WSR 19-04-019
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
[Filed January 25, 2019, 11:58 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 360-628-0096. If you have any questions regarding SBOH rule-making activities please contact Michelle Davis at 360-236-4105.
This agenda is for information purposes, and the 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 DOH and SBOH initiate rule making to implement new state laws, meet federal requirements, or meet unforeseen circumstances. See the "Key" below for explanation of terms and acronyms.
KEY
Blank cells in tables mean the anticipated filing date is not known at the time this rules agenda is filed.
CR: "Code reviser" on the notice forms created by the office of the code reviser for use by all state agencies.
CR-101: Preproposal statement of inquiry filed under RCW 34.05.310.
CR-102: Proposed rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.320 or 34.05.340.
CR-103: Rule making order permanently adopting a rule, filed under RCW 34.05.360 and 34.05.380.
RCW: Revised Code of Washington.
WAC: Washington Administrative Code.
WSR: Washington State Register official filing reference number given by the office of the code reviser when a noticed is filed.
SBOH
Rule Making
Authority
RCW or Session Law
WAC and Rule Title
CR-101
CR-102
CR-103
CR-105
Program Contact Name
Program Contact Phone
SBOH
43.20.050 43.20.145
Chapter 246-215 WAC, Food service.
WSR
18-14-085
Filed 7/2/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
or
Peter Beaton
360-236-4111
or
360-236-4031
SBOH
43.20.050
​WAC 246-203-130 Keeping of animals.
WSR
09-17-132
Filed
8/19/2009
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
360-236-4111
SBOH
43.20.050 70.119A.080 70.142.010
Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A water supplies, poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
WSR
18-01-080
Filed
12/15/2017
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
or
Theresa Phillips
360-236-4111
or
360-236-3147
SBOH
43.20.050 70.90.120
​Chapter 246-260 WAC, Water recreation facilities and chapter 246-262 WAC, Recreational water contact facilities.
WSR
17-01-048
Filed 12/13/2016
 
 
 
Jun Naotsuka
or
Stuart Glasoe
360-236-3073
or
360-236-4111
SBOH
28A.210.140 43.20.050
​WAC 246-105-040 Immunization of child care and school children against vaccine-preventable diseases.
WSR
18-06-090
Filed
3/6/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Alexandra Montano
or
Michelle Weatherly
360-236-4106
or
360-236-3483
SBOH
70.83.030 43.20.050
​Chapter 246-650 WAC, Newborn screening.
WSR
17-22-104
Filed
10/31/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Alexandra Montano
or
John Thompson
360-236-4106
or
206-418-5531
SBOH
43.20.050
​Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems.
WSR
18-06-082
Filed
3/6/2018
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
or
Mike Dexel
360-236-4111
or
360-236-3011
SBOH
43.20.050
​Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems, drain field remediation.
WSR
06-12-108
Filed 6/7/2006
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
or
Mike Dexel
360-236-4111
or
360-236-3011
SBOH
43.20.050
48.21.244
48.44.344
48.46.375
70.54.220
​Chapter 246-680 WAC, Prenatal testsCongenital and heritable disorders.
WSR
18-24-016
Filed
11/27/2018
 
 
 
Alexandra Montano
or
Cori Tarzwell
360-236-4106
or
360-236-3797
SBOH and DOH
43.20.050
70.104.055
43.70.545
​Chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions.
WSR
18-11-089
Filed
5/18/2018
 
 
 
Alexandra Montano
or
Sierra Rotakhina
360-236-4106
or
360-236-4238
DOH
Rule Making
Authority
RCW or Session Law
WAC and Rule Title
CR-101
CR-102
CR-103
CR-105
Program Contact Name
Program Contact Phone
Board of denturists
18.30.065
​Chapter 246-812 WAC, Board of denturists, reviewing the chapter consistent with the five year review. The use of initials following licensed denturist names, license denials, withdrawing an application, license reinstatement and appeals.
WSR
17-21-004
Filed
10/5/2017
 
 
 
