WSR 19-15-086
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
[Filed July 19, 2019, 12:23 p.m.]
July 2019
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 360-628-0096. 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 rule-making activities that cannot be forecasted as DOH and SBOH initiates 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.
CR-105: Expedited rule making filed under RCW 34.05.353.
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
WSR#
CR-102
WSR#
CR-105
WSR#
CR-103
WSR#
Program
Contact Name
Program
Contact Phone
SBOH/DOH
43.20.050 70.104.055 43.70.545
​Chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions.
WSR
18-11-089
Filed 5/18/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Alexandra Montano
or
Vicki Bouvier
360-236-4106
or
360-701-8092
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
WSR
19-14-102
Filed 7/2/2019
 
Anticipate filing
Alexandra Montano
or
Michelle Weatherly
360-236-4106
or
360-236-3483
SBOH
43.20.050
​WAC 246-203-130 Keeping of animals.
WSR
09-17-132
Filed
8/19/2009
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
360-236-4111
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
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
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
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
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
or
Theresa Phillips
360-236-4111
or
360-236-3147
SBOH
70.83.030 43.20.050
​Chapter 246-650 WAC, Newborn screening.
WSR
17-22-104
Filed 10/31/2017
WSR
19-14-103
Filed 7/2/2019
 
Anticipate filing
Alexandra Montano
or
John Thompson
360-236-4106
or
206-418-5531
SBOH
43.20.050 48.21.244 48.44.344 48.46.375 70.54.220
​Chapter 246-680 WAC, Prenatal tests—Congenital and heritable disorders.
WSR
18-24-016
Filed 11/27/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Alexandra Montano
360-236-4106
DOH
Rule Making
Authority
RCW or Session Law
WAC and Rule Title
CR-101
WSR#
CR-102
WSR#
CR-105
WSR#
CR-103
WSR#
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 a licensed denturist names, license denials, withdrawing an application, license reinstatement and appeals.
WSR
17-21-004
Filed 10/5/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Vicki Brown
360-236-4865
Board of hearing and speech
18.35.161 43.70.250
​WAC 246-828-020, 246-828-025, 246-828-04503, 246-828-075, 246-828-300 and 246-828-990, hearing and speech. The board of hearing and speech is considering amending these rule sections to update examination standards, move part of a definition to a more appropriate section of rule, clarify supervision requirements, update expired license or certification requirements and establish fees for the hearing aid specialist practical examinations.
WSR
19-13-038
Filed 6/12/2019
 
 
 
Kim-Boi Shadduck
360-236-2912
Board of naturopathy
18.36A.160
Chapter 246-836 WAC, considering the practice of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in naturopathic practice.
WSR
13-22-059
Filed 11/4/2013
WSR
18-14-087
Filed 7/2/2019
Anticipate filing new CR-102
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of nursing home administrator[s]
18.52 and 18.130
​Chapter 246-843 WAC, Nursing home administrators. Reopening the chapter to consider adding health services executive certification for licensure.
WSR
17-17-084
Filed 8/16/2017
WSR
19-06-076
Filed 3/5/2019
 
Anticipate filing
Kendra Pitzler
360-236-4723
Board of nursing home administrator[s]
18.52.061
and
18.340
​WAC 246-843-XXX Temporary practice permits for nursing home administrator military spouse and state-registered domestic partner eligibility and issuance. The board of nursing home administrators is considering adding a new rule to provide for temporary practice permits to be issued to military spouses or state-registered domestic partners who hold an out-of-state credential as a nursing home administrator.
WSR
19-13-106
Filed
6/19/2019
 
 
 
Kendra Pitzler
360-236-4723
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 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
 
 
Tracie Drake
360-236-4766
Board of osteopathic physicians and surgeons
18.57A.020 18.340.020
​Chapter 246-854 WAC, Osteopathic physician assistants. The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery 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 (PA) applicant who is a spouse or registered domestic partner of a military service member, and (2) establish return to practice requirements for an osteopathic PA who has not been in practice for a certain period of time.
WSR
19-01-010
Filed 12/6/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Tracie Drake
360-236-4766
Board of osteopathic physicians and surgeons
SSB 5380 (chapter 314, Laws of 2019)
18.57
18.57A
​WAC 246-853-675 Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal (physicians and surgeons) and 246-854-255 Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal (physician assistants). The board of osteopathic physicians and surgeons is considering amending these rules to establish patient notification requirements, documentation, counseling requirements when prescribing opioid drugs as directed by SSB 5380. Exemptions may also be considered as appropriate.
WSR
19-15-006
Filed 7/5/2019
 
 
 
Tracie Drake
360-236-4766
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 Licensure—Application and eligibility requirements. The chiropractic quality assurance 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
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
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 chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering amending these rules to align with current practice standards.
WSR
16-23-106
Filed 11/17/2016
Anticipate filing
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
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 chiropractic quality assurance 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
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171 18.130.050
​WAC 246-808-XXX Independent chiropractic examinations. The chiropractic quality assurance 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
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
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 dental quality assurance 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
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 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 dental quality assurance 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
Supplemental CR-102
WSR
19-13-093
Filed 6/18/2019
 
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, dental infection control. The dental quality assurance commission is considering rules amendments or repeals and creating new sections to update dental infection control practice standards.
WSR
19-05-073
Filed 2/19/2019
 
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental quality assurance commission
18.32.002 18.32.0365 18.32.040
​WAC 246-817-110 Dental licensure eligibility and application requirements and 246-817-120 Examination content. The dental quality assurance commission is considering amending the existing rules to change the name of the acceptable national written examination for dentist licensure.
 
