Section 246-815-220. Professional liability carriers.

Every institution or organization providing professional liability insurance directly or indirectly to dental hygienists shall send a complete report to the department of any malpractice settlement, award, or payment in excess of twenty thousand dollars as a result of a claim or action for damages alleged to have been caused by an insured dental hygienist's incompetency or negligence in the practice of dental hygiene. Such organization or institution shall also report the award, settlement, or payment of three or more claims during a twelve-month period as a result of the dental hygienist's alleged incompetence or negligence in the practice of dental hygiene.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-815-220, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 89-14-092 (Order PM 842), § 308-25-130, filed 6/30/89.]

RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-815-220, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 89-14-092 (Order PM 842), § 308-25-130, filed 6/30/89.