WSR 21-04-033
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
[Filed January 26, 2021, 1:17 p.m.]
January 2021
Rules Agenda
This report details current and anticipated rule-making activities for the department of health (DOH) and the state board of health (SBOH). If you have any questions regarding this report or DOH rule-making activities, please contact Tami Thompson at 360-628-0096. If you have any questions regarding SBOH rule-making activities, please contact Michelle Davis at 360-236-4105.
This agenda is for information purposes, and the anticipated rule-making actions are estimates. Any errors in this agenda do not affect the rules and rule-making notices filed with the office of the code reviser and published in the Washington State Register. There may be additional rule-making activities that cannot be forecasted as DOH and SBOH initiates rule making to implement new state laws, meet federal requirements, or meet unforeseen circumstances. See the "Key" below for explanations of terms and acronyms.
KEY
Blank cells in tables mean the anticipated filing date is not known at the time this rules agenda is filed.
CR: "Code reviser" on the notice forms created by the office of the code reviser for use by all state agencies.
CR-101: Preproposal statement of inquiry filed under RCW 34.05.310.
CR-102: Proposed rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.320 or 34.05.340.
CR-103: Rule-making order permanently adopting a rule, and filed under RCW 34.05.360 and 34.05.380.
CR-105: Expedited rule making filed under RCW 34.05.353.
RCW: Revised Code of Washington.
WAC: Washington Administrative Code.
WSR: Washington State Register official filing reference number given by the office of the code reviser when a notice is filed.
SBOH
Rule Making
Authority
RCW or Session Law
WAC and Rule Title
CR-101 WSR #
CR-102
WSR #
CR-103 WSR #
CR-105 WSR #
Program Contact Name
Program Contact Phone
SBOH
43.20.050
70.24.130
Chapter 246-100 WAC, Communicable and certain other diseases, and chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions. SBOH is considering amending these chapters to implement changes made by ESHB 1551 as it relates to HIV/AIDS. SBOH may also consider other technical or editorial changes as needed.
20-15-112
 
 
 
Kaitlyn Donahoe
and
LinhPhnug Huynh
360-584-6737
360-789-6860
SBOH and DOH
43.20.050
70.104.055 43.70.545
Chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions, and WAC 246-100-011, Communicable and certain other diseases definitions. SBOH and DOH will consider adding notification and specimen submission requirements for "new conditions" and conditions currently identified as "other rare diseases of public health significance"; changing notification and specimen submission requirements for existing conditions; clarifying notification requirements for suspected cases; requiring electronic lab notification; revising reporting requirements for veterinarians and the Washington state department of agriculture; updating statutory references in the rules; updating references to the 2006 Security and Confidentiality Guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the most recent publication; harmonizing definitions between WAC 246-100-011 and chapter 246-101 WAC; and improving clarity and usability.
18-11-089
Anticipate filing
 
 
Alexandra Montano
360-236-4205
SBOH
43.20.050
WAC 246-203-130 Keeping of animals.
19-21-018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
360-236-4111
SBOH
43.20.050
70.90.120
Chapter 246-260 WAC, Water recreation facilities; and chapter 246-262 WAC, Recreational water contact facilities.
17-01-048
Anticipate filing
 
 
Peter Beaton
or
Kaitlyn Donahoe
360-236-4031
360-584-6737
SBOH
43.20.050
Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems.
18-06-082
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
or
Mike Dexel
360-236-4111
360-236-3011
SBOH
43.20.050
Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems, drainfield remediation.
06-12-108
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
or
Mike Dexel
360-236-4111
360-236-3011
SBOH
43.20.050 70.119A.080 70.142.010
Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A water supplies, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
18-01-080
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
or
Jocelyn Jones
360-236-4111
360-236-3020
SBOH
43.20.050
Chapter 246-390 WAC, Lab certification and data reporting, to incorporate changes for Per- and Polyfluorylalkyl Substances.
20-05-032
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
or
Jocelyn Jones
360-236-4111
360-236-3020
SBOH
43.20.050
48.21.244
48.44.344
48.46.375
70.54.220
Chapter 246-680 WAC, Prenatal tests—Congenital and heritable disorders.
18-24-016
20-24-119
 
