WSR 21-04-058

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed January 28, 2021, 9:48 a.m.]

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

Title of Interpretive Statement: Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine ordering and administration. Policy number: DQAC IS-02.

Issuing Entity: Dental quality assurance commission.

Subject Matter: The ordering and administration of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination can be within the scope of practice of a dentist licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW when the treating dentist has appropriate, verifiable training and experience that includes a hands-on component.

Effective Date: January 7, 2021.

Contact Person: Jennifer Santiago, Program Manager, Health Systems Quality Assurance, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, phone 360-236-4893, email Jennifer.santiago@doh.wa.gov.