WSR 16-22-044 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission) [Filed October 28, 2016, 9:54 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-901-080 Pharmacy assistant registration, proposing amendments to existing rule to implement and conform with enacted SB 5549 (chapter 4, Laws of 2016), removing pharmacy assistant registration and renewal fee language. Fee rules are being adopted under separate rule making.
Hearing Location(s): SeaTac Red Lion Inn, 18220 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188, on January 5, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: January 5, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: Katherine Hoffman, P.O. Box 47850, Olympia, WA 98504-7850, e-mail https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax (360) 236-4626, by December 21, 2016.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Katherine Hoffman by December 30, 2016, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule will change current rule by removing language regarding the timing of pharmacy assistant registration renewal and remove reference to the fees being included in the pharmacy ancillary personnel fee.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: SB 5549 amended portions of chapter 18.64A RCW affecting registration and discipline of pharmacy assistants and adding them to the Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA). Proposed rule changes are needed to conform with fees proposed by the secretary of health as WAC 246-907-0301, and with SB 5549.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 18.64 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: SB 5549 (chapter 4, Laws of 2016).
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Pharmacy quality assurance commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Katherine Hoffman, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98503 [98501], (360) 236-2979; Implementation and Enforcement: Steven Saxe, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98503 [98501], (360) 236-2903.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Under RCW 19.85.025 and 34.05.310 (4)(c), a small business economic impact statement is not required for proposed rules that adopt or incorporate by reference, without material change, federal statutes or regulations, Washington state law, the rules of other Washington state agencies, or national consensus codes that generally establish industry standards.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The agency did not complete a cost-benefit analysis under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(iii) exempts rules that adopt or incorporate by reference, without material change, federal statutes or regulations, Washington state law, the rules of other Washington state agencies, or national consensus codes that generally establish industry [standards].
October 28, 2016
Tim Lynch, PharmD, MS
Chair
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 00-15-081, filed 7/19/00, effective 8/19/00)
WAC 246-901-080 Pharmacy assistant registration.
(1) Training. No formal training or educational program will be required by the board, and there will be no age or educational restrictions. The supervising pharmacist shall thoroughly instruct the pharmacy assistant in the limitations of the functions he or she may perform.
(2) Registration of pharmacy assistants. Any person desiring registration as a pharmacy assistant shall apply to the board for registration on forms to be supplied by the board. ((The fee for registration will be included in the fee for authorization to utilize the services of pharmacy ancillary personnel.))
(3) It is the responsibility of the pharmacy assistant to maintain a current mailing address with the board as required by chapter 246-12 WAC. Pharmacy assistants shall notify the board of any change of mailing address within thirty days of the change.
(4) A pharmacy assistant registration must be renewed ((every two years on the assistant's birthdate. The fee for renewal is included in the fee the pharmacy pays to utilize pharmacy ancillary personnel)) in accordance with WAC 246-907-0301.
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