 
Samantha Pskowski
360-789-2358
DOH
Rule Making
Authority
RCW or Session Law
WAC and Rule Title
CR-101
WSR #
CR-102
WSR #
CR-103
WSR #
CR-105 WSR #
Program Contact Name
Program Contact Phone
Board of hearing and speech
18.35.161
43.70.250
WAC 246-828-020, 246-828-025, 246-828-04503, 246-828-075, 246-828-300, and 246-828-990, the board of hearing and speech is considering amending these rule sections to update examination standards, move part of a definition to a more appropriate section of rule, clarify supervision requirements, update expired license or certification requirements and establish fees for the hearing aid specialist practical examinations.
19-13-038
Anticipate filing
 
 
Kim-Boi Shadduck
360-236-2912
Board of hearing and speech
ESB 5210 (chapter 183, Laws of 2019)
WAC 246-828-025, 246-828-290, hearing and speech definitions, purchaser rescission rights and new section(s) addressing consumer notification.
19-20-100
20-19-146
Anticipate filing
 
Kim-Boi Shadduck
360-236-2912
Board of naturopathy
18.36A.160
WAC 246-836-210 Authority to use, prescribe, dispense, and order. The board of naturopathy is considering rule making regarding the practice of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in naturopathic practice, including, education and training. The board is considering revising WAC 246-836-210 and creating a new section(s) of rule.
20-24-042
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of occupational therapy
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-847-190 AIDS education and training. Repealing rule in support of ESHB 1551.
 
20-24-046
 
 
Kathy Weed
360-236-4883
Board of occupational therapy
18.59.130
WAC 246-847-125 Applicants currently licensed in other states or territories. The occupational therapy practice board is opening rules to consider clarifying and modernizing the requirements for applicants that are licensed in another state and seeking Washington licensure.
20-08-073
20-24-043
Anticipate filing
 
Kathy Weed
360-236-2901
Board of optometry
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-851 WAC, the board of optometry is considering adding a new section for suicide prevention training, and repealing AIDS education requirements.
20-17-025
Anticipate filing
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4947
Board of osteopathic physicians and surgeons
18.57.005
18.130.050
Chapter 246-853 WAC, Osteopathic physicians and surgeons. The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery is considering creating a new rule section(s) to regulate the use of telemedicine.
20-18-039
 
 
 
Tracie Drake
360-236-4766
Board of physical therapy
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-915-110 AIDS education and training. The board of physical therapy is proposing repealing rules concerning AIDS training and education in support of ESHB 1551.
 
 
Anticipate filing
20-20-103
Kris Waidely
360-236-4847
Board of physical therapy
18.74.023
WAC 246-915-120 Foreign educated applicants. The board of physical therapy is considering changes to the requirement that passing scores for the internet-based test of English as a foreign language all be earned during the same test sitting.
21-01-056
Anticipate filing
 
 
Kris Waidely
360-236-4847
Board of physical therapy
18.74.023
Chapter 246-915 WAC, Continuing competency—Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The board of physical therapy is considering general updates, revisions, and housekeeping amendments.
20-19-142
Anticipate filing
 
 
Kris Waidely
360-236-4847
Board of physical therapy
18.74.023 and HB 2446 (chapter 222, Laws of 2018)
Chapter 246-915 WAC, Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The board of physical therapy is considering necessary changes to existing rules for physical therapist supervision of assistive personnel per HB 2446. The board is also proposing chapter amendments to make general updates, revisions, and housekeeping amendments.
18-17-127
 
 
 
