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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to medical assistants; amending RCW 18.360.010, 2 18.360.040, and 18.360.050; and declaring an emergency. 3
AI Summary
This bill amends the laws governing medical assistants in Washington state. The key provisions include:
1. Expanding the scope of practice for medical assistant-certified and medical assistant-registered roles to allow them to administer vaccines, obtain specimens, and perform certain diagnostic testing under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner.
2. Providing a temporary period of up to 180 days for medical assistant-hemodialysis technician and medical assistant-phlebotomist applicants to continue working while their certification applications are processed, to facilitate patient care.
3. Allowing medical assistant-registered professionals to perform additional clinical procedures, such as administering medications and intramuscular injections, under the immediate supervision of a healthcare practitioner.
The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon being signed into law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5181&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 5181 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=65530 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5181-S.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5181%20SBR%20HLTC%20OC%2023.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5181%20SBR%20HLTC%20TA%2023.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5181%20SBA%20HLTC%2023.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5181.pdf |
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