Adopted Rules

This page includes a complete list of all rules adopted within the past 12 months by the Department of Health or by any health profession board or commission vested with rule-making authority identified under RCW 18.130.040(2)(b).

For information about all current rules that apply to a topic, look in the title area for the subject. The rule title can be sorted ascending and descending by clicking on the small triangle next to the Title heading, or you can use the Search at the top of the list. For example, if you enter "drinking water rules" in the Search box, all rules with those words in their titles will appear at the top of the list.

Title WAC WSR Status Sort descending Effective
In-Home Services Telemedicine Supervision WAC 246-335-510, WAC 246-335-545, WAC 246-335-610, WAC 246-335-645 23-01-032 Adopted
Health Equity Continuing Education Model Rule WAC 246-12-800, WAC 246-12-810, WAC 246-12-820, WAC 246-12-830 22-23-167 Adopted
Health Equity Continuing Education for Massage Therapists WAC 246-830-475 23-19-026 Adopted
Removal of References to Osteopathic Physician Assistant WAC 246-853-290, WAC 246-853-300, WAC 246-853-630, WAC 246-853-640, WAC 246-853-662, WAC 246-853-750, WAC 246-853-990 23-19-059 Adopted
Temporary Worker Housing Updates 246-358 WAC 23-19-080 Adopted
Podiatry Continuing Education WAC 246-922-300, WAC 246-922-310 22-20-092 Adopted
Medical Test Site Licensure and Notification Requirements WAC 246-388-020, WAC 246-388-026 22-20-073 Adopted
Home Care Aides - Alternate Time Frames for Certification Requirements WAC 246-980-011 (new), WAC 246-980-030, WAC 246-980-040, WAC 246-980-065 22-21-069 Adopted
Notifiable Conditions Supplemental 246-101 WAC 21-11-040 Adopted
Health Equity Continuing Education for Optometrists WAC 246-851-225, WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 23-22-066 Adopted
Substance Use Monitoring Program Language Updates for Optometrists WAC 246-851-440 through 246-851-470 23-22-067 Adopted
Optometrist Continuing Education (CE) Requirements WAC 246-851-090, WAC 246-851-125 through 246-851-230 23-22-068 Adopted
Radiation Machine Facility Fees WAC 246-254-053 23-22-095 Adopted
Athletic Trainer Profession Health Equity Continuing Education WAC 246-916-060, WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 23-22-097 Adopted
Nursing ARNP Scope of Practice and Nursing Practice Standards WAC 246-840-300, WAC 246-840-700, WAC 246-840-710 19-01-002 Adopted
State Board of Health: On-Site Sewage Systems Requirements 246-272A WAC, WAC 246-272A-0110, WAC 246-272A-0340 24-06-046 Adopted
Hospital Staffing Committees Interpretive Statement 24-07-061 Adopted
Massage Therapist Corrections and Updates to Training and Exam, Equipment and Sanitation Rule WAC 246-830-201, WAC 246-830-485, WAC 246-830-490, WAC 246-830-500, WAC 246-830-510 23-07-065 Adopted
Health Equity Continuing Education for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) WAC 246-840-220, WAC 246-840-222 23-23-166 Adopted
Medical Assistant Credential and Licensing Update WAC 246-827-0010, 246-827-0110, 246-827-0120, 246-827-0140, 246-827-0200, 246-827-0300, 246-827-0400, and 246-827-0610 23--16-004 Adopted
Board of Optometry Continuing Education Policy Statement — Reporting of In-Person Hours for Year 2024 24-07-038 Adopted
Department of Health Medical Test Site Fee Increase WAC 246-338-990 23-04-099 Adopted
Osteopath Physician Opioid Exemption WAC 246-853-661 23-16-142 Adopted
Health Equity Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers WAC 246-809-095, 246-809-110, 246-809-130, 246-809-210, 246-809-310, 246-809-320, 246-809-330, 246-809-610, 246-809-630, 246-809-632, 246-809-650, and 246-809-730 23-23-150 Adopted
