Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending WAC 246-840-010 Definitions, 246-840-760 Terms used in WAC 246-840-750 through 246-840-780, 246-840-920 Definitions, 246-840-020 Documents which indicate authorization to practice nursing in Washington and 246-840-565 Students in approved nursing education programs.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.79.110.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: During a mandatory rules review process these rules were identified as needing amendments. Some of the definitions need to be amended to be more clear and concise regarding competencies and nursing technicians. Some of the definitions in the other sections need to be moved into one section so that all definitions are in one place rather than in three separate rules.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: During the mandatory review of all significant or controversial rules according to the Governor's executive order, this rule was identified as needing amendment because it is confusing to have definitions in these separate rules, they should all be located in one rule. Members of the public were invited to attend public meetings and interested persons were provided a copy of the rule to comment on.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Terry J. West, Health Administrator, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47864, Olympia, WA 98504, phone (360) 236-4712, fax (360) 236-4738.

April 16, 1999

Paula R. Meyer, RN, MSN

Executive Director

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