WSR 16-22-030 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission) [Filed October 25, 2016, 11:03 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 15-22-070.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-808-150 Commission approved continuing education (CE), 246-808-155 Prior approval not required and 246-808-165 Exemptions; the chiropractic quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing amending WAC 246-808-150 to meet the requirements of ESHB 1424 (chapter 249, Laws of 215 [2015]) to clarify acceptable CE documentation and CE exemptions, and adding language regarding when chiropractors must start reporting CE. The commission is proposing to repeal WAC 246-808-155 and 246-808-165.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Creekside 2, Room 309, 20425 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032, on December 8, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: December 8, 2016.
Submit Written Comments to: Leann Yount, Program Manager, Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission, P.O. Box 47858, Olympia, WA 98504-7858, e-mail https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax (360) 236-2360, by December 5, 2016.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Leann Yount by November 23, 2016, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In the 2015 legislative session, the legislature passed ESHB 1424 (chapter 249, Laws of 2015), codified as RCW 43.70.442, that extends the suicide CE reporting period to 2017. The bill also requires the department of health (department) to create minimum standards for the training programs and include them on a model list. Beginning July 1, 2017, the suicide CE training must be taken from a vendor identified on the model list or it will not count as meeting the requirement in RCW 43.70.442. Changes to CE, including the suicide training required by statute, will not increase or decrease the total number of CE hours required. Additionally, the text in WAC 246-808-155 and 246-808-165 can be incorporated into the CE rule in WAC 246-808-150 to capture the requirements in one rule, making it easier to read, and to reduce the number of rules.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The intent of chapter 18.25 RCW is to regulate the competency and quality of chiropractors by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline. The intent of RCW 43.70.442 is the [to] help reduce suicide in Washington state. The proposal meets the intent of both statutes by clarifying the CE requirements and recognizing the model list, so chiropractors not only maintain but also expand their practice skills and knowledge to protect the public's health and safety.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Leann Yount, program manager, chiropractic quality assurance commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Leann Yount, P.O. Box 47858, Olympia, WA 98504-7858, (360) 236-4856.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule would not impose more than minor costs on businesses in an industry.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The agency did not complete a cost-benefit analysis under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(iii) exempts rules that adopt or incorporate by reference without material change federal statutes or regulations, Washington state law, the rules of other Washington state agencies, or national consensus codes that generally establish industry standards.
October 24, 2016
Leann Yount
Program Manager
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-07-005, filed 3/6/15, effective 4/6/15)
WAC 246-808-150 Commission approved continuing education.
(1) ((Chiropractors must complete)) A chiropractor must demonstrate completion of twenty-five hours of continuing education ((per year under)) each annual renewal cycle as required by RCW 18.25.070 and chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7. (((2))) The required continuing education must be obtained during the period between renewals.
(2) A chiropractor must attest to completion of the continuing education requirement upon renewal. If the first renewal period is less than one full year from the date of licensure, no continuing education will be due for the first renewal period.
(3) A chiropractor in active status who resides and practices outside Washington must meet all the requirements.
(4) A chiropractor is not required to obtain prior approval of any continuing education.
(5) The commission approves the following subject material within the scope of practice for continuing chiropractic education credit:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of the spine or extremity articulations within the scope of practice;
(b) X-ray/diagnostic imaging;
(c) Adjustive technique;
(d) Detection of a subluxation;
(e) Physical examination;
(f) Hygiene;
(g) Symptomatology;
(h) Neurology;
(i) Pathology;
(j) Orthopedics;
(k) Patient/case management, documentation, coding;
(l) Impairment within the scope of practice;
(m) CPR (not to exceed a total of four hours);
(n) Dietary and nutrition advice;
(o) Chiropractic philosophy; and
(p) Governmental regulations relevant to chiropractic and public health (not to exceed a total of twelve hours).
(((3) Beginning June 12, 2014,)) (6) As part of the continuing education, a chiropractor((s are required to)) must obtain a one-time, three-hour((s)) training in suicide screening and referral from a qualified suicide prevention training program. ((This is a one-time suicide prevention training that)) The training must be completed during the first full reporting period after ((June 12, 2014, or the first full continuing education reporting period after)) initial licensure((, whichever is later)).
(a) A qualified training program is empirically supported training in suicide screening and referral that is at least three hours in length ((which)) and may be provided in one or more sessions.
(b) The hours spent completing a training program in suicide screening and referral under this section count toward meeting any applicable continuing education requirements.
(c) Effective July 1, 2017, in order to meet the suicide training requirements, a chiropractor must obtain the three-hour training in suicide screening and referral from a qualified suicide prevention training program identified on the department of health's model list as required under RCW 43.70.442.
(d) Nothing in this subsection is intended to expand or limit the chiropractic scope of practice.
(((4))) (7) Subject matter not approved for continuing education credit:
(a) Subject matter not directly relating to the chiropractic clinical scope of practice; and
(b) Conduct prohibited by Washington state statutes or rules governing chiropractic practice.
(((5))) (8) A chiropractor may earn a maximum of twelve hours for:
(a) Completing a multimedia chiropractic education program, which includes, but is not limited to, the internet, teleseminars, employer led training ((offering continuing education hours)), and audio or video presentations.
(b) Serving as teachers or lecturers in continuing education programs approved under subsection (((2))) (5) of this section. A chiropractor may receive credit on the same basis as those attending the program.
(((6))) (9) The commission may randomly audit license holders for compliance. A chiropractor must provide acceptable documentation of attendance upon commission request or audit. Acceptable forms of documentation include:
(a) Transcripts;
(b) ((Letters)) Written documentation from the course instructors;
(c) Certificate of completion indicating the name of the course, date(s) of the course, and the number of credit hours completed; or
(d) Other formal documentation which includes:
(i) Participant's name;
(ii) Course title;
(iii) Course content;
(iv) Date(s) of course;
(v) ((Provider's)) Number of credit hours completed;
(vi) Instructor's name(s); and
(((vi))) (vii) Signature of the program sponsor or course instructor. Multimedia courses are exempt from the signature requirement.
(((7) Chiropractors in active status who reside and practice outside Washington must meet all the requirements.))
(10) A sponsor offering a continuing chiropractic education program does not need prior commission approval for a formal continuing education program. The number of creditable hours may be determined by counting the contact hours of instruction. A credit hour for time actually spent in a course cannot be less than fifty minutes as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7.
(11) The commission may grant exemptions or time extensions on an individual basis, if a licensee fails to meet continuing education requirements due to illness, retirement, or other extenuating circumstances.
REPEALER
The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
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