WSR 24-02-024

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed December 22, 2023, 8:23 a.m.]

Title of Interpretive Statement: Health Equity Continuing Education (CE) for Midwives. Interpretive Statement: HSQA OHP MW01.

Issuing Entity: Washington state department of health, midwifery program.

Subject Matter: Health equity CE requirements for licensed midwives under chapter 246-834 WAC. Training requirements in WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830 will apply to a midwife licensee starting January 1, 2024.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024.

Contact Person: Kathy Weed, Program Manager, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, 360-236-4883, kathy.weed@doh.wa.gov.