WSR 15-03-086
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
[Filed January 21, 2015, 8:42 a.m.]
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 Michelle Davis 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
43.20.050
SBOH
WAC 246-100-021 Responsibilities and duties of health care providers, 246-100-036 Responsibilities and duties of the local health officers, 246-138-030 What are the duties of the local health department?, 246-215-02245 Employee health removal of exclusion or restriction, all include reference to the control of communicable diseases manual.
 
14-24-093
12/1/14
 
Anticipate filing February 2015
Dave Delong (360) 236-4111
RCW
43.20.050 70.119A.080
SBOH
WAC 246-203-130 Keeping of animals.
09-17-132
8/19/09
Anticipate filing
2015
 
 
Dave Delong (360) 236-4111
RCW
69.30.030
SBOH
WAC 246-282-006 Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VP) control plan.
12-24-036
11/29/12
Anticipate filing
February 2015
 
 
Rick Porso
(360) 236-3302
RCW
69.30.030
SBOH delegated to DOH
WAC 246-282-005 Sanitary control of shellfish—Minimum performance standards.
 
14-24-077
11/26/14
 
Anticipate filing this period
Vicki Bouvier
(360) 236-3011
RCW
43.20.050(2)
SBOH
WAC 246-290-460 Fluoridation of drinking water, revises the fluoride concentration in Group A public water systems that choose to fluoridate under RCW 57.08.012.
11-11-046
5/13/11
Pending release of HHS guidance
 
 
Dave Delong (360) 236-4111
RCW
43.20.050
SBOH
Chapter 246-390 WAC, Drinking water laboratory certification.
06-23-077 11/13/06
Anticipate filing summer 2015
 
 
Theresa Phillips
(360) 236-3147
RCW
43.20.050
SBOH
Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies.
14-06-036
2/25/14
 
 
 
Brad Burnham (360) 236-3158
RCW
28A.2140.020
[28A.210.020]
SBOH
WAC 246-760-001, 246-760-020, 246-760-070, 246-760-080, 246-760-090, and 246-760-100,Visual standards—School districts.
Anticipate filing February 2015
 
 
 
Tara Wolff
(360) 236-4101
Ellen Silverman (360) 236-3580
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
18.30.065
Board of denturist[s]
WAC 246-812-480 Sexual misconduct, proposing revisions to clarify that forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Vicki Brown
(360) 236-4865
RCW
18.30.065
Board [of] denturist[s]
WAC 246-812-200, considering including legal process for the withdrawal of program approval.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Vicki Brown
(360) 236-4865
RCW
18.35.161
Board of hearing and speech
WAC 246-828-XXX Prohibiting the use of the title audioprosthologist.
09-11-116
5/20/09
 
 
 
Janette Benham
(360) 236-4857
SHB 2108 (chapter [189, Laws of 2014])
Board of hearing and speech
Chapter 246-828 WAC, establishing a nine-month certification pathway for hearing aid specialists; implementing
SHB 2108; making general housekeeping amendments; adding multicultural education as a CE option; CE and exam standard updates; adding temporary practice permits for military spouses; and clarifying that forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct.
14-14-064
6/26/14
New and expanded CR-101 anticipate filing 1/21/15
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Janette Benham
(360) 236-4857
RCW
18.36A.160
Board of naturopathy
Chapter 246-836 WAC, considering the practice of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in naturopathic practice.
13-22-059
11/4/13
Anticipate filing
fall 2015
 
 
Susan Gragg
(360) 236-4941
RCW
18.36A.160 18.36A.110
Board of naturopathy
WAC 246-836-020, 246-836-030, 246-836-040, 246-836-050, 246-836-110, 246-836-120, acceptable licensure examinations.
13-22-060
11/4/13
15-03-012
1/8/15
Hearing set for 2/27/15
 
