WSR 03-15-107

AGENDA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH


[ Filed July 21, 2003, 11:28 a.m. ]


State Board of Health and Department of Health

July 2003 Rules Agenda



     This report details the anticipated rule-making activities of the State Board of Health and the Department of Health for the next six months. If you have any questions regarding this report or Department of Health rule-making activities, please contact Michelle Davis at (360) 236-4044. If you have any questions regarding State Board of Health rule-making activities please contact Don Sloma at (360) 236-4102.


State Board of Health Rules


WAC RCW Authority Subject SBOH Staff and DOH Program Contact WSR/Date
Pre CR-101 (State Board of Health Rules)
246-272B 43.20.050 State Board of Health Large onsite sewage systems Marianne Seifert

(360) 236-4103

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

Anticipate CR-101 by 10/03
CR-101 Filed (State Board of Health Rules)
246-xxx 70.83

43.20

State Board of Health

Department of Health Joint Rules

Storage, retention and use of specimens in public health lab Don Sloma

(360) 236-4102

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

03-02-101

1/2/03

246-100-166 28A.210.140 State Board of Health Immunization of child care and school children Craig McLaughlin

(360) 236-4106

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

03-09-126

4/23/03

246-215 43.20.050 State Board of Health Food service Marianne Seifert

(360) 236-4103

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

01-23-096

11/21/01

246-217-010, 246-217-015 69.06 State Board of Health Food worker cards Marianne Seifert

(360) 236-4103

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

02-20-075

9/30/02

246-260 70.90.120

70.90.150

43.20.050

State Board of Health Water recreation facilities Marianne Seifert

(360) 236-4103

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

00-22-112

11/1/00

246-272 43.20.050 State Board of Health On-site wastewater sewage systems Marianne Seifert

(360) 236-4103

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

02-03-137

1/23/02

246-290

    

70.90

70.119

State Board of Health Group A public water system Marianne Seifert

(360) 236-4103

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

03-07-103

3/19/03

246-291 43.20.050 State Board of Health Group B public water system Marianne Seifert

(360) 236-4103

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

02-19-060

9/12/02

246-650 70.83

43.20

State Board of Health Newborn screening Doreen Garcia

(360) 236-4101

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

02-03-136

1/23/02

Pending Adoption (State Board of Health Rules)
246-277 43.20.050 State Board of Health Large onsite sewage system

Hearing date: 7/9/03

Marianne Seifert

(360) 236-4103

State Board of Health

Michelle Davis

(360) 236-4044

Department of Health

03-12-089

6/4/03


Department of Health Rules


CR-105 Expedited Rule Making
WAC RCW Authority Subject Program/Contact WSR/Date
246-12-040 43.70.280 Secretary Renew credential Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-09-024

4/12/02

246-919-100 through 246-919-150, 246-919-350, 246-919-720 18.71.017 Medical Quality Assurance Commission Panel composition Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-12-091

6/4/03

Pre CR-101
246-292 43.70.040 Secretary Water operation certification Environmental Health Programs

Jan Haywood

(360) 236-3011

Anticipate CR-101 by 9/03
246-817-130, 246-817-135, 246-817-140, 246-817-186 Chapter 57,

Laws of 2003

Dental Commission Increasing the supply of dentists Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

Anticipate CR-101 by 10/03
246-817-560 Chapter 257,

Laws of 2003

Dental Commission Dental hygienists placing antimicrobials Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

Anticipate CR-101 by 10/03
246-840-700, 246-840-910, 246-840-930, 246-840-940, Chapter 140,

Laws of 2003

Nursing Commission Nurse delegation in the in-home care setting Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

Anticipate CR-101 by 8/03
246-841-405 Chapter 140,

Laws of 2003

Nursing Commission Allowing nursing assistants to accept nurse delegation in the in-home care setting Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

Anticipate CR-101 by 8/03
246-887 18.64.005

69.50

Pharmacy Board Updating controlled substances act Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

