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Title Sort ascending | WAC | WSR | 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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Athletic Trainer Scope of Practice for Medication | WAC 246-916-070 | 24-07-065 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Department of Health, in consultation with the Athletic Training Advisory Committee, is proposing to create a new section of rule, WAC 246-916-070 Medications, to define terms used and establish education and training requirements for athletic trainers in response to Substitute House Bill 1275, (chapter 143, Laws of 2023). |
We are having a hybrid hearing. You can attend in person or virtually by registering through Zoom. In Person Department of Health Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: Zoom registration link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Written Comments Submit written comments to: Allyson McIver, Program Manager Fax: 360-236-2901 Email: allyson.mciver@doh.wa.gov Assistance for People with Disabilities Contact Allyson McIver by April 25, 2024. Phone: 360-236-2878 TTY: 711 Fax: 360-236-2901 Email: allyson.mciver@doh.wa.gov |
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Athletic Trainer Profession Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-916-060 WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 |
23-22-097 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health is adopting an amendment to WAC 246-916-060 to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021), codified as RCW 43.70.613. The department is adopting the health equity model rules, WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830, for the athletic trainer profession to comply with the statute. |
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Athletic Trainer Health Equity Continuing Education Rules | WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 | 23-08-014 | Pending formal proposal | ||||||||||
Apprenticeship Programs for Veterinary Technicians | WAC 246-935-060 | 24-09-036 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Veterinary Board of Governors is adopting an amendment to WAC 246-935-060 Eligibility for examination as a veterinary technician, to clarify that a registered apprenticeship program is an approved post-secondary educational pathway to qualify for licensure exams as a veterinary technician. |
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Applied Behavior Analysis Clarification to Licensing Rules | 246-805 WAC | 24-05-024 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Department of Health is proposing to update and clarify Applied Behavior Analysis, chapter 246-805 WAC to: clarify licensure requirements, supervision, examinations, educational programs, training, and continuing education. This proposal also establishes reciprocity, temporary licenses and updates fees. |
The public hearing will be hybrid. You can attend in person or virtually by registering via Zoom. In Person Department of Health Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: Zoom registration link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Written Comments Submit written comments to: Kendra Pitzler Fax: 360-236-2901 Assistance for People with Disabilities Contact Kendra Pitzler by March 28, 2024. Phone: 360-236-4723 TTY: 711 Fax: 360-236-2901 Email: kendra.pitzler@doh.wa.gov |
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Analgesia and Anesthesia Administration in Office-based Settings | WAC 246-853-650 | 23-08-068 | Adopted | Submit Written Comments to: Becky McElhiney, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax 360-236-2850, |
The board will hold a virtual public hearing, without a physical meeting space. This promotes social distancing and the safety of the citizens of Washington state. Register in advance for this Zoom webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c4Spj75mQfSTVSlOa0I9FA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Becky McElhiney, phone 360-236-4766, fax 360-236-2901, TTY 711, email osteopathic@doh.wa.gov, by November 23, 2022. |
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Ambulatory Surgery and Certificate of Need Methodology | WAC 246-310-270 | 20-02-008 | Adopted | Eric Hernandez |
Department of Health will be holding a virtual public hearing. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CMlLSct_Ri6OgE5bRfVMNw |
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Agency Affiliated Counselors — Amending Mental Health Professional Definition and Creating Two New Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) Credentials | WAC 246-341-0200 WAC 246-341-0515 WAC 246-810-010 WAC 246-810-015 WAC 246-810-990 |
24-07-100 | Emergency Rule | | Read the CR-103E (PDF) | Second Substitute House Bill 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023) made several immediate changes impacting behavioral health agencies, including amending the definition of “mental health professional” (MHP) and to establish two new credentials, the certified agency affiliated counselor (C-AAC) and the licensed agency affiliated counselor (L-AAC). This emergency rule continues without changes to the original emergency rule package while permanent rule making is in progress. |
