WSR 18-12-115 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [Filed June 6, 2018, 10:05 a.m.] Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-20-064. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-815-155 Suicide prevention training for dental hygienists, creating a new section to establish a one-time continuing education requirement for dental hygienists in suicide prevention. Hearing Location(s): On July 13, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., at the Department of Health, Town Center Two, Room 158, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501. Date of Intended Adoption: August 13, 2018. Submit Written Comments to: Bruce Bronoske, Jr., Washington State Department of Health, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax 360-236-4901, bruce.bronoske@doh.wa.gov, by July 13, 2018. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact bruce.bronoske@doh.wa.gov, phone 360-236-4843, TTY 360-833-6388 or 711, email bruce.bronoske@doh.wa.gov, by July 6, 2018. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule implements E2SHB 1612 (chapter 262, Laws of 2017). The law amended RCW 43.70.442 by adding dental hygienists to the list of professionals required to complete a one-time continuing education course in suicide prevention effective August 1, 2020. The proposed rule requires dental hygienists to take a one-time, three-hour training in suicide assessment that includes screening and referral. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The educational requirements proposed in this new rule will increase dental hygienist's knowledge and understanding of suicidal ideation and better prepare dental hygienists if they encounter suicidal patients. The goal of both E2SHB 1612 and RCW 43.70.442 is to save the lives of Washington residents, and the department proposes to achieve that goal through establishment of this rule. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.29.210, 18.29.130, 43.70.442 as amended by chapter 262, Laws of 2017. Statute Being Implemented: E2SHB 1612 (chapter 262, Laws of 2017). Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Name of Proponent: Washington state department of health, governmental. Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Bruce Bronoske, Jr., 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, 360-236-4843. A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135. A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Bruce Bronoske, Jr., P.O. Box 47852, Tumwater, WA 98504-7852, phone 360-236-4843, fax 360-236-2901, TTY 360-833-6388 or 711, email bruce.bronoske@doh.wa.gov. The proposed rule does not impose more-than-minor costs on businesses. Following is a summary of the agency's analysis showing how costs were calculated. The proposed rules do not impact businesses. June 5, 2018 John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH Secretary
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WAC 246-815-155 Dental hygienist suicide prevention education.
Effective August 1, 2020, a licensed dental hygienist must complete a department-approved one-time training that is at least three hours in length for suicide assessment that includes screening and referral.
(1) This training must be completed by the end of the first full continuing education reporting period after August 1, 2020, or during the first full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure, whichever is later.
(2) Training approved by the department for this requirement must be on the department's model list as authorized in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 14.
(3) Training completed between July 23, 2017, and August 1, 2020, that meets the requirements of this section, is accepted as meeting the one-time training requirement of this section.
(4) The hours spent completing the training in suicide assessment under this section count toward meeting applicable continuing education requirements for dental hygiene license renewal.
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