Anticipate CR-101 by 10/03
246-887-220 through 246-887-280 Chapter 175,

Laws of 2003

18.64.005

Pharmacy Board Chemical capture programs Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

Anticipate CR-101 by 8/03
246-888 HB 1753

18.64.005

Pharmacy Board Amending medication assistance rules Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

Anticipate CR-101 by 8/03
CR-101 Filed
246-225, 246-227, 246-228 70.98 Secretary Radiation protection Environmental Health Programs

Jan Haywood

(360) 236-3011

00-16-106

8/2/03

246-247 43.70.040

43.70.080

Secretary Radiation protection Environmental Health Programs

Jan Haywood

(360) 236-3011

03-10-016

4/28/03

246-249-080 70.98.050

70.98.080

Secretary Naturally occurring radioactive materials Environmental Health Programs

Jan Haywood

(360) 236-3011

96-11-129

5/22/96

246-294 70.119 Secretary Drinking water operating permits Environmental Health Programs

Jan Haywood

(360) 236-3011

03-04-044

1/28/03

246-314-990 43.70.250

43.20B.020

Secretary Construction review fees Facilities and Services Licensing

Yvette Harrison

(360) 236-2928

01-10-123

5/2/01

246-323, 246-325, 246-326 71.12 Secretary Residential treatment facilities Facilities and Services Licensing

Yvette Harrison

(360) 236-2928

00-05-097

2/16/00

246-380 43.70.040

43.70.130

Secretary Sanitation and health care standards for state institutions Facilities and Services Licensing

Yvette Harrison

(360) 236-2928

98-15-085

7/16/98

246-562, J-1 Visa Waiver 70.185 Secretary J-1 visa waiver Community and Rural Health

Jennell Prentice

(360) 236-2813

03-09-017

4/7/03

246-808 18.130.050 Chiropractic Commission Independent chiropractic exams Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

00-22-123

11/1/00

246-809 18.225 Secretary Confidential communications for licensed counselors, therapist, and social workers Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-04-032

1/25/02

246-809 18.225 Secretary Boundary requirements for counselors Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-04-042

1/29/02

246-809 18.225 Secretary Disclosure information for counselors Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-04-043

1/29/02

246-809 18.225 Secretary Licensed counselor -- Experience requirements Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

01-22-068

11/1/01

246-809-600, 246-809-650 18.225 Secretary CE for mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and social worker Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

01-22-067

11/1/01

246-815-020, 246-815-050, 246-815-100, 246-815-110, 246-815-115 18.29.120 Secretary Dental hygiene, exam, application, licensure Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02/19/083

9/16/02

246-817-110, 246-817-120 18.32.0365

18.32.040

Dental Commission Dental licensure -- Initial eligibility and application requirements Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-15-160

7/23/02

246-828 18.35.40 Hearing and Speech Board Fitter/dispenser program Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-02-043

12/27/01

246-828-510 18.35.090 Hearing and Speech Board Hearing/speech -- Continuing education requirements Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

97-15-097

7/21/97

246-828-990 43.70.280 Secretary Hearing and speech fees and renewal cycle

Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-02-042

12/27/01

246-830 18.108.025 Secretary Massage therapy examinations Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-21-080

10/21/98

246-834 18.130.050 Secretary Midwifery standards of practice Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-17-052

8/18/02

246-834 18.122.140 Secretary Reactivation of midwifery license Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-21-081

10/21/98

246-834 18.130.250 Secretary Retired active status -- Midwives Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

99-06-090

3/3/99

246-834-220, 246-834-230, 246-834-240 18.50.040 Secretary Educational requirements for nonlicensed midwives Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

97-22-024

10/29/97

246-834-250 18.50.115 Secretary Legend drugs and devices Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-17-053

8/15/053 [8/15/03]

246-834-990 18.50.135 Secretary Midwifery fees Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-13-126

6/18/03

246-840 18.79.110 Nursing Commission Telenursing Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

99-11-033

5/13/99

246-840-010 through 246-840-900 Chapter 246, Laws of 2003 Nursing Commission Nursing technician Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-12-087

