WSR 10-04-033

AGENDA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

[ Filed January 27, 2010, 9:12 a.m. ]


January 2010

Rules Agenda



     This report details current and anticipated rule-making activities for the department of health (DOH) and the state board of health (SBOH). If you have any questions regarding this report or DOH rule-making activities, please contact Tami Thompson at (360) 236-4044. If you have any questions regarding SBOH rule-making activities please contact Craig McLaughlin at (360) 236-4106.

     This agenda is for information purposes, and the noted dates of anticipated rule-making actions are estimates. Any errors in this agenda do not affect the rules and rule-making notices filed with the office of the code reviser and published in the Washington state register. There may be additional DOH rule-making activities that cannot be forecasted as the department initiates rule making to implement new state laws, meet federal requirements, or meet unforeseen circumstances. See the "Key" at the end of the tables for explanations of terms and acronyms.


SBOH

Rule Making



RCW or Session Law Authority WAC and Rule Title CR-101 Filing WSR # and Date CR-102 Filing WSR # and Date CR-105 Filing WSR # and Date CR-103 Filing WSR # and Date Program Staff Contact
RCW 28A.165.025 State board of health Chapter 246-760 WAC, Vision screening in schools. Anticipate Filing

2/2010

Teresa Cooper

(360) 236-3530

RCW 43.20.050 State board of health WAC 246-100-191 Animals, birds, pets -- Measures to prevent human disease.

WAC 246-100-201 Birds -- Measures to prevent psittacosis.

07-10-117

5/2/2007

Anticipate Filing

7/2010

Liz Dykstra

(360) 236-3223

RCW 43.20.050 State board of health Chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions. 9-18-008

8/20/2009

Anticipate Filing

5/2010

Pamela Lovinger

(360) 236-4225

RCW 43.20.050 State board of health Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems. This rule making will explore creation of a process for the approval and state registration of drain field remediation technologies. The state board of health does not currently regulate remediation technologies. 06-12-108

6/7/2006

On hold Melissa McEachron

(360) 236-3265

RCW 43.20.050 State board of health Chapter 246-291 WAC, Group B public water supplies. 07-14-147

7/5/2007

Anticipate Filing

10/2010

Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147

RCW 43.20.050 State board of health Chapter 246-390 WAC, Drinking water laboratory certification. 06-23-077

11/13/2006

Anticipate Filing

10/2010

Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147

RCW 43.20.050 State board of health WAC 246-105-040 Requirements based on national immunization guidelines. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) Anticipate Filing

8/2010

Anticipate Filing

11/2010

Jeff Wise

(360) 236-3483

RCW 70.58.055 State board of health WAC 246-491-039 Confidential information on Washington birth/fetal certificates. 09-18-007

9/23/2009

Anticipate Filing 2/2010 Pamela Lovinger

(360) 236-4225

RCW 70.62.240 State board of health Chapter 246-360 WAC, Transient accommodations. 07-14-148

7/5/2007

John Hilger

(360) 236-2929

RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145 State board of health Chapter 246-205 WAC, Food service. Anticipate Filing

2/2010

Joe Graham

(360) 236-3305

RCW 43.20.050, 70.119A.080 State board of health WAC 246-203-103

Keeping of animals.

09-17-132

8/19/2009

Ned Therien

(360) 236-4103

RCW 43.20.050 State board of health (delegated to department of health) Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies -- Lead and copper. 09-15-040

1/8/2009

Anticipate Filing by

7/2011

Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147

RCW 43.20.050, 70.119A.080 State board of health (delegated to department of health) Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies -- Groundwater. 07-24-072

12/4/2007

Anticipate Filing

7/2010

Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147

RCW 43.20.050 State board of health (delegated to department of health) Chapter 246-260 WAC, Water recreation facilities and chapter 246-262 WAC, Recreational water contact facilities. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Mark Soltman

(360) 236-3366



DOH


RCW or Session Law Authority WAC and Rule Title CR-101 Filing WSR # and Date CR-102 Filing WSR # and Date CR-105 Filing WSR # and Date CR-103 Filing WSR # and Date Program Staff Contact
RCW 18.35.161 Board of hearing and speech WAC 246-828-XXX Prohibiting the use of the title "audioprosthologist." 09-11-116

