WSR 22-03-048
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
[Filed January 12, 2022, 3:03 p.m.]
January 2022
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.
State Board of Health
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
Chapter 205, Laws of 2021
Chapter 246-90 WAC, Local board of health membership.
21-13-024
Anticipate filing
 
 
Samantha Pskowski or Kaitlyn Donahoe
360-789-2358 or 360-584-6737
SBOH
Chapter 246-100 WAC, Communicable and certain other diseases; and chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions. SBOH (board) is considering amending these chapters to implement changes made by ESHB 1551 as it relates to HIV/AIDS. The board may also consider other technical or editorial changes as needed.
20-15-112
21-20-127
Anticipate filing
 
Kaitlyn Donahoe and LinhPhung Huynh
360-584-6737 or 360-789-6860
SBOH
Chapter 246-260 WAC, Water recreation facilities; and chapter 246-262 WAC, Recreational water contact facilities.
17-01-048
 
 
 
Peter Beaton or Kaitlyn Donahoe
360-236-4031 or 360-584-6737
SBOH
Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems.
18-06-082
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stuart Glasoe or Peter Beaton
360-236-4111 or 360-236-4031
SBOH
Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems, drain field remediation.
06-12-108
 
 
 
Stuart Glasoe or Peter Beaton
360-236-4111 or 360-236-4031
SBOH
WAC 246-203-130 Keeping of animals.
19-21-018
Anticipate filing
 
 
Stuart Glasoe
360-236-4111
SBOH
WAC 246-282-990(4), Sanitary control of shellfish—Fees, annual paralytic shellfish poisoning testing fee redistribution.
 
Anticipate filing
 
 
Peter Beaton
360-236-4031
Department of health
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
WAC 246-828-020, 246-828-025, 246-828-04503, 246-828-075, 246-828-300, and 246-828-990, Hearing and speech, examinations, definitions, postgraduate professional work experience requirements—Audiologist and speech-language pathologist, supervisors of students, expired license or certification, and hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and speech-language pathology assistant fees and renewal cycle.
19-13-038
Anticipate filing
 
 
Kim-Boi Shadduck
360-236-2912
Board of massage
WAC 246-830-201, 246-830-485, 246-830-490, 246-830-500, and 246-830-510, Massage Practitioners. DOH, in coordination with the board of massage, is considering revising sections of the massage practitioner rules to correct the names of the national examinations, clarify the training requirements for somatic education and intraoral massage education, and clarify and modernize the language in the equipment and sanitation rule and the hygiene rule.
21-09-038
 
 
 
Megan Maxey
360-236-4945
Board of naturopathy
RCW 18.36A.160; and SB 5124 (chapter 179, Laws of 2021)
Chapter 246-836A WAC (new), Colon hydro therapists; and chapter 246-836 WAC (new sections), Naturopathic physicians. The board of naturopathy (board) is considering establishing a new chapter and section of rule to implement SB 5124 which establishes the colon hydro therapist profession.
21-16-030
Anticipate filing
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of naturopathy
WAC 246-836-080 Continuing competency program. The board is considering amendments to the continuing education rules for naturopathic physicians in response to rule petitions.
21-21-111
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Board of naturopathy
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 osteopathic physicians and surgeons
WAC 246-853-650 Safe and effective analgesia and anesthesia administration in office-based settings. The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board) is considering rule amendments in response to a rule petition requesting changes to the definition of the term "minimal sedation."
21-11-025
 
 
 
Tracie Drake
360-236-4766
Board of osteopathic physicians and surgeons
WAC 246-853-XXX Osteopathic physicians and surgeons. The board is considering creating new rule sections to regulate the provision of anesthesia in a dental setting.
21-09-070
Anticipate filing
 
 
Tracie Drake
360-236-4766
Board of physical therapy
RCW 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 (board) is considering necessary changes to existing rules for physical therapist supervision of assistive personnel per HB 2446 (chapter 222, Laws of 2018). The board is also proposing chapter amendments to make general updates, revisions, and housekeeping amendments.
18-17-127
 
 
 
