This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding the policy statement Simulation and Clinical Training for Respiratory Care Practitioners during the COVID-19 Declared Emergency - Policy Number: RCP-21-01, which was filed July 16, 2021, and published in WSR 21-15-069.

The department is rescinding this policy statement because it is no longer needed. It was adopted to promote social distancing and provide flexibility to training programs during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As written, the policy statement was effective from filing until 180 days after the end of the declared state of emergency in Washington. As the declared state of emergency has ended and the policy statement's expiration date has passed, the department is rescinding this policy.

Individuals requiring information on this rule should contact Trina Crawford, executive director, respiratory care practitioner at 360-236-4890.