5/20/2009

Jenette [Janette] Benham

(360) 236-4857

RCW 18.35.161 (chapter 301, Laws of 2009) Board of hearing and speech Chapter 246-828 WAC, Hearing and speech, amending the chapter to add the requirements, including the fees, for the new speech and language pathology assistant profession and for general housekeeping changes. 09-15-114

7/17/2009

Jenette [Janette] Benham

(360) 236-4857

RCW 18.52.071 Board of nursing home administrators WAC 246-843-010, 246-843-070, 246-843-071, 246-843-073, 246-843-090, 246-843-093, 246-843-095, 246-843-230 and 246-843-231, application for initial license and endorsement. 06-12-109

6/7/2006

Kendra Pitzler

(360) 236-4723

RCW 18.54.070 Board of optometry WAC 246-851-110 Optometry continuing education. 09-23-058

11/12/2009

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4947

RCW 18.54.070 Board of optometry WAC 246-851-XXX

Optometry multicultural education.

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4947

RCW 18.130.064, 18.13.075 Board of optometry WAC 246-851-495 How to obtain an optometry temporary practice permit while the national background check [is completed]. 10-01-186

12/22/2009

Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4947

RCW 18.54.070, 18.53.010 Board of optometry Chapter 246-851 WAC, Prescription of therapeutic contact lenses. Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4947

RCW 18.130.050, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020 Board of osteopathic medicine and surgery Chapter 246-853 WAC, Osteopathic physicians, chapter 246-854 WAC, Osteopathic physician assistants -- Sedation and anesthesia. 07-16-141

8/1/2007

Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945

RCW 18.130.050, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020 Board of osteopathic medicine and surgery Chapter 246-853 WAC, Osteopathic physician, chapter 246-854 WAC, Osteopathic physician assistant.

Delegation and supervision of nonsurgical cosmetic procedure.

07-16-143

8/1/2007

Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945

RCW 18.64.005(7) Board of pharmacy WAC 246-865-060 Extended care facility -- Pharmaceutical services, allowing pharmacies to register as a controlled substance registrant to receive outdated, discontinued, or unwanted controlled substance prescription from extended care facilities. 04-21-078

10/20/2004

Lisa Hodgson

(360) 236-2927

RCW 18.64.005 Board of pharmacy Chapter 246-886 WAC, Animal control -- Legend drug sodium pentobarbital. 09-11-049

5/13/2009

Anticipate Filing

6/2010

Doreen Beebe

(360) 236-4834

RCW 18.64.005 Board of pharmacy New chapter 246-852 WAC, Genetic counselors. 09-17-055

8/13/2009

Doreen Beebe

(360) 236-4834

RCW 18.64.005, 18.64.165 Board of pharmacy New chapter 246-874 WAC, Pharmaceutical services -- Correctional facilities, the board of pharmacy is considering developing rules that will establish minimum enforceable requirements specifically for Washington correctional facilities in safe handling, storage, recordkeeping and administration of pharmaceuticals. 07-14-145

7/5/2007

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Doreen Beebe

(360) 236-4834

RCW 18.64.005 and 69.41.240 Board of pharmacy WAC 246-869-100 Prescription record requirements. 09-20-092

10/6/2009

Cathy Williams

(360) 236-4875

RCW 18.25.0171, 18.130.050 (1) and (12) Chiropractic quality assurance commission Future care contracts prohibited chiropractic quality assurance commission. Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Leann Yount

(360) 236-4856

RCW 18.25.0171, 18.130.050 (1) [and] (12) Chiropractic quality assurance commission Chapter 246-808 WAC, Chiropractic quality assurance commission (CQAC) is considering amending the documentation of care rule. In addition, CQAC may amend the continuing education rule as well. 07-20-038

9/25/2007

10-02-079

1/5/2010

Leann Yount

(360) 236-4856

RCW 18.32.040, 18.130.064 Dental quality assurance commission WAC 246-817-XXX Inactive status. 09-03-108

1/21/2009

Jennifer Santiago

(360) 236-4893

RCW 18.32.040, 18.130.064 Dental quality assurance commission WAC 246-817-310 and 246-817-XXX, Maintenance and retention of dental records and dental treatment records. 09-13-097

6/17/2009

Jennifer Santiago

(360) 236-4893

RCW 18.32.040, 18.130.064 Dental quality assurance commission WAC 246-817-701 Administration of anesthetics agents for dental procedures; WAC 246-817-722 Defibrillator. 09-15-115

