WSR 16-10-060 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES (Aging and Long-Term Support Administration) [Filed May 2, 2016, 10:36 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 15-15-125.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to create WAC 388-97-1090 Direct care hours and amend WAC 388-97-0001 Definitions and 388-97-1080 Nursing services.
Hearing Location(s): Office Building 2, DSHS Headquarters, 1115 Washington, Olympia, WA 98504 (public parking at 11th and Jefferson. A map is available at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rules-and-policies-assistance-unit/driving-directions-office-bldg-2), on June 21, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than June 22, 2016.
Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504, e-mail DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5:00 p.m., June 21, 2016.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jeff Kildahl, DSHS rules consultant, by June 7, 2016, phone (360) 664-6092, TTY (360) 664-6178, or e-mail KildaJA@dshs.wa.gov.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is amending these rules to assure compliance with requirements from recently passed legislation SB [SSB] 5600 and SHB 2678 (requirements originally passed through SHB 1274 and revised in SHB 2678 based on the outcome of a stakeholder workgroup).
Reasons Supporting Proposal: This amendment will align the rules with the recent changes to the statute in regards to the definitions related to vulnerable adults and staffing ratios in nursing homes.
Statute Being Implemented: SB [SSB] 5600, SHB 2678.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of social and health services, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Amy Abbott, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98513, (360) 725-2581; Implementation: Candace Goehring, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98513, (360) 725-2401; and Enforcement: Bett Schlemmer, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98513, (360) 725-2404.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Under RCW 19.85.025(3), a small business economic impact statement is not required for rules adopting or incorporating, by reference without material change, Washington state statutes or federal statutes or regulations. This rule change is related to a change in chapter 74.42 RCW.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Under RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(iii), a cost-benefit analysis is not required for rules adopting or incorporating, by reference without material change, Washington state statutes or federal statutes or regulations. This rule change is related to a change in chapter 74.42 RCW.
April 27, 2016
Katherine I. Vasquez
Rules Coordinator
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