Kris Waidely
360-236-4847
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171 18.130.050
WAC 246-808-105, 246-808-115, 246-808-130, 246-808-133, 246-808-135, 246-808-140, 246-808-180, 246-808-181, 246-808-190, 246-808-201, 246-808-215, 246-808-510, and 246-808-535, regarding Licensure—Application and eligibility requirements. The chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering revising the rules and proposing to establish new temporary practice rules for military status or military-related status.
16-21-080
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171 18.130.050
WAC 246-808-540 Billing, 246-808-545 Improper billing practices, 246-808-550 Future care contracts prohibited, 246-808-560 Documentation of care, 246-808-565 Radiographic standards, 246-808-570 Pelvic or prostrate examination prohibited, 246-808-575 Intravaginal adjustment restricted, 246-808-580 Acupuncture, 246-808-585 Clinically necessary X-rays, and 246-808-590 Sexual misconduct. The chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering amending these rules to align with current practice standards.
16-23-106
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171 18.130.050
WAC 246-808-010, 246-808-505, 246-808-600, 246-808-605, 246-808-610, 246-808-615, 246-808-620, 246-808-625, 246-808-630, 246-808-650, 246-808-655, 246-808-660, 246-808-670, 246-808-680, 246-808-685, 246-808-690, 246-808-695, 246-808-720, and 246-808-810. The chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering revising these rules regarding definitions, procedures, instrumentation, publicity, advertising, printed materials, transactions, costs, records, duties, mandatory reporting, associations, societies, insurance and professional liability carriers, courts, state and federal agencies, and conflict of interest.
16-23-120
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
18.25.0171 18.130.050
Chapter 246-808 WAC, independent chiropractic examinations. The chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering creating rules to set standards for independent chiropractic physical examinations and patient records reviews.
15-21-047
 
 
 
Bob Nicoloff
360-236-4924
Dental quality assurance commission
18.32.002 18.32.0365 18.32.640
WAC 246-817-701 through 246-817-790, administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures. The dental quality assurance commission is considering amendments to update general requirements. In addition to general updates, the commission is also considering amendments to address twenty-four hour on-call availability after a complex dental procedure, on-site inspections for all dentists holding sedation permits, and creation of a pediatric sedation endorsement.
17-17-089
 
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental quality assurance commission
18.32.002 18.32.0357 18.32.0356 18.32.180
WAC 246-817-420 Specialty representation. The dental quality assurance commission is considering amendments to recognized specialties to include the American Board of Dental Specialties boards/areas of specialty and other potential specialties.
17-23-124
Anticipate filing
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental quality assurance commission
18.260.040 18.260.070 18.29.050
18.32.002 18.32.0365
WAC 246-817-580 Novel coronavirus disease 2019 screening. The dental quality assurance commission is considering permanent rule making to allow dentists to delegate administration of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) screening tests to registered dental assistants, licensed expanded function dental auxiliaries, and licensed dental hygienists with appropriate supervision and demonstration of competency.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental quality assurance commission
18.32.002 18.32.0365
18.32.040
WAC 246-817-120 Examination content. The dental quality assurance commission is considering permanent rule making to add the Joint Commission on National Dental Examination's Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination, a nonpatient-based examination, to allowable practical/clinical examinations in WAC 246-817-120. The commission is also considering amendments to allow an applicant to pass components of the practical examination using one or more testing agencies, rather than only one agency.
20-18-040
Anticipate filing
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
DOH
70.342.075 43.70.040
Title 246 WAC, creating a new chapter of rules to establish nicotine content measurement standards for closed system nicotine containers use with vapor products.
17-15-026
 
 
 
Stacia Wasmundt or Liz Clement
360-236-2568 (Stacia) or 360-236-3309
DOH
Chapter 43.70 RCW
Title 246 WAC, establishing a new chapter relating to rapid health information network data reporting.
17-21-075
 
 
 
