(1) The board may conduct a compliance audit:
- (a) Through random selection; and
- (b) At the discretion of the board, on nurses under the disciplinary process.
- (2) The board will notify a nurse selected for compliance audit at the address on record with the department.
- (3) The nurse shall submit continuing education in clock hours.
- (4) Failure to complete the required hours and provide the required documentation may be considered an aggravating factor per WAC 246-16-890 in any disciplinary action for a violation of RCW 18.130.180.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, and 43.07.041. WSR 26-02-031, s 246-840-230, filed 12/30/25, effective 1/30/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010 and 18.79.110. WSR 21-11-032, § 246-840-230, filed 5/12/21, effective 6/12/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 43.70.442. WSR 16-04-097, § 246-840-230, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16.]