Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-816. Protecting trade secrets. |
Section 296-816-20010. Provide trade secret information in a medical emergency.
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- You must:• Immediately provide the specific chemical identity to the treating physician or nurse when they determine:– That a medical emergency exists;AND– The specific chemical identity is necessary to treat the employee involved in the medical emergency.Note:• You may require a written statement of need and confidentiality agreement from the treating physician or nurse receiving the trade secret information as soon as circumstances of the medical emergency permit.• If the health care professional receiving the trade secret information decides that there is a need to disclose it to WISHA, they need to inform you prior to, or at the same time as, disclosure being made to WISHA.