Amanda Morse
206-437-2045
DOH
43.70.250
43.70.280
Title 246 WAC, Fees, WAC 246-843-990 nursing home administration, 246-810-990 counselors and hypnotherapist; and 246-849-990 ocularist.
20-01-072
Anticipate filing
 
 
Cori Tarzwell
360-236-4981
DOH
34.05.220
34.05.240
42.56.070
43.70.040
Chapter 246-08 WAC, Practice and procedure, rules regarding DOH adjudicative proceedings for declaratory orders; public record requests; agency indexes; and general agency administrative processes. DOH is reviewing existing rules within the chapter to identify amendments that may be necessary as a result of changes in statutes, changes in internal operations, opportunities to streamline processes to reduce regulatory burden without compromising public health and safety, and to provide clear, concise and reasonable rules. This rule making excludes: WAC 246-08-390 Acquisition, security, disclosure and destruction of health information, and 246-08-400, how much can a health care provider charge for searching and duplicating health care records.
19-16-114
 
 
 
Tami Thompson
360-628-0096
DOH
43.70.040 34.05.220 (1)(a)
WAC 246-10-109 and 246-11-080. DOH is considering amending the procedural rules applicable to adjudicative proceedings conducted by DOH and health professions boards and commissions in order to facilitate filing and serving documents. DOH is considering adding the option of e-filing documents with DOH's adjudicative clerk's office and serving documents to a party or a party's designated representative. DOH is considering retaining the option to file by hand delivery.
20-15-095
Anticipate filing
 
 
Tami Thompson
360-628-0096
DOH
43.70.280
Chapter 246-12 WAC, Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers.
17-10-007
 
 
 
Stephanie Vaughn
360-236-4617
DOH
43.70.280
WAC 246-12-XXX Closure of abandoned incomplete health care credential applications.
17-10-045
 
 
 
Stephanie Vaughn
360-236-4617
DOH
43.70.075, and SHB 1049 (chapter 62, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-15 WAC, Whistleblower complaints in health care settings.
20-07-054
Anticipate filing
 
 
Marlee O'Neill
360-236-4845
DOH
43.70.510
Chapter 246-50 WAC, Coordinated quality improvement program (CQIP). DOH will review the CQIP chapter and will consider updating the rules for clarification, streamlining, modernization, and other necessary updates for compliance with state statute.
19-11-021
20-21-099
Anticipate filing
 
Jovi Swanson
360-545-7315
DOH
Chapter 43.70 RCW and
ESHB 1094 (chapter 203, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-72 WAC, Medical marijuana consultant certification. DOH is opening chapter 246-72 WAC to consider amendments that would enhance and clarify training requirements and practice parameters of a medical marijuana certified consultant.
20-06-027
Anticipate filing
 
 
Shelly Rowden
360-236-2820
DOH
70.38.115
70.38.135
43.70.040
Chapter 246-310 WAC, Certificate of need. Amending, creating, and repealing rules in order to clarify, streamline, and modernize language including need methodologies.
20-02-008
 
 
 
Eric Hernandez
360-236-2956
DOH
70.41.030
Chapter 246-320 WAC, Hospital licensing regulations (construction standards only).
18-17-045
 
 
 
Susan Upton
and
John Williams
360-236-2950
DOH
71.12.670
43.70.040
Chapters 246-322 and 246-324 WAC, private psychiatric, alcoholism, and chemical dependency hospitals. Updating construction standards and merging chapters into one chapter.
16-19-037
 
 
 
Julie Tomaro
360-236-4987
DOH
SHB 2426 (chapter 115, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-322 WAC, Private psychiatric and alcoholism hospitals. DOH is considering creating a severity matrix for fines related to psychiatric hospital enforcement in order to implement SHB 2426.
20-14-108
 
 
 
Julie Tomaro
360-236-2937
DOH
71.12.670
WAC 246-337-040 Construction review services requirements. DOH is considering updating residential treatment facility rules to reflect upcoming changes to the Washington state building code.
20-07-124
 
