Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
AGENCY DESCRIPTION
Chapter 246-71 - Medical cannabis authorization database
Section 246-71-070 - Data base access by prescribers and dispensers
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
Prescribers and dispensers may access patient information in the data base for the purpose of providing medical or pharmaceutical care for their patients.
(1) Prescribers and dispensers who want access to the data base shall register with the department in order to receive credentials for access. The registration process shall be established by the department.
(2) The department shall verify the prescriber's or dispenser's identity and health care practitioner license(s) before providing credentials to access the data base.
(3) Prescribers and dispensers shall access the data base using the credentials issued by the department or the department's designee. If the credentials issued are lost or missing, or the security of the credentials is compromised, the pre-scriber or dispenser shall notify the department by telephone and in writing within one business day.
(4) Prescribers and dispensers registered to access the data base must inform the department and the data base vendor immediately in writing when they no longer have the authority to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
(5) All requests for, uses of, and disclosures of information from the data base by authorized persons must be consistent with chapter 69.51A RCW and this chapter.
