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WA HB1828
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Edwin Obras
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AI Summary
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Medical assistant-EMT certification becomes transferable between hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW and source plasma donation centers, in addition to the existing transferability provisions
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Medical assistant-EMTs gain authority to perform physician substitute duties at plasma source donation centers as authorized under federal regulation 21 C.F.R. Sec. 630.5
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Amends RCW 18.360.040 and RCW 18.360.050 governing medical assistant certifications and scope of practice in Washington State
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Addresses staffing needs at plasma donation facilities by expanding the pool of qualified professionals who can serve in supervisory roles previously limited to physicians
Legislative Description
Authorizing certain health professions to act as physician substitutes for plasma source donation centers.
Last Action
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.
1/20/2026