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Title | WAC | WSR Sort ascending | Status | Comments Accepted Until | CR-101 Filed | CR-102 Filed | CR-103 Filed | CR-103E Filed | CR-105 Filed | Further Information | Hearing Date Time | Hearing Location | |
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Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit | WAC 246-840-095 | 23-21-071 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Washington State Board of Nursing is proposing amendments to WAC 246-840-095, Temporary Practice Permits, for LPN and RN effective dates, reducing the length of time a temporary practice permit is effective and updating criteria to issue a temporary practice permit in order to align the internal board process with rule language and implement Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1009 (chapter 165, Laws of 2023), Military Spouses—Professional Licensing and Employment. |
The Washington State Board of Nursing will be offering both virtual and in-person options to attend this rule hearing. Physical Location Department of Health Attend Virtually We invite you to participate in our public rules hearing using your computer, tablet or smart phone. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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Temporary Removal of Home Care Aide Training Requirement | WAC 246-980-100 | 23-21-065 | Emergency Rule | | Read the CR-103E (PDF) | This emergency rule temporarily removes the requirement for home care aide applicants to become certified within two years of completing training. These rules continue emergency rules initially filed on October 17, 2022, under WSR 22-21-102 and continued on February 14, 2023, under WSR 23-05-083 and on June 13, 2023, under WSR 23-13-068. They are being continued while permanent rulemaking is in progress to consider training timelines for home care aides. |
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Radiation Protection, Compliance with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rules | 246-221 WAC 246-231 WAC 246-237 WAC 246-240 WAC |
23-21-056 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted amendments to revise radiation protection standards, packaging, and transportation of radioactive material. This rule is required to comply with RCW 70A.388.040, State Radiation Control Agency, and RCW 70A.388.110, Federal-state agreements. |
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Radionuclide Emissions Standards | WAC 246-247-035 | 23-21-055 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted national standards sources of radionuclide emissions by reference. This rulemaking updates the reference to national standards for sources of radionuclide emissions federal regulations to the most recent version, adopted in 2023. |
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Classifying Wildlife Capture Drugs as Approved Legend Drugs for the Department of Fish and Wildlife | WAC 246-945-507 | 23-21-011 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission is considering amending WAC 246-945-507 to add certain intramammary antibiotic formulation drugs to the list of approved legend drugs in response to a petition from a veterinarian at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). |
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Dialysate and Dialysis Device Manufacturers and Wholesalers in Home Dialysis Programs | 246-945 WAC | 23-21-010 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission is considering amending and creating new sections in chapter 246-945 WAC to include manufacturers and distributors of dialysate and dialysis devices in home dialysis program rules under the commission’s jurisdiction. The amendments under consideration are in response to statutory changes made by Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1675 (chapter 23, Laws of 2022). |
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Rescission Memo by Washington State Board of Nursing | WAC 246-840-930 WAC 246-841-405 |
23-21-004 | Withdrawn | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The board is rescinding this emergency rule which amended specific training requirements for Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) and Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) effective November 4, 2023, because it is no longer necessary. |
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Rescission Memo by Washington State Board of Nursing | 246-841A WAC | 23-21-003 | Withdrawn | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Emergency rule amending specific training requirements for Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) and Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) has been rescinded with an effective date of November 4, 2023, because it has been replaced by permanent rules in chapter 246-841A WAC. |
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Reducing Barriers for Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification | WAC 246-811-070 WAC 246-811-076 WAC 246-811-300 |
23-20-120 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Department of Health is Proposing amendments for substance use disorder and their trainees, to reduce barriers to certification. This includes removing the requirement to verify educational coursework for applicants with a national certification, making pharmacists eligible for the alternative training pathway in, and removing the obsolete AIDS training from the list of probationary license requirements. |
Attend Virtually A virtual public hearing, without a physical meeting space, will be held. Register in advance for this webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Submit Written Comments Submit written comments to: Ted Dale |
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Fenfluramine Removal List of Schedule IV Substances | WAC 246-945-055 246-945 WAC |
