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Proclamation 20-24

Restrictions on Non Urgent Medical Procedures (amending Proclamation 20-05)

Governor Jay Inslee · Washington (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
Washington
Level
State
Authority
RCW 43.06.220
Issued
2020-03-19 Mar. 19, 2020
Effective
2020-03-19
End
2020-05-18 (amended by 20-24.1) (read as 2020-05-18)
In force
Mar. 19, 2020 to May 18, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Health care orders
Addressees
  • all hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities, dental, orthodontic and endodontic offices in Washington State
Functions reached
  • SX
  • OC
  • IP
  • CB
Collection
Hospitals and Health Systems SEC-01

Operative words

I hereby prohibit all hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities, dental, orthodontic and endodontic offices in Washington State from providing health care services, procedures and surgeries that, if delayed, are not anticipated to cause harm to the patient within the next three months... Examples of procedures to delay include, but are not limited to: most joint replacements, most cataract and lens surgeries, non-urgent cardiac procedures, cosmetic procedures, some endoscopy, and some interventional radiology services. EXCEPTION: The above prohibition does not apply to the full suite of family planning services and procedures or to treatment for patients with emergency/urgent needs.

Enforcement

RCW 43.06.220(5) (gross misdemeanor)

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