WSR 23-13-042
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Long-Term Support Administration)
[Filed June 13, 2023, 9:12 a.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is considering amending WAC 388-101-3020 Compliance and adding a new section to chapter 388-101 WAC as necessary to make clear compliance and reporting requirements in the event of an outbreak of a communicable disease or suspected food poisoning, and other related rules as may be required.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The rule making is necessary to clarify compliance standards and reporting requirements in the event of an outbreak of suspected food poisoning or communicable disease.
Process for Developing New Rule: The department will use a collaborative rule-making process and notify stakeholders of the opportunity to participate in development, review, and comment on the amended draft rule prior to proposing the amendment for adoption.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Debbie Hoeman, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-725-3210, email debra.hoeman@dshs.wa.gov.
June 13, 2023
Katherine I. Vasquez
Rules Coordinator