23-20-119 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission is considering amending WAC 246-945-055 to remove fenfluramine from the list of Schedule IV substances and adding a new section to chapter 246-945 WAC to establish a list of schedule IV exemptions. Fenfluramine is a medication used in the treatment of seizures associated with certain syndromes and as an appetite suppressant and was removed from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in December of 2022. |
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Medical assistants — Various Provisions | WAC 246-827-0010 WAC 246-827-0200 WAC 246-827-0240 WAC 246-827-0340 (new) |
23-20-118 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Department of Health is considering adding a new section of rule to address the medication administration requirements for the medical assistant-registered credential to align with recent legislation and considering updating the medical assistant-certified training and certification requirements to expand the types of apprenticeship programs accepted to meet the training requirements to allow experienced medical assistants to enter the Washington workforce more easily. Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1073 (Chapter 134, Laws of 2023). WAC 246-827-0010, 246-827-0200, and 246-827-0240, new section WAC 246-827-0340. |
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Nursing Assistant Chapter Rewrite | 246-841 WAC 246-842 WAC 246-841A WAC |
23-20-117 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Nursing is adopting a new chapter and amendments which represent a collaboration between the Board of Nursing and the Department of Health to address necessary changes in the nursing assistant rules and to consolidate, renumber, eliminate redundancy, and consolidate to address necessary changes in the nursing assistant rules. 246-841 WAC, 246-842 WAC, 246-841A WAC. |
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Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Requirements and Retired-Active License | WAC 246-843-071 WAC 246-843-180 WAC 246-843-090 WAC 246-843-130 WAC 246-843-231 |
23-20-116 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The public hearing will be hybrid. Participants can attend in-person at the physical location or virtually through Microsoft Teams. Physical Location Washington State Department of Health Attend Virtually The virtual portion of the hearing is through Microsoft Teams: Meeting link. |
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Prescription Drug “White-Bagging” and “Brown-Bagging” Regulation Transfer Practices | 246-945 WAC | 23-20-115 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission is considering creating a new section(s) in chapter 246-945 WAC related to the regulation of the practices of “white bagging” and “brown bagging” or any other transfer of a prescription or drug for the purpose of re-dispensing or subsequent administration to a patient. Concerns have been raised over ensuring the integrity and quality of these medications is maintained if such practices are used by prescribers, hospitals, or patients because these practices can create an unknown chain of custody. |
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Chiropractic Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-808-150 | 23-20-114 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission is adopting the Department of Health equity model rules to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021). The adopted rule establishes minimum standards for chiropractors of two hours of health equity continuing education (CE) every four years. The rule as adopted does not change the total number of CE hours but requires two hours in health equity CE every four years within the existing number of CE hours required. |
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Naturopathic Physician Continuing Education Requirements | WAC 246-836-080 | 23-20-063 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Board of Naturopathy is proposing amendments to ensure clear CE requirements including designation of pharmacology CE credits, classification of CE categories, and implementation of the health equity CE requirements, mandated by Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021). |
For hearing and commenting information, please contact Rachel Phipps at 564-233-1277. Physical Location Department of Health Attend Virtually After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Submit Written Comments Submit written comments to: Rachel Phipps Fax: 360-236-2901 |
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Chiropractic X-Ray Technician Course Requirements, Continuing Education, and Expired Status | WAC 246-808-201 WAC 246-808-203 WAC 246-808-205 WAC 246-808-207 WAC 246-808-209 WAC 246-808-211 WAC 246-808-215 |
23-20-026 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission is proposing changes to rules concerning chiropractic X-Ray technicians' course requirements including who can instruct the course, and updating the requirements for obtaining, maintaining, and returning from expired status. The commission is also adopting health equity continuing education requirements to reflect requirements in Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5229 (ESSB) (chapter 276, Laws of 2021). WAC 246-808-201, 246-808-203, 246-808-205, 246-808-207, 246-808-209, WAC 246-808-211 and repealing 246-808-215. |
For hearing and commenting information, please contact Betty J. Moe at 360-236-2868 or Betty.Moe@doh.wa.gov. Physical Location Labor and Industries Attend Virtually Written Comments Submit written comments to: Betty J. Moe, Regulatory Analyst Email: Betty.Moe@doh.wa.gov or CQAC@doh.wa.gov |
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids | WAC 246-828-100 | 23-19-102 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Board of Hearing and Speech is proposing amendments to WAC 246-828-100 (Hearing instruments fitting and dispensing – Minimum standards of practice) to reflect changes to relevant federal rules by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids (21 C.F.R. Parts 800, 801, 808, and 874 (2022)). |
Physical Location Labor and Industries Attend Virtually |
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Dental Health Equity Continuing Education Requirements | WAC 246-817-440 WAC 246-817-445 |
