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Title | WAC | WSR | Status Sort ascending | 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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Notifiable Conditions Supplemental | 246-101 WAC | 21-11-040 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Kaitlyn Dohahoe |
Date: 03/10/2021 To access the meeting online and register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2317880874509776139 |
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Colon Hydrotherapist Fees and Renewal Cycle | WAC 216-836A-990 | 22-11-012 | Adopted | Register in advance for this |
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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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Health Equity Continuing Education for Sex Offender Treatment Providers (SOTP) | WAC 246-930-410 | 23-24-032 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Department of Health adopted amendments to WAC 246-930-410 to establish health equity continuing education (CE) requirements. The adopted rule does not change the total CE hours required for SOTPs. It requires two hours in health equity CE every four years, which is absorbed into the existing number of CE hours required. Additionally, because an individual must hold an SOTP credential in addition to a credential for their primary health profession, the adopted rule does not require an SOTP to take an additional health equity CE training if they have already completed the training for their primary credential. Describe any changes other than editing from proposed to adopted version: On its own initiative, the department has made minor edits to update formatting and increase clarity, including: (1) discontinuing the use of “and/or”; (2) removing bold formatting from rule text; (3) dividing subsection (4) into paragraphs for clarity; and (4) relocating a paragraph for greater visibility. Lana Crawford Phone: 564-669-1455 Email: Lana.Crawford@doh.wa.gov |
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Pharmacy Quality Assurance Committee Retired Active Pharmacist Status | WAC 246-945-171 | 23-07-057 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The commission will provide a virtual and a physical location for this hearing to promote social distancing and the safety of the citizens of Washington state. Physical location: Capital Region ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive S.W., Lewis Room, Tumwater, WA 98512. Virtual: Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Daily: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/tZIsdu2hqzMuHNJhllH4KKYkCjwBU5J0e2Ps/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGurzouE9GdtB-BRpwABYj4LPPwmFxbgo13lBPpK3R4STr9FehVEIcqOojV; Topic: PQAC Business Meeting 2022. To access the meeting on November 17 at 9 a.m., go to https://zoom.us/join or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86114958466 and use the Webinar ID 861 1495 8466. Other access options include one-tap mobile US +12532158782,,86114958466# or +16699009128,,86114958466#; or telephone, dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location) US +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799, Webinar ID 861 1495 8466. International numbers available https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdLNo6unOZ. |
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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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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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Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Requirements and Retired-Active License | WAC 246-843- 231 WAC 246-843-180 WAC 246-843-130 WAC 246-843-090 WAC 246-843-071 WAC 246-843-335 (new) |
24-03-147 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Nursing Home Administrators adopted rule amendments and a new rule to expand and clarify licensure requirement for licensure and temporary practice permits by correcting and updating continuing education requirements, language and citations, and correcting a typographical error. The rule no longer requires HIV/AIDS education. The rules add health equity continuing education. |
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Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Policy Statement PO-10 | WAC 246-945-100 | 23-23-041 | Adopted | Notice of Adoption: This policy Issued by the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commissions clarifies the Commission’ approach to United States Pharmacopeia General chapters 795, 797, 800, and 825 as it relates to WAC 246-945-100 and RCW 18.64.270(2). Policy PO-10. Effective Date: November 1, 2023. |
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Extension Process for Pharmacy Intern Renewal Limitations Policy Statement | WAC 246-945-155 | 24-06-018 | Adopted | This policy clarifies the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission’s renewal extension process for pharmacy interns who have reached the renewal limitation set in WAC 246-945-155(3). Policy number: P012. Effective Date: February 1, 2024. |
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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 | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | This hearing is being held as a virtual public hearing, without a physical meeting space. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/W |
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Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-922-300 WAC 246-922-310 WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 |
24-01-124 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Podiatric Medical Board has adopted sections WAC 246-922-300 and WAC 246-922-310 to comply with RCW 43.70.163. The board adopted the Department of Health’s health equity model rules, WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830, for podiatric physicians and surgeons. The adopted rule adds two hours of health equity education, as required in the model rules, to be completed as part of the current continuing competency requirements every four years. In addition, the board also adopted amendments that correct some confusing rule language to clarify that a resident in an approved postgraduate residency training program is not required to participate in podiatric continuing medical education. |
