RCW 70.54.222 Cord blood banks—Regulation—Application of consumer protection act—Definitions. (1) A cord blood bank advertising, offering to provide, or providing private cord blood banking services to residents in this state must: (a) Have all applicable licenses, accreditations, and other authorizations required under federal and Washington state law to engage in cord blood banking; (b) Include, […]
RCW 70.54.230 Cancer registry program. The secretary of health may contract with either a recognized regional cancer research institution or regional tumor registry, or both, which shall hereinafter be called the contractor, to establish a statewide cancer registry program and to obtain cancer reports from all or a portion of the state as required in […]
RCW 70.54.240 Cancer registry program—Reporting requirements. (1) The department of health shall adopt rules as to which types of cancer shall be reported, who shall report, and the form and timing of the reports. A patient’s usual occupation or, if the patient is retired, the primary occupation of the patient before retirement must be reported. […]
RCW 70.54.250 Cancer registry program—Confidentiality. (1) Data obtained under RCW 70.54.240 shall be used for statistical, scientific, medical research, and public health purposes only. (2) The department and its contractor shall ensure that access to data contained in the registry is consistent with federal law for the protection of human subjects and consistent with chapter […]
RCW 70.54.260 Liability. Providing information required under RCW 70.54.240 or 70.54.250 shall not create any liability on the part of the provider nor shall it constitute a breach of confidentiality. The contractor shall, at the request of the provider, but not more frequently than once a year, sign an oath of confidentiality, which reads substantially […]
RCW 70.54.270 Rule making. The department shall adopt rules to implement RCW 70.54.230 through 70.54.260, including but not limited to a definition of cancer. [ 1990 c 280 § 6.] NOTES: Intent—1990 c 280: See note following RCW 70.54.230.
RCW 70.54.280 Bone marrow donor recruitment and education program—Generally—Target minority populations—Report. The department of health shall establish a bone marrow donor recruitment and education program to educate residents of the state about: (1) The need for bone marrow donors; (2) The procedures required to become registered as a potential bone marrow donor, including procedures for […]
RCW 70.54.290 Bone marrow donor recruitment and education program—State employees to be recruited. The department of health shall make special efforts to educate and recruit state employees to volunteer as potential bone marrow donors. Such efforts shall include, but not be limited to, conducting a bone marrow donor drive to encourage state employees to volunteer […]
RCW 70.54.300 Bone marrow donor recruitment and education program—Private sector and community involvement. In addition to educating and recruiting state employees, the department of health shall make special efforts to encourage community and private sector businesses and associations to initiate independent efforts to achieve the goals of chapter 109, Laws of 1992. [ 1992 c […]
RCW 70.54.305 Bone marrow donation—Status as minor not a disqualifying factor. A person’s status as a minor may not disqualify him or her from bone marrow donation. [ 2000 c 116 § 1.]
RCW 70.54.310 Semiautomatic external defibrillator—Duty of acquirer—Immunity from civil liability. (1) As used in this section, “defibrillator” means a semiautomatic external defibrillator as prescribed by a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW or an osteopath licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW. (2) A person or entity who acquires a defibrillator shall ensure that: (a) Expected defibrillator […]
RCW 70.54.320 Electrology and tattooing—Findings. The legislature finds and declares that the practices of electrology and tattooing involve an invasive procedure with the use of needles and instruments which may be dangerous when improperly sterilized presenting a risk of infecting the client with blood-borne pathogens such as HIV and Hepatitis B. It is in the […]
RCW 70.54.330 Electrology and tattooing—Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 70.54.320, 70.54.340, and 70.54.350 unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Electrologist” means a person who practices the business of electrology for a fee. (2) “Electrology” means the process by which hair is permanently removed through the utilization of solid needle/probe electrode […]
RCW 70.54.340 Electrology, body art, body piercing, and tattooing—Rules, sterilization requirements. The secretary of health shall adopt by rule requirements, in accordance with nationally recognized professional standards, for precautions against the spread of disease, including the sterilization of needles and other instruments, including sharps and jewelry, employed by electrologists, persons engaged in the practice of […]
RCW 70.54.350 Electrology and tattooing—Practitioners to comply with rules—Penalty. (1) Any person who practices electrology or tattooing shall comply with the rules adopted by the department of health under *RCW 70.54.340. (2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor. [ 2001 c 194 § 4.] NOTES: *Reviser’s note: RCW 70.54.340 was amended by 2009 […]
RCW 70.54.355 Scleral tattooing prohibited—Penalties—Enforcement. (1) A person may not perform or offer to perform scleral tattooing on another person. (2) A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars for each violation, as determined by the court. (3)(a) The attorney general may receive, investigate, and […]
RCW 70.54.370 Meningococcal disease—Students to receive informational materials. (1) Except for community and technical colleges, each degree-granting public or private postsecondary residential campus that provides on-campus or group housing shall provide information on meningococcal disease to each enrolled matriculated first-time student. Community and technical colleges must provide the information only to those students who are […]
RCW 70.54.400 Retail restroom access—Customers with medical conditions—Penalty. (1) For purposes of this section: (a) “Customer” means an individual who is lawfully on the premises of a retail establishment. (b) “Eligible medical condition” means: (i) Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or any other inflammatory bowel disease; (ii) Irritable bowel syndrome; (iii) Any condition requiring use of […]
RCW 70.54.410 Unintended pregnancies—Sexual health education funding. (1) To reduce unintended pregnancies, state agencies may apply for sexual health education funding for programs that are medically and scientifically accurate, including, but not limited to, programs on abstinence, the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, and the prevention of unintended pregnancies. The state shall ensure that such […]
RCW 70.54.420 Accountable care organization pilot projects—Report to the legislature. (1) The administrator shall within available resources appoint a lead organization by January 1, 2011, to support at least one integrated health care delivery system and one network of nonintegrated community health care providers in establishing two distinct accountable care organization pilot projects. The intent […]