Vicki Brown
360-236-4865
Board of denturists
18.30.065
​WAC 246-812-480 Sexual misconduct, the board of denturist[s] is proposing revisions to clarify that forcible or nonconsensual acts are within the definition of sexual misconduct.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Vicki Brown
360-236-4865
Board of hearing and speech
18.35
​Chapter 246-828 WAC, the board of hearing and speech is proposing to amend rules on definitions, examinations, interim permits, delegation, and speech pathology assistant certification.
WSR
17-16-125
Filed
7/31/2017
WSR
18-24-119
Filed
12/4/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Kim-Boi Shadduck
360-236-2912
Board of naturopathy
18.36A.160
Chapter 246-836 WAC, Practice of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in naturopathic practice.
WSR
13-22-059
Filed
11/4/2013
WSR
18-14-087
Filed
7/2/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of naturopathy
18.36A.160
​WAC 246-836-080 Continuing competency program.
WSR
17-08-062
Filed
3/31/2017
WSR
18-20-122
Filed
10/3/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of naturopathy
18.36A.160
​WAC 246-836-150 Full approval of colleges of naturopathic medicine.
WSR
17-13-095
Filed
6/19/2017
WSR
18-20-121
Filed
10/2/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of nursing home administrators
18.52
18.130
​Chapter 246-843 WAC, Nursing home administrators, reopening the chapter to consider adding health services executive certification for licensure.
WSR
17-16-084
Filed
8/16/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Kendra Pitzler
360-236-4723
Board of optometry
18.54.070(2)
18.53.010(4)
​WAC 246-851-580 and 246-851-590, Drug list and guidelines. The board of optometry is considering revising the rules to clarify the use of adjuvant analgesics for the practice of optometry.
WSR
18-05-086
Filed
2/20/2018
WSR
18-22-071
Filed
11/1/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4647
Board of osteopathic physicians and surgeons
18.57.005
18.130.050
18.340.020
​Chapter 246-853 WAC, Osteopathic physicians and surgeons, the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board) is considering rule amendments to several sections to ensure that the rules are current, up to date, and align with best practices. The board will also consider adding a new section describing the process for issuing expedited temporary practice permits for military spouses.
WSR
17-24-016
Filed
11/27/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of osteopathic physicians and surgeons
18.57A.020
18.340.020
Chapter 246-854 WAC, Osteopathic physician assistants, the board is considering establishing two new sections of rule to: (1) Describe the process for issuing an expedited temporary practice permit to an osteopathic physician assistant applicant who is a spouse or registered domestic partner of a military service member; and (2) establish return to practice requirements for an osteopathic physician assistant who has not been in practice for a certain period of time.
WSR
19-01-010
Filed
12/6/2018
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of physical therapy
18.74
​Chapter 246-915A WAC, Physical therapist licensure compact.
WSR
18-17-050
Filed
9/5/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Kris Waidely
360-236-4847
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171
18.130.050
​Chapter 246-808 WAC, Independent chiropractic examinations (ICE), the chiropractic quality assurance commission (commission) is considering creating rules to set standards for independent chiropractic physical examinations and patient records reviews.
WSR
15-21-047
Filed
10/16/2015
 
 
 
Leann Yount
360-236-4856
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171
18.130.050
​WAC 246-808-010, 246-808-505, 246-808-600, 246-808-605, 246-808-610, 246-808-615, 246-808-620, 246-808-625, 246-808-630, 246-808-650, 246-808-655, 246-808-660, 246-808-670, 246-808-680, 246-808-685, 246-808-690, 246-808-695, 246-808-720 and 246-808-810, the commission is considering revising these rules regarding definitions, procedures, instrumentation, publicity, advertising, printed materials, transactions, costs, records, duties, mandatory reporting, associations, societies, insurance and professional liability carriers, courts, state and federal agencies, and conflict of interest.
WSR
16-23-120
Filed
12/7/2016
 
 
 
Leann Yount
360-236-4856
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171
18.130.050
​WAC 246-808-020 CollegesPolicies, 246-808-030 Accreditation of collegesProcedure, 246-808-040 CollegesEducational standards required for accreditation and 246-808-XXX Early remediation, the commission is considering revisions to update existing rules and create new rules to establish an early remediation program for certain allegations of practice deficiencies of a less serious nature than those requiring formal discipline.
WSR
17-02-045
Filed
12/29/2016
WSR
18-24-121
Filed
12/5/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Leanne Yount
360-236-4856
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171
18.130.050
​WAC 246-808-105, 246-808-115, 246-808-130, 246-808-133, 246-808-135, 246-808-140, 246-808-180, 246-808-181, 246-808-190, 246-808-201, 246-808-215, 246-808-510 and 246-808-535, regarding LicensureApplication and eligibility requirements, the commission is considering revising the rules and proposing to establish new temporary practice rules for military status or military-related status.
WSR
16-21-080
Filed
10/18/2016
 
 
 
