You can read and comment on all Department of Health proposed rules (CR-102 notices) during the official comment period. Some draft rules may be posted here also. When you comment on a rule through this website your comments become part of the public record. Your comments help in the decision to adopt the rule as proposed or to revise the proposal if appropriate. Everyone who comments on a proposed rule will get a copy of the Department's official response to the comments.
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| Document Title | Program | Program Contact for questions or problems | Add Your Comment | Comment Deadline | View All Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military spouses - removing barriers to temporary practice permits. The Department of Health is proposing amendments to WAC 246-12-051, How to obtain a temporary practice permit - Military spouse, to update language changes made by Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1009 (chapter 165, Laws of 2023). |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Tommy Simpson | Add Comment | 5/6/2024 | No Comments |
| Substance use disorder monitoring program for nursing professions, amending WAC 246-840-750 through 246-840-780 and adding WAC 246-840-790. The Washington State Board of Nursing (board) proposes amendments and an addition to rules relating to the board’s substance use disorder (SUD) monitoring program in response to Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1255 (chapter 141, Laws of 2023), Nursing — Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Program Participation, including application requirements for a stipend. |
WABON - WA BOARD OF NURSING | Bonnie L King | Comments Closed | 4/29/2024 | No Comments |
| Substance use disorder monitoring program for nursing professions, amending WAC 246-840-750 through 246-840-780 and adding WAC 246-840-790. Significant Analysis |
WABON - WA BOARD OF NURSING | Bonnie L King | Comments Closed | 4/29/2024 | No Comments |
| Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) fees and renewal cycle. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Board of Hearing and Speech, is proposing a new section of rule, WAC 246-828-991, to implement House Bill (HB) 1001, (chapter 53, Laws of 2023). HB 1001 entered Washington into the ASLP-IC interstate licensure compact for audiologists and speech-language pathologists and gives member states the discretion to charge a fee for granting compact privileges. The proposed rule specifies the fees and renewal cycle for compact practice privileges in Washington state. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Kim-boi Shadduck | Add Comment | 5/2/2024 | 1 Comment |
| Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) fees and renewal cycle. Fee Analysis |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Kim-boi Shadduck | Add Comment | 5/2/2024 | No Comments |
| Athletic Trainer scope of practice for medication purchase, storage, and administration in chapter 246-916 WAC. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Athletic Training Advisory Committee, is proposing to create a new section of rule, WAC 246-916-070 Medications, to define terms used and establish education and training requirements for athletic trainers in response to Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1275, (chapter 143, Laws of 2023). |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Allyson G Mciver | Add Comment | 5/2/2024 | No Comments |
| Athletic Trainer scope of practice for medication purchase, storage, and administration in chapter 246-916 WAC. Significant Analysis |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Allyson G Mciver | Add Comment | 5/2/2024 | No Comments |
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