 
WSR
19-07-013
Filed 3/8/2019
Anticipate filing
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
DOH
Chapter 220, Laws of 2017
​Title 246 WAC, establishing a new chapter relating to rapid health information network data reporting.
WSR
17-21-075
Filed 10/16/2017
 
 
 
Amanda Morse
206-437-2045
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
Liz Clement
360-236-2568 (Stacia)
or
360-236-3309
(Liz)
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
WAC 246-12-XXX Closure of abandoned incomplete health care credential applications.​
WSR
17-10-045
Filed 4/28/2017
 
 
 
Nancy Elliott
360-236-4878
DOH
43.70.510
​Chapter 246-50 WAC, Coordinated quality improvement program (CQIP). The department of health will review the CQIP chapter and will consider updating the rules for clarification, streamlining, modernization, and other necessary updates for compliance with state statute.
WSR
19-11-021
Filed 5/7/2019
 
 
 
Jovi Swanson
360-545-7315
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
70.38.135
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
70.41.030
​Chapter 246-320 WAC, Hospital licensing regulations (construction standards only).
WSR
18-17-045
Filed 8/8/2018
 
 
 
Susan Upton and
John Williams
360-236-2950
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 into [one] chapter.
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
43.70.056
​Chapter 246-440 WAC, Health care-associated infections reporting.
The department of health is considering amending rules on health care associated infection reporting requirements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its reporting requirements and established separate requirements by type of hospital rather than the generic reporting of the same requirements by all hospitals as has previously been the case in Washington state. Updated hospital reporting requirements may be needed to align with new CMS changes.
WSR
19-07-078
Filed 3/20/2019
 
 
 
Sara Podczervinski
206-418-5519
DOH
43.70.040 70.170.060
Chapter 246-453 WAC, Hospital charity care.
WSR
18-18-073
Filed 8/31/2018
 
 
 
Randy Huyck
360-236-4210
DOH
ESSB 5332 (chapter 148, Laws of 2019)
​Chapter 246-490 WAC, Vital statistics, and chapter 246-491 WAC, Vital statistics—Certificates. The department is considering adopting new rules and amending existing rules that will identify the information displayed on certification of birth, certification of death, short form certification of death, and informational copy of birth and death records, including allowing a nonbinary sex designation option to be added to a death certificate. The rules may also establish a formalized procedure including required documentation to obtain certifications and informational copies of birth and death records, adopt fees associated with the issuance of certifications and informational copies, make technical updates to statutory references as necessary, and repeal several obsolete sections.
WSR
19-14-039
Filed 6/26/2019
 
 
 
Katitza Holthaus
360-236-4311
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
 
 
 
Ellen Silverman
or
Ashley Noble
360-236-3580 (Ellen)
360-236-3736 (Ashley)
DOH
43.70.120
WAC 246-790-500 Definitions and 246-790-530 WIC participant violations and sanctions—WIC. DOH is proposing amendments to comply with federal requirements.
 
 
WSR
19-05-021
Filed 2/12/2019
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[d] expired licenses.
WSR
17-20-002
Filed 9/21/2017
Anticipate filing
 
 
Vicki Brown
360-236-4865
DOH
18.380.110
Chapter 246-805 WAC, Applied behavior analysis (ABA). New rule sections to addresses temporary licensure for ABA practitioners.
WSR
17-17-020
Filed 8/7/2017
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
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
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
DOH
18.205.060
Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals and chemical dependency professional trainees. The department is considering amendments regarding chemical dependency professional trainee 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
 
 
 
Brad Burnham
360-236-4912
DOH
18.205.060
​Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals and chemical dependency professional trainees. The department is considering amendments to the alternative training requirements for chemical dependency professional 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
18.138.070
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
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
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
18.250.020
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
43.70.250 43.70.280
​WAC 246-919-990 Physician and surgeon fees and renewal cycle and 246-918-990 Physician assistant's fees and renewal cycle. Proposing to increase renewal fees and late renewal penalties for allopathic physicians and allopathic physician assistants.
 
WSR
19-08-090
Filed 4/3/2019
 
Anticipate filing
Tami Thompson
360-628-0096
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
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
DOH
70.168
18.73
​Chapter 246-976 WAC (minus 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
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
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
Amber Zawislak
360-236-4785
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
18.64
18.64A
69.41
69.43
69.50
69.51
​Chapter 246-XXX WAC, 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, revision of 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, revision of 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
​Chapter 246-XXX WAC, revising rules on the pharmacy 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
18.64A.040
​WAC 246-901-130 Pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratio.
WSR
17-13-097
Filed 6/19/2017
WSR
19-04-032
Filed 1/28/2019
 
Anticipate filing
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.​
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Podiatric medical board
17.130.050 18.22.005 18.22.015
WAC ​​246-922-230 Podiatry prohibited transactions.
WSR
18-13-025
Filed 6/8/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4641
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 6/5/2018
 
 
 
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
Anticipate filing
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4647
Veterinary board of governors
18.92.030
​WAC 246-933-250 Veterinary board of governors examination and licensure requirements.
WSR
19-04-070
Filed 2/1/2019
 
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4947
Washington medical commission
43.70.110 43.70.250 43.70.280 18.31.310
​Chapter 246-919 WAC, Medical quality assurance commission. Opening chapter for updates and revisions to modernize rules to align with current law practice.
WSR
18-02-079
Filed 1/2/2018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Amelia Boyd
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 medical quality assurance 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
 
 
Amelia Boyd
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.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington medical commission
18.71.017 18.130.050
and
SSB 5380 (chapter 314, Laws of 2019)
​WAC 246-919-865 Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal and 246-918-815 Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal. The Washington medical commission is considering amending WAC 246-919-865 and 246-918-815 to establish requirements, and exemptions if appropriate, for patient notification when prescribing opioid drugs as directed by SSB 5380 (chapter 314, Laws of 2019).
WSR
19-15-007
Filed 7/8/2019
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727