Rules in Progress
Rules are created through a public process involving open public meetings and hearings. While each rule is in various stages of rule writing, you're welcome to comment at any time.
Rules are also known as regulations, Washington Administrative Code, or WAC.
The Washington Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission (CQAC) has authority (RCW18.25) to update and change Chapter 246-808 WAC
- Current rules in progress
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Rule Filing Information Subject of possible rule making: The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission is proposing to adopt the department model rules in amended section WAC 246-808-150 to implement ESSB 5229. The proposed rule establishes minimum standards for chiropractors, of two hours of health equity CE every four years. The proposed rule does not change the total number of CE hours but requires two hours in health equity CE every four years which is absorbed into the existing number of CE hours required. The health equity CE requirement is counted under existing, unspecified CE requirements for the profession.
The goal of health equity CE training is to equip health care workers with the skills to recognize and reduce health inequities in their daily work. The content of the health equity trainings includes instruction on skills to address structural factors, such as bias, racism, and poverty, that manifest as health inequities.
In addition to the adoption of the model rules. Housekeeping has been completed throughout the rule. These updates were necessary for consistency throughout the rule section. As part of the housekeeping changes, the proposed rule language adds “live-remote webinars” to the list of multimedia chiropractic education programs. This list is not a comprehensive list; this language was added for clarity, without changing the requirements of the rule.
Rule making is necessary to achieve the statute’s goals and objectives by providing updated requirements that are clear, concise, and necessary to ensure patient safety. Rulemaking establishes enforceable credentialing requirements and safety mechanisms for patients receiving chiropractic services.
23-15-083
Filed July 18, 2023 (PDF)Chiropractic Credentialing Requirements. The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission is considering revisions to WAC 246-808-010, 246-808-105 through 246-808-140, 246-808-190, 246-808-510, 246-808-535, and 246-808-801 through 246-808-830 to clarify, streamline, and modernize the rule language to be consistent with current laws and practice standards. 23-05-053
Filed February 10, 2023 (PDF)Subject of possible rule making: WAC 246-808-201 and 246-808-215. The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission is considering adopting health equity continuing education (CE) model rules, WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830, to comply with RCW 43.70.613 for chiropractic X-ray technicians. The commission will also evaluate credentialing requirements for chiropractic X-ray technicians, including but not limited to: the number of hours of training required, the format in which those hours are obtained, the content of the training, and who can provide the training. The commission is also considering amending requirements for X-ray technicians whose credentials have expired and administrative updates to better align the rule with current standards. 23-08-021
Filed March 24, 2023 (PDF)
Notice of CR-102 Rule Filing and Public Hearing for Chiropractors and Chiropractic X-Ray Technicians
The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission (commission) has filed CR-102 forms for the following rules:
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Rules Date and Location The workshops are open to the public and will be announced here, as well as through GovDelivery. To get announcements subscribe to GovDelivery. - Hearings
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Rules The workshops are open to the public and will be announced here, as well as through GovDelivery. To get announcements subscribe to GovDelivery.
The Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission is proposing to adopt the department model rules in amended section WAC 246-808-150 to implement ESSB 5229. The proposed rule establishes minimum standards for chiropractors, of two hours of health equity CE every four years. The proposed rule does not change the total number of CE hours but requires two hours in health equity CE every four years which is absorbed into the existing number of CE hours required. The health equity CE requirement is counted under existing, unspecified CE requirements for the profession.
The goal of health equity CE training is to equip health care workers with the skills to recognize and reduce health inequities in their daily work. The content of the health equity trainings includes instruction on skills to address structural factors, such as bias, racism, and poverty, that manifest as health inequities.
In addition to the adoption of the model rules. Housekeeping has been completed throughout the rule. These updates were necessary for consistency throughout the rule section. As part of the housekeeping changes, the proposed rule language adds “live-remote webinars” to the list of multimedia chiropractic education programs. This list is not a comprehensive list; this language was added for clarity, without changing the requirements of the rule.
Rule making is necessary to achieve the statute’s goals and objectives by providing updated requirements that are clear, concise, and necessary to ensure patient safety. Rulemaking establishes enforceable credentialing requirements and safety mechanisms for patients receiving chiropractic services.
September 14, 2023 at 9:20 a.m.
Department of Labor & Industries
7273 Linderson Way S.W.
Tumwater, WA 98501
The meeting will also be held virtually. Please see notice for information on joining the hearing or submitting comments on the rules. - Comment on Rules
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The Chiropractic Commission values your input and we sincerely encourage you to send us your comments on any rule in progress. You may send your comments to:
Department of Health
Attn: Chiropractic Commission Rules
P.O. Box 47858
Olympia, WA 98504-7858E-mail: cqac@doh.wa.gov
Phone: 360-236-2868