7/17/2009

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Jennifer Santiago

(360) 236-4893

RCW 18.32.040, 18.130.064 Dental quality assurance commission WAC 246-817-185 and 246-817-186, Temporary practice permits -- Dental. 10-01-178

12/22/2009

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Jennifer Santiago

(360) 236-4893

RCW 43.70.110, 43.70.040 Department of health Chapter 246-314 WAC, Revising the construction review services standards. 09-17-054

8/13/2009

John Hilger

(360) 236-2929

Chapters

18.88A, 74.39 RCW, new chapter within Title 18 RCW

Department of health Chapter 246-XXX WAC, Creating a new chapter to establish certification requirements for home care aides. 09-07-053

3/11/2009

10-03-055

1/15/2010

Kendra Pitzler

(360) 236-4723

Chapter 18.135 RCW, chapter 43, Laws of 2009 Department of health Chapter 246-826 WAC, Expand the scope of practice for health care assistants to administer certain medications. 09-15-189

7/22/2009

Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945

RCW 18.130.040 Department of health New chapter 246-XXX WAC, relating to certification of animal massage practitioners. 07-18-016

8/24/2007

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4828

RCW 18.36A.060 Department of health WAC 246-836-080 Continuing competency program requirements for naturopathic physicians. 08-17-041

8/14/2008

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Susan Gragg

(360) 236-4941

RCW 18.46.060 Department of health WAC 246-329-120 Birth center policies and procedures, correcting a WAC reference. Expedited rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.353 09-22-084

11/3/2009

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

John Hilger

(360) 236-2929

Chapter 18.84 RCW Department of health Chapter 246-926 WAC, Radiologist assistants an [and] advanced level radiological technologist. 08-17-040

8/14/2008

09-24-101

12/1/2009

Anticipate Filings

3/2010

Susan Gragg

(360) 236-4941

RCW 18.36A.060 and 18.36A.100 Department of health Chapter 246-836 WAC, amending accreditation requirements for naturopathic medical educational institutions. Anticipate Filing by

4/2010

Susan Gragg

(360) 236-4941

RCW 43.70.040, 70.38.135 Department of health WAC 246-310-XXX Hospital acute care bed methodology. 09-16-118

8/4/2009

John Hilger

(360) 236-2929

RCW 43.70.120 and chapter 215, Laws of 2008 Department of health WAC 246-780-001 through 246-780-060, farmers market nutrition program (FMNP). 08-19-012

9/4/2008

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Janice Boden

(360) 236-3610

RCW 43.70.120 and 7 C.F.R. 246 Department of health WAC 246-790-060 Women, infant, and children's nutrition program authorized foods. 08-16-036

7/29/2008

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Anticipate Filing

11/2010

Becky Waite

(360) 236-3640

RCW 43.70.150, chapter 70.58 RCW Department of health Chapter 246-XXX WAC, Electronic death registration system (EDRS). 07-08-051

3/29/2007

Philip Freeman

(360) 236-4330

RCW 43.70.340 Department of health WAC 246-358-990 Temporary worker housing fee, 246-359-990 Temporary worker housing construction standard fees, 246-361-990 Cherry harvest camp fees. 07-17-171

8/22/2007

John Hilger

(360) 236-2929

RCW 70.118B.040 Department of health Chapter 246-272B WAC, Large on-site sewage system (LOSS) regulations. 08-03-065

1/14/2008

Anticipate Filing

6/2010

Melissa McEachron

(360) 236-3265

RCW 70.119.050 Department of health Chapter 246-292 WAC, Waterworks operator certification. 09-21-043

10/13/2009

Anticipate Filing

3/2011

Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147

Chapter 70.185 RCW Department of health Chapter 246-562 WAC, J-1 Physician visa waiver regulations. 08-14-077

6/26/2008

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

HSQA - Jennell Prentice

(360) 236-2814

Chapter 70.225 RCW Department of health TITLE 246 WAC, adding new chapter for prescription monitoring program (PMP). 08-15-085

7/16/2008

Note: Rule making is suspended at this time. Doreen Beebe

(360) 236-4834

RCW 70.119A.170 Department of health Chapter 246-296 WAC, Drinking water state revolving fund loan program (DWSRF). Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147

RCW 70.41.030 Department of health Chapter 246-320 WAC, Hospital licensing regulations construction standards only. 09-20-090

10/6/2009

John Hilger

(360) 236-2929

Chapter 70.54 RCW Department of health Chapter 246-102 WAC, Cancer registry. 09-15-186

