News from the Osteopathic Board

What to Do If You Receive a Complaint

New Physician Assistant Practice Laws Now in Effect

Many provisions of Substitute House Bill 2378 are effective as of July 1, 2021. Practice agreements take the place of delegation agreements. All PAs will be licensed under and regulated by the Washington Medical Commission.

Learn more in the overview about what it means for your daily practice.  

Welcome to the Board

The board enthusiastically welcomes its newest member, Tania Hernandez, DO. Dr. Hernandez brings her background in addiction medicine, work with underserved communities and experience in correctional medicine to her position with the board. 

Meet Dr. Hernandez through her introductory bio.

Rules in Progress 

The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission and Department of Health are working on several rulemaking projects that may affect osteopathic physician practice.

 Rulemaking in the works include:

•   Safe and effective analgesia and anesthesia administration in office-based settings.
•   Proposed dental anesthesia rules
•   Electronic prescribing mandate and prescription monitoring program integration

Read the details. 

Remember!

Completing the Washington State Workforce Survey is required by law at the time of annual license renewal for osteopathic physicians. If you haven't already done so this year, complete the Workforce Survey.