Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)

Section 246-851-550. Sexual misconduct.

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(1) An optometrist shall not engage in sexual contact or sexual activity with a current patient.

(a) A current patient is a patient who has received professional services from the optometrist within the last three years and whose patient record has not been transferred to another optometrist or health care professional.

(b) A referral of the patient record must be in writing and with the knowledge of both the patient and the optometrist or health care practitioner to whom the record is transferred.

(2) The optometrist shall never engage in sexually harassing or demeaning behavior with current or former patients.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.54.070. WSR 94-04-041, § 246-851-550, filed 1/27/94, effective 2/27/94.]

RCW 18.54.070. WSR 94-04-041, § 246-851-550, filed 1/27/94, effective 2/27/94.

                    
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