 
Susan Gragg
(360) 236-4941
RCW
18.36A.160
ESHB 2315 (chapter 71, Laws of 2014)
Board of naturopathy
WAC 246-836-080, updating and clarifying continuing competency/continuing education requirements; adding continuing education on suicide assessment, treatment and management.
13-21-028
10/8/13
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Susan Gragg
(360) 236-4941
18.130.062
and Executive Order 06-03
Board of naturopathy
WAC 246-836-510, revisions to clarify that forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
(360) 236-4941
RCW
18.54.070
18.130.250
Board of optometry
Chapter 246-851 WAC, establishing a retired active status for licensed optometrists.
14-06-100
3/5/14
 
 
 
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.54.070
Board of optometry
WAC 246-851-235 Credits for cultural competency in clinical care.
10-05-060
2/11/10
14-18-041
8/27/14
Hearing held on 12/1/14
 
Anticipate filing this period
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.54.070
Board of optometry
WAC 246-851-090 through 246-851-230, reviewing continuing competency rules for possible revision.
14-13-100
6/17/14
 
 
 
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.54.070
Board of optometry
WAC 246-851-420, removing obsolete language requiring certain optometrists to include the letters "TX" on prescriptions.
 
 
14-20-026
9/22/14
Anticipate filing this period
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.130.050
18.57.005
Board of osteopathic medicine and surgery
Chapter 246-853 WAC, reentry to practice, retired active status, delegation of LLRP, USLME examination.
13-19-083
9/17/13
Anticipate filing
winter 2015
 
 
Brett Cain
(360) 236-4766
ESHB 2315 (chapter 71, Laws of 2014)
Board of osteopathic medicine and surgery
Chapter 246-853 WAC, Osteopathic physician's assistants; developing rules on suicide assessment, treatment and management continuing education.
Anticipate filing
winter 2015
 
 
 
Brett Cain
(360) 236-4766
ESHB 2315 (chapter 71, Laws of 2014)
Board of osteopathic medicine and surgery
Chapter 246-854 WAC, Osteopathic physicians; developing rules on suicide assessment, treatment and management continuing education.
Anticipate filing
spring 2015
 
 
 
Brett Cain
(360) 236-4766
ESHB 2315 (chapter 71, Laws of 2014)
Board of osteopathic medicine and surgery
Chapter 246-854 WAC, Osteopathic physicians; developing rules on suicide assessment, treatment and management continuing education.
Anticipate filing
winter 2015
 
 
 
Brett Cain
(360) 236-4766
ESHB 2160 and 2315 (chapters 116 and 71, Laws of 2014)
Board of physical therapy
Chapter 246-915 WAC, endorsement requirements to perform spinal manipulation; adopting suicide assessment continuing education requirements.
14-13-104
6/17/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Kris Waidely
(360) 236-4847
RCW
18.74.023 and SSB 5679 (chapter 30, Laws of 2013, 2nd sp. sess.)
Board of physical therapy
Chapter 246-915 WAC, Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants; opening the chapter to consider general updates, revisions, and housekeeping amendments.
15-02-054
1/5/15
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Kris Waidely
(360) 236-4847
RCW
18.74.023
18.74.038
Board of physical therapy
WAC 246-915-995, proposing to repeal waiver of exam for physical therapist assistants because the rule is obsolete.
 
 
14-22-081
11/3/14
Anticipate filling this period
Kris Waidely
(360) 236-4847
RCW
18.25.0171
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
WAC 246-808-545, allowing a time of service discount for patients paying at the time of their appointment.
14-22-046
10/30/14
 
 
 
Leann Yount
(360) 236-4856
RCW
18.25.0171
18.130.050 (1) and (12)
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
WAC 246-808-550 Future care contracts prohibited, considering revising the current rule to clarify the requirements for future care contracts.
10-06-017
2/22/10
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Leann Yount
(360) 236-4856
RCW
18.25.0171
ESHB 2315 (chapter 71, Laws of 2014)
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
WAC 246-808-150, reviewing current continuing education (CE) requirements for chiropractors; adding CE for suicide assessment.
09-09-031
4/7/09
14-22-106
11/5/14
Hearing held on
12/11/14
 
