This page includes a complete list of all policy and interpretive statements in effect and active, as well as repealed statements, for the past 12 months. It is updated twice a month.
The Title column can be sorted ascending and descending by clicking on the small triangle next to the Title heading, or you can use the search bar at the top of the list. To use the search, enter key terms for the policy or statement you are looking to locate. For example, if you enter "drinking water" in the search box, all policies or interpretive statements with that exact phrase in their titles will appear at the top of the list. If you aren't finding what you're looking for, try single words—such as just "drinking" or just "water"—to broaden your results.
- Key Definitions
- WAC: Washington Administrative Code, rules and regulations adopted by state agencies to implement laws passed by the Legislature.
WSR: Washington State Register, official publication of state agency rulemaking activity.
Effective Date: Date the rule was adopted or repealed.
Rule Status
- Adopted: Statement is issued and active.
- Repealed: Statement is no longer in effect or active.
| Title Sort descending | WAC | WSR | Status | Effective Date | Further Information | |
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| Washington Medical Commission Interpretive Statement INS2025-02 – Opioid Prescribing Monitoring – Allopathic Physicians and Physician Assistants | 25-11-078 | Adopted | Clarifying opioid prescribing rules for allopathic physicians and physician assistants providing guidance to support compliant and effective patient care. Effective Date: May 9, 2025. Filed May 20, 2025. |
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| Washington Medical Commission Interpretive Statement INS2025-03 – Opioid Prescribing Monitoring – Allopathic Physicians and Pas | 25-11-079 | Adopted | Ensuring patients understand opioid prescribing rules and providing guidance to support informed discussions with their health care practitioners. Effective Date: May 9, 2025. Filed May 20, 2025. |
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| Washington Medical Commission Policy Statement POL2025-01 on Clinical Experience Assessment | 25-04-073 | Adopted | It is the policy of the Washington Medical Commission (Commission) to consider the Clinical Experience Assessment (CEA) as the clinical assessment adopted by the Commission to determine the readiness of international medical graduates to apply and serve in residency programs according to RCW 18.71.472. Filed on January 31, 2025. |
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| Washington Medical Commission Policy Statement POL2025-02 on Complaints Against Students, Residents, and Fellows | 25-09-057 | Adopted | For students and residents on whom the Washington Medical Commission receives a complaint, the commission will, with some exceptions, refer the complaint back to program directors, deans, and supervising physicians for correction. Complaints filed against fellows, due to their increased training, may progress through the standard process established in law and commission rule, unless circumstances of the complaint or the training situation of the fellow require additional consideration. Filed April 11, 2025, as WSR 25-09-057. |
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| Washington Medical Commission Policy Statement POL2025-03 – Visiting Student License Exemption | 25-11-077 | Adopted | This policy clarifies that medical students, residents, and fellows completing elective rotations in Washington state are exempt from licensure. However, they remain accountable to the Washington medical commission and may face disciplinary action if necessary. Effective Date: May 9, 2025. Filed May 20, 2025. |
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| Washington State Board of Nursing Policy Statement POL2024-01 on Discrimination in Health Care | 25-02-050 | Adopted | Provides clarity on discriminatory acts and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Commitment Statement. |