Leann Yount
360-236-4856
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171
18.130.050
​WAC 246-808-320 Privileged communications, 246-808-330 Patient abandonment, 246-808-340 Consultation, 246-808-350 Unethical requests, 246-808-360 Patient welfare, 246-808-370 Patient disclosure, 246-808-380 Degree of skill, 246-808-390 Illegal practitioners and 246-808-520 Identification, the commission is considering revising specific chiropractic standards of care rules.
WSR
16-21-066
Filed
10/17/2016
WSR
18-24-122
Filed
12/5/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Leann Yount
360-236-4856
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171
18.130.050
​WAC 246-808-540 Billing, 246-808-545 Improper billing practices, 246-808-550 Future care contracts prohibited, 246-808-560 Documentation of care, 246-808-565 Radiographic standards, 246-808-570 Pelvic or prostrate examination prohibited, 246-808-575 Intravaginal adjustment restricted, 246-808-580 Acupuncture, 246-808-585 Clinically necessary X-rays and 246-808-590 Sexual misconduct, the commission is considering amending these rules to align with current practice standards.
WSR
16-23-106
Filed
11/17/2016
Anticipate filing
 
 
Leann Yount
360-236-4856
Dental quality assurance commission
18.32.002
18.32.0357
18.32.0356
18.32.180
​WAC 246-817-420 Specialty representation, the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amendments to recognized specialties to include the American Board of Dental Specialties boards/areas of specialty and other potential specialties.
WSR
17-23-124
Filed
11/17/2017
 
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental quality assurance commission
18.32.0365
18.29.050
WAC 246-817-550 Acts that may be performed by licensed dental hygienists under general supervision, the commission is proposing rule amendments to add identified tasks from WAC 246-817-520 Acts that may be performed by dental assistants under close supervision, to the list of allowable tasks that a dentist can delegate to dental hygienists under general supervision.
WSR
18-04-078
Filed
2/2/2018
WSR
19-03-072
Filed
1/14/2019
Anticipate filing
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental quality assurance commission
18.32.002
18.32.0365
​WAC 246-817-601, 246-817-610, 246-817-620 and 246-817-630, infection control, the commission is considering amending rules to update dental infection control practice standards.
WSR
16-19-021
Filed
9/9/2016
Anticipate filing
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental quality assurance commission
18.32.002
18.32.0365
18.32.640
​WAC 246-817-701 through 246-817-790, administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures, the commission is considering amendments to update general requirements. In addition to general updates, the commission is also considering amendments to address twenty-four hour on-call availability after a complex dental procedure, on-site inspections for all dentists holding sedation permits, and creation of a pediatric sedation endorsement.
WSR
17-17-089
Filed
8/17/2017
 
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
DOH
ESHB 1047 (chapter 196, Laws of 2018)
​Title 246 WAC, the department of health (department) is considering creating a new chapter of rules as required by state law to establish administrative standards and a system of regulation for safe and secure collection and disposal of unwanted medicines through a uniform drug "take-back" program.
WSR
18-14-020
Filed
6/25/2018
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
DOH
70.342.075
43.70.040
​Title 246 WAC, creating a new chapter of rules to establish nicotine content measurement standards for closed system nicotine containers use[d] with vapor products.
WSR
17-15-026
Filed
6/7/2017
 
 
 
Stacia Wasmundt or Matthew Green
360-236-2568 (Stacia)
or
360-236-3309 (Matthew)
DOH
Chapter 220, Laws of 2017
​Title 246 WAC, establishing a new chapter relating to rapid health information network data reporting (RHINO).
WSR
17-21-075
Filed
10/16/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Amanda Morse
206-437-2045
DOH
43.70.280
Chapter 246-12 WAC, administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers.
WSR
17-10-007
Filed
4/20/2017
 
 
 
Nancy Elliott
360-236-4878
DOH
43.70.280
Chapter 246-12 WAC, creating a new section of rule regarding closure of abandoned, incomplete health care credential applications.​
WSR
17-10-045
Filed
4/28/2017
 
 
 
Nancy Elliott
360-236-4878
DOH
70.54.240
​​Chapter 246-102 WAC, implementing a fee structure for cancer registry reporting.
 
Anticipate filing
 
 
Patti Migliore Santiago or Matthew Green
360-236-3645 or 360-236-3309
DOH
43.70.250
43.20B.020
70.98.080
43.70.110
​Chapter 246-224 WAC, Radiation protectionRadiation machine assembly and registration and chapter 256-254 WAC, Radiation protectionFees.
WSR
17-23-155
Filed
11/21/2017
WSR
18-21-086
Filed
10/15/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Peter Beaton
360-236-4031
DOH
70.98.050
70.98.080
​WAC 246-247-035 National standards adopted by reference for sources of radionuclide emissions and 246-247-075 Monitoring, testing, and quality assurance.
 