Anticipate filing this period
Leann Yount
(360) 236-4856
RCW
18.25.0171
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
WAC 246-808-XXX, updating chapter rules for clarity.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Leann Yount
(360) 236-4856
RCW
18.25.0171
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
WAC 246-808-XXX, establishing an early remediation program, criteria and procedures.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Leann Yount (360) 236-4856
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
6/17/09
14-04-022
1/27/14
Anticipate filing supplemental CR-102 this period
 
Anticipate filing
fall 2015
Jennifer Santiago
(360) 236-4893
RCW
18.32.0365
Dental quality assurance commission
WAC 246-817-360, modifying the term "dental-related condition" consistent with the definition of "practice of dentistry."
14-11-057
5/16/14
Anticipate filing a withdrawal this period
 
 
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893
RCW
18.32.0365
Dental quality assurance commission
WAC 246-817-510, 246-817-520, 246-817-525, 246-817-540, 246-817-545, expanded function dental auxiliaries (EFDA); acts that may not be performed by registered dental assistants or noncredentialed persons.
10-23-081
11/15/10
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893
RCW
18.32.0365
18.32.640
Dental quality assurance commission
WAC 246-827-701 [246-817-701] through 246-817-760 and 246-817-771 through 246-817-790, administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures.
14-04-019
1/27/14
14-18-031
8/27/14
Anticipate filing supplemental CR-102 this period
 
Anticipate filing
fall 2015
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893
RCW
18.32.0365
18.340.020
Dental quality assurance commission
WAC 246-817-XXX, creating a temporary practice permit for military spouses or registered domestic partners with an out-of-state credential who move into Washington with their military member spouse.
14-15-079
7/16/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893
RCW
18.32.0365
18.130.250
Dental quality assurance commission
WAC 246-817-XXX, creating a new retired active credential for dental professionals.
14-14-100
7/1/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893
RCW
18.130.062
[18.32.0365]
18.130.062
18.130.050
Dental quality assurance commission
WAC 246-817-460 Sexual misconduct, clarifying what forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct by a dental provider.
14-24-021
11/21/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893
RCW
18.32.020
18.32.685
Dental quality assurance commission
WAC 246-817-360 Prescribing, dispensing or distributing drugs, proposing to repeal this section of rule as it is duplicative.
 
(Exception)
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Dental quality assurance commission
Chapters 43.70
18.130
18.155
34.05 RCW
DOH
Chapter 246-10 WAC, Administrative procedures—Adjudicative proceedings; a chapter review which may include: Clarification, streamlining, modernization, and implementation of ESHB 1381 (chapter 109, Laws of 2013).
14-09-019
4/7/14
 
 
 
Tami Thompson (360) 236-4044
Chapters
43.70
18.130
18.155
34.05 RCW
DOH
Chapter 246-11 WAC, Model procedural rules for adjudicative proceedings conducted under the authority of a board or commission having disciplinary authority under the Uniform Disciplinary Act; a chapter review, which may include clarification, streamlining, and modernization of the rules.
14-09-020
4/7/14
 
 
 
Tami Thompson
(360)236-4044
SSB 5148
(chapter 260, Laws of 2013)
DOH
New chapter in Title 246 WAC, donated prescription drugs and supplies; considering rules on patient eligibility to received [receive] donated medications.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Deborah Johnson
(360) 236-4988
HB 1609
(chapter 19, Laws of 2013)
DOH
Chapters 246-205, 246-235, 246-320, 246-324, 246-330, 246-335, 246-337 and 246-905 WAC, changing references from board of pharmacy to the pharmacy quality assurance commission.
 
