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Title Sort descending | 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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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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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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Nursing Home Administrator Retired Active License Fee | WAC 246-843-990 | 23-22-094 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Department of Health (department) is proposing to establish a retired active fee for the nursing home administrator license in WAC 246-843-990. |
The public hearing will be hybrid. Participants can attend at the physical location or virtually by registering on Zoom. Physical Location Department of Health Attend Virtually Register in advance for this webinar: Zoom registration link. Written Comments Submit written comments to: Kendra Pitzler Fax: 360-236-2901 |
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Nursing Homes and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals | WAC 246-840-4659 | 24-04-043 | Withdrawn | Rescission of interpretive statement NCIS2.00 for WAC 246-840-4659 because a permanent rule has been adopted in its place. The rule clarifies the application of the advanced practice pain management rules in nursing homes and long-term acute care hospitals and incorporated the interpretive statement into permanent rule. Filed on January 31, 2024. The board engaged in rulemaking to clarify the application of the advanced practice pain management rules in nursing homes and long-term acute care hospitals and incorporated the interpretive statement into permanent rule. The proposed rule was adopted by the board in a rule hearing on May 12, 2023. The permanent rule was filed on June 29, 2023 as WSR 23-14-082. |
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Nursing Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Program Update and Stipend | WAC 246-840-750 WAC 246-840-760 WAC 246-840-770 WAC 246-840-780 WAC 246-840-790 |
24-12-066 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Washington State Board of Nursing adopted rules amending WAC 246-840-750 through 246-840-780 and adding WAC 246-840-790 to establish new definitions, update existing terms, and add application requirements for a stipend for the substance use disorder monitoring program for nursing professionals in response to Substitute House Bill 1255 (chapter 141, Laws of 2023) codified in RCW 18.79.440. |
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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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Nursing Temporary Practice Permits reducing temporary practice permit time | WAC 264-840-095 | 22-06-057 | Pending formal proposal | Shad Bell |
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Occupational therapy licensure compact (compact) fees and renewal cycle | WAC 246-847-991 | 23-06-059 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) |
Purpose: WAC 246-847-991 Occupational therapy licensure compact (compact) privilege fees and renewal cycle. The Department of Health (department) is adopting a new section of rule, WAC 246-847-991, to implement Senate Bill (SB) 5518 (Chapter 152, Laws of 2022), which creates a new interstate licensure compact for occupational therapy and gives member states the discretion to charge a fee for granting compact privileges. The department is adopting a new rule to specify the compact fees and renewal cycle. |
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Occupational Therapy Temporary Permits and Fees | WAC 246-847-117 WAC 246-847-990 |
24-06-055 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Occupational Therapy Practice Board and the Department of Health are considering amending rules and establishing fees for temporary practice permits in response to the Washington Military Spouse Employment Act. |
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On-Site Non-Potable Water Systems | 246-275 WAC | 24-09-067 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Department of Health is considering adopting a new chapter to Title 246 that establishes general administrative procedures and fees for non-potable water systems. |
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Opioid Prescribing and Tapering Rules for Allopathic Physicians and Physician Assistants | WAC 246-918-801 WAC 246-918-870 WAC 246-918-900 WAC 246-919-851 WAC 246-919-920 WAC 246-919-950 |
24-07-106 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Washington Medical Commission is proposing amendments to the commission’s opioid prescribing rules for allopathic physicians and physician assistants to exclude patients with sickle cell disease, to clarify tapering considerations, and to clarify the use of biological specimen testing. Amending WAC 246-918-801, WAC 246-918-870, WAC 246-918-900, WAC 246-919-851, WAC 246-919-920, and WAC 246-919-950. |
This is a hybrid hearing. You can attend in person or virtually by registering through Teams. In Person Department of Health Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: Teams registration link. Written Comments Submit written comments to: Amelia Boyd, Program Manager Assistance for People with Disabilities Contact Amelia Boyd by April 19, 2024. Phone: 1-800-525-0127 TTY: 711 Email: medical.rules@wmc.wa.gov |
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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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Optometry Continuing Education and Examination Requirements | WAC 246-851-090 through 246-851-230 WAC 246-851-490 |
24-06-033 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Board of Optometry is considering amendments to optometrist continuing education and examination requirements in WAC 246-851-090 through 246-851-230 and WAC 246-851-490 to comply with Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023) and to consider increasing the number of allowable online credits. |