WSR
18-24-020
Filed
11/27/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Theresa Phillips
360-236-3147
DOH
43.70.110
43.70.250
43.20B.020
WAC 246-272-3000 Large on-site sewage system fees.
 
Anticipate filing
 
 
Peter Beaton
360-236-4031
DOH
70.118B.020
​Large on-site sewage system (LOSS) written plan submittals: WAC 246-272B-02000 Site reviewPredesign report, soil characteristics, and site inspection, 246-272B-02100 Engineering, 246-272B-02550 LOSS modifications, 246-272B-04400 Plans and specifications, and 246-272B-05400 Post-construction documentation​.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Peter Beaton or Jeremy Simmons
360-236-4031 or 360-236-3346
DOH
43.70.250
​WAC 246-282-990(5), Sanitary control of shellfishFees, annual paralytic shellfish poisoning testing fee distribution.
 
Anticipate filing
 
 
Peter Beaton or Lawrence Sullivan
360-236-4031 or 360-236-3333
DOH
43.20.050
​WAC 246-290-638, Analytical requirements, Group A public water supplies, SBOH delegated rule-making authority to DOH.
 
Anticipate filing
 
 
Theresa Phillips
360-236-3147
DOH
70.38.135
WAC 246-310-270 Ambulatory surgery facilities and certificate of need methodology.
WSR
15-14-084
Filed
6/26/2015
 
 
 
Jan Sigman
360-236-2956
DOH
71.12.670
43.70.040
Chapters 246-322 and 246-324 WAC, private psychiatric, alcoholism, and chemical dependency hospitals. Updating construction standards and merging chapters.
WSR
16-19-037
Filed
9/14/2016
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
DOH
70.127
WAC 246-335-015 Definition of authorizing practitioner for in-home services.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
John Hilger
360-236-2929
DOH
Chapter 201, Laws of 2018
​Chapter 246-341 WAC, Behavioral health services administrative requirements.
WSR
18-14-019
Filed
6/25/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stephanie Vaughn
360-236-4617
DOH
43.70.040
70.170.060
Chapter 246-453 WAC, Hospital charity care.
WSR
18-18-073
Filed
8/31/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Randy Huyck
360-236-4210
DOH
43.70.040
43.70.080
43.70.120
​Chapter 246-710 WAC, Coordinated children's services. Children with special health care needs. Updating the rules to current standards, amending to include accessing the department as payer of last resort, and repayment to the department under certain circumstances; and adding new sections to include programs such as neurodevelopmental centers.
WSR
17-15-067
Filed
7/14/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Cori Tarzwell
360-236-3797
DOH
43.70.120
43.70.700
​Chapter 246-780 WAC, Farmers' market nutrition program.
 
 
 
Anticipate filing
Troy Parks
360-236-3610
DOH
18.06.160
​Chapter 246-803 WAC, East Asian medicine practitioners. Revising rules consistent with the five year rules review, possible new sections on recordkeeping, infection control an [and] expired licenses.
WSR
17-20-002
Filed
9/21/2017
 
 
 
Vicki Brown
360-236-4865
DOH
18.380.110
Chapter 246-805 WAC, Applied behavior analysis (ABA), new rule sections to address temporary licensure for ABA practitioners.
WSR
17-17-020
Filed
8/7/2017
 
 
 