 
 
John Hilger
360-236-2929
DOH
Chapters 71.05 and 71.24 RCW
Chapter 246-341 WAC, Behavioral health services administrative requirements. DOH is considering updating the chapter of rules for licensed and certified behavioral health agencies that will include: (1) Changes to reflect legislation; (2) changes related to federal requirements; (3) requests from partners and stakeholders for clarification, and areas of clean up that have been identified since DOH began regulating behavioral health agencies in 2018.
20-14-121
Anticipate filing
 
 
Julie Tomaro
360-236-2937
DOH
Chapters 70.114A and 43.70 RCW
Chapter 246-358 WAC, Temporary worker housing. DOH in conjunction with the department of labor and industries is considering including increased protections for housing occupants from communicable diseases such as COVID-19.
20-19-047
 
 
 
Dave Gifford
360-236-3074
DOH
43.70.040 70.170.060
Chapter 246-453 WAC, Hospital charity care.
18-18-073
 
 
 
Jennifer Landacre
360-236-2960
DOH
70.225.090 (2)(b)
Chapter 246-470 WAC, Prescription monitoring program (PMP). DOH is proposing to add a new section in rule to establish a waiver process and criteria for facilities, entities, offices, or provider groups with ten or more prescribers to apply for an exemption from the PMP and electronic health record integration required by SSB 5380.
20-03-038
 
 
 
Carly Bartz-Overman
360-236-3044
DOH
43.70.780
Chapter 246-770 WAC, Fruit and vegetable incentives. DOH is considering creating a new chapter to implement a fruit and vegetable incentives program.
21-01-186
 
 
 
Alyssa Auvienen
360-999-8967
DOH
18.380.110
Chapter 246-805 WAC, Applied behavior analysts (ABA). DOH is considering adopting a new section of rule to address temporary licensure for ABA practitioners.
17-17-020
 
 
 
Jeff Wise
360-236-4987
DOH
18.225.040 18.225.090
Chapter 246-809 WAC, Licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Amending the topics of education, recordkeeping, mandatory reporting, supervision, approved supervisor, continuing education, and other licensing standards to make needed clarifications and technical changes.
18-11-029
 
 
 
Brandon Williams
360-236-4611
DOH
ESHB 2411 (chapter 229, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-809-080, 246-809-615, 246-809-630, and 246-809-632, licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. DOH is considering amending rules to reflect legislation.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Brandon Williams
360-236-4611
DOH
18.205.060
Chapter 246-811 WAC, Chemical dependency professionals and chemical dependency professional trainees. DOH is considering amendments regarding chemical dependency professional trainee certification, supervision, approved supervisor requirements, disclosure information, disclosure statements, definitions, and clarifying and technical changes to other requirements, as needed.
18-11-030
 
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
DOH
18.138.070
Chapter 246-822 WAC, Dietitians or nutritionists. DOH is considering rule making to amend or repeal several existing sections of rule. Specific sections focus on mandatory reporting, examinations, and curriculum.
18-10-059
 
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
DOH
18.50.135
Chapter 246-834 WAC, Midwives. DOH is considering proposing revisions to WAC 246-834-050 Examination requirements for licensure as a midwife, 246-834-060 Initial application requirements for licensure as a midwife, 246-834-160 Student midwife permit, 246-834-250 Legend drugs and devices, and 246-834-370 Data submission.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Kathy Weed
360-236-4883
DOH
18.84.040
43.70.040
Chapter 246-926 WAC, Radiological technologists. DOH is considering clarifying, streamlining, and modernize [modernizing] the rules for cardiovascular invasive specialists, radiologic technologists, radiologist assistants, and X-ray technicians.
19-16-115
 
 
 
Debra Mendoza
360-236-4841
DOH
18.89.040
18.89.050
Chapter 246-928 WAC, DOH is considering creating a new section of rule to clarify the scope of practice regarding the administration of medications by respiratory therapists.
10-17-099
 