Kris Waidely
360-236-4847
Board of physical therapy
WAC 246-915-120 Foreign educated applicants. The board is considering changes to the requirement that passing scores for the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (ibTOEFL) all be earned during the same test sitting.
21-01-056
Anticipate filing
 
 
Kris Waidely
360-236-4847
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
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
Anticipate filing
 
 
Betty Moe
360-236-2868
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
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
 
 
 
Betty Moe
360-236-2868
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
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
 
 
 
Betty Moe
360-236-2868
Chiropractic quality assurance commission
WAC 246-808-XXX Independent chiropractic examinations (ICE). The chiropractic quality assurance commission is considering creating rules to set standards for independent chiropractic physical examinations and patient records reviews.
15-21-047
 
 
 
Betty Moe
360-236-2868
Dental quality assurance commission
WAC 246-817-195 Licensure requirements for expanded function dental auxiliaries (EFDAs). The dental quality assurance commission (commission) is considering rule amendments to determine if placing and finishing amalgam restoration on clinical patients for EFDA licensure is necessary during required education.
21-17-119
Anticipate filing
 
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental quality assurance commission
WAC 246-817-581 Novel coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination delegation. The dental quality assurance commission (commission) is considering permanent rule making allowing dentists to delegate administration of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination to licensed dental hygienists with close supervision and demonstration of competency.
21-07-020
21-18-005
Anticipate filing
 
Jennifer Santiago
360-236-4893
Dental quality assurance commission
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 24-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
DOH
SHB 2246 (chapter 20, Laws of 2020)
Title 246 WAC. Updates statutory references within multiple DOH rule chapters due to a legislative reorganization of Title 70 RCW and splitting it into two separate chapters, Title 70A RCW.
 
22-03-021
Anticipate filing
 
Nina Helping [Helpling]
360-236-3065
DOH
Title 246 WAC. Creating a new chapter of rule 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 220, Laws of 2017
Title 246 WAC. Establishing a new chapter relating to rapid health information network data reporting (RHINO).
17-21-075
 
 
 
Amanda Morse
206-437-2045
DOH
Chapter 246-08 WAC, Practice and procedure, rules regarding department adjudicative proceedings for declaratory orders; public record requests; agency indexes; and general agency administrative processes. The department 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
Chapter 246-12 WAC, Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers.
17-10-007
 
 
 
Ataila Robbins
360-236-2978
DOH
RCW 43.70.613 and E2SB [ESSB] 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021)
Chapter 246-12 WAC, Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers. The department is considering creating model rules establishing minimum standards for health equity continuing education (CE) programs for health professions licensed under Title 18 RCW to implement ESSB 5229. The department is also considering adopting the health equity CE requirements for all professions under the secretary's authority.
21-20-011
Anticipate filing
 
 
Ashley Bell
360-236-2961
DOH
WAC 246-12-XXX Closure of abandoned incomplete health care credential applications.
17-10-045
 
 
 
Ataila Robbins
360-236-2978
DOH
Chapter 43.70 RCW; ESHB 1094 (chapter 203, Laws of 2019)
Chapter 246-72 WAC, Medical marijuana consultant certification. The department 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 (certified consultant).
20-06-027
Anticipate filing
 
 
Shelly Rowden
360-236-2820
DOH
Chapters 246-231, 246-236, 246-237, 246-243, and 246-244 WAC. Updating to be consistent with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission's rules.
 
Anticipate filing
 
 
Nina Helpling
360-236-3065
DOH
WAC 246-260-010 Definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms for water recreation facilities and WAC 246-262-010 Definitions, abbreviations, and acronym for recreational water contact facilities.
 