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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) | ||||||||
Organ Transport Services and Vehicles License Requirements | WAC 246-976-360 | 24-11-155 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is proposing a new rule in response to legislative requirements under Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1271 (chapter 290, Laws of 2023) to establish the minimum standards for organ transport vehicles and equipment in WAC 246-976-360. |
This is a hybrid hearing. You can attend in person or virtually by registering through Zoom. Comments may also be submitted in writing. 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: Jason Norris Fax: 360-236-2380 Assistance for People with Disabilities Contact Jill Hayes by June 18, 2024. Phone: 360-236-2838 Fax: 360-236-2380 TTY: 800-833-6388 or 711 Email: jill.hayes@doh.wa.gov |
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Osteopath Exemptions from Opioid Prescribing Rules | WAC 246-853-661 | 23-09-063 | Pending formal adoption | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | Hearing Location(s): On June 2, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. The board will provide a virtual and a physical location for this hearing. Physical location: Lacey Community Center, Room 1 and 2, 6729 Pacific Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98503; or join on your computer, mobile app, or room device. Microsoft Teams meeting https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_NDI1MGQ2NWMtZWUxYy00YTI5LTgwOTAtMWE5OGQzZTg5YmVk%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252211d0e217-264e-400a-8ba0-57dcc127d72d%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223f147261-e44e-4696-9d68-1ecb58823a4d%2522%257d&data=05%7C01%7Cheather.cantrell%40doh.wa.gov%7C6ba54d3e479b40124fbf08db2b0c48cf%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638151103986924579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JuRAfkNapDHflhQtasOPGE8Mnrs%2BZVXJVFWiaBmd%2F48%3D&reserved=0, Meeting ID 261 154 277 114, Passcode p8WiJ9; or call in (audio only) +1 564-999-2000,,245423285# United States, Olympia, 833-322-1218,,245423285# United States (toll-free), Phone Conference ID 245 423 285# |
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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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Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Continuing Education Requirements | WAC 246-853-080 | 24-04-068 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery is considering amending WAC 246-853-080 to update the continuing education (CE) requirements for licensure renewal of osteopathic physicians to clarify Washington-specific mandated CE requirements. |
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Osteopathic Physician Exam Requirements | WAC 246-853-020 | 24-01-084 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery is considering amendments to update the examination requirements for licensure of osteopathic physicians in response to Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023) and to reduce potentially unnecessary licensure barriers. 2SHB 1724 requires regulatory authorities to review licensure standards for health professionals in other states to determine substantial equivalency to Washington licensure standards in order to streamline and expedite credentialing processes. In response to this requirement, and to reduce potentially unnecessary licensure barriers, the board is considering amendments to the osteopathic physician examination requirements. |
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Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Five-Year Rule Review | WAC 246-853-045 WAC 246-853-21 WAC 243-853-060 |
24-11-069 | Expedited | | Read the CR-105 (PDF) | The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) are proposing amendments to WAC 246-853-045 and WAC 246-853-21, and to repeal WAC 243-853-060, as a result of the review to clarify and update language. |
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Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons General Provision for Opioid Prescribing and Tapering Rules | WAC 246-853-661 WAC 246-853-730 WAC 246-853-755 |
24-04-066 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery is considering amending WAC 246-853-661 Exclusions, WAC 246-853-730 Periodic review, and WAC 246-853-755 Tapering requirements, to modernize the language, add clarity, and align rules with the Washington Medical Commission (WMC). |
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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) | |||||||||
Osteopathic Physicians' Assistants and Osteopathic Physicians' Acupuncture Assistants | 246-854 WAC 246-855 WAC |
22-06-071 | Accepting comments | Becky McElhiney |
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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) | |||||||||
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) | |||||||||
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids | WAC 246-828-100 | 24-01-087 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Hearing and Speech adopted rules to reflect federal changes for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. To align with changes in federal regulation, the board’s adopted amendment removes requirements in WAC 246-828-100 for medical clearance as a condition for sale of OTC hearing aids. The adopted changes to WAC 246-828-100 only remove requirements no longer permitted by federal rule and do not otherwise change licensure requirements. |
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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)). |
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Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Material | 246-231 WAC 246-237 WAC 246-243 WAC 246-244 WAC |
22-06-045 | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | Nina Helping |
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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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Permanent Facility Closure Reporting Requirements | WAC 246-945-480 246-945 WAC |