Brett Lorentson
360-236-4611
DOH
18.225.040
18.225.090
​Chapter 246-809 WAC, Licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers.
WSR
18-11-029
Filed
5/7/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
DOH
18.19.050
18.19.090
​WAC 246-810-024 Counseling, related degrees that meet the requirements for certified counselor and certified adviser.
WSR
18-21-046
Filed
10/8/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Brett Lorentson
360-236-4611
DOH
18.19.050
​WAC 246-810-029(3), acceptable continuing education courses for a certified counselor and certified adviser. DOH is proposing rule language that will increase the amount of allowable distance learning program hours from twelve to up to twenty hours per reporting period.
WSR
18-04-053
Filed
2/1/2018
WSR 18-16-079
Filed
7/30/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Brett Lorentson
360-236-4611
DOH
18.205.060
​Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals (CDP) and chemical dependency professional trainees. The department is considering amendments to the alternative training requirements for CDP certification. The department will review possible inclusion of pharmacists as eligible licensees for this certification option and will consider any necessary clarification or technical changes.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
DOH
18.205.060
Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals and chemical dependency professional trainees (CDPT). The department is considering amendments regarding CDPT certification, supervision, approved supervisor requirements, disclosure information, disclosure statements, definitions, and clarifying and technical changes to other requirements, as needed.
WSR
18-11-030
Filed
5/7/2018
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
DOH
18.138.070
Chapter 246-822 WAC, Dietitians or nutritionists, DOH is considering rule making to amend or repeal several sections of the dietitians and nutritionists chapter. Specific sections focus on mandatory reporting, examinations, and curriculum.
WSR
18-10-059
Filed
4/27/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Brett Lorentson
360-236-4611
DOH
18.34.080
43.70.040
43.70.250
43.70.280
​WAC 246-824-010, DOH is considering amending the dispensing optician rules to add "personal supervision" to the definitions.
WSR
17-05-015
Filed
3/1/2017
 
 
 
Debra Mendoza
360-236-4841
DOH
18.360.030
18.360.070
WAC 246-827A-0040 Application requirements for forensic phlebotomist, DOH is proposing an amendment to WAC 246-827A-0040 to correct a reference to the fee section of rules for forensic phlebotomists.
 
 
Anticipate filing
WSR
18-24-053
Filed
11/28/2018
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
DOH
18.108.025
18.108.085
​Chapter 246-830 WAC, Massage practitioners, reopening multiple sections of rule not revised in the previous chapter update and to respond to rules petition.
WSR
17-18-110
Filed
9/6/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Megan Brown
360-236-4945
DOH
18.108.085
​Chapter 246-831 WAC, Certified reflexologists, the department is considering clarifying, streamlining, and updating the chapter.
WSR
18-10-103
Filed
5/2/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Brandon Williams
360-236-3203
DOH
18.50.115
18.50.135
​WAC 246-834-060, 246-834-250, 246-834-400, and 246-834-450, midwives, updating legend drugs and devices to maintain the safety of out-of-hospital births.
WSR
17-22-034
Filed
10/24/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Kathy Weed
360-236-4883
DOH
18.200.050
Chapter 246-850 WAC, Orthotics and prosthetic rules, clarifying rules on licensing, continuing education, and other general updates.
WSR
16-24-008
Filed
11/28/2016
WSR
19-03-066
Filed
1/11/2019
Anticipate filing
 
Kim-Boi Shadduck
360-236-2912
DOH
18.250.020
Chapter 246-916 WAC, Athletic trainers, clarifying who is an authorized volunteer.​
WSR
18-01-076
Filed
12/15/2017
 
 
 
Bruce Bronoske
360-236-4843
DOH
18.89.040 18.89.050
​WAC 246-928-XXX, creating a new section of rule to clarify the scope of practice regarding the administration of medications by respiratory therapists.
WSR
10-17-099
Filed
8/17/2010
 
 
 
Brett Lorentson
360-236-4611
DOH
70.168.050
70.166.090
​WAC 246-976-420 Trauma registry, updating the rules to improve data quality[,] align with trauma registry software, and remove unnecessary data elements.
WSR
17-21-018
Filed
10/6/2017
WSR
18-23-064
Filed
11/16/2018
Anticipate filing
 
