WSR 15-07-054 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Dental Quality Assurance Commission) [Filed March 13, 2015, 2:07 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 14-14-100.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-817-230 Dentist retired active status, the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing the addition of a new section to create a retired active status dentist license, including continuing education requirements.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Point Plaza East, Room 152/153, 310 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, on April 24, 2015, at 8:05 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 24, 2015.
Submit Written Comments to: Jennifer Santiago, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-2901, by April 17, 2015.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jennifer Santiago by April 17, 2015, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule creates a retired active license to allow a dentist to provide dental services in emergent or intermittent circumstances for no compensation. The secretary of health is proposing a retired status fee under separate rule making.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 18.130.250 allows the commission to establish a retired active status license. The goal is to improve volunteerism in dental care and dental care in emergent circumstances.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.32.065 and 18.130.250.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.130.250.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington state dental quality assurance commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Jennifer Santiago, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4893.
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. 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. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Jennifer Santiago, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504, phone (360) 236-4893, fax (360) 236-2901, e-mail jennifer.santiago@doh.wa.gov.
March 13, 2015
Trina Castle
Executive Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 246-817-230 Dentist retired active status.
(1) To obtain a retired active status license, a licensed dentist must comply with chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 5, excluding WAC 246-12-120 (2)(c) and (d).
(2) A licensed dentist with a retired active status license may practice under the following conditions:
(a) In emergent circumstances calling for immediate action; or
(b) In intermittent circumstances on a nonpermanent basis.
(3) A licensed dentist with a retired active license may not receive compensation for dental services.
(4) A licensed dentist with a retired active status license must renew every year on or before the practitioner's birthday according to WAC 246-12-130 and 246-817-990 and must complete twenty-one hours of continuing education as required in WAC 246-817-440 every year with renewal.
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