 
Anticipate filing
22-01-010
Peter Beaton
360-236-4031
DOH
Establish a new chapter 246-275 WAC, On-site nonpotable water systems.
21-17-040
Anticipate filing
 
 
Jocelyn Jones
360-236-3020
DOH
WAC 246-296-020, 246-296-050, and 246-296-130, Drinking water state revolving fund loan program—Disadvantaged communities.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Nina Helpling
360-236-3065
DOH
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
2SHB 1148 (chapter 61, Laws of 2021)
Chapter 246-320 WAC, Hospital licensing regulations. DOH is considering updating rules about enforcing licensing requirements for acute care hospitals, including creating a severity matrix for fines related to hospital enforcement.
20-02-008
 
 
 
Julie Tomaro
360-236-2937
DOH
Chapter 246-320 WAC, Hospital licensing regulations (construction standards only).
18-17-045
 
 
 
Susan Upton and John Williams
360-236-2950
DOH
SHB 2426 (chapter 115, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 246-322 WAC, Private psychiatric and alcoholism hospitals. DOH is adopting a severity matrix for fines related to private psychiatric hospital enforcement in order to implement SHB 2426.
20-14-108
21-21-106
Anticipate filing
 
Dan Overton
360-236-2937
DOH
Chapter 246-329 WAC, Childbirth centers. DOH is considering updates to sections of this rule's chapter that require clarification, consolidation, and modernization.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
John Hilger
360-236-2929
DOH
WAC 246-335-510, 246-335-545, 246-335-610, and 246-335-645, in-home services agencies. The department will consider: (1) Removing the requirement that supervision of aide services must be "during an on-site visit," (2) adding that a supervisory visit "may be conducted on-site or via telemedicine," (3) amending the definition of "telemedicine" to align with current practice, and (4) other related changes as appropriate. These permanent rules will replace emergency rules on the same subject.
21-20-084
 
 
 
John Hilger
360-236-2929
DOH
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
Chapter 246-341 WAC, Behavioral health agency licensing and certification. Phase two of a multi-phase project to modernize licensing and certification requirements.
21-14-010
Anticipate filing
 
 
Julie Tomaro
360-236-2937
DOH
Chapters 70.114A and 43.70 RCW
Chapter 246-358 WAC, Temporary worker housing. The purpose is to consider including increased protections for housing occupants from communicable diseases such as COVID-19.
20-19-047
 
 
 
Todd Phillips
360-236-3302
DOH
Chapter 246-453 WAC, Hospital charity care.
18-18-073
Anticipate filing
 
 
Carrie Baranowski
360-236-4210
DOH
E2SHB 1272
WAC 246-454-010, 246-454-020, 246-454-090, and 246-454-110, Hospitals—System of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cost allocation.
21-23-082
 
 
 
Carrie Baranowski
360-236-4210
DOH
E2SHB 1272
Chapter 246-455 WAC, Hospital patient discharge information reporting.
21-13-095
Anticipate filing
 
 
Katitza Holthaus
360-236-4311
DOH
RCW 70.225.090 (2)(b)
WAC 246-470-XXX adding a new section relating to the prescription monitoring program (PMP). DOH is proposing a new section in chapter 246-470 WAC to establish a waiver process and criteria for facilities, entities, offices, or provider groups with 10 or more prescribers to apply for an exemption from the PMP and electronic health record integration required by SSB 5380.
20-03-038
21-08-048
Anticipate filing
 
Carly Bartz-Overman
360-236-3044
DOH
RCW 69.48.180, 69.48.120, 69.48.050; 2SHB 1161 (chapter 155, Laws of 2021)
WAC 246-480-010, 246-480-070, 246-480-080, and 246-480-990 within chapter 246-480 WAC, Drug take-back program.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Mary Kellington
360-236-2988
DOH
HB 1031
Chapter 246-491 WAC, Certificates; and WAC 246-490-200 Electronic reporting of deaths.
21-13-096
Anticipate filing
 
 
Katitza Holthaus
360-236-4311
DOH
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
SB 5018 (chapter 87, Laws of 2021) and SHB 2378 (chapter 80, Laws of 2021); RCW 18.06.160
Chapter 246-803 WAC, Acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner. DOH is considering rule making necessary to implement legislative changes.
21-12-041
Anticipate filing
 
 
Vicki Brown
360-236-4865
DOH
Chapter 246-809 WAC, Licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers.
18-11-029
 
 
 
