDF	246-922-675	Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal.
HTML PDF	246-922-680	Use of alternative modalities for pain treatment.
HTML PDF	246-922-685	Continuing education requirements for opioid prescribing.
OPIOID PRESCRIBING—ACUTE NONOPERATIVE PAIN AND ACUTE PERIOPERATIVE PAIN
HTML PDF	246-922-690	Patient evaluation and patient record.
HTML PDF	246-922-695	Acute nonoperative pain.
HTML PDF	246-922-700	Acute perioperative pain.
OPIOID PRESCRIBING FOR SUBACUTE PAIN
HTML PDF	246-922-705	Patient evaluation and patient record.
HTML PDF	246-922-710	Subacute pain.
OPIOID PRESCRIBING—CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
HTML PDF	246-922-715	Patient evaluation and patient record.
HTML PDF	246-922-720	Treatment plan.
HTML PDF	246-922-725	Written agreement for treatment.
HTML PDF	246-922-730	Periodic review.
HTML PDF	246-922-735	Consultation—Recommendations and requirements.
HTML PDF	246-922-740	Consultation—Exemptions for exigent and special circumstances.
HTML PDF	246-922-745	Consultation—Exemptions for the podiatric physician.
HTML PDF	246-922-750	Pain management specialist.
HTML PDF	246-922-755	Evaluation of, or change in, treatment plan.
HTML PDF	246-922-760	Patients with chronic pain, including those on high doses—Establishing a relationship with a new podiatric physician.
OPIOID PRESCRIBING—SPECIAL POPULATIONS
HTML PDF	246-922-765	Special populations—Patients twenty-five years of age or under, pregnant patients, and aging populations.
HTML PDF	246-922-770	Episodic care of chronic opioid patients.
OPIOID PRESCRIBING—COPRESCRIBING
HTML PDF	246-922-775	Coprescribing of opioids with certain medications.
HTML PDF	246-922-780	Coprescribing of opioids for patients receiving medication assisted treatment.
HTML PDF	246-922-785	Coprescribing of naloxone.
OPIOID PRESCRIBING—PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM
HTML PDF	246-922-790	Prescription monitoring program—Required registration, queries, and documentation.
HTML PDF	246-922-990	Podiatry fees and renewal cycle.

DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE


246-922-045	Examination conduct. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-045, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-053, filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and 18.22.005.
246-922-070	AIDS prevention and information education requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-922-070, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-070, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-070, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015 and 1988 c 206 § 604. WSR 89-02-047 (Order PM 813), § 308-31-057, filed 12/30/88.] Repealed by WSR 21-01-024, filed 12/4/20, effective 1/4/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015 and 2020 c 76.
246-922-090	Delegation of acts to unlicensed persons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-090, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-090, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91; WSR 87-04-050 (Order PM 638), § 308-31-100, filed 2/3/87; WSR 84-02-077 (Order PL 450), § 308-31-100, filed 1/4/84.] Repealed by WSR 99-14-074, filed 7/6/99, effective 8/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015 and 18.130.050.
246-922-100	Acts that may be delegated to an unlicensed person. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015 and 18.130.050. WSR 99-14-074, § 246-922-100, filed 7/6/99, effective 8/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 94-05-051, § 246-922-100, filed 2/10/94, effective 3/13/94; WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-100, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-100, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91; WSR 84-02-077 (Order PL 450), § 308-31-110, filed 1/4/84.] Repealed by WSR 16-01-114, filed 12/17/15, effective 1/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015 and 18.130.050.
246-922-110	Acts that may not be performed by unlicensed persons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-110, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-110, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91; WSR 87-04-050 (Order PM 638), § 308-31-120, filed 2/3/87; WSR 84-02-077 (Order PL 450), § 308-31-120, filed 1/4/84.] Repealed by WSR 94-05-051, filed 2/10/94, effective 3/13/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015.
246-922-120	General provisions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 94-05-051, § 246-922-120, filed 2/10/94, effective 3/13/94; WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-120, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-120, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.170 and chapter 18.22 RCW. WSR 90-12-013 (Order 060), § 308-31-210, filed 5/30/90, effective 6/30/90.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-052, filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015 and 18.22.005.
