(1) An anesthesiologist assistant commits unprofessional conduct if the anesthesiologist assistant abuses a patient. An anesthesiologist assistant abuses a patient when they:
- (a) Make statements regarding the patient's body, appearance, sexual history, or sexual orientation that have no legitimate medical or therapeutic purpose;
- (b) Remove a patient's clothing or gown without consent;
- (c) Fail to treat an unconscious or deceased patient's body or property respectfully; or
- (d) Engage in any conduct, whether verbal or physical, which unreasonably demeans, humiliates, embarrasses, threatens, or harms a patient.
- (2) A violation of any provision of this rule shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, 18.71D.020, 18.71D.030, and chapter 18.71D RCW. WSR 25-14-053, s 246-921-310, filed 6/26/25, effective 7/27/25.]