6/4/03

246-840-010, 246-840-020, 246-840-565, 246-840-760, 246-840-920 18.79.110 Nursing Commission Nursing definitions Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

99-11-032

5/13/99

246-840-020, 246-840-030, 246-840-040, 246-840-050, 246-840-060, 246-840-070 18.79.110 Nursing Commission Nursing licensing rules Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-04-033

1/25/02

246-840-080, 246-840-090 18.79.110 Nursing Commission Licensure of graduates of foreign schools and licensure by interstate endorsement Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-04-031

1/25/02

246-840-500 to 246-840-575 18.70.110 Nursing Commission Approval of RN and PN education Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

00-11-163

5/24/00

246-841-400 through 246-841-510 18.88A Secretary Nursing assistants Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

00-03-072

1/19/00

246-847-010 18.59.130 Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy definitions Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-08-031

3/27/03

246-847-065 18.59.130 Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy competency Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-05-029

3/27/03

246-847-120 18.59.130 Occupational Therapy Foreign trained applicants Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-08-092

3/27/03

246-847-170 18.59.130 Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy code of ethics Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-08-030

3/27/03

246-851 18.54.070 Optometry Board Optometry training requirement Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-13-125

6/18/03

246-851 18.54.070 Optometry Board Optometry -- Schedule III-V Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-12-124

6/18/03

246-851-160, 246-851-170 18.54.070 Optometry Board Optometry -- Continue education Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-04-043

1/28/03

246-853 18.57.080

18.57.005

18.130.050

Osteopathic Board Comspex -- USA exam Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

99-11-035

5/13/99

246-853 18.57.005 18.57.020 Osteopathic Board Approved schools of osteopathic medicine Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

99-13-020

6/7/99

246-853-225 18.57.005

18.57.020

Osteopathic Board Osteopathic pain management guidelines Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-22-086

11/3/98

246-854 18.57A.020 Osteopathic Board Review of controlled substances issued by physician assistants Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-02-078

3/17/98

246-865

246-869

246-887

69.50.301

18.64.005

Pharmacy Board Faxing of prescriptions Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

01-14-090

7/5/01

246-873-090 18.64.005(7) Pharmacy Board Hospital standards -- Administration of drugs Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

02-12-101

6/5/02

246-879-090 18.64.005

18.64.046

Pharmacy Board Exporting drugs wholesaler Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

01-09-087

4/18/01

246-883-030 18.64.450 Pharmacy Board Ephedrine prescription restrictions Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

97-10-033

4/30/97

246-887 18.64.005 Pharmacy Board Adding soma to schedule IV Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-09-124

4/23/03

246-915 18.74.023 Physical Therapy Board Sexual misconduct -- Physical therapist Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-13-106

6/17/98

246-915-010, 246-915-078, 246-915-140 - 246-915-170 18.74.023 Physical Therapy Board Defining professional responsibilities -- Physical therapists Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-13-104

6/17/02

246-915-010, 246-915-085 18.74.023 Physical Therapy Board Continuing competency -- Physical therapists Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-15-088

7/16/98

246-915-020, 246-915-030, 246-915-120 18.74.023

18.74.035

Physical Therapy Board Application requirements -- Physical therapists Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-13-107

6/17/98

246-915-150 18.74.023

18.74.010

Physical Therapy Board Physical therapy supervision ratio Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-13-105

6/17/98

246-915-210 to 246-915-280 18.74.023

18.130.070

Physical Therapy Board Mandatory reporting -- Physical therapists Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-13-103

6/17/98

246-918-120 18.71A Medical Commission Physician assistant remote site criteria Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

01-15-089

7/18/01

246-919 18.71.017 Medical Commission Oversight of office-based surgery Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-08-032

3/27/03

246-922-195 18.22.015 Podiatry Board Podiatry pain management Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-22-084

11/3/98

246-924-354 18.83 Psychology Board Maintenance and retention of records Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-05-020

2/10/03

246-924-370 18.83.050

18.83.121

Psychology Board Child custody evaluations Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