 
14-23-010
11/6/14
Anticipate filing this period
Deborah Johnson (360) 236-4988
ESSB 6265 (chapter 220, Laws of 2014),
RCW
43.70.052
DOH
Chapter 246-455 WAC, Hospital patient discharge information; amending and creating new rules to strengthen protections of patient health care information.
14-16-094
8/5/14
Anticipate filing March 2015
 
 
Kris Reichl
(360) 236-4311
RCW
70.58.082
43.70.150
DOH
Chapter 246-490 WAC, considering adding new sections to the chapter for delayed registration of births and amending WAC 246-490-070 Fraudulently registered or changed birth certificates.
14-24-020
11/21/14
Anticipate filing March 2015
 
 
Kris Reichl
(360) 236-4311
SSB 5148 (chapter 260, Laws of 2013)
DOH
New chapter in Title 246 WAC, donated prescription drugs and supplies. Rules on patient eligibility to receive donated medications.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Deborah Johnson (360) 236-4988
DOH
Chapter 246-337 WAC, Residential treatment facilities; revise to align with current law and practices.
12-22-029
10/31/12
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Lori Barney (360) 236-2937
Chapter
70.185 RCW
DOH
Chapter 246-562 WAC, Physician J-1 visa waivers; revising rules to make consistent with current law.
13-08-019
3/26/13
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Renee Fullerton
(360) 236-2814
RCW
18.06.160
DOH
Chapter 246-803 WAC, East Asian practitioner; define and clarify the practice of point injection therapy.
13-01-093
12/19/12
 
 
 
Vicki Brown
(360) 236-4865
RCW
18.225.040
43.70.442
HB 1213 (chapter 73, Laws of 2013)
DOH
Chapter 246-809 WAC, Mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers; implementing HB 1213 regarding continuing education, other licensing standards; clarifying, repealing obsolete language.
14-16-097
8/5/14
 
 
 
Mariama Gondo
(360) 236-2912
RCW
70.98.080
DOH
Title 246 WAC, computed tomography diagnostic X-ray systems.
13-09-041
4/11/13
 
 
 
Michelle Austin
(360) 236-3250
RCW
70.98.050
DOH
Chapters 246-220, 246-221, 246-232, 246-233, 246-235, 246-244, 246-246, 246-252 WAC, decommissioning planning and licensing materials; radiation protection.
 
15-01-133
12/19/14
 
Anticipate filing this period
Michelle Austin
(360) 236-3250
RCW
18.130.062
Governor's Executive Order 06-03
DOH
WAC 246-16-100 Sexual misconduct, clarifying what forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct.
14-16-096
8/5/14
 
 
 
Maura Craig
(360) 236-4997
RCW
43.70.040
70.38.135
DOH
WAC 246-310-XXX Hospital acute care bed methodology.
09-16-118
8/4/09
 
 
 
Jan Sigman
(360) 236-2956
RCW
43.70.040
70.38.135
DOH
WAC 246-310-280 through 246-310-289, revising certificate of need rules for kidney dialysis.
13-15-005
7/5/13
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Jan Sigman
(360) 236-2956
RCW
43.70.040
70.38.135
DOH
WAC 246-310-700 through 246-310-755, revising certificate need rules for adult elective percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Jan Sigman
(360) 236-2956
RCW
43.70.040
70.38.135
DOH
WAC 246-310-290, revising certificate of need rules for hospice services.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Jan Sigman
(360) 236-2956
RCW
43.70.040
70.38.135
DOH
WAC 246-310-XXX, developing certificate of need rules for home health facilities.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Jan Sigman
(360) 236-2956
42 C.F.R. 482
DOH
Chapter 246-320 WAC, amending hospital construction standards to align with federal and national standards.
14-15-045
7/10/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
John Williams
(360) 236-2944
Chapter 70.127 RCW
DOH
WAC 246-335-015 Definition of authorizing practitioner for in-home services.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
John Hilger
(360) 236-2929
RCW
43.70.340
chapter 70.114A RCW
DOH
Chapters 246-358, 246-359, 246-361 WAC, temporary worker housing and cherry harvest camps operation regulations and processes, and inspection processes.
13-22-014
10/28/13
14-24-107
12/2/14
 
Anticipate filing this period
Debra Fisher
(360) 236-2952
RCW
18.205.100 18.205.060
DOH
Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals and chemical dependency professional trainees, developing standards for alternative training to obtain certification.
13-20-078
9/30/13
 
 
 
Betty Moe
(360) 236-4912
ESSB [2SSB] 6312 (chapter 225, Laws of 2014)
DOH
Chapter 246-811 WAC, revising settings where a chemical dependency professional may practice.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Betty Moe
(360) 236-4912
RCW
18.130.250 43.70.250
DOH
WAC 246-812-990, 246-817-990, 246-851-990, 246-853-990, adopting fees for retired active credentials for dentists, denturists, optometrists and osteopathic physicians.
 