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
DOH
ESSB 6641 (chapter 266, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-930 WAC, Sex offender treatment provider. DOH is considering updating the chapter of rules for sex offender treatment providers to include changes to reflect legislation.
20-16-003
Anticipate filing
 
 
Brandon Williams
360-236-4611
DOH
18.64.005
18.64.043
18.64.044
18.64.045
18.64.046
18.64.047
18.64.080
18.64.140
18.64.205
18.64.310
18.64.460
Chapter 246-945 WAC, addressing fees. DOH, in consultation with the pharmacy, quality assurance commission (commission), is considering creating a new section to move fees for all license types collected by the commission into the newly created chapter 246-945 WAC. DOH, in consultation with the commission, will consider changes to renewal cycles, restructuring the fees for drug researchers as requested by stakeholders during public comment of the pharmacy chapter rewrite, and adding a new fee for the new registration of remote dispensing sites created by the passage of SSB 6086 (chapter 244, Laws of 2020).
20-14-129
Anticipate filing
 
 
Cori Tarzwell
360-236-4981
DOH
Chapters 70.168 and 18.73 RCW
Chapter 246-976 WAC, excluding WAC 246-976-420, 246-976-580, and 246-976-700. DOH is considering updating the chapter to align with the national standards and streamline applications.
17-24-013
 
 
 
Catie Holstein
360-236-2830
DOH
SSB 5380 (section 19, chapter 314, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-976 WAC, Emergency medical services (EMS) and trauma care systems. DOH is considering updating the sections of this chapter relating to EMS data to respond to legislative requirements required by SSB 5380. New sections may be added as required.
20-17-011
 
 
 
Jim Jansen
360-236-2821
DOH
18.88B.021 18.88B.060
Chapter 246-980 WAC, Home care aides, DOH is considering amending the rules to allow a one-time opportunity to extend the applicant's work period beyond the initial date of hire to allow individuals to complete their initial certification and reduce barriers to reentry.
20-07-049
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stacey Saunders
360-236-2813
Examining board of psychology
18.83.090
WAC 246-924-230 Continuing education requirements. The board of psychology is considering reducing the number of hours required for continuing education.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Stacey Saunders
360-236-2813
Examining board of psychology
ESHB 2411 (chapter 229, Laws of 2020) and ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-924-255 and 246-924-110, the examining board of psychology is considering amending WAC 246-924-255 to implement ESHB 2411 (suicide intervention) and considering repealing WAC 246-924-110 to implement ESHB 1551 to repeal AIDS training requirements.
20-17-082
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stacey Saunders
360-236-2813
Nursing care quality assurance commission
18.79.110
WAC 246-840-111, 246-840-125, 246-840-200 through 246-840-260, nursing continuing competency.
19-01-001
Anticipate filing
 
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Nursing care quality assurance commission
18.79.110
18.79.250
18.79.260
18.79.270
WAC 246-840-300, 246-840-700 through 246-840-710, nursing scope of practice.
19-01-002
 
 
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Nursing care quality assurance commission
18.79.110
18.79.400
18.79.800
Chapter 246-840 WAC, Practical and registered nursing—Advanced practice pain management rules.
19-15-092
 
 
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Nursing care quality assurance commission
18.79.110
WAC 246-840-010, 246-840-840, 246-840-850, 246-840-860, and 246-840-905, include licensed practical nurse students as eligible for the nursing technician credential.
20-11-044
Anticipate filing
 
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Nursing care quality assurance commission
ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
WAC 246-840-025, 246-840-030, 246-840-045, 246-840-090, 246-840-539, 246-840-541, 246-840-860, 246-840-905, 246-841-490, 246-841-578, 246-841-585 and 246-841-610, repealing requirements for AIDS education and training in support of ESHB 1551.
 