Brandon Williams
360-236-4611
DOH
HB 1504
Sections of chapter 246-810 WAC, Counselors. Sections impacted possibly include but are not limited to WAC 246-910-010 Definitions and 246-810-015 Agency affiliated counselor: Scope of practice and credentialing requirements. HB [E2SHB] 1504 allowed student interns to apply for the agency affiliated counselor registration and requires the department to define "student intern."
21-21-036
 
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
DOH
WAC 246-811-070, 246-811-076, and 246-811-300 in chapter 246-811 WAC, Substance use disorder professionals. Rules will (1) update national certification requirements, (2) add pharmacists as a profession eligible for the alternative training path, (3) remove osteopathic physician assistant, and (4) remove the AIDS training requirement reference from the probationary licensure rule.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
DOH
EHB 1311
WAC 246-811-010, 246-811-030, 246-811-035, 246-811-990, and new section(s) in chapter 246-811 WAC, Substance use disorder professionals and substance use disorder professionals trainees. DOH is considering updating these sections and possibly adding new sections to implement EHB 1311, recent legislation that adds apprenticeship as a pathway to meeting educational requirements for substance use disorder professional certification.
21-15-110
 
 
 
Ashley Bell
360-236-2961
DOH
18.138.070
Chapter 246-822 WAC, Dietitians or nutritionists. DOH is considering rule making to amend or repeal several sections of the dietitians' and nutritionists' chapter. Specific sections focus on mandatory reporting, examinations, and curriculum.
18-10-059
Anticipate filing
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
DOH
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.
21-04-048
Anticipate filing
 
 
Kathy Weed
360-236-4883
DOH
RCW 18.36A.060, 18.36A.140, 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 43.70.280; and SB 5124 (chapter 179, Laws of 2021)
WAC 246-836A-990 (new), Colon hydrotherapist—Fees and renewal cycle. DOH is considering establishing a new section of rule to implement SB 5124, which establishes the colon hydrotherapist profession.
21-16-026
Anticipate filing
 
 
Heather Cantrell
360-236-4637
DOH
Chapter 246-926 WAC, Radiological technologists. Clarify, streamline, and modernize the rules for cardiovascular invasive specialists, radiologic technologists, radiologist assistants, and X-ray technicians.
19-16-115
 
 
 
Debra Mendoza
360-236-4841
DOH
SHB 1383
Chapter 246-928 WAC, Respiratory care practitioners. DOH is considering rules to implement and align with legislation. SHB 1383 (chapter 114, Laws of 2021) makes several amendments to the respiratory care practitioner profession, including changing the profession's scope of practice and required qualifications and giving DOH authority to create regulations on training requirements and hospital protocols for medical procedures. DOH will also consider updates and housekeeping changes to clarify and streamline chapter 246-928 WAC.
21-12-040
Anticipate filing
 
 
Ted Dale
360-236-2991
DOH
Chapter 246-930 WAC, Sex offender treatment providers (SOTP). Chapter rewrite based on recommendations from newly established SOTP advisory committee.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Brandon Williams
360-236-4611
DOH
RCW 70.168.050, 70.168.60 [70.168.060], and 70.168.100
WAC 246-976-580 and 246-976-700, Trauma designation process and trauma service standards—Criteria for minimum and maximum distribution of trauma services.
21-03-011
 
 
 
Anthony Bledsoe
360-236-2871
DOH
Chapters 70.168 and 18.73 RCW
Chapter 246-976 WAC (minus WAC 246-976-420, 246-976-580, and 246-976-700 currently open) updating EMS and trauma care systems. Chapter to align with the national standards and streamline applications.
17-24-013
Anticipate filing
 
 
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, section 19, chapter 314, Laws of 2019. New sections may be added as required.
20-17-011
Anticipate filing
 
 
Jim Jansen
360-236-2821
DOH
HB 1120 (2021 legislative session); RCW 18.88B.021 and 18.88B.060
Chapter 246-980 WAC, Home care aides. DOH is considering amending the rules to allow more than one "date of hire" to allow individuals to complete their initial certification and reduce barriers to reentry.
20-07-049
 
 
 
