WSR 17-21-018 PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [Filed October 9, 2017, 9:59 a.m.] Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 246-976-420 Trauma registry—Department responsibilities and 246-976-430 Trauma registry—Provider responsibilities, the department of health (department) is considering amendments to update rules to improve data quality, better align with trauma. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 246-976-420 and 246-976-430 were last updated in 2014. Since then several changes have occurred that may require rule revisions. The department is considering updating rules to: (1) More closely align with the national trauma data standards; (2) improve alignment with the new registry collection software (Collector V5) that allows for changes in the international classification of disease (ICD-10); (3) remove outdated or unnecessary data elements; and (4) add new data elements to improve data quality and overall trauma system evaluation. It is anticipated that the rule amendments being considered will benefit the public's health by ensuring participating providers will collect and report trauma data based on current industry standards culminating in stronger trauma system assessment for Washington state. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None. Process for Developing New Rule: Collaborative rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Tim Orcutt, P.O. Box 47853, Olympia, WA 98504-7853, phone 360-236-2874, TTY 360-833-6388 or 711, email tim.orcutt@doh.wa.gov, web site see additional comments. Additional comments: Interested parties may participate in the development of draft rules prior to a formal proposal by joining the trauma program listserv, attending workshops, and providing input on draft and proposed materials. Interested parties may receive information on how to participate by contacting Tim Orcutt, Nurse Advisor, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47853, Olympia, WA 98504-7853, phone 360-236-2874, fax 360-236-2830, e-mail tim.orcutt@doh.wa.gov. For further information http://www.doh.wa.gov/ForPublicHealthandHealthcareProviders/EmergencyMedicalServicesEMSSystems/TraumaSystem/TraumaRegistry. October 6, 2017 John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH Secretary |