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

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 43.70 - Department of health

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Assessment: means the regular collection, analysis, and sharing of information about health conditions, risks, and resources in a community. See Washington Code 43.70.010
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Board: means the state board of health;
Washington Code 43.70.010
  • Charity: An agency, institution, or organization in existence and operating for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons and conducted for educational, religious, scientific, medical, or other beneficent purposes.
  • Committee membership: Legislators are assigned to specific committees by their party. Seniority, regional balance, and political philosophy are the most prominent factors in the committee assignment process.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Department: means the department of health;
    • Washington Code 43.70.010
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Policy development: means the establishment of social norms, organizational guidelines, operational procedures, rules, ordinances, or statutes that promote health or prevent injury, illness, or death; and
    • Washington Code 43.70.010
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Secretary: means the secretary of health. See Washington Code 43.70.010
  • Sentencing guidelines: A set of rules and principles established by the United States Sentencing Commission that trial judges use to determine the sentence for a convicted defendant. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.