WSR 17-06-061 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [Filed February 28, 2017, 2:53 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) or 34.05.330(1).
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-811-280 chemical dependency professional (CDP) continuing education requirements for suicide assessment training standards. Proposing amending CDP continuing education requirements for suicide assessment training standards to align with recent changes in RCW 43.70.442.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Town Center Building #2, Room 145, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, on April 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: May 5, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: Brad Burnham, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47850, Olympia, WA 98504-7850, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax (360) 236-4626, by April 28, 2017.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Brad Burnham by April 21, 2017, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: ESHB 1424 (2015), entitled "An act relating to suicide prevention," requires CDPs to complete a training program in suicide assessment, treatment, and management that has been reviewed and approved by the department of health (department). The department lists such trainings on its model list of trainings. This requirement will become effective July 1, 2017.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The bill and this rule making are in response to the serious public health issue of suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in our youth and young adults (ages ten to thirty-four). There are nearly twice as many suicides as homicides of youth ages ten to twenty-four. Two of the strongest predictors of suicide are mental illness and substance abuse.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.205.060.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of health, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Brad Burnham, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4912.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Under RCW 19.85.025 and 34.05.310 (4)(e), a small business economic impact statement is not required for a proposed rule where the content of the rule is explicitly and specifically dictated by statute.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(v) exempts rules the content of which is explicitly and specifically dictated by statute.
February 28, 2017
John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH
Secretary
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-09-102, filed 4/22/14, effective 4/22/14)
WAC 246-811-280 Suicide assessment training standards.
((A qualifying)) (1) A CDP must complete a training in suicide assessment, including screening and referral ((must:
(1))). The training must be provided by a single provider and must be at least three hours in length, which may be provided in one or more sessions.
(a) Until July 1, 2017, the training must be approved by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; the Suicide Prevention Resource Center; an industry-recognized organization or an institution of higher learning listed in WAC 246-811-200; or an association which approves training programs based on observation and experiment or best available practices.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2017, the training must be on the department's model list for training programs in suicide assessment, treatment and management. The model list is developed in accordance with rules adopted by the department that establish minimum standards for training programs. The establishment of the model list does not affect the validity of training completed prior to July 1, 2017.
(2) ((Be provided by a single provider and must be at least three hours in length, which may be provided in one or more sessions.
(3))) A certified chemical dependency professional who is a state or local government employee is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she receives a total of at least three hours of training in suicide assessment, including screening and referral from his or her employer every six years. For purposes of this subsection, the training may be provided in one three-hour block or may be spread among shorter training sessions at the employer's discretion.
(((4))) (3) A certified chemical dependency professional who is an employee of a community mental health agency licensed under chapter 71.24 RCW or a chemical dependency program certified under chapter 70.96A RCW is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she receives a total of at least three hours of training in suicide assessment, including screening and referral from his or her employer every six years. For purposes of this subsection, the training may be provided in one three-hour block or may be spread among shorter training sessions at the employer's discretion.
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