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Title | WAC | WSR | Status Sort descending | 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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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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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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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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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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Initial Nursing Licensure Applying Via Interstate Endorsement | WAC 246-840-030 WAC 246-840-090 |
24-10-063 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Washington State Board of Nursing adopted amendments to WAC 246-840-030 and WAC 246-840-090 clarifying specific licensing requirements for out-of-state registered nurse and licensed practical nurse applicants. |
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Raidionuclide Emissions - National Standards Adopted by Reference | WAC 246-247-035 | 23-04-063 | Adopted | Nina D. Helpling Department of Health PO Box 47820 Olympia, WA 98504-7820 radruleupdates@doh.wa.gov |
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Department of Health Fee Amendments | WAC 246-803-990, 246-809-990, 246-810-990, 246-815-990, 246-817-990, 246-817-99005, 246-828-990, 246-845-990, 246-915-990, 246-915-99005, 246-930-990, 246-980-990 | 23-07-057 | Adopted | The department is holding this hearing via Zoom only. Please register in advance for this hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zV_6IEypTqGLAWA4cAjMPA |
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Denturist Prefabricated Implant Abutments and Infection Control Standards | WAC 246-812-462 WAC 246-812-501 |
24-02-029 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Denturist adopted requirements in WAC 246-812-462 for the use of placement of prefabricated implant abutments. The adopted rule establishes the requirements that are to be followed for a licensed denturist to place a prefabricated implant abutment on an implant for the purpose of fabricating, repairing, relining, or rebasing a denture. The board also amended WAC 246-812-501 to ensure that a licensed denturist develop and maintain written infection control policies, procedures, and requirements for infection prevention and control that are appropriate for the denturist services provided by the facility. |
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Human Remains Clerical Amendment | WAC 246-500-055 | 23-09-027 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | Purpose: WAC 246-500-055. The State Board of Health (Board) adopted amendments to WAC 246-500-055 to clarify rule |
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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). |
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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan Program Lead Service Line (LSL) Identification and Replacement Emergency Rule | WAC 246-296-050 | 23-05-069 | Adopted | Emergency Rule |
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Veterinarian Profession - Physician Health Monitoring Programs for Substance Use Disorders | WAC 246-933-601 through 246-933-630 | 24-02-020 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Veterinary Board of Governors has adopted amendments to physician health monitoring programs for substance use disorders of veterinarian professions to update language changes made by Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5496 (chapter 43, Laws of 2022). Amendments include terminology and definitions for currently accepted language and replacing "substance abuse" with "substance use disorder." The board also made amendments to correct citations and other general housekeeping changes. |
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Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission License Requirements for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Technicians COVID-19 CR-103E | WAC 246-840-365 | 22-11-047 | Adopted | Shad Bell |
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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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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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Radiation Machine Facility Fees | WAC 246-254-053 | 23-22-095 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health (department) is adopting an increase in fees to cover the costs of operating the Radiation Machine Facility Program. The department is also adopting changes to machine categories within the fee schedule to allow the department to better track and manage X-ray machines across Washington. This will allow the department to be more efficient in regulatory and inspection processes. |
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Midwives Limited Prescriptive License Extension and Health Equity Continuing Education | 246-834 WAC | 24-10-091 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health (department) adopted amendments to chapter 246-834 WAC implementing Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5765 (chapter 289, Laws of 2022), which created two levels of limited prescriptive license extensions for midwives to prescribe, obtain, and administer medications and certain therapies. The department also adopted amendments to chapter 246-834 WAC to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021) regarding health equity CE requirements. The adopted amendments additionally replace gendered language with gender-neutral terms to make the chapter more inclusive. |
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Medical Marijuana - Changing the term "Marijuana" to "Canabis" | WACs 246-71-010, 246-71-020, 246-71-030, 246-71-040, 246-71-050, 246-71-080, 246-71-130 WACs 246-72-010, 246-72-020, 246-72-030, 246-72-040, 246-72-100, and 246-72-110 |
23-05-052 | Adopted | Shannon Angell PO Box 47850 Olympia WA 98504-7850 360-236-2820 |
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. |
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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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Naturopathic Physicians Continuing Competency | WAC 246-836-080 | 24-02-062 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Board of Naturopathy adopted amendments to WAC 246-836-080, to clarify continuing education (CE) requirements pertaining to pharmacology CE and to implement health equity CE requirements mandated by Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021), codified as RCW 43.70.613. The adopted amendments clarify acceptable forms of documentation to verify the pharmacology CE requirements and implement the Department of Health’s model health equity CE requirements. |
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Hospital Staffing Committees Interpretive Statement | 24-07-061 | Adopted | Interpreting the requirements of RCW 70.41.420, which describes the establishment, composition, and responsibilities of hospital staffing committees. Interpretive Statement CHS-01-17-24. Effective Date: January 1, 2024 |
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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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Department of Health, Dental Hygiene Program | 246-815 WAC | 24-02-026 | Adopted | Interpretive Statement – Health Equity Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists, HSQA OHP DH2301 Health equity continuing education (CE) requirements for Dental Hygienists under chapter 246-815 WAC. Training requirements in WAC 246-12-800 through WAC 246-12- |
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Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician Professions Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-933-437 WAC 246-935-307 |
24-02-022 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Veterinary Board of Governors adopted health equity continuing education requirements in WAC 246-933-437 and WAC 246-935-307 for licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021.) |
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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 |
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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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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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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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Multistate Nursing License Fee (New) and Increase to Nursing Center Surcharge Fee | WAC 246-840-990 | 24-02-057 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health in consultation with the Washington State Board of Nursing (board), adopted amendments to WAC 246-840-990 to establish the multistate nursing license fee and increase the nursing center surcharge fee as directed by Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5499 (chapter 123, Laws of 2023). |
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Board of Optometry Continuing Education Policy Statement — Reporting of In-Person Hours for Year 2024 | 24-07-038 | Adopted | Policy Number: OD 24-01. Allowances for in-person continuing education for licensed optometrists who have a continuing education reporting date in year 2024. Effective Date: March 1, 2024. |
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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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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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Department of Health, Licensed Behavior Analysts and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts | 246-805 WAC | 24-02-025 | Adopted | Interpretive Statement – Health Equity Continuing Education for Licenses Behavior Analysts and Licensed Behavior Analysts, ABA 23-01 Health equity continuing education (CE) requirements for LBA’s and LABA’s under chapter 246-805 WAC. Training requirements in WAC 246-12-800 through WAC 246-12-830 will apply to a LBA and LABA licensee starting January 1, 2024. Filed December 22, 2023. |
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Health Equity Continuing Education for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) | WAC 246-840-220 WAC 246-840-222 |
23-23-166 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Washington State Board of Nursing (board) adopted health equity continuing education requirements in WAC 246-840-220 and WAC 246-840-222 to comply with RCW 43.70.613. The board’s adopted rule adds two hours of health equity education to be completed as part of the current continuing education requirements every year. This exceeds the two hours of health equity education to be completed every four years required in the Department of Health’s model rules. The proposed rule requires two hours in health equity CE every year which can be counted under existing CE requirements for the profession. |
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SBOH Primary and Secondary Schools | 246-366A WAC | 21-14-056 | Adopted | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | |||||||||
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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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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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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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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Health Equity Continuing Education for Substance Use Disorder Professionals | WAC 246-811-220 WAC 246-811-240 WAC 246-811-280 WAC 246-811-290 |
23-23-034 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted amendments to WAC 246-811-220, 246-811-240, and 246-811-280 and adopts a new rule section, WAC 246-811-290, to establish two hours of health equity continuing education (CE) requirements every four years for substance use disorder professionals. The adopted rules do not change the total CE hours. The hours are counted under existing, unspecified CE requirements for the profession. Additionally, the department adopts minor amendments to update and clarify rule language. |
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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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Department of Health, Midwifery Program | 246-834 WAC | 24-02-024 | Adopted | Interpretive Statement – Health Equity Continuing Education for Midwives, HSQA OHP MW01 Health equity continuing education (CE) requirements for licensed Midwives under chapter 246-834 WAC. Training requirements in WAC 246-12-800 through WAC 246-12- |
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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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Health Equity Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers | WAC 246-809-095, 246-809-110, 246-809-130, 246-809-210, 246-809-310, 246-809-320, 246-809-330, 246-809-610, 246-809-630, 246-809-632, 246-809-650, and 246-809-730 | 23-23-150 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted amendments to WAC 246-809-095, 246-809-110, 246-809-130, 246-809-210, 246-809-310, 246-809-320, 246-809-330, 246-809-610, 246-809-630, 246-809-632, 246-809-650, and 246-809-730 to establish two hours of health equity continuing education (CE) requirements every four years for substance use disorder professionals. The adopted rules do not change the total CE hours. The hours are counted under existing, unspecified CE requirements for the profession. |
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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 |