24-13-061 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission is considering amending WAC 246-945-480 and creating new sections in chapter 246-945 WAC to improve notifications and prescription transfer directions provided to patients when the facility closes permanently. |
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Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Health Equity Continuing Education Requirements | WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 | 24-01-101 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission adopted health equity continuing education requirements to meet the requirements of the Department of Health’s equity model rules in WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830. The adopted rules add one hour of health equity education every two years, coinciding with the license renewal cycles for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. |
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Pharmacy - Code of Federal Regulation Incorporation by Reference | WAC 246-945-040 | 24-01-102 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | | Read the CR-105 (PDF) | In 2020, the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission consolidated multiple chapters of rules into chapter 246-945 WAC that covers the practice of pharmacy. This adopted rule amends WAC 246-945-040(1) to incorporate Title 21 of the CFR by reference for the purpose of capturing any changes made to Title 21 after WAC 246-945-040 went into effect on July 1, 2020. Language was also added to the rule for the purpose of providing individuals directions for acquiring copies of the reference material listed for public inspection. |
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Pharmacy - Updating Reference to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapters 795 and 797 | WAC 246-945-100 | 23-22-035 | Expedited | | Read the CR-105 (PDF) | Updating reference to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapters 795 and 797. The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (commission) is proposing 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>. Purpose of the proposal and its anticipated effects, including any changes in existing rules: The proposed rule amends WAC 246-945-100 to update the rule to the most recent versions of the USP <795> and <797>. USP <795> and <797> were adopted into rule by reference effective on July 1, 2020. Since then, USP <795> and <797> have been updated. Reasons supporting proposal: The existing reference in WAC 246-945-100 does not account for changes made to USP <795> and <797> that are official as of November 1, 2023 by USP. The proposed rule updates the references to the most recent versions. The proposed rule language qualifies for expedited rulemaking under RCW 34.05.353(1)(b) as the language incorporates by reference national standards without material change. |
Notice: 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 by 1/2/2024, and they must be sent to: Expedited Adoption Criteria Adopts or incorporates by reference without material change federal statutes or regulations, Washington state statutes, rules of other Washington state agencies, shoreline master programs other than those programs governing shorelines of statewide significance, or, as referenced by Washington state law, national consensus codes that generally establish industry standards, if the material adopted or incorporated regulates the same subject matter and conduct as the adopting or incorporating rule. |
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Pharmacy Continuing Education Requirements | 246-861 WAC WAC 246-901-061 WAC 246-945-178 WAC 246-945-220 |
23-05-010 | Accepting comments | 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 Haleigh Mauldin, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, phone 360-890-0720, fax 360-236-2901, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, AND RECEIVED BY April 17, 2023. |
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Pharmacy Intern Permit Extensions | WAC 246-945-155 WAC 246-945-156 246-945 WAC |
24-07-105 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission is considering amending WAC 246-945-155, WAC 246-945-156, and adding a new section to chapter 246-945 WAC. These changes would grant renewal extensions to pharmacy interns and would extend temporary pharmacy intern practice permits for spouses of military personnel in accordance with Second Substitute House Bill 1009 (chapter 165, Laws of 2023). |
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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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Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Extension of Emergency Rules for Schedule II Prescriptions | WAC 246-945-010 | 23-06-016 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | |||||||||
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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Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Rescission of Policy Statement P004 | 24-05-012 | Withdrawn | Rescission of Policy Statement P004, Regulatory Standards Applicable to Remote Dispensing Sites. Filed February 8, 2024. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is rescinding the policy statement Regulatory Standards Applicable to Remote Dispensing Sites, which was filed on July 2, 2020, and published as WSR 20-15-011. The department of health is rescinding this policy statement because rulemaking was completed allowing a pharmacy to extend its pharmacy license to a remote dispensing site where technology is used to dispense medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder or its symptoms. The CR-103P was filed under WSR 24-01-098 and went into effect on January 18, 2024. Individuals requiring information on this rule should contact Joshua Munroe, rules and legislative consultant, phone 360-502-5058, email PharmacyRules@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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Pharmacy Rule Citation and Technical Changes | WAC 246-945-001 WAC 246-945-011 WAC 246-945-014 WAC 246-945-018 and more |
