This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing a CR-101 impacting chapter 246-827 WAC, Medical assistants—Various provisions, which was filed October 3, 2023, published as WSR 23-20-118.

The department has decided to withdraw this CR-101 and will file a new CR-101 on chapter 246-827 WAC to align the scope of the CR-101 as necessary to implement recent legislation from the 2024 legislative session affecting chapter 246-827 WAC.

ESSB 5983 (chapter 248, Laws of 2024) impacts existing WAC 246-827-0010 Definitions, and 246-827-0240 Medical assistant—Certified medication administration. The department was also considering adopting new WAC 246-827-0340 Medical assistant—Registered medication administration, to implement this bill. Because ESHB 1073 (chapter 134, Laws of 2023) and ESSB 5983 affect the same sections of rule, the department has decided to withdraw the current CR-101 to increase its scope to implement both pieces of legislation.

Individuals requiring information on this rule should contact Becky McElhiney, program manager, phone 360-236-4766 or email becky.mcelhiney@doh.wa.gov.