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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 | Shad Bell |
Spokane Convention Center 322 N Spokane Falls Ct Spokane WA 99201 |
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Colon Hydrotherapist | 246-836A WAC | 22-11-017 | Adopted | Susan Gragg PO Box 47852 Olympia, WA 98504-7852 naturopathy@doh.wa.gov 360-236-4941 |
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, the Board of Naturopathy will not provide a physical location for this hearing to promote social distancing and the safety of the citizens of Washington State. A virtual public hearing, without a physical meeting space, will be held instead. Register in advance for this webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com /register/4522694167139040781 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar |
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Policy Statement Notice of Adoption: Applying for New Agency Affiliated Counselor Credentials | 23-23-116 | Adopted | Policy Number: AAC-23-01. The Department of Health clarified their position on implementation of new agency affiliated counselor credentials. Effective Date: July 23, 2023. Filed as WSR 23-23-116. |
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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 |
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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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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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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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Nursing Home Administrator Fees and Renewal Cycle for Retired Active Status | WAC 246-843-990 | 24-03-148 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted a retired active fee for the nursing home administrator license. Concurrently, the Board of Nursing Home Administrators adopted a retired active status to allow an individual to practice in emergent or intermittent circumstances and pay a reduced renewal fee. This will allow individuals to fill in at nursing homes that need a temporary administrator while recruiting a new administrator to assist in emergency circumstances such as a pandemic. |
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Repeal of AIDS Education and Training Requirements | WAC 246-945-162 WAC 246-945-200 WAC 246-945-205 |
23-09-062 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Joshua Munroe, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, phone 360-236-2987, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, AND RECEIVED BY January 3, 2023. |
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Health Equity Continuing Education for Optometrists | WAC 246-851-225 WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 |
23-22-066 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Optometry adopted WAC 246-851-225, a new section requiring two hours of health equity continuing education (CE) every four years for licensed optometrists. Health equity CE programs must meet the standards created in the Department of Health model rules in WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830. The adopted rule does not add to the total CE hours required to renew the license. |
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Washington Medical Commission Interpretive Statement | WAC 246-919-601 | 23-23-048 | Adopted | Notice of Adoption: This statement Issued by The Washington Medical Commission establishes the use of Nitrous Oxide in Office-Based Settings Under WAC 246-919-601, and regulates the use of analgesia, anesthesia, and sedation in office-based settings to exempt the use of nitrous oxide from the requirements of WAC 246-919-601. Interpretive Statement INS2023-02. Effective Date: October 20, 2023. |
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Temporary Practice Permits for Military Spouse Pharmacy Interns Policy Statement | WAC 246-945-155 WAC 246-945-156 |
24-06-019 | Adopted | This policy clarifies the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission’s issuance of temporary practice permits to pharmacy interns who are spouses of military personnel. Policy number: P011. Effective Date: February 1, 2024. |
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Department of Health Medical Test Site Fee Increase | WAC 246-338-990 | 23-04-099 | Adopted | In order to help mitigate the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health will not provide a physical location. A virtual public hearing, without physical meeting space, will be held instead. We invite you to participate in our public rules hearing using your computer, tablet or smartphone. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KtyjCFXHQlORpJOJx1o-9w |
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Psychologist Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-924-230 | 24-01-125 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Examining Board of Psychology adopted amendments to WAC 246-924-230 to establish health equity continuing education (CE) requirements and implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (Chapter 276, Laws of 2021). The adopted rule requires two hours in health equity CE every three years, rather than four years, and is absorbed into the existing number of CE hours required. It does not change the total number of CE hours required for the profession and aligns with licensed psychologists’ three-year CE cycle. Additionally, the board adopted amendments to improve clarity and remove obsolete language, including provisions that allowed the board to permit CE from another jurisdiction to fulfill Washington’s CE requirements and to waive CE requirements for a retired psychologist who wishes to maintain active licensure. |
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Dental School Faculty Member Licenses | WAC 246-817-150 | 24-08-057 | 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 update rules regarding out-of-state licensure in line with Senate Bill 5113 (chapter 89, Laws of 2023) to include any institution of higher education in Washington state accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) for faculty licensure. |
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SBOH Primary and Secondary Schools | 246-366A WAC | 21-14-056 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | |||||||||
Nursing Credential and License Requirements for Nurse Technicians, RN's, and ARNP's | WAC 246-840-365 WAC 246-840-367 WAC 246-840-533 WAC 246-840-930 |
22-04-081 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckceCvqTotGdNcx73dCsgb1liq0vopFKnE |
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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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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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Reference to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapters | WAC 246-945-100 | 24-09-051 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | | Read the CR-105 (PDF) | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission has adopted a revision to WAC 246-945-100, Compounding minimum standards, to update the rule to the most recent version of the USP – National Formulary <795> and <797>. This will capture the revisions to the USP <795> and <797>, which have been made official since WAC 246-945-100 became effective on July 1, 2020. |
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Safe Medication Return – Multiple Program Operators | WAC 246-480-050 WAC 246-480-070 WAC 246-480-080 WAC 246-480-990 WAC 246-480-010 |
24-03-146 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted amendments regarding Safe Medication Return to update rules about multiple program operators. Amendments also set a fee for proposal review and provide transparency for the department’s method of calculating program operator annual fees. |
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Podiatry Continuing Education | WAC 246-922-300 WAC 246-922-310 |
22-20-092 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Susan Gragg PO Box 47852 Olympia, WA 98504-7852 Email: podiatric@doh.wa.gov
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In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, the Podiatric Medical Board will not provide a physical location for this hearing to promote social distancing and the safety of the citizens of Washington State. A virtual public hearing, without a physical meeting space, will be held instead. Webinar only Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDA2MTA2NDktMDc0Mi00NDdmLThkYTAtYzNkMGNmNjYyN2I0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2211d0e217-264e-400a-8ba0-57dcc127d72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225d370fd2-d693-4979-9942-011211788fd0%22%7d Or call in (audio only) 1-564-999-2000 Phone Conference ID: 187 889 849 |
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Audiologists, Hearing Aid Specialists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants Professions Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-828-505 (new section) WAC 246-828-510 |
24-01-120 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Hearing and Speech (board) adopted a new rule, WAC 246-828-505, and amended WAC 246-828-510 to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021). The board adopted and exceeded the health equity model rule minimum standards. The board’s adopted rules require two hours of health equity education to be completed every three years as part of the current CE requirements for the professions. The adopted rules do not increase total CE hours but require two hours of health equity CE be absorbed into the existing CE hour requirements. This exceeds the minimum two hours of health equity education required every four years in the model rules. |
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Substance Use Monitoring Program Language Updates for Optometrists | WAC 246-851-440 through 246-851-470 | 23-22-067 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Optometry amended WAC 246-851-440 through 246-851-470 to align with technical changes made by Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5496 (Chapter 43, Laws of 2022). Changes align the rules with currently accepted language for substance use disorders and related monitoring programs, and include technical clarifications as needed without changing the rule’s effect. |
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Radiological Technologist Review and Update of Chapter | 246-926 WAC | 24-02-007 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted amendments to chapter 246-926 WAC to clarify, streamline, and modernize the regulations of cardiovascular invasive specialists, diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, radiologist assistants, and x-ray technicians. This includes removing outdated provisions, updating outdated terms and citations, clarifying credentialing and competency requirements, clarifying allowable duties for radiological technologists and x-ray technicians, repealing, and adding new sections of rule, and renaming the chapter to better reflect all types of professions credentialed under the chapter. The adopted rules establish enforceable licensing requirements and safety mechanisms for patients receiving imaging services. |
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Nursing Technicians Provide Opportunities to Licensed Practical Nurse Students | WAC 246-840-010 WAC 246-840-840 WAC 246-840-850 WAC 246-840-860 WAC 246-840-905 |
22-04-082 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Shad Bell |
