Subject of Possible Rule Making: Classification of chiropractic procedures and instrumentation. The chiropractic quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-808-505 Classification of chiropractic procedures and instrumentation, to better align the rule language with the statutory language and to modernize and streamline current language. The commission may also consider further amendments based on research and interested party input.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The current rule, WAC 246-808-505 Classification of chiropractic procedures and instrumentation, has not been updated since 1996. The commission voted to consider rule making in order to modernize and streamline language with statutory language. The commission, under chapter 18.25 RCW, is required to regulate the competency and quality of professional health care providers under its jurisdiction by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing consistent standards of practice and discipline, and those rules, policies, and procedures. The commission is considering rule making in order to better promote the delivery of quality health care to the residents of the state.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Betty Moe, P.O. Box 47858, Olympia, WA 98504-7858, phone 360-236-2868, TTY 711, email Betty.Moe@doh.wa.gov, website www.doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/chiropractor-chiropractic-x-ray-technician.

Additional comments: Interested parties can participate in the drafting of the proposed rules. The commission will be conducting rules workshops with interested parties and subject matter experts. The commission will use existing GovDelivery lists and other known contact information to inform interested parties of opportunities to provide input on proposed rule language. To find out more information about our rule making, visit www.doh.wa.gov. To subscribe to GovDelivery, please visit www.doh.wa.gov, select the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page, and then select "Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission."