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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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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) | |||||||||
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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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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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 |
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In-Home Services Telemedicine Supervision | WAC 246-335-510 WAC 246-335-545 WAC 246-335-610 WAC 246-335-645 |
23-01-032 | Adopted | Zoom |
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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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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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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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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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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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Chiropractic Health Equity Continuing Education | WAC 246-808-150 | 23-20-114 | Adopted | | Read the CR-101 (PDF) | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission is adopting the Department of Health equity model rules to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021). The adopted rule establishes minimum standards for chiropractors of two hours of health equity continuing education (CE) every four years. The rule as adopted does not change the total number of CE hours but requires two hours in health equity CE every four years within the existing number of CE hours required. |
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Health Equity Continuing Education Model Rule | WAC 246-12-800 WAC 246-12-810 WAC 246-12-820 WAC 246-12-830 |
22-23-167 | Adopted | Zoom |
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Radionuclide Emissions Standards | WAC 246-247-035 | 23-21-055 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted national standards sources of radionuclide emissions by reference. This rulemaking updates the reference to national standards for sources of radionuclide emissions federal regulations to the most recent version, adopted in 2023. |
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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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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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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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Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery | WAC 246-853-655 | 22-17-111 | Adopted | Becky McElhiney PO Box 47852 Olympia, WA 98504-7852 |
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health 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: Register for Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery Board Meeting & Rules Hearing on Jun 3, 2022 9:00 AM PDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com /register/8819286542656181516 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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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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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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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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Radiation Protection, Compliance with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rules | 246-221 WAC 246-231 WAC 246-237 WAC 246-240 WAC |
23-21-056 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | The Department of Health adopted amendments to revise radiation protection standards, packaging, and transportation of radioactive material. This rule is required to comply with RCW 70A.388.040, State Radiation Control Agency, and RCW 70A.388.110, Federal-state agreements. |
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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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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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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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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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Removal of Non-Evidence Based Licensure Requirements for ARNP Nurses | WAC 246-840-365 WAC 246-840-367 |
23-08-069 | Adopted | | Read the CR-102 (PDF) | | Read the CR-103 (PDF) | Effective Date of Rule: May 7, 2023. Purpose: WAC 246-840-365 Inactive and reactivating an ARNP license and 246-840-367 Expired license. The nursing care quality assurance commission (commission) is adopting amendments to WAC 246-840-365 and 246-840-367 to remove nonevidence-based licensure requirements for inactive and reactivating advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) licenses. Amendments to WAC 246-840-365 and 246-840-367 are currently enacted under emergency rule, and the commission is adopting the amendments into permanent rule. The requirements include completion of 250 hours of advanced clinical practice for each designation within the past two years. If the ARNP has not satisfied the advanced clinical practice requirements, the requirements include completion of at least 250 hours of supervised advanced clinical practice hours and the need to obtain an interim permit to complete the practice hours. For ARNPs whose license has been expired for less than two years, the rule removes the requirement for ARNPs who do not meet required advanced clinical practice requirements to complete 250 hours of supervised advanced clinical practice for every two years the ARNP has been out of practice and the need to obtain an interim permit to complete the practice hours. Housekeeping amendments remove "of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2" in subsection (1)(a) and replaces [it] with "for initial and renewal credentialing of practitioners as identified under WAC 246-12-020 through 246-12-051[.]" The commission is adopting amendments to current rules identified as barriers to the provision of services both in emergency response and during regular operations. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 246-840-365 and 246-840-367. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, and 18.79.250. Adopted under notice filed as WSR 23-01-134 on December 20, 2022. A final cost-benefit analysis is available by contacting Jessilyn Dagum, P.O. Box 47865, Olympia, WA 98504-7864 [7865], phone 360-236-3538, fax 360-236-4738, TTY 711, email ncqac.rules@doh.wa.gov, website www.nursing.wa.gov. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0. Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0. Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 2, Repealed 0. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0. Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 2, Repealed 0. Date Adopted: January 27, 2023. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Colon Hydrotherapist Fees and Renewal Cycle | WAC 216-836A-990 | 22-11-012 | Adopted | Register in advance for this |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nursing Assistant and Home Care Aide Training Requirements | WAC 246-840-930 WAC 246-841-405 |
23-18-066 | Emergency Rule | | Read the CR-103E (PDF) | Amending specific training requirements for Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) and Home Care Aides (HCA) in WAC 246-840-930 and 246-841-405. This is the sixth emergency rule and continues the initial emergency rules filed. |
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Home Care Aide Applicant Training | WAC 246-980-100 | 24-04-095 | Emergency Rule | | Read the CR-103E (PDF) | The Department of health adopted emergency rules that temporarily remove the requirement for home care aide applicants to become certified within two years of completing training. WAC 246-980-100 (5)(c) requires that home care aide certification testing occur within two years of training. This emergency rule removes the two-year limit on the validity of training. |
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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program | 246-296 WAC | 24-02-060 | Emergency Rule | | Read the CR-103E (PDF) | The Department of Health (department) adopted an emergency rule on August 30, 2023 (WSR# 23-18-044) to amend chapter 246-296 WAC to redefine the term disadvantaged community, update loan terms, update application requirements, and clarify loan rating and ranking criteria to conform with requirements in the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This emergency rule is being adopted to extend the existing emergency rule without changes to the previous emergency rule. |