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Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification Reducing Barriers | WAC 246-811-070 WAC 246-811-076 WAC 246-811-300 |
24-03-139 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted amendments to reduce barriers to certification for Substance Use Disorder Professionals and Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainees. Changes include removing the requirement to verify educational coursework for applicants with a national certification in WAC 246-811-070, making pharmacists eligible for the alternative training pathway in WAC 246-811-076, and removing osteopathic physician assistants pursuant to Substitute House Bill 2378 (chapter 80, Laws of 2020). The rule also removes the obsolete AIDS training from the list of probationary license requirements pursuant to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020). |
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Medical Test Site Licensure and Notification Requirements | WAC 246-388-020 WAC 246-388-026 |
22-20-073 | Adopted | Emergency Rule |
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Dental Provider Health Equity Continuing Education Requirements | WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 | 24-01-100 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Dental Quality Assurance Commission adopted health equity continuing education requirements to meet the requirements of the Department of Health’s equity model rules, WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830. The amended rules add two hours of health equity education, to be completed as part of the current continuing education requirements every three years. |
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State Board of Health: On-Site Sewage Systems Requirements | 246-272A WAC WAC 246-272A-0110 WAC 246-272A-0340 |
24-06-046 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The State Board of Health has adopted amendments to chapter 246-272A WAC to implement changes to existing requirements. The adopted rule establishes new requirements, including requirements for field verification of proprietary products, property transfer inspections, remediation, and product supply chain issues and makes clarification updates. |
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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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Remote Dispensing Sites for Increased Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Medications | WAC 246- 945-457 | 24-01-098 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 6086, passed in 2020, allows a pharmacy to extend its pharmacy license to a remote dispensing site where technology is used to dispense medications for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) or its symptoms. The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission adopted rules that establish the minimum standards for OUD medication remote dispensing sites. Adopted rules reflect standards, restrictions and requirements set in statute. The minimum standards must address who may access medications at the remote dispensing site pursuant to a valid prescription or chart order. The minimum standards must also require that the pharmacy is responsible for stocking and maintaining a perpetual inventory of the OUD medications stored in or at the remote dispensing site (referred to as the “supplying pharmacy” in the rule language). Current rules in chapter 246-945 WAC cover requirements for drugs stored outside of a pharmacy but restrict their location to a facility that is otherwise able to store and possess drugs (i.e., a licensed pharmaceutical firm). The adopted rule, WAC 246-945-457, is necessary to establish enforceable minimum standards as directed by SSB 6086 for OUD medication remote dispensing sites. As the statute specifically requires rulemaking, no other alternatives were considered. |
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Optometrist Continuing Education (CE) Requirements | WAC 246-851-090 WAC 246-851-125 through 246-851-230 |
23-22-068 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Optometry adopted changes to WAC 246-851-090 and WAC 246-851-125 through 246-851-230 related to CE requirements for licensed optometrists. Adopted amendments include online continuing education, new definitions, limits on types and categories of CE hours, reference to other required trainings, CE documentation requirements, clarifying self-study requirements, and certain allowances during a declared state of emergency. |
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State Board of Health Communicable and Certain Other Diseases and Notifiable Conditions | 246-100 WAC 246-101 WAC |
22-06-061 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | WSBOH@sboh.wa.gov |
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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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Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SWSRF) Loan Terms | WAC 246-296-020 WAC 246-296-100 WAC 246-296-130 |
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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 | Policy Statement CH-24-03-014 (PDF). The Washington State Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission issued a policy statement stating that an Individual’s holding a chiropractic license in “inactive” status, and endorsement or expired credential reissuance applicants are not required to take and pass the jurisprudence examination if the applicant holds an active credential recognized as having substantially equivalent standards. Effective Date: March 14, 2023. |
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Temporary Practice Permit Effective Dates for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) | WAC 246-840-095 | 24-03-055 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Washington State Board of Nursing (board) adopted amendments to WAC 246-840-095, 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). |