Wash. Admin. Code § 246-976-191 - Disciplinary actions
(1) The
secretary is the disciplining authority under
RCW
18.130.040(2)(a).
(2) Modification, suspension, revocation, or
denial of certification will be consistent with the requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the Uniform Disciplinary Act
(chapter 18.130 RCW), and chapter 246-10 WAC.
(3) MPDs may perform counseling regarding the
clinical practice of certified individuals.
(4) Before recommending disciplinary action,
the MPD must initiate protocol and procedural counseling with the certified
individual, consistent with department guidelines.
(5) The MPD may request the secretary to
summarily suspend certification of an individual if the MPD believes that
continued certification is an immediate and critical threat to public health
and safety.
(6) The MPD may
recommend denial or renewal of an individual's certification.
(7) As required by
RCW
18.130.080, an employing or sponsoring agency
is subject to the reporting requirements identified in chapter 246-16 WAC. An
employing or sponsoring agency must report to the department the following:
(a) When the certified individual's services
have been terminated or restricted based upon a final determination that the
individual has either committed an act or acts that may constitute
unprofessional conduct; or
(b) That
the certified individual may not be able to practice his or her profession with
reasonable skill and safety to consumers as a result of a mental or physical
condition; or
(c) When a certified
individual is disciplined by an employing or sponsoring agency for conduct or
circumstances that would be unprofessional conduct under
RCW
18.130.180 of the Uniform Disciplinary
Act.
Notes
Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 11-07-078, § 246-976-191, filed 3/22/11, effective 5/15/11; 00-08-102, § 246-976-191, filed 4/5/00, effective 5/6/00.
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