7/22/09

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Anticipate Filing Spring/Summer 2010 Katie Golub

(360) 236-3624

RCW 70.54.340 Department of health Chapter 246-145 WAC, amending the chapter to adopt sterilization and infection control requirements which will be enforced by the department of licensing. 09-21-042

10/13/2009

Patti Rathbun

(360) 236-4067

RCW 70.98.050 Department of health Chapter 246-231 WAC, Packaging and transportation of radioactive material and chapter 246-240 WAC, Radiation protection -- Medical use of radioactive material. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Traci Black (360) 236-3259
RCW 70.98.050 Department of health Chapters 246-249, 246-250 WAC, Radioactive waste use of the commercial disposal site. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Traci Black (360) 236-3259
RCW 70.98.050 Department of health Chapter 246-247 WAC, Radiation protection -- Air emission. 05-12-140

6/1/2005

Anticipate Filing

1/2011

Traci Black

(360) 236-3259

RCW 70.98.050 Department of health Chapter 246-255A WAC, Dental X-ray radiation safety and diagnostic imaging quality standards. 09-16-141

8/5/2009

Anticipate Filing

6/2010

Andrew Thatcher

(360) 236-3231

RCW 43.70.250, 43.70.110 Department of health Chapter 246-XXX WAC, Fee increases health professions licensed by the department of health: Accupuncture, dental, denturist, mental health counselor, nursing, nursing assistant, optometry, radiologic technologist, recreational therapy, respiratory therapy, and social worker. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Dianna Staley

(360) 236-4997

RCW 90.46.015 Department of health Chapter 246-XXX WAC, Greywater. 09-15-188

7/22/2009

Anticipate Filing by

7/2010

Lilia Lopez

(360) 236-3071

RCW 43.70.040, 70.38.135 Department of health WAC 246-310-XXX

Revising and updating the certificate of need adjudicative proceeding rules.

Anticipate Filing

6/2010

John Hilger

(360) 236-2929

RCW 70.168.050, 70.168.060 Department of health WAC 246-976-001 through 246-976-400, 246-976-890, 246-976-920, 246-976-950, EMS and trauma prehospital rules and standards. 08-16-037

7/29/2008

Anticipate Filing

2/2010

Maura Craig

(360) 236-4987

RCW 70.168.050, 70.168.060 Department of health WAC 246-976-485 through 246-976-887, EMS and trauma system's trauma service designation rules for adult and pediatric trauma care. 08-18-039

8/28/2008

09-18-121

9/2/2009

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Maura Craig

(360) 236-4987

RCW 18.71.017 Medical quality assurance commission WAC 246-919-480 Retired active credential. 09-20-075

10/21/2009

Julie Kitten

(360) 236-2757

RCW 18.71.017 Medical quality assurance commission WAC 246-919-XXX Definitions and credentialing of physicians for teaching -- Research and fellowship limited licenses. Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Beverly Thomas

(360) 236-4788

RCW 18.71.017 Medical quality assurance commission WAC 246-919-601 Safe and effective analgesia and anesthetic administration in office-based surgical settings. The commission is considering proposed rules for physicians who perform surgery within their offices. 07-03-178

1/24/2007

09-24-109

12/2/2009

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Beverly Thomas

(360) 236-4788

RCW 18.130.064, 18.130.075 Medical quality assurance commission WAC 246-919-396 Physicians and 246-918-075 Physician assistants permanent temporary practice permits. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) 09-24-113

12/2/2009

Anticipate Filing 4/2010 Julie Kitten

(360) 236-2757

RCW 18.130.050, 18.71A.020 Medical quality assurance commission New sections in chapter 246-918 WAC, Safe and effective analgesia and anesthesia administration in office-based surgery settings as it applies to physician assistants. 07-23-125

11/21/2007

Beverly Thomas

(360) 236-4788

RCW 18.130.050, 18.71.017, 18.71A.020 Medical quality assurance commission Chapter 246-919 WAC, Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC, Physician assistants. Delegation and supervision of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. 07-08-103

4/4/2007

09-24-107

12/2/2009

Anticipate Filing by

3/2010

Beverly Thomas

(360) 236-4788

RCW 18.130.064 Nursing care quality assurance commission WAC 246-840-095 Temporary practice permits. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) 09-23-084

11/16/2009

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Terry West

(360) 236-4712

RCW 18.79.110, 18.130.050 Nursing care quality assurance commission Chapter 246-840 WAC, new section early remediation program. 10-01-179

