This memo serves as notice that the Washington state board of nursing (board) is rescinding the CR-103 emergency rule amending specific training requirements for nursing assistant registered and home care aides, WAC 246-840-930 and 246-841-405, which was filed September 1, 2023, and published as WSR 23-18-066. The effective date of the rescission is November 4, 2023.

The board is rescinding this CR-103E because the emergency rule for WAC 246-840-930 is no longer necessary. As of July 1, 2023, basic caregiver training is required before a registered nurse can delegate duties to a nursing assistant. During the pandemic, exceptions were made that were addressed in the emergency rule. The board is also rescinding the emergency rule for WAC 246-841-405 because the same training provisions are reflected in permanent rules in chapter 246-841A WAC. The permanent rules mirror the emergency rule text.

Individuals requiring information on this rule should contact Jessilyn Dagum at 360-236-3538 or email NCQAC.Rules@doh.wa.gov.