14-22-049
10/30/14
 
Anticipate filing this period
Sherry Thomas
(360) 236-4612
RCW
18.29.130
DOH
WAC 246-815-140 Continuing education for dental hygienists.
13-21-056
10/15/13
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Vicki Brown
(360) 236-4865
RCW
18.34.120
18.130.040
DOH
WAC 246-824-075, revising continuing education requirements for dispensing opticians.
14-06-103
3/5/14
14-21-154
10/21/14
Hearing was held on
12/16/14
 
Anticipate filing this session
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.108.025 18.108.085
DOH/board of massage
Chapter 246-830 WAC, Massage practitioners; chapter review to clarify, streamline and modernize the rules.
14-15-103
7/18/14
 
 
 
Megan Brown
(360) 236-4945
RCW
18.50.040(3)
18.50.135
DOH
WAC 246-834-060 Application requirements for licensure as a midwife, 246-834-220 Credit toward educational requirements for licensure as a midwife, 246-834-230 Preceptor for midwife-in-training program.
13-15-141
7/23/13
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Kathy Weed (360) 236-4883
RCW
18.50.102
2SHB 1773 (chapter 187, Laws of 2014)
DOH
Chapter 246-834 WAC, Midwives; updating rules to include elements of newborn care up to two weeks of age as authorized by 2SHB 1773 (2014).
15-02-031
12/30/14
 
 
 
Kathy Weed (360) 236-4883
RCW
18.50.102
2SHB 1773 (chapter 187, Laws of 2014)
DOH
WAC 246-834-XXX, considering rules regarding the credential renewal requirements for licensed midwives.
14-15-108
7/21/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Kathy Weed (360) 236-4883
RCW
18.55.095
DOH
Chapter 246-849 WAC, Ocularists; chapter review and alternative apprenticeship pathways to licensure.
13-24-104
12/3/13
 
 
 
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.250.020 18.250.060
DOH
WAC 246-916-020 Athletic trainers, reviewing barriers to licensure for graduates of nonaccredited education programs.
14-04-047
1/17/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Janette Benham
(360) 236-4857
RCW
18.250.020
SHB 2430 (chapter 194, Laws of 2014)
DOH
Chapter 246-916 WAC, Athletic trainers; adding a new section for continuing education requirements.
14-14-065
1/26/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Janette Benham
(360) 236-4857
RCW
18.84.040
DOH
WAC 246-926-180, amending the parenteral procedures for radiologic technologists.
10-15-101
7/20/10
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Susan Gragg
(360) 236-4941
RCW
18.84.040
18.84.095
DOH
Chapter 246-926 WAC, Radiologic technology; military equivalency of training or experience in meeting credentialing standards.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
(360) 236-4941
RCW
18.84.040 18.84.020
DOH
WAC 246-926-300, consider scope of practice for radiological assistants.
13-21-034
10/9/13
 
 
 
Sue Gragg
(360) 236-4941
RCW
18.89.050 18.89.140
DOH
WAC 246-928-442 Respiratory therapist acceptable continuing education.
10-17-098
8/17/10
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Susan Gragg
(360) 236-4941
18.89.050
DOH
WAC 246-928-XXX, creating a new section to clarify the scope of practice regarding the administration of medications by respiratory therapists.
10-17-099
8/17/10
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
(360) 236-4941
RCW
18.73.081
18.73.140
70.168.050
DOH
WAC 246-976-320 Air ambulance services, considering amendments to align with federal law.
14-21-111
10/16/14
 
 
 
Catie Holstein
(360) 236-2830
RCW
18.83.050 18.83.170
Examining board of psychology
Chapter 246-924 WAC, Allowable course work taken outside a doctoral degree program; licensure by endorsement; considering converting existing interpretive statement and memoranda into rule.
14-07-113
3/19/14
 