246-922-140	Health care institutions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-140, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-140, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.170 and chapter 18.22 RCW. WSR 90-12-013 (Order 060), § 308-31-230, filed 5/30/90, effective 6/30/90.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-053, filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and 18.22.005.
246-922-150	Podiatric medical associations or societies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-150, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-150, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.170 and chapter 18.22 RCW. WSR 90-12-013 (Order 060), § 308-31-240, filed 5/30/90, effective 6/30/90.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-053, filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and 18.22.005.
246-922-160	Health care service contractors and disability insurance carriers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-160, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-160, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.170 and chapter 18.22 RCW. WSR 90-12-013 (Order 060), § 308-31-250, filed 5/30/90, effective 6/30/90.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-053, filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and 18.22.005.
246-922-170	State and federal agencies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-170, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-170, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.170 and chapter 18.22 RCW. WSR 90-12-013 (Order 060), § 308-31-260, filed 5/30/90, effective 6/30/90.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-053, filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and 18.22.005.
246-922-180	Professional review organizations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-180, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-180, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.170 and chapter 18.22 RCW. WSR 90-12-013 (Order 060), § 308-31-270, filed 5/30/90, effective 6/30/90.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-053, filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and 18.22.005.
246-922-190	Malpractice suit reporting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-190, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-190, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.170 and chapter 18.22 RCW. WSR 90-12-013 (Order 060), § 308-31-280, filed 5/30/90, effective 6/30/90.] Repealed by WSR 18-18-053, filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and 18.22.005.
246-922-220	Exercise of professional judgment and skills. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-220, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-220, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91; WSR 84-02-077 (Order PL 450), § 308-31-520, filed 1/4/84.] Repealed by WSR 94-05-051, filed 2/10/94, effective 3/13/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015.
246-922-250	Excessive fees. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-250, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91; WSR 91-03-095 (Order 118B), recodified as § 246-922-250, filed 1/18/91, effective 2/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015 and 18.22.010(5). WSR 86-22-042 (Order PM 624), § 308-31-550, filed 11/3/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 84-02-077 (Order PL 450), § 308-31-550, filed 1/4/84.] Repealed by WSR 94-05-051, filed 2/10/94, effective 3/13/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015.
246-922-275	Address notification. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 93-18-036, § 246-922-275, filed 8/26/93, effective 9/26/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-922-280	Renewal expiration date. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-280, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-922-320	Certification of compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015. WSR 91-10-041 (Order 158B), § 246-922-320, filed 4/25/91, effective 5/26/91.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-922-510	Use of controlled substances for pain control. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and chapters 18.22, 18.130 RCW. WSR 07-11-059, § 246-922-510, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07.] Repealed by WSR 11-10-063, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5).
246-922-520	What specific guidance should a podiatric physician follow? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and chapters 18.22, 18.130 RCW. WSR 07-11-059, § 246-922-520, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07.] Repealed by WSR 11-10-063, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5).
246-922-530	What knowledge should a podiatric physician who elects to treat chronic pain patients possess? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and chapters 18.22, 18.130 RCW. WSR 07-11-059, § 246-922-530, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07.] Repealed by WSR 11-10-063, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5).
246-922-540	How will the board evaluate prescribing for pain? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050, and chapters 18.22, 18.130 RCW. WSR 07-11-059, § 246-922-540, filed 5/11/07, effective 6/11/07.] Repealed by WSR 11-10-063, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5).
246-922-663	Patient evaluation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-663, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-664	Treatment plan. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-664, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-665	Informed consent. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-665, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-666	Written agreement for treatment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-666, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-667	Periodic review. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-667, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-668	Long-acting opioids, including methadone. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-668, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-669	Episodic care. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-669, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-670	Consultation—Recommendations and requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-670, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-671	Consultation—Exemptions for exigent and special circumstances. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-671, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-672	Consultations—Exemptions for the podiatric physician. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-672, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-673	Pain management specialist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.240, 18.22.015(5). WSR 11-10-063, § 246-922-673, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-085, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.22.005, 18.22.015, 18.22.800, and 2017 c 297.
246-922-995	Conversion to a birthday renewal cycle. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-922-995, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.] Repealed by WSR 05-12-012, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110.