Dental Health Profession Monitoring Program WAC 246-817-801, 236-817-810, 246-817- 820, and 246-817-830 23-16-006 Adopted
Health Equity Continuing Education for Orthotists and Prosthetists WAC 246-850-140, WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 23-23-137  Adopted
Donor Milk Bank Standards WAC 246-720-001, 246-720-010, 246-720-020, 246-720-030, 246-720-040, 246-720-050, 246-720-060, 246-720-070, 246-720-080, 246-720-090, and 246-720-100 23-17-149 Adopted
Health Equity Continuing Education for Physician Assistants and Allopathic Physicians WAC 246-918-195, WAC 246-919-445 23-24-033 Adopted
Health Equity Continuing Education for Sex Offender Treatment Providers (SOTP) WAC 246-930-410 23-24-032 Adopted
Policy Statement Notice of Adoption: Applying for New Agency Affiliated Counselor Credentials 23-23-116 Adopted
Dental School Faculty Member Licenses WAC 246-817-150 24-08-057 Adopted
Department of Health Fee Amendments WAC 246-803-990, 246-809-990, 246-810-990, 246-815-990, 246-817-990, 246-817-99005, 246-828-990, 246-845-990, 246-915-990, 246-915-99005, 246-930-990, 246-980-990 23-07-057 Adopted
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Committee Retired Active Pharmacist Status WAC 246-945-171 23-07-057 Adopted
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Community-based and In-home Care Medication Assistance WAC 246-945-710, WAC 246-945-712, WAC 246-945-714, WAC 246-945-716, WAC 246-945-718, WAC 246-945-720, 246-94 WAC 23-07-056 Adopted
SBOH Primary and Secondary Schools 246-366A WAC 21-14-056 Adopted
Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SWSRF) Loan Terms WAC 246-296-020, WAC 246-296-100, WAC 246-296-130 23-06-064 Adopted
Occupational therapy licensure compact (compact) fees and renewal cycle WAC 246-847-991 23-06-059 Adopted
Full veterinary Services to low-income households at animal care and control agencies and nonprofit human societies WAC 246-933-501, WAC 246-933-510, WAC 246-933-520, WAC 246-933-530, WAC 246-933-550 23-11-002 Adopted
Apprenticeship Programs for Veterinary Technicians WAC 246-935-060 24-09-036 Adopted
Reference to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapters WAC 246-945-100 24-09-051 Adopted
Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission Policy Statement — Waiver of Jurisprudence Examination for Certain Chiropractic License Applicants or Inactive License Holders WAC 246-808-135, WAC 246-808-180, WAC 246-808-181 24-09-029 Adopted
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Extension of Emergency Rules for Schedule II Prescriptions WAC 246-945-010 23-06-016 Adopted
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan Program Lead Service Line (LSL) Identification and Replacement Emergency Rule WAC 246-296-050 23-05-069 Adopted
Extension Process for Pharmacy Intern Renewal Limitations Policy Statement WAC  246-945-155 24-06-018 Adopted
Temporary Practice Permits for Military Spouse Pharmacy Interns Policy Statement WAC 246-945-155, WAC 246-945-156 24-06-019 Adopted
Physician and Physician Assistant, Opioid Prescribing Patient Exemptions WAC 246-918-801, WAC 246-919-851 22-22-039 Adopted
Ambulatory Surgery and Certificate of Need Methodology WAC 246-310-270 20-02-008 Adopted
Repeal of AIDS Education and Training Requirements WAC 246-945-162, WAC 246-945-200, WAC 246-945-205 23-09-062 Adopted
Chiropractic Health Equity Continuing Education WAC 246-808-150 23-20-114 Adopted
Physicians - Licensure of International Medical Graduates WAC 246-919-345 22-22-038 Adopted