WSR 23-22-108

WITHDRAWAL OF

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed October 31, 2023, 11:21 a.m.]

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for criteria for trauma designation (WAC 246-976-580 [and 246-976-700]), which was filed January 8, 2021, and published under WSR 21-03-011.

The department is withdrawing this CR-101 because the comments received from interested parties during the public comment process indicated substantial opposition to the rule as proposed. As a result, the department will continue to use its existing authority and rules to determine the need for new trauma centers and the optimal distribution of trauma services to ensure equitable access to trauma care.

Individuals requiring information on this rule should contact Anthony Partridge, program manager, at anthony.partridge@doh.wa.gov.

Tami M. Thompson

Regulatory Affairs Manager