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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Education Requirement | WAC 246-840-010 WAC 246-840-340 WAC 246-840-342 246-840 WAC |
24-05-022 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | Amending WAC 246-840-010, 246-840-340, 246-840-342, and other related sections in chapter 246-840 WAC. The Washington State Board of Nursing is considering amendments to education requirements for ARNP licensure in response to the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee’s (JARRC) recommendation. |
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Adult Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Certificate of Need (CN) Requirements | WAC 246-310-700 through WAC 246-310-755 | 24-03-083 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Department of Health is considering changes to requirements for adult elective PCI programs in response to a rulemaking petition. The petition requests amendment of WAC 246-310-720(2), to eliminate the requirement that existing PCI programs in the planning area must meet the minimum volume standard before a new elective PCI program may be approved. The department will also consider amendments to other PCI rules, as part of this rule project. |
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Administration of Anesthetic Agents for Dental Procedures | 246-817 WAC | 24-01-033 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Dental Quality Assurance Commission is adopting amendments to requirements for the administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures to reflect changes in patient care standards since the rule was adopted. The amendment includes changes and additions to pediatric protocols, emergency and on-call protocols, education, training, and medications including prescribing, administration and dosage. Standards of care have changed since the current rule was adopted and a complete review was necessary. Creating a pediatric sedation endorsement is necessary to provide safeguards for the unique sedation needs of pediatric patients. The adopted rule amendments require 24 hour on-call availability, update basic life support education requirements, add requirements for emergency protocols and training, clarify requirements for record keeping and emergency medications, establish requirements for self-inspections for all dentists when anesthetic is administered, update requirements for on-site inspections for dentists with moderate sedation with parenteral agents or general anesthesia permits, create a pediatric sedation endorsement, require vital sign monitoring for pediatric patients, clarify the requirement to obtain vital signs on American Society of Anesthesiologist classification ASA I age 13 and under will be at the dentist’s discretion, clarify requirements for prescribing for patient dosage prior to the appointment and specify that electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring is not required when a pediatric patient is uncooperative or the emotional condition means monitoring is not possible or the patient does not tolerate the monitoring pads. The commission made the following edits upon adoption:
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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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23-hour Crisis Relief Centers for Acute Care Centers | WAC 246-320-111 | 24-10-090 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Department of Health is proposing to amend WAC 246-320-111, Hospital Responsibilities, to implement Second Substitute Senate Bill (2SSB) 5120 (chapter 433, Laws of 2023), an act concerning the establishment of 23-hour crisis relief centers in Washington state. The proposed amendments establish requirements for licensed acute care hospitals that wish to discharge or transfer a patient to a 23-hour crisis relief center. |
This is a hybrid hearing. You can attend in person or virtually by registering through Zoom. In Person Department of Health Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: Zoom registration link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Written Comments Submit written comments to: Dan Overton Fax: 360-236-2321 Assistance for People with Disabilities Contact Dan Overton by May 22, 2024. Phone: 564-201-0579 TTY: 711 Fax: 360-236-2321 Email: dan.overton@doh.wa.gov |
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23 Hour Crisis Relief Center Behavioral Health Agency | 246-341 WAC | 24-10-095 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Department of Health is proposing to amend the behavioral health agency regulations in chapter 246-341 WAC to implement Second Substitute Senate Bill (2SSB) 5120 (chapter 433, Laws of 2023) establishing 23-hour crisis relief centers in Washington state. The department is also proposing amendments to align the regulations with statutory changes passed by the 2023 legislature and to make non-substantive changes. |
This is a hybrid hearing. You can attend in person or virtually by registering through Zoom. In Person Department of Health Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: Zoom registration link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Written Comments Submit written comments to: Dan Overton Fax: 360-236-2321 Assistance for People with Disabilities Contact Dan Overton by May 22, 2024. Phone: 564-201-0579 TTY: 711 Fax: 360-236-2321 Email: dan.overton@doh.wa.gov |