 
 
Betty Moe
(360) 236-4912
RCW
18.83.050
18.130.062
Executive Order 06-03
Examining board of psychology
WAC 246-924-358 Sexual misconduct, clarifying what forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct.
14-23-028
11/12/14
 
 
 
Betty Moe
(360) 236-4912
SHB 1737 (chapter 203, Laws of 2013)
Medical quality assurance commission
Chapter 246-918 WAC, proposing the revision of physician assistant (PA) rules pursuant to SHB 1737 (chapter 203, Laws of 2013) to update PA rules to incorporate current national standards and best practices.
13-20-098
10/1/13
14-21-109
10/16/14
Hearing held on 12/5/14
 
Anticipate filing February 2015
Daidria Pittman
(360) 236-2727
ESHB 2315 (chapter 17 [71], Laws of 2014)
Medical quality assurance commission
Chapters 246-919 and 246-918 WAC continuing education in suicide assessment, treatment and management for physicians and physician assistants.
14-21-030
10/6/14
 
 
 
Daidria Pittman
(360) 236-2727
RCW
18.71.017 18.130.050 18.71.430
Medical quality assurance commission
WAC 246-919-430 (physicians) and 246-918-XXX (physician assistants), requiring additional practice information at renewal. Previously suspended under Executive Order 10-06.
09-14-114
6/30/09
10-21-098
6/30/09 (expired)
Rule will be reviewed by the commission to determine next steps
 
 
Daidria Pittman
(360) 236-2727
RCW
18.71.017
18.130.180
Governor's Executive Order 06-03
Medical quality assurance commission
WAC 246-919-630 Sexual misconduct, clarifying what forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct.
14-22-047
10/30/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Daidria Pittman
(360) 236-2727
RCW
18.71.017
18.71.002
Medical quality assurance commission
WAC 246-919-XXX, continuing competency/maintenance of licensure (MOL).
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Daidria Pittman
(360) 236-2727
RCW
18.79.110
18.79.150
18.79.240
Nursing care quality assurance commission
WAC 246-840-045, 246-840-090, 246-840-130, 246-840-455, and 246-840-500 through 246-840-575, practical and registered nurses; nursing education, clinical site approvals, international education refresher courses and nursing program approvals.
13-21-067
10/16/13
 
 
 
Mindy Schaffner (360) 236-4745
RCW
18.79.010 18.79.110
SB 5092 (chapter 229, Laws of 2013)
Nursing care quality assurance commission
WAC 246-840-125 and 246-840-202 through 246-840-207, retired active credential and nursing continuing competency; update, clarify, modify existing standards, if needed; create exemptions for those seeking advanced degrees and incorporate new suicide prevention training requirements.
14-21-007
10/21/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Teresa Corrado
(360) 236-4708
RCW
18.79.010 18.79.110
ESHB 2315 (chapter 71, Laws of 2014)
Nursing care quality assurance commission
Chapter 246-840 WAC, Continuing education on suicide assessment, treatment and management.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Teresa Corrado
(360) 236-4708
RCW
18.79.010
18.79.110
Nursing care quality assurance commission
WAC 246-840-300 through 246-840-455, amend advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) rules to recognize clinical nurse specialists (CNS) and add licensure requirements for CNS.
14-09-117
4/23/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Willie Hunt
(360) 236-4751
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, 246-847-XXX Renewal for those that have not practiced in four years.
08-15-088 7/17/08
Anticipate filing this period
Kathy Weed (360) 236-4883
RCW
18.65.005
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
Chapter 246-872 WAC, Automated drug distribution devices; WAC 246-869-120 Mechanical devices in hospitals and creating a new chapter in Title 246 WAC for pharmacy technology.
14-23-046
11/13/14
Anticipate filing 2016
 
 
Peggy Crain
(360) 236-4861
RCW
18.64.005
18.64A.030
18.74.410
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
Chapters 246-878, 246-871, 246-903, 246-873 WAC; compounding practices.
13-11-096
5/20/13
Anticipate filing
fall 2015
 