12/22/2009

Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Terry West

(360) 236-4712

RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110 Nursing care quality assurance commission WAC 246-840-010, 246-840-020, 246-840-111, 246-840-120, definitions, documents issued to nurses in Washington, expired license, inactive credential, continuing competency. 09-23-081

11/16/2009

Anticipate Filing

5/2010

Terry West

(360) 236-4712

RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110 Nursing care quality assurance commission WAC 246-840-XXX, new rule for the nursing care quality assurance commission mandatory continuing competency for licensed nurses. 08-13-092

6/18/2008

Anticipate Filing

5/2010

Terry West

(360) 236-4712

RCW 18.59.090, 18.130.050 Occupational therapy practice board WAC 246-847-030 Occupational therapists acting in a consulting capacity, 246-847-055 Initial application for individuals who have not practiced within the past four years, 246-847-068 Expired license, 246-847-070 Inactive credential, 246-847-125 Applicants currently licensed in other states or territories, and 246-847-XXX Renewal for those that have not practiced in four years. 08-15-088

7/17/2008

Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Janette Benham

(360) 236-4857

RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050 Podiatric medical board Chapter 246-922 WAC, creating rules on the administration of sedation and anesthesia in the offices of podiatric physicians. The rule making may include necessary training and equipment requirements for podiatric physicians to perform office-based surgery. 07-16-139

8/1/2007

Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945

RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050 Podiatric medical board WAC 246-922-010 Definitions, adding new sections to chapter 246-922 WAC to establish standards for prescribing orthotic devices by podiatrists. 07-16-140

8/1/2007

Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945

RCW 18.92.030 Veterinary board of governors WAC 246-935-XXX, adding a new section to define nondiscretionary functions used in preparation and administration of legend drugs for veterinary medicine. 09-13-106

6/17/2009

10-01-063

12/10/2009

Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4828

RCW 18.92.030 Veterinary board of governors WAC 246-933-320, general requirements for all veterinary medical facilities. 06-01-100

12/21/2005

10-01-068

12/11/2009

Anticipate Filing

4/2010

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4828

RCW 18.92.030 Veterinary board of governors WAC 246-935-100, 246-935-440, nondiscretionary functions. 09-13-106

6/17/2009

10-01-063

12/10/2009

Anticipate Filing by

3/2010

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4828

RCW 18.92.030 Veterinary board of governors New section WAC 246-935-XXX Identification of veterinary technician standard tasks and procedures that must be included in the experience of a person who qualifies to take the veterinary technician examination through a period of practical experience. 07-16-142

8/1/2007

Anticipate Filing

2/2010

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4828

RCW 18.130.064, 18.130.075, 18.92.030 Veterinary board of governors WAC 246-933-255, and 246-933-135, how to obtain a temporary practice permit while the national background check is completed. 10-01-177

12/22/2009

Anticipate Filing

3/2010

Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4828



KEY


     CR means "code reviser" on the notice forms created by the office of the code reviser for use by all state agencies.

     CR-101 is a preproposal statement of inquiry filed under RCW 34.05.310.

     CR-102 is a proposed rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.320 or 34.05.340.

     Proposal is Exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) means a rule that does not require the filing of a CR-101 notice under RCW 34.05.310(4).

     CR-105 is an expedited rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.353. This is an accelerated rule adoption process with no public hearing required.

     CR-103 is rule-making order permanently adopting a rule, and filed under RCW 34.05.360 and 34.05.380.

     EMERGENCY rules are temporary rules filed under RCW 34.05.350 and 34.05.380 by using a CR-103 rule-making order. Emergency rules may be used to meet certain urgent circumstances. These rules are effective for one hundred twenty days after the filing date, and may be extended in certain circumstances.

     Dashed cells in tables mean the anticipated filing date is not known at the time this rules agenda is filed.

     Blank cells in tables mean the anticipated filing date is not known at the time this rules agenda is filed.

     TBD - To be determined is when a date is still being discussed.

     RCW is the Revised Code of Washington.

     WAC is the Washington Administrative Code.

     WSR number is the Washington state register official filing reference number given by the office of the code reviser when a notice is filed.

     DOH is the department of health.

     HSQA is the health systems quality assurance division.

     EH is the environmental health division.

     EHSPHL is the epidemiology health statistics and public health labs division.

     CFH is the community family health division.

     SBOH is the state board of health.

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