Washington Code 18.57.800 – Opioid drug prescribing rules — Adoption
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(1) By January 1, 2019, the board must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.
Terms Used In Washington Code 18.57.800
- Board: means the Washington state board of osteopathic medicine and surgery;
Washington Code 18.57.001Department: means the department of health;
Washington Code 18.57.001
(2) In developing the rules, the board must consider the agency medical directors’ group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of osteopathic physicians and surgeons in the state.
[ 2017 c 297 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2017 c 297: See note following RCW 18.22.800.