23-19-091 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Dental Quality Assurance Commission is proposing amending WAC 246-246-817-440, Dental continuing education requirements, and WAC 246-817-445, Dental Anesthesia Assistant continuing education requirements, to establish health equity continuing education (CE) requirements to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229. |
Physical Location Labor and Industries Attend Virtually Submit Written Comments Submit written comments to: Amber Freeberg Fax: 360-236-2901 |
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Denturist Rules Regarding Prefabricated Implant Abutments and Infection Control Standards | WAC 246-812-462 WAC 246-812-50 |
23-19-088 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Board of Denturists (board) is proposing a new section of rule, WAC 246-812-462 - Prefabricated implant abutments, to set out the requirements for the placement of prefabricated implant abutments. The board is also proposing amending the infection control standards purpose statement in WAC 246-812-50 to ensure written policies and procedures are maintained. |
Physical Location Department of Health Attend Virtually Register for the Microsoft Teams meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Submit Written Comments Submit written comments to: Vicki Brown Fax: 360-236-2901 |
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Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse Health Equity Continuing Education Requirements | WAC 246-840-220 WAC 246-840-222 |
23-19-081 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The board, formerly known as the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, is proposing a new section of rule and revisions to existing rule in WAC 246-840-220 and 246-840-222 to establish health equity continuing education (CE) requirements to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021). |
Physical Location Department of Health Attend Virtually After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Submit Written Comments Submit written comments to: Jessilyn Dagum Fax: 360-236-4738 |
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Temporary Worker Housing Updates | 246-358 WAC | 23-19-080 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | RCW 70.114A.065 directs the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to adopt joint rules for the licensing, operation, and inspection of temporary worker housing. DOH and L&I have assessed the emergency rule requirements, along with input from interested parties and adopted key provisions to address prevention of future outbreaks and the spread of any airborne infectious disease. |
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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 | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery and the Department of Health are removing references to Osteopathic Physician Assistants by adopting changes to WAC 246-853-290, 246-853-300, 246-853-630, 246-853-640, 246-853-662, 246-853-750, and 246-853-990. The adopted amendments will remove obsolete language and align the rules with recent statute changes. |
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Health Equity Continuing Education for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Specialists, Speech-language Pathologists and Speech-language Pathologist Assistants | WAC 246-828-505 (new) WAC 246-828-510 |
23-19-030 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Board of Hearing and Speech is proposing new WAC 246-828-505 and amendments to WAC 246-828-510 to establish health equity continuing education (CE) requirements to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5229 (ESSB 5229 chapter 276, Laws 2021). |
Physical Location Labor and Industries Attend Virtually Written Comments Submit written comments to: Kim-Boi Shadduck, Program Manager Fax: 360-236-2901 |
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Military Spouse Temporary Practice Permits | WAC 246-918-076 WAC 246-919-397 |
23-19-029 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | WAC 246-918-076 (Physician Assistants) and WAC 246-919-397 (Physicians), How to obtain a temporary practice permit—Military spouse. The Washington Medical Commission will consider amending these WACs in response to Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1009 (chapter 165, Laws of 2023), Military spouse employment act. |
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Health Equity Continuing Education for Massage Therapists | WAC 246-830-475 | 23-19-026 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Massage in coordination with the Department of Health adopted amendments to WAC 246-830-475. The adopted rule complies with the model rules and requires two hours of health equity education to be completed as part of the current continuing education requirements every two years. |
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Podiatrist Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-922-300 WAC 246-922-310 |
23-18-098 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Podiatric Medical Board (board) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-922-300 and 246-922-310 to establish health equity continuing education (CE) requirements to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5229 (ESSB 5229). |
Physical Location 111 Israel Road S.E. Attend Virtually After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Written Comments Submit written comments to: Tommy Simpson III, Program Manager Fax: 360-236-2901 |
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Psychologist Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-924-230 WAC 246-924-240 WAC 246-924-250 WAC 246-924-255 WAC 246-924-300 WAC 246-924-330 |
23-18-084 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Examining Board of Psychology (board) proposes amending WAC 246-924-230 to establish health equity CE requirements to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (Chapter 276, Laws of 2021). Additionally, the board is proposing amendments to WACs 246-924-240, 246-924-250, 246-924-255, 246-924-300, and 246-924-330. These amendments improve clarity and remove outdated language. |
