WSR 20-16-120
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
[Filed July 31, 2020, 5:09 p.m.]
July 2020
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 initiate rule making to implement new state laws, meet federal requirements, or meet unforeseen circumstances. See the "Key" below for explanations 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, and 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 notice is filed.
SBOH
Rule Making
Authority
RCW or
Session Law
WAC and Rule Title
CR-101 WSR#
CR-102 WSR#
CR-103
WSR#
CR-105
WSR#
Program Contact Name
Program Contact Phone
State Board of Health
Chapter 246-215 WAC, Food service.
18-14-085
20-15-157
 
 
Kaitlyn Donahoe or Peter Beaton
360-584-6737 or
360-236-4031
State Board of Health
Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A water supplies, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
18-01-080
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe or Jocelyn Jones
360-236-4111 or
360-236-3020
State Board of Health
Chapter 246-260 WAC, Water recreation facilities, and chapter 246-262 WAC, Recreational water contact facilities.
17-01-048
 
 
 
Peter Beaton or Kaitlyn Donahoe
360-236-4031 or
360-584-6737
State Board of Health
Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems.
18-06-082
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe or Mike Dexel
360-236-4111 or
360-236-3011
State Board of Health
Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems, drainfield remediation.
06-12-108
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe or Mike Dexel
360-236-4111 or
360-236-3011
State Board of Health
Chapter 246-680 WAC, Prenatal tests—Congenital and heritable disorders.
18-24-016
 
 
 
Samantha Pskowski
360-789-2358
State Board of Health
WAC 246-203-130 Keeping of animals.
19-21-018
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
360-236-4111
State Board of Health
RCW 43.20.050 and chapter 70.83 RCW
Chapter 246-650 WAC, Newborn screening, adding spinal muscular atrophy.
19-15-087
 
 
 
John Thompson
206-418-5531
State Board of Health
Chapter 246-390 WAC, Lab certification and data reporting to incorporate changes for per- and polyfluorylalkyl substances.
20-05-032
 
 
 
Jocelyn Jones or Stuart Glasoe
360-236-3020 or
360-236-4111
State Board of Health
Chapter 432, Laws of 2019
Chapter 46-500 WAC, Handling of human remains; incorporating natural organic reduction and alkaline hydrolysis.
20-07-055
 
 
 
Samantha Pskowski or Cait Lang-Perez
360-789-2358 or
360-628-7342
State Board of Health
RCW 43.20.050 (2)(f)
WAC 246-80-021 Prohibition of Vitamin E Acetate?
20-10-113
 
 
 
Samantha Pskowski
360-789-2358
State Board of Health
Chapter 246-100 WAC, Communicable and certain other diseases, and chapter 246101 [246-101] WAC, Notifiable conditions. SBOH is considering amending these chapters to implement changes made by ESHB 1551 as it relates to HIV/AIDS. The board may also consider other technical or editorial changes as needed.
20-15-112
 
 
 
Kaitlyn Donahoe or
LinhPhnug Huynh
360-584-6737 or
360-789-6860
State Board of Health and Department of Health
Chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions.
18-11-089
20-13-062
 
 
Alexandra Montano
360-236-4205
Department of Health
Rule Making
Authority
RCW or Session Law
WAC and Rule Title
CR-101 WSR #
CR-102 WSR #
CR-103 WSR #
CR-105 WSR #
Program Contact Name
Program Contact Phone
Board of Denturists
RCW 18.30.065; ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-812 WAC, Board of denturists. The board of denturists (board) is considering rule making necessary to implement 2020 legislative changes throughout the chapter to repeal the AIDS education and training requirement.
 
Anticipate Filing
 
 
Vicki Brown
360-236-4865
Board of Hearing and Speech
ESB 5210 (chapter 183, Laws of 2019)
WAC 246-828-025, 246-828-290, hearing and speech definitions, purchaser rescission rights and new section(s) addressing consumer notification
19-20-100
 
 
 
Kim-Boi Shadduck
360-236-2912
Board of Hearing and Speech
WAC 246-828-020, 246-828-025, 246-828-04503, 246-828-075, 246-828-300, and 246-828-990, hearing and speech, examinations, definitions, postgraduate professional work experience requirements—Audiologist and speech-language pathologist, supervisors of students, expired license or certification, and hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and speech-language pathology assistant fees and renewal cycle.
19-13-038
 
 
 
Kim-Boi Shadduck
360-236-2912
Board of Massage
Chapter 18.215 RCW
WAC 246-830-005, 246-830-020, 246-830-035, 246-830-037, 246-830-420, 246-830-430, 246-830-440, 246-830-475, 246-830-550, 246-830-555, 246-830-560, 246-830-565, and 246-830-570, massage practitioners. DOH, in coordination with the board of massage (board), is considering revising sections of the massage practitioner rules following the chapter review that became effective July 30, 2017. The department and board will consider revising training hours, continuing education, approval of schools and programs, perineal massage, recordkeeping and record retention. The board and department will also consider clarifying other rules as needed.
17-18-110
20-14-102
 
 
Megan Maxey
360-236-4945
Board of Naturopathy
RCW 18.36A.160; ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-836-410 (naturopathic physicians) AIDS prevention and information education requirements. The board of naturopathy (board) is considering repealing WAC 246-836-410 as required by ESHB 1551 Modernizing the control of certain communicable diseases (chapter 76, Laws of 2020).
 
 
Anticipate Filing
20-16-001
Sue [Susan] Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of Naturopathy
Chapter 246-836 WAC, considering the practice of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in naturopathic practice.
13-22-059
18-14-087
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of Occupational Therapy
WAC 246-847-125 Applicants currently licensed in other states or territories. The occupational therapy practice board (board) is opening rules to consider clarifying and modernizing the requirements for applicants that are licensed in another state and seeking Washington licensure.
20-08-073
 
 
 
Kathy Weed
360-236-2901
Board of Occupational Therapy
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-847-190 AIDS education and training. Repealing rule in support of ESHB 1551.
 
Anticipate Filing
 
 
Kathy Weed
360-236-4883
Board of Optometry
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-851 WAC, suicide prevention training, repealing AIDS education requirements.
 
Anticipate Filing
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4947
Board of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-853-230 and 246-854-080, repealing AIDS education and training as required by ESHB 1551.
 
Anticipate Filing
 
 
Tracie Drake
360-236-4766
Board of Physical Therapy
ESHB 1551, (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-915-110 AIDS education and training. Repealing rule concerning AIDS training and education in support of ESHB 1551.
 
 
Anticipate Filing
20-15-167
Kris Waidely
360-236-4847
Board of Physical Therapy
WAC 246-915-380 Spinal manipulation—Endorsement, and 246-915-382 Spinal manipulation—Clinical supervisor.
 
 
Anticipate Filing
20-14-103
Kris Waidely
360-236-4847
Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission
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.
16-23-120
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission
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.
16-21-080
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission
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 [prostate] 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.
16-23-106
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission
WAC 246-808-XXX Independent chiropractic examinations (ICE).
The chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering creating rules to set standards for independent chiropractic physical examinations and patient records reviews.
15-21-047
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
Dental Quality Assurance Commission
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-817-010, 246-817-110, 246-817-135, 246-817-190, 246-817-195, 246-817-200, 246-817-205, and 246-817-220. Repeal AIDS education and training requirements from rule in support of ESHB 1551.
 
Anticipate Filing
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental Quality Assurance Commission
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 (ABDS) boards/areas of specialty and other potential specialties.
17-23-124
 
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental Quality Assurance Commission
WAC 246-817-601, 246-817-610, 246-817-620, and 246-817-630, dental infection control. The dental quality assurance commission (commission) is considering rules amendments or repeals and creating new sections to update dental infection control practice standards.
19-05-073
 
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental Quality Assurance Commission
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.
17-17-089
 
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Department of Health
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
Repealing WAC under secretary authority concerning AIDS education and training requirements in support of ESHB 1551.
 
Anticipate Filing
 
 
Hope Kilbourne
360-236-4622
Department of Health
Title 246 WAC, creating a new chapter of rules to establish nicotine content measurement standards for closed system nicotine containers use with vapor products.
17-15-026
 
 
 
Stacia Wasmundt or
Liz Clement
360-236-2568 or
360-236-3309
Department of Health
Chapter 220, Laws of 2017
Title 246 WAC, establishing a new chapter relating to rapid health information network data reporting (RHINO).
17-21-075
 
 
 
Amanda Morse
206-437-2045
Department of Health
RCW 43.70.040 and 34.05.220 (1)(a)
WAC 246-10-109 and 246-11-080. DOH (department) is considering amending the procedural rules applicable to adjudicative proceedings conducted by DOH and health professions boards and commissions in order to facilitate filing and serving documents. The department is considering adding the option of e-filing documents with the department's adjudicative clerk's office (ACO) and serving documents to a party or a party's designated representative. Documents would be e-filed at a particular email address at the department's ACO and parties could agree to serve documents electronically. The department will consider retaining the options of mailing hard copies to or faxing to the ACO or a party or their designated representative, but removing the requirement to mail copies at the same time as faxing them. The department is considering retaining the option to file by hand delivery.
20-15-095
 
 
 
Tami Thompson
360-628-0096
Department of Health
RCW 4.70.040, 35.05.410, and 18.130.050; ESSB 5332 (chapter 148, Laws of 2019), and HB 2246 (chapter 20, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-10-501 and 246-10-502. Application of and preliminary record in brief adjudicative proceedings (BAP). DOH (department) is considering amending these rules to: (1) Add categories that qualify for the use of brief adjudicative proceedings; (2) implement legislation; and (3) update existing citations and make other housekeeping changes.
20-15-094
 
 
 
Tami Thompson
360-628-0096
Department of Health
Chapter 246-12 WAC, Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers.
17-10-007
 
 
 
Kris Reichl
360-236-4692
Department of Health
Chapter 246-12 WAC, the department of health is considering adding a new section to address closing abandoned, incomplete health care credential applications.
17-10-045
 
 
 
Kris Reichl
360-236-4692
Department of Health
RCW 43.70.075; and SHB 1049 (chapter 62, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-15 WAC, Whistleblower complaints in health care settings.
20-07-054
 
 
 
Marlee O'Neill
360-236-4845
Department of Health
Chapter 246-50 WAC, Coordinated quality improvement program (CQIP). DOH will review the CQIP chapter and will consider updating the rules for clarification, streamlining, modernization, and other necessary updates for compliance with state statute.
19-11-021
 
 
 
Jovi Swanson
360-545-7315
Department of Health
Chapter 43.70 RCW; and ESHB 1094 (chapter 203, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-72 WAC, Medical marijuana consultant certification. DOH is opening chapter 246-72 WAC to consider amendments that would enhance and clarify training requirements and practice parameters of a medical marijuana certified consultant (certified consultant).
20-06-027
 
 
 
Shelly Rowden
360-236-2820
Department of Health
WAC 246-282-990(5), sanitary control of shellfish—Fees, annual paralytic shellfish poisoning testing fee distribution.
 
20-07-122
Anticipate Filing
 
Peter Beaton
360-236-4031
Department of Health
WAC 246-282-990 Fees (shellfish).
 
Anticipate Filing
 
 
Jerry Borchert
360-236-3328
Department of Health
Chapter 246-310 WAC, Certificate of need. DOH is considering amending, creating, and repealing rules in order to clarify, streamline, and modernize language including need methodologies.
20-02-008
 
 
 
Eric Hernandez
360-236-2956
Department of Health
HB 1177 (chapter 68, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-315 WAC, Dental laboratories (new). Create new chapter establishing registration and fees for dental laboratories.
19-17-048
 
 
 
Bruce Bronoske
360-236-4843
Department of Health
Chapter 246-320 WAC, Hospital licensing regulations (construction standards only).
18-17-045
 
 
 
Susan Upton
or
John Williams
360-236-2950
Department of Health
SHB 2426 (chapter 115, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-322 WAC, Private psychiatric and alcoholism hospitals. DOH is considering creating a severity matrix for fines related to psychiatric hospital enforcement in order to implement SHB 2426 (chapter 115, Laws of 2020).
20-14-108
 
 
 
Julie Tomaro
360-236-2937
Department of Health
Chapters 246-322 and 246-324 WAC, private psychiatric, alcoholism, and chemical dependency hospitals. Updating construction standards and merging chapters into one chapter.
16-19-037
 
 
 
Julie Tomaro
360-236-4987
Department of Health
WAC 246-337-040 Construction review services requirements. DOH is considering updating residential treatment facility rules to reflect upcoming changes to the Washington state building code.
20-07-124
 
 
 
John Hilger
360-236-2929
Department of Health
WAC 246-338-990 Medical test site fees. DOH is considering an increase to the medical test site's licensing fees.
 
