Rule making is the process the Department of Health uses when proposing to create, change, or delete rules in order to protect public health. To learn more, see the department’s “What is Rule Making?” webpage.
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Current rules in progress
- Uniform Facility Enforcement Tools and Background Check Standardization
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The Department of Health filed a CR-101 (PDF) to consider amending ambulatory surgical facility, in-home services agency, residential treatment facility, and behavioral health agency licensing requirements as they relate to implementing a uniform enforcement tool as provided by Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5271 (PDF) (chapter 121, Laws of 2024). The department will also consider standardizing background check requirements for these facility types.
A series of progressive workshops will be held virtually via Teams. You can register for these workshops at the links below.
BHA UFEF Rule-making Workshops:
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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