Attend Virtually The board will hold a virtual public hearing without a physical meeting space. Meeting ID 244 111 655 260, Passcode BjjFtA; or call in (audio only) +1 564-999-2000, 496883862# United States, Olympia, 833-322-1218, 496883862# United States (toll-free), Phone Conference ID 496 883 862#. Written Comments Submit written comments to: Zachary Patnode |
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Nursing Assistant Training Requirements | WAC 246-841-420 WAC 246-841-470 WAC 246-841-490 WAC 246-841-500 WAC 246-841-510 WAC 246-841-555 |
23-18-067 | Emergency Rule | | Read the CR-103E (PDF) | Amending specific training requirements for Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) and Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) in WAC 246-841-420, 246-841-470, 246-841-490, 246-841-500, 246-841-510 and 246-841-555. This is the 11th emergency rule. The amendments remain the same as the previous filing. Emergency rules allow additional pathways to complete necessary training to enter the workforce. |
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Nursing Assistant and Home Care Aide Training Requirements | WAC 246-840-930 WAC 246-841-405 |
23-18-066 | Emergency Rule | | Read the CR-103E (PDF) | Amending specific training requirements for Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) and Home Care Aides (HCA) in WAC 246-840-930 and 246-841-405. This is the sixth emergency rule and continues the initial emergency rules filed. |
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Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Medication Clerks Animal Health Care Tasks and Supervision | WAC 246-935-050 WAC 246-935-040 WAC 246-935-010 WAC 246-937-010 |
23-18-060 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Veterinary Board of Governors is considering updates and revisions to WAC 246-935-050 animal health care tasks, WAC 246-935-040 responsibilities of a Veterinarian supervising a licensed Veterinary Technician or unregistered assistant, WAC 246-935-010 definitions (Veterinary Technicians), and WAC 246-937-010 definitions (registered Veterinary Medication Clerks). |
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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 | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Purpose: Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill (E2SSB) 5702 (chapter 236, Laws of 2022) requires the Department of Health (department) to develop minimum standards to ensure milk bank safety for donor human milk and human milk derived products. Milk banks are organizations that engage in the procurement, processing, storage, distribution or use of human milk contributed by donors. To ensure the safety of donor human milk and human milk derived products, the department is adopting safety standards in chapter 246-720 WAC to include donor screening, testing, milk handling and processing, and record keeping as required by the statute. |
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Death with Dignity Act Revisions | 246-978 WAC | 23-17-071 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | Agency: Department of Health |
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Osteopath Physician Opioid Exemption | WAC 246-853-661 | 23-16-142 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) |
Purpose: Provides prescribing requirement exemptions in specific circumstances. WAC 246-853-661, Exclusions. The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (board) is adopting amendments to expand the types of patients who are exempt from opioid prescribing rules. The adopted language aligns with the Washington Medical Commission's recently adopted rules to ensure consistency and alignment with best practices. |
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Certified Counselors and Certified Advisers SB 5229 Health Equity Continuing Education | 246-810 WAC | 23-16-128 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | Date of intended adoption: 9/20/23 (Note: This is NOT the effective date) |
The public hearing will be virtual, |
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Board of Physical Therapy changes to TOEFL requirements | WAC 246-915-120 | 23-16-125 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | Agency:Department of Health - Board of Physical Therapy |
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Optometry Health Profession Monitoring rogram | WAC 246-851-440 through 246-851-470 | 23-16-072 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | ||||||||
Physical Therapist Intramuscular IM Needling | 246-915 WAC | 23-16-010 | Pending formal proposal | Agency: Department of Health and the Board of Physical Therapy |
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Dental Health Profession Monitoring Program | WAC 246-817-801, 236-817-810, 246-817- 820, and 246-817-830 | 23-16-006 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Purpose: The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (commission) is adopting amendments to update rules regarding health profession monitoring programs in line with the passage of Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5496. SSB 5496 updated terminology, definitions, and references for dentists in RCW 18.32.534 and clarified confidentiality protections in RCW 18.131.070 for health professional monitoring programs. The adopted rules in WAC 246-817-801, 236-817-810, 246-817- 820, and 246-817-830 make technical amendments to align with changes required from SSB 5496 without changing the effect. |
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Massage Online Virtual and Health Equity Education | WAC 246-830-430 | 23-12-002 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | |||||||||
Out of State RN and LPN Licensure | WAC 246-840-030 WAC 246-840-090 |
23-11-143 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | |||||||||
