WSR 23-03-082

POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed January 14, 2023, 6:06 p.m.]

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the policy statement for Dental Hygiene Temporary Practice Permit, Scope of Practice Limitations during the COVID-19 Response, Policy Number: HSQA OAS E04, which was filed on November 3, 2020, and published under WSR 20-22-082.

The department is withdrawing this policy statement because effective October 31, 2022, Governor Inslee rescinded the declared state of emergency issued under Proclamation 20-051 due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. As a result, we are respectfully withdrawing the policy statement.

Individuals requiring information should contact Bruce Bronoske, Jr., dental hygiene program manager, at bruce.bronoske@doh.wa.gov or 360-236-4843.

Tami M. Thompson

Regulatory Affairs Manager