 
Peggy Crain (360) 236-4861
SSB 5416 and HB 1609 (chapters 276 and 19, Laws of 2013)
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
Chapter 246-870 WAC and WAC 246-887-020 and 246-887-030, electronic transmission of prescription information, Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
 
(Exception)
14-24-076
11/26/14
Hearing set for 1/29/15
 
Anticipate filing this period
Peggy Crain
(360) 236-4861
RCW
18.64.005
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
WAC 246-873-060 Emergency outpatient medications.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Doreen Beebe
(360) 236-4861
Chapters
18.64
18.64A RCW
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
Chapter 246-869 WAC; WAC 246-858-040, 246-863-060, 246-901-100, 246-901-120 and 246-901-130, standards for pharmacy business practices.
14-22-048
10/28/14
 
 
 
Doreen Beebe
(360) 236-4861
HB 1609
(chapter 19, Laws 2013)
RCW
18.64.005
69.50.320
69.41.080
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
Chapter 246-886 WAC, Animal control—Legend drugs and controlled substances; WAC 246-887-220 through 246-887-290, Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Chemical capture programs; change board name and move rules from existing section to new sections.
 
 
14-23-040
11/12/14
Anticipate filing this period
Doreen Beebe
(360) 236-4861
Chapter
18.64 RCW
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
Chapter 246-887 WAC, update implementation of Uniform Controlled Substance[s] Act to include substances rescheduled/scheduled in federal regulations.
 
 
Anticipate filing this period
 
Doreen Beebe
(360) 236-4861
RCW
18.64.005
18.130.062
Executive Order 06-03
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
WAC 246-860-100, revisions to clarify that forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct.
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
 
Doreen Beebe
(360) 236-4861
RCW
18.130.050
18.22.015
Podiatric medical board
Chapter 246-922 WAC, Podiatric physicians and surgeons, amending or repealing sections of rule related to: Tasks performed by unlicensed personnel; exam requirements; and approved schools of podiatric medicine.
14-03-041
1/8/14
Anticipate filing
winter 2015
 
 
Brett Cain
(360) 236-4766
RCW
18.22.005
18.22.015
18.22.120
Podiatric medical board
WAC 246-922-300 and 246-922-310, considering amending continuing education requirements for podiatric physicians and surgeons.
14-08-075
3/31/14
Anticipate filing
spring 2015
 
 
Brett Cain
(360) 236-4766
RCW
18.130.050 18.22.015
Podiatric medical board
Chapter 246-922 WAC, Sexual misconduct, clarifying what forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct.
Anticipate filing spring 2015
 
 
 
Brett Cain
(360) 236-4766
RCW
18.22.015
18.22.083
18.130.050
Board of podiatry
Chapter 246-922 WAC, considering amending or repealing sections related to tasks performed by unlicensed personnel,
exam requirements, and approved schools of podiatric medicine.
14-03-041
1/8/15
 
 
 
Brett Cain
(360) 236-4766
RCW
18.92.020
Veterinary board of governors
WAC 246-933-460 Organizations, institutions or individuals approved by the veterinary board to provide continuing education courses.
14-23-039
11/12/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.92.020
Veterinary board of governors
WAC 246-933-XXX, considering criteria for review of veterinary continuing education related to complimentary or alternative veterinary medicine.
14-21-010
10/2/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.92.020
Veterinary board of governors
WAC 246-933-200, considering rule making to define veterinary-client-patient relationship.
14-05-025
2/10/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.92.020
Veterinary board of governors
WAC 246-935-050 Animal health care tasks, reviewing level of supervision required for administration of rabies vaccine by veterinary technicians or unregistered assistants.
14-03-039
1/8/14
Anticipate filing this period
 
 
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
RCW
18.92.020
Veterinary board of governors
WAC 246-933-XXX, considering requirements for veterinarians to provide a written prescription when requested.
14-20-049
9/24/14
 
 
 
Judy Haenke
(360) 236-4947
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 [a] 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.
Blank cells in tables mean the anticipated filing date is not known at the time this rules agenda is filed.
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.