Sec. 13.55.010. Nonopioid directive; revocation; other requirements.

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(a)An individual who is 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor, a parent or legal guardian of a minor, or an individual's guardian or other person appointed by the individual or a court to manage the individual's health care may execute a voluntary nonopioid directive stating that an opioid may not be administered or prescribed to the individual or the minor. The directive must be in a format prescribed by the department and available in an electronic format.

(b)The commissioner of health shall adopt regulations to implement this chapter. The regulations must

(1)include verification by a health care provider and comply with the written consent requirements under 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2(b);

(2)provide standard procedures for an individual, a parent or legal guardian of a minor, or an individual's guardian or other person appointed by the individual or a court to manage the individual's health care to submit a voluntary nonopioid directive to a health care provider or hospital;

(3)include appropriate exemptions for emergency medical personnel;

(4)ensure the confidentiality of a voluntary nonopioid directive;

(5)ensure exemptions for an opioid used for treatment of substance abuse or opioid dependence.

(c)An individual who is 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor, a parent or legal guardian of a minor, or an individual's guardian or other person appointed by the individual or a court to manage the individual's health care may revoke a voluntary nonopioid directive at any time in writing or orally.

(d)An individual, a parent or legal guardian of a minor, or an individual's guardian or other person appointed by the individual or a court to manage the individual's health care may submit a voluntary nonopioid directive to a health care provider or a hospital.