 
Anticipate filing
20-18-045
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Nursing care quality assurance commission
18.88A.060
Chapters 246-841 and 246-842 WAC, nursing assistants chapter review.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Pharmacy quality assurance commission and DOH
SSB 5380 (chapter 314, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-945 WAC, the pharmacy quality assurance commission and DOH, jointly, are considering creating a new section to implement a waiver to the e-prescribing requirement as outlined in SSB 5380.
20-03-020
Anticipate filing
 
 
Lindsay Trant
360-236-2932
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
18.64.005
18.64.080 18.130.075 18.64.043
18.64.044
18.64.045
18.64.046
18.64.370
18.64.460
69.50.310
18.64.011
18.64.245
18.64.470
18.64.255
18.64.205
18.64.253
18.64.410
18.64.500
18.64.590
Chapters 246-856, 246-858, 246-860, 246-863, 246-865, 246-867, 246-869, 246-870, 246-871, 246-873, 246-874, 246-875, 246-877, 246-878, 246-879, 246-881, 246-883, 246-885, 246-886, 246-887, 246-888, 246-889, 246-891, 246-895, 246-897, 246-899, 246-901 (except for WAC 246-901-061), 246-903, 246-904, and 246-905 WAC. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) consolidated multiple chapters of rules into one chapter, chapter 246-945 WAC, that covers the practice of pharmacy. The commission is proposing to repeal these old chapters relating to the practice of pharmacy.
 
 
Anticipate filing
20-16-045
Lindsay Trant
360-236-2932
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
SSB 6086 (chapter 244, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-945 WAC, considering creating a new section to allow remote dispensing sites for opioid use disorder as required by SSB 6086.
20-14-129
 
 
 
Lindsay Trant
360-236-2932
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
SSB 6526 (chapter 264, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-945 WAC, creating a new section allowing for the donation and reuse of unexpired drugs as required by SSB 6526.
20-17-143
 
 
 
Lindsay Trant
360-236-2932
Podiatric medical board
Chapter 18.22 RCW
Chapter 246-922 WAC, opening the chapter to consider amendments to update and modernize the chapter following review under RCW 43.70.041.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Veterinary board of governors
18.92.030
18.92.260
WAC 246-933-501 through 246-933-590, authorizing animal care and control agencies and nonprofit humane societies to provide veterinary services.
20-01-013
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Loralei Walker
360-236-4947
Veterinary board of governors
ESHB 2411 (chapter 229, Laws of 2020) and ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-933 WAC, suicide prevention education, and repealing AIDS education requirements.
20-24-095
 
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4947
Washington medical commission
18.71.017
18.71.002 18.130.050
Chapters 246-919 and 246-918 WAC, the Washington medical commission (commission) is considering creating two new rule sections that will establish a clinical assistance program to resolve practice deficiencies that may not rise to the level of a license sanction or revocation through a plan of education, training, and/or supervision for allopathic physicians and physician assistants. The commission will consider amending other related rules as needed.
18-06-007
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Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington medical commission
18.71.017 18.71A.020
WAC 246-918-801 (physician assistants) Exclusion and 246-919-851 (physicians) Exclusions. The Washington medical commission is considering amendments to expand the types of patents [patients] who are exempt from certain provisions of rule when being prescribed opioid drugs.
20-08-070
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington medical commission
18.71.017 18.130.050
Chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC, adding new sections regarding telemedicine.
19-19-072
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Amelia Boyd
360-236-4766
Washington medical commission
18.71.017 18.130.050
Chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC, adding new sections regarding stem cell therapies.
20-09-132
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Amelia Boyd
360-236-4766
Washington medical commission
18.71.017 18.130.050 18.71A.020
Chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC, adding new sections regarding collaborative drug therapy agreements.
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Amelia Boyd
360-236-4766
Washington medical commission
SB 6551 (chapter 325, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-919 WAC, considering adding new sections of rule establishing a waiver and experience license for international medical grads as required by SB 6551.
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Amelia Boyd
360-236-4766