24-11-060 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission adopted updates to references, made grammar corrections, and made other technical changes that do not affect implementation of the rule. Citation of rules amended by this order: WACs 246-945-001, 246-945-011, 246-945-014, 246-945-018, 246-945-063, 246-945-156, 246-945-170, 246-945-173, 246-945-175, 246-945-200, 246-945-217, 246-945-230, 246-945-417, and 246-945-590. |
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Pharmacy Rulemaking Non-Substantive Changes | WAC 246-945-001, 246-945-011, 246- 945-014, 246-945-018, 246-945-063, 246-945-156, 246-945-170, 246-945-173, 246-945-175, 246-945-200, 246-945-217, 246-945-230, 246-945-417, and 246-945-590 | 23-23-153 | Pending formal adoption | | Read the CR-105 (PDF) | This proposal will remove citations to repealed WAC chapters, update citations to the current governing WAC chapter or specific rule(s) and make general grammatical corrections without making any material changes. |
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, by January 22, 2024, you must express your objections in writing, and they must be sent to: Joshua Munroe Phone: 360-502-5058 Email: PharmacyRules@doh.wa.gov |
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Pharmacy Schedule V Removing Epidiolex from the list of Schedule V Emergency Rule | WAC 246-945-056 | 22-06-053 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Joshua Munroe |
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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) | |||||||||
Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant Review of Initial License and Endorsement Requirements | WAC 246-915-030 WAC 246-915-039 WAC 246-915-040 WAC 246-915-085 WAC 246-915-120 |
23-24-101 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Board of Physical Therapy is considering amendments to update initial licensure and endorsement requirements in consideration of Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1724, (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). The board will also consider making general updates to the licensing and endorsement process, examine the jurisprudence examination requirement, and review for housekeeping changes. |
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Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant Review of Initial License and Endorsement Requirements | WAC 246-915-030 WAC 246-915-039 WAC 246-915-040 WAC 246-915-085 WAC 246-915-120 |
23-24-101 | Pending formal proposal | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | The Board of Physical Therapy is considering amendments to update initial licensure and endorsement requirements in consideration of Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1724, (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). The board will also consider making general updates to the licensing and endorsement process, examine the jurisprudence examination requirement, and review for housekeeping changes. Section 8 of 2SHB 1724 requires boards and commissions to waive any examination requirements in an effort to expedite the licensing process for applicants who meet the requirements under 2SHB 1724. The board will review the initial licensure and endorsement requirements to bring them into alignment with 2SHB 1724, and review the current license requirements for consistency and relevancy. The board will consider additional housekeeping updates. |
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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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Physical Therapists Intramuscular Needling Endorsement | 246-915 WAC | 24-11-160 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Physical Therapy and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) adopted amendments to chapter 246-915 WAC, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants, to clarify statutory requirements included in Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1039 (chapter 198, Laws of 2023) for obtaining an intramuscular needling endorsement and to establish a fee to cover the cost of the endorsement. The adopted rules clarify and set standards to ensure that physical therapists who are seeking the endorsement are prepared with the skills and education needed to provide safe intramuscular needling services to the public. |
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Physical Therapists Intramuscular Needling, Also Known as Dry Needling | 246-915 WAC WAC 246-915-990 |
24-06-067 | Accepting comments | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Board of Physical Therapy and Department of Health are proposing amendments to clarify statutory requirements for education and training and define the endorsement for intramuscular needling, and to amend fees and renewal cycle, to implement Second Substitute House Bill 1039, (chapter 198, Laws of 2023) which expands the scope of practice of physical therapists to perform intramuscular needling. |
This is a hybrid hearing. You can attend in person or virtually. In Person Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Headquarters Webinar Virtual Teams meeting link. Meeting ID: 257 244 104 388 Or call in (audio only):
Written Comments Submit written comments to: Allyson McIver Fax: 360-236-2901 Email: physical.therapy@doh.wa.gov Assistance for People with Disabilities Contact Allyson McIver by April 8, 2024. Phone: 360-236-2878 TTY: 711 Fax: 360-236-2901 Email: physical.therapy@doh.wa.gov |
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Physical Therapy Licensure Compact | WAC 246-915A-010 | 23-09-068 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Physical Therapy 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: Lacey Community Center 6729 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA 98502
Virtual: Link no longer available |