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| Document Title | Program | Program Contact for questions or problems | Add Your Comment | Comment Deadline | View All Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienist and dental assistant usage of silver diamine fluoride in school-based and school-linked programs and the requirement of participation in regional health coalition meetings. The Department of Health (department) in consultation with the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (commission) and Dental Hygiene Examining Committee (committee) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-814-020, Practices Authorized, by adding clarifying language around the use of silver diamine fluoride in school-settings and school-linked programs. The department is also proposing amendments to WAC 246-814-030, Application process and documentation to training required for endorsement, to remove the requirement that dental assistants and their supervising dentists, as well as dental hygienists participate in oral health coalition meetings. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Katherine A Einert | Add Comment | 2/10/2026 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Dental licensure requirements - Licensure Without Examination The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (commission) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-817-135 to remove requirements pertaining to federal or state tax numbers when applying for licensure without an examination. The commission is also proposing amendments to WAC 246-817-160 to explain the educational and training pathways that graduