WSR 20-22-082

POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed November 3, 2020, 8:54 a.m.]

Title of Policy Statement: Dental Hygiene Temporary Practice Permit, Scope of Practice Limitations During the COVID-19 Response. Policy Number: HSQA OAS E04.

Issuing Entity: Department of health.

Subject Matter: Prohibiting certain expanded function duties of dental hygienists 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.