Stacey Saunders
360-236-2813
Examining board of psychology
WAC 246-924-046, 246-924-049, 246-924-053, 246-924-056, 246-924-059, 246-924-100, and others as necessary. The board will consider removing the face-to-face requirement for practicums.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Stacey Saunders
360-236-2813
Examining board of psychology
WAC 246-924-230 Continuing education requirements. The board of psychology will examine the possibility of reducing the number of hours required for continuing education.
Anticipate filing
 
 
 
Stacey Saunders
360-236-2813
Nursing care quality assurance commission
WAC 246-840-365, 246-840-367, 246-840-533, and 246-840-930. The nursing care quality assurance commission will consider amendments to specific credential and license requirements for nurse technicians, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced registered nurse practitioners in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the critical demand for health care professionals.
21-19-104
Anticipate filing
 
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Nursing care quality assurance commission
WAC 246-840-990 Fees and renewal cycle. DOH, in consultation with the nursing care quality assurance commission, is considering fee changes for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and nursing technicians.
21-23-053
Anticipate filing
 
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Nursing care quality assurance commission
WAC 246-840-010, 246-840-840, 246-850 [246-840-850]. Include licensed practical nurse students as eligible for the nursing technician credential.
20-11-044
21-20-058
Anticipate filing
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Nursing care quality assurance commission
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
WAC 246-840-300 and 246-840-700 through 246-840-710, Nursing scope of practice.
19-01-002
 
 
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Nursing care quality assurance commission
Chapters 246-841 and 246-842 WAC, nursing assistants, chapter review.
21-05-021
 
 
 
Shad Bell
360-236-4711
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
New sections in chapter 246-945 WAC pertaining to medication assistance and the settings in which medication assistance occurs. The pharmacy quality assurance commission and DOH are filing jointly to reinstate rules on medication assistance as permitted under chapter 69.41 RCW.
22-02-015
 
 
 
Joshua Munroe
360-236-2987
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
Chapter 246-945 WAC, the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering adding a new section to the chapter to allow retired pharmacists to apply for a retired active pharmacist license status and practice pharmacy under certain conditions. The commission may also amend other sections in chapter 246-945 WAC to correspond to the new section.
21-09-063
Anticipate filing
 
 
Joshua Munroe
360-236-2987
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
The commission is opening WAC 246-945-056 Schedule V, to consider deleting Epidiolex from the list of Schedule V controlled substances in Washington state in line with changes to federal regulation and in response to a stakeholder petition to do so.
20-23-027
Anticipate filing
 
 
Joshua Munroe
360-236-2987
Pharmacy quality assurance commission
SSB 6526
Creating a new section in chapter 246-945 WAC allowing for the donation and reuse of unexpired drugs as required by SSB 6526.
20-17-143
Anticipate filing
 
 
Joshua Munroe
360-236-2987
Podiatric medical board
WAC 246-922-300 Podiatric continuing education required and 246-922-310 Categories of creditable podiatric continuing education activities. The podiatric medical board is considering amendments to update and clarify the continuing education rules for podiatric physicians.
21-17-050
 
 
 
Susan Gragg
360-236-4941
Veterinary board of governors
Chapter 76, Laws of 2020
Chapter 246-933 WAC, Suicide prevention education; repealing AIDS education.
20-24-095
Anticipate filing
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4947
Veterinary board of governors
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
Anticipate filing
 
 
Loralei Walker
360-236-4947
Washington medical commission
RCW 18.71.017, 18.71.18, 71.002 [18.71.002], and 18.130.050
Chapters 246-919 and 246-918 WAC, considering a new technical assistance program to address practitioner deficiency issues. The medical quality assurance 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
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington medical commission
SB 6551
New section in chapter 246-919 WAC establishing a waiver and experience license for international medical graduates as required by SB 6551 from the 2020 session.
20-17-024
Anticipate filing
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington medical commission
New sections in chapters 246-918 and 246-919 WAC regarding collaborative drug therapy agreements.
20-16-008
 
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727
Washington medical commission
WAC 246-918-801, amending opioid prescribing rules to exempt long-term care facilities.
20-08-070
Anticipate filing
 
 
Amelia Boyd
360-236-2727