WSR 20-16-090

POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed July 30, 2020, 11:50 a.m.]

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A POLICY STATEMENT

Title of Policy Statement: Dental Hygiene Temporary Practice Permit, Scope of Practice Limitations during the COVID-19 Response. Policy Number: HSQA OAS E02.

Issuing Entity: Department of health.

Subject Matter: Prohibiting certain expanded function duties of dental hygienist[s] who hold a temporary practice permit until all licensing requirements have been completed and a nontemporary dental hygiene credential has been issued.

Effective Date: June 19, 2020.

Contact Person: Bruce Bronoske, Bruce.bronoske@doh.wa.gov, 360-236-4843.