Tim Orcutt
360-236-2874
DOH
70.168
18.73
​Chapter 246-976 WAC, (minus WAC 246-976-420, 246-976-580, and 246-976-700 currently open), updating EMS and trauma care systems. Chapter to align with the national standards and streamline applications.
WSR
17-24-013
Filed
11/27/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Catie Holstein
360-236-2830
Examining board of psychology
18.83.090
​WAC 246-924-230 Continuing education requirements, the board of psychology will examine the possibility of reducing the number of hours required for continuing education.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Stacey Saunders
360-236-2813
Washington medical commission
43.70.110
43.70.250
43.70.280
18.31.310
​Chapter 246-919 WAC, Washington medical commission, opening a chapter of rules for updates and revisions to modernize rules to align with current practice.
WSR
18-02-079
Filed
1/2/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Daidria
Amelia
Underwood
360-236-2727
Washington medical commission
18.71.017
18.71.002
18.130.050
​Chapters 246-919 and 246-918 WAC, considering a new technical assistance program to address practitioner deficiency issues. The commission is considering creating two new rule sections that will establish a clinical assistance program to resolve practice deficiencies that may not rise to the level of a license sanction or revocation through a plan of education, training, and/or supervision for allopathic physicians and physician assistants. The commission will consider amending other related rules as needed.
WSR
18-06-007
Filed
2/22/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Daidria Amelia
Underwood
360-236-2727
Washington medical commission
18.71.017
18.71A.020
Chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC, amending opioid prescribing rules to exempt long-term care facilities.
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Daidria Amelia Underwood
360-236-2727
Nursing care quality assurance commission
18.79.110
18.79.180
18.79.380
​WAC 246-840-035 Initial licensure for registered nursesOut-of-state nontraditional nursing education program approved by another United States nursing board as defined by WAC 246-840-010(16).
WSR
18-06-009
Filed
2/23/2018
WSR 18-24-049
Filed
11/28/2018
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Amber Zawislak
360-236-4786 [360-236-4785]
Nursing care quality assurance commission
18.79.110
​WAC 246-840-111, 246-840-125, 246-840-200 through 246-840-260, nursing continuing competency.
WSR
19-01-001
Filed
12/5/2018
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Amber Zawislak
360-236-4785
Nursing care quality assurance commission
18.79.110
18.79.250
18.79.260
18.79.270
​WAC 246-840-300, 246-840-700 through 246-840-710, nursing scope of practice.
WSR
19-01-002
Filed
12/5/2018
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Amber Zawislak
360-236-4785
Nursing care quality assurance commission
18.79.110
18.79.380
​WAC 246-840-533 Nursing preceptors.
WSR
18-08-018
Filed
3/23/2018
WSR
18-24-050
Filed
11/28/2018
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Amber Zawislak
360-236-4786 [360-236-4785]
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
18.64
18.64A
69.41
69.43
69.50
69.51
Title 246 WAC, creating a new chapter, revising licensing standards for pharmacies, facilities and professionals under the commission's jurisdiction.
WSR
18-01-123
Filed
12/19/2017
 
 
 
Tracy West
360-236-4988
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
18.64
18.64A
69.41
69.50
69.51
Title 246 WAC, creating a new chapter. Revising rules around operational standards for facilities.
WSR
18-09-063
Filed
4/16/2018
 
 
 
Tracy West
360-236-4988
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
18.64
18.64A
69.41
69.60
69.51
​Title 246 WAC, creating a new chapter. Revising rules around professional standards for pharmacy personnel.
WSR
18-09-066
Filed
4/16/2018
 
 
 
Tracy West
360-236-4988
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
18.64
18.64A
69.41
69.43
69.50
69.51
​Title 246 WAC, revising rules on the commission regulatory authority and regulation of the practice of pharmacy.
WSR
18-01-124
Filed
12/19/2017
 
 
 
Tracy West
360-236-4988
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
69.50.101 through
69.50.315
69.50.401 through 69.50.525
69.50.601 through 69.50.608
Chapter 246-887 WAC, regulations implementing the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The commission is amending this chapter to update federal citations, make grammatical corrections, clarify language, and update all schedules to reflect the changes made by the Drug Enforcement Administration to 21 C.F.R. 1308 made from 2010 to April 1, 2018.
 
WSR
18-22-115
Filed
11/6/2018
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Tracy West
360-236-4988
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
18.64A.040
​WAC 246-901-130 Pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratio.
WSR
17-13-097
Filed
6/19/2017
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Tracy West
360-236-4988
Podiatric medical board
18.22
Chapter 246-922 WAC, opening the chapter for amendments following review under RCW 43.70.041.​
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Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Podiatric medical board
17.130.050
18.22.005
18.22.015
​​WAC 246-922-230 Prohibited transactions.
WSR
18-13-025
Filed
6/8/2018
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Susan Gragg
360-236-4641 [360-236-4941]
Veterinary board of governors
18.240.030
​WAC 246-933-340 Consumer notice of risks associated with certain drugs.
WSR
18-12-090
Filed
6/5/2018
 
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4647
Veterinary board of governors
18.92.030
WAC 246-933-010, 246-933-200, 246-933-310, 246-933-340 and new 246-933-XXX, the veterinary board of governors is considering amending four rule sections and adding a new section of rule related to client consultation when providing treatment and drug therapy to animal patients.
WSR
18-12-090
Filed
6/20/2018
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Loralei Walker
360-236-4647
Veterinary board of governors
18.240.050
​WAC 246-935-270 through 246-935-310, updating veterinarian technician continuing education requirements.
WSR
17-07-046
Filed
3/8/2017
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Loralei Walker
360-236-4647