20-14-106
Anticipate Filing
 
Stephanie Vaughn
360-236-4617
Department of Health
Chapters 71.05 and 71.24 RCW
Chapter 246-341 WAC, Behavioral health services administrative requirements. DOH is considering updating the chapter of rules for licensed and certified behavioral health agencies that will include: (1) Changes to reflect legislation; (2) changes related to federal requirements; (3) requests from partners and stakeholders for clarification, and areas of clean up that have been identified since the department began regulating behavioral health agencies in 2018.
20-14-121
 
 
 
Julie Tomaro
360-236-2937
Department of Health
Chapter 246-453 WAC, Hospital charity care.
18-18-073
 
 
 
Renee Cottriel
360-236-4701
Department of Health
RCW 70.225.090 (2)(b)
Chapter 246-470 WAC, adding a new section relating to the prescription monitoring program (PMP). DOH is proposing a new section in chapter 246-470 WAC to establish a waiver process and criteria for facilities, entities, offices, or provider groups with ten or more prescribers to apply for an exemption from the PMP and electronic health record integration required by SSB 5380.
20-03-038
 
 
 
Carly Bartz-Overman
360-236-3044
Department of Health
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.
17-15-067
20-03-118
Anticipate Filing
 
Michelle Hoffman
or
Ashley Noble
360-236-3504 or
360-236-3736
Department of Health
Chapter 246-805 WAC, Applied behavior analysts (ABA). New rule sections to address temporary licensure for ABA practitioners.
17-17-020
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
Department of Health
Chapter 229, Laws of 2020
WAC 246-809-080, 246-809-615, 246-809-630, and 246-809-632 licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. DOH is considering amending rules to reflect legislation.
Anticipate Filing
 
 
 
Brandon Williams
360-236-4611
Department of Health
Chapter 246-809 WAC, Licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers.
18-11-029
 
 
 
Brandon Williams
360-236-4611
Department of Health
Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals and chemical dependency professional trainees. DOH is considering amendments to the alternative training requirements for chemical dependency professional (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
 
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
Department of Health
Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals and chemical dependency professional trainees. The department is considering amendments regarding chemical dependency professional trainee (CDPT) certification, supervision, approved supervisor requirements, disclosure information, disclosure statements, definitions, and clarifying and technical changes to other requirements, as needed.
18-11-030
 
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
Department of Health
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.
18-10-059
 
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
Department of Health
WAC 246-843-990, nursing home admin, 246-810-990, counselors and hypnotherapist, and 246-849-990, ocularist. DOH is opening the listed sections of WAC to consider updates to fees for the specified professions, as well as to ensure clarity and consistency of fees that are standard across all professions.
20-01-072
 
 
 
Cori Tarzwell
360-236-4981
Department of Health
Chapter 246-926 WAC, Radiological technologists. DOH is considering opening rules to clarify, streamline, and modernize the regulations for cardiovascular invasive specialists, radiologic technologists, radiologist assistants, and X-ray technicians. This may include repealing or adding new sections of rules, clarifying competency requirements and identifying authorized duties.
19-16-115
 
 
 
Debra Mendoza
360-236-4841
Department of Health
Chapter 246-928 WAC, creating a new section of rule to clarify the scope of practice regarding the administration of medications by respiratory therapists.
10-17-099
 
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
Department of Health
RCW 18.155.040; ESSB 6641 (chapter 266, Laws of 2020) and ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws 2020)
Chapter 246-930 WAC, Sex offender treatment provider. DOH is considering updating the chapter of rules for sex offender treatment providers to include changes to reflect legislation.
20-16-003
 
 
 
Brandon Williams
360-236-4611
Department of Health
Chapters 70.168, 18.73 RCW
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.
17-24-013
 
 
 
Catie Holstein
360-236-2830
Department of Health
SSB 5380 (section 19, chapter 314, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-976 WAC, Emergency medical services (EMS) and trauma care systems. DOH is considering updating the sections of this chapter relating to EMS data to respond to legislative requirements required by SSB 5380, section 19, chapter 314, Laws of 2019. New sections may be added as required.
Anticipate Filing
 
 
 
Jim Jansen
360-236-2821
Department of Health
Chapter 246-980 WAC, Home care aides. DOH is considering amending the rules to allow a one-time opportunity to extend the applicant's work period beyond the initial date of hire to allow individuals to complete their initial certification and reduce barriers to reentry.
20-07-049
 
 
 
Stacey Saunders
360-236-2813
Examining Board of Psychology
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
Examining Board of Psychology
ESHB 2411 (chapter 229, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-924-255 and 246-924-110, the examining board of psychology (board) is considering amending WAC 246-924-255 to implement ESHB 2411.
Anticipate Filing
 
 
 
Stacey Saunders
360-236-2813
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Chapter 246-840 WAC, practical and registered nursing, advanced practice pain management rules.
19-15-092
 
 
 
Chris Archuleta
360-236-4239
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
WAC 246-840-010, 246-840-840, 246-840-850, 246-840-860, and 246-840-905, include licensed practical nurse (LPN) students as eligible for the nursing technician credential.
20-11-044
 
 
 
Chris Archuleta
360-236-4239
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-840-025, 246-840-030, 246-840-045, 246-840-090, 246-840-539, 246-840-541, 246-840-860, 246-840-905, 246-841-490, 246-841-578, 246-841-585, and 246-841-610, repealing requirements for AIDS education and training as required by ESHB 1551.
 
Anticipate Filing
 
 
Chris Archuleta
360-236-4239
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
WAC 246-840-111, 246-840-125, 246-840-200 through 246-840-260, nursing continuing competency.
19-01-001
 
 
 
Chris Archuleta
360-236-4239
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
WAC 246-840-300, 246-840-700 through 246-840-710, nursing scope of practice.
19-01-002
 
 
 
Chris Archuleta
360-236-4239
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
SSB 5380 (chapter 314, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-945 WAC, creating a new section to implement a waiver to the e-prescribing requirement as outlined in SSB 5380.
20-03-020
 
 
 
Lindsay Trant
360-236-2932
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
SSB 6526 chapter 264, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-945 WAC, creating a new section allowing for the donation and reuse of unexpired drugs as required by SSB 6526.
Anticipate Filing
 
 
 
Lindsay Trant
360-236-2932
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
SSB 6086 (chapter 244, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-945 WAC, creating a new section to allow remote dispensing sites for OUD as required by SSB 6086.
Anticipate Filing
 
 
 
Lindsay Trant
360-236-2932
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
Chapter 246-945 WAC, creating a new section to consider moving the licensing fees under the authority of the commission to the commission's new chapter. The commission will also explore changes to renewal cycles, and restructuring the fees for drug researchers as requested by stakeholders during public comment of the chapter rewrite.
20-14-129
 
 
 
Cori Tarzwell
360-236-4981
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
Repealing thirty-three chapters of WAC which were replaced by chapter 246-945 WAC effective 7/1/20.
 
 
Anticipate Filing
20-16-045
Lindsay Trant
360-236-2932
Podiatric Medical Board
RCW 18.22.015; ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-922-070 (podiatric physicians) AIDS prevention and information education requirements. The podiatric medical board (board) is considering repealing WAC 246-922-070 as required by ESHB 1551 Modernizing the control of certain communicable diseases (chapter 76, Laws of 2020).
 
 
Anticipate Filing
20-15-167
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Podiatric Medical Board
Chapter 18.22 RCW
Chapter 246-922 WAC, opening the chapter for amendments following review under RCW 43.70.041.
Anticipate Filing
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Veterinary Board of Governors
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-933 WAC, suicide prevention education, repealing AIDS education.
 
Anticipate Filing
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4947
Veterinary Board of Governors
WAC 246-933-501 through 246-933-590, authorizing animal care and control agencies and nonprofit humane societies to provide veterinary services.
20-01-013
 
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4947
Washington Medical Commission
Chapters 246-919 and 246-918 WAC, considering a new technical assistance program to address practitioner deficiency issues. The medical quality assurance commission (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.
18-06-007
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington Medical Commission
Chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC, adding new sections regarding stem cell therapies.
20-09-132
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington Medical Commission
Chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC, adding new sections regarding telemedicine.
19-19-072
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington Medical Commission
SB 6551 (chapter 325, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-919 WAC, creating a new section establishing a waiver and experience license for international medical grads as required by SB 6551 from the 2020 session.
Anticipate Filing
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington Medical Commission
Chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC, creating new sections regarding collaborative drug therapy agreements.
20-16-008
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington Medical Commission
WAC 246-918-801 and 246-919-85[1]. The Washington medical commission is considering amendments to expand the types of patients who are exempt from certain provisions of rule when prescribed opioid drugs.
20-08-070
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727