Vibrio parahaemolyticus Shellfish Control Plan | WAC 246-282-006 | 23-11-074 | Adopted | WAC 246-282-006, Washington state Vibrio parahaemolyticus control plan. Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) is a naturally occurring bacteria found in marine waters. Molluscan bivalve shellfish acquire Vp through filter feeding. Humans who consume raw or undercooked shellfish containing Vp can develop an intestinal disease called vibriosis. Chapter 246-282 WAC establishes the minimum performance standards for growing, harvesting, processing, packing, storage, transporting, and selling of shellfish for human consumption. These rules do not apply to persons who conduct activities limited to retail food service, personal use, and transporting as a common carrier of freight. WAC 246-282-006 establishes the control plan for the months of May 1st through September 30th and are an extension of the NSSP Model Ordinance (U.S. Food and Drug Administration National Shellfish Sanitation Program, Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish). Due to current early season high temperatures, this emergency rule making is necessary to protect public health by modifying the existing strictest harvest control requirements which currently start July 1st by setting even more protective measures immediately. The State Board of Health (board) filed a Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101) on February 23, 2022, WSR 22-06-034 regarding permanent amendments to the existing rules to address harvest control measures and may also include updating definitions, seed size and other technical and editorial changes as needed. Until permanent rule making can be completed, the board has delegated emergency rule making authority to the Department of Health if heat-wave conditions occur prior to July 1To reduce the threat to public health, amending the “time of harvest to cooling requirements” to a more protective control season immediately is necessary. The current Vp Control Plan, last revised in 2015, establishes a control season between May 1st and September 30th and authorizes enforcement of the rule’s strictest time-to cooling requirements for harvested oysters starting July 1 of the Vp control season. However, recent events demonstrate the need for more flexible rules. From June 26 to July 2, 2021, the National Weather Service in Seattle reported a long-duration, unprecedented heat wave throughout the Pacific Northwest. Shellfish-related Vp illnesses increased sharply. Therefore, due to current early season temperatures and mid-day low tides, this emergency rule is necessary to protect public health. |
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Out -of -State RN and LPN Licensure Emergency Rule | WAC 246-840-030 WAC 246-840-090 |
23-11-015 | Emergency Rule | | Read the CR-103E (PDF) | |||||||||
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) | WAC 246-830-345 | 23-11-003 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | |||||||||
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 | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Physical Location: The Olympia Center 222 Columbia St NW, Room TBD Olympia, WA 98501 Virtual Option: Link no longer available |
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Temporary Worker Housing (TWH) | 246-358 WAC | 23-10-093 | Pending formal adoption | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | Submit Written Comments to: Nina Helpling, DOH, P.O. Box 47820, Olympia, WA 98504-7820, email tempworkerrule@doh.wa.gov, by July 7, 2023. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Nina Helpling, phone 360-236-3065, TTY 711, email nina.helpling@doh.wa.gov, by June 13, 2023. |
Hearing Location(s): On June 20, 2023, prehearing overview at 2:00 p.m., and hearing at 3:00 p.m., virtual and telephonic hearing. Join electronically https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/85754270385?pwd=T25qTldCS3UzVi9nU3J5ZG0vQTMzZz09, Password (if prompted) TWhouse@2; on June 26, 2023, prehearing overview at 2:00 p.m., and hearing at 3:00 p.m., at WSU Mount Vernon NWREC, 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA 98372; on June 27, 2023, prehearing overview at 2:00 p.m., and hearing at 3:00 p.m., at Pybus Public Market, 3 North Worthen Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801; and on June 28, 2023, prehearing overview at 1:00 p.m., and hearing at 2:00 p.m., at Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center, 1101 North Columbia Center Boulevard, Kennewick, WA 99336. |
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Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Testing Fee Redistribution | WAC 246-282-990 | 23-10-070 | Pending formal adoption | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | Hearing Location(s): On June 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The department will be holding a virtual-only hearing. Register in advance for this webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6DNpU3Y0QhWhnG_PEc5I2g. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Health Equity Continuing Education | 246-853 WAC | 23-10-069 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | |||||||||
Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Practitioner Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 WAC 246-803-425 |
23-10-066 | Pending formal adoption | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | Submit Written Comments to: Vicki Brown, P.O. Box [47852], Olympia, WA [98504-]7852, email vicki.brown@doh.wa.gov, fax 360-236-2901, by July 14, 2023. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Vicki Brown, phone 360-236-4865, fax 360-236-2901, TTY 711, email vicki.brown@doh.wa.gov, by June 30, 2023. |
Hearing Location(s): On July 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The department will hold a virtual only hearing. Register in advance for this webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oceYD3dgQ6GvpMlNUk1xVg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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Pharmacy Wholesaler Reporting for Suspicious Orders and Zero Reports | 246-945 WAC | 23-10-012 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) |