98-22-087

11/3/98

246-926 18.84.040 Secretary Radiologic technologist -- General Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-14-144

7/2/03

246-926-020, 246-926-140, 246-926-180, 246-926-190 18.84.040 Secretary Radiologic technologist -- Training Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-14-032

6/23/03

246-927 70.24.27 Secretary Aids education and training for recreation therapy Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-02-020

12/23/02

246-930-010, 246-930-030, 246-930-040, 246-930-200, 246-930-410 18.155.040 Secretary Education and exams requirements for sex offender treatment provider program Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

00-08-099

4/5/00

246-930-050 18.155.040 Secretary Sex offender treatment provider Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

01-24-103

12/5/01

246-930-330 18.155.040

18.13.050

Secretary Standards for treatment sexual offender treatment providers Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

99-14-001

6/23/99

246-933-255 18.92.030

[18.92.]070

Veterinary Board Exams for out-of-state veterinarians Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

00-11-157

5/24/00

246-935 18.92.030 Veterinary Board Continuing education and competency for animal technicians Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

99-15-102

7/21/99

246-935-070 18.92.030 Veterinary Board Examination for registration as animal technician Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

01-21-133

10/24/01

246-976-021 18.71.205 Secretary EMS-training requirements Emergency Medical & Trauma Prevention

Tami Schweppe

(360) 705-6748

03-06-125

4/23/03

246-976-161, 246-976-171 18.71.205 Secretary CE, skills maintenance, and ongoing training and evaluation Emergency Medical & Trauma Prevention

Tami Schweppe

(360) 705-6748

02-11-077

5/13/02

246-976-485 through 246-976-885, 246-976-890 70.168.060p Secretary Designation standards for trauma care Emergency Medical & Trauma Prevention

Tami Schweppe

(360) 705-6748

02-23-069

11/19/02

Pending Hearing, CR-102 Filed
246-282-990 43.70.250 Secretary Sanitary control of shellfish fees

Hearing date: 8/19/03

Environmental Health Programs

Jan Haywood

(360) 236-3011

03-14-145

03-14-145

[7/2/03]

246-828-020 43.70.280 Hearing and Speech Board Examinations hearing and speech

Hearing date: 8/15/03

Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-14-033

6/23/03

246-850 18.200 Secretary Continuing competency for orthotists and prosthetist

Hearing date: 7/28/03

Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-12-088

6/4/03

246-870 18.64.005 Pharmacy Board Electronic transfer of prescription information

Hearing date: 7/23/03

Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-11-092

5/21/03

Pending Adoption
246-260, 246-262 43.70.250 Secretary Water recreation facilities fees Environmental Health Programs

Jan Haywood

(360) 236-3011

03-11-030

5/15/03

246-310 70.38 Secretary Certificate of need -- Cardiac methodologies Facilities and Services Licensing

Yvette Harrison

(360) 236-2928

03-01-112

12/18/02

246-310-290, 246-310-295, 246-310-990 70.127

70.38

Secretary Certificate of need -- Hospice methodology and hospice care center fees Facilities and Services Licensing

Yvette Harrison

(360) 236-2928

03-03-097

1/17/03

Emergency
246-840-700, 246-840-910, 246-840-930, 246-840-940 Chapter 140, Laws of 2003 Nursing Commission Nurse delegation in the in-home care setting Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-15-034

7/9/034

[7/9/03]

246-841-405 Chapter 140, Laws of 2003 Nursing Commission Allowing nursing assistants to accept nurse delegation in the in-home care setting Health Professions

Quality Assurance

Pam Lovinger

(360) 236-4984

03-15-034

7/9/034

[7/9/03]


KEY:

     CR-101 Filed: The statement of inquiry has been filed with the Code Reviser's Office.

     Pending Hearing: The CR-102 has been filed but the hearing has not been held yet.

     Pending Adoption: The hearing has been held OR the rule qualifies under the expedited repeal or adoption processes (RCW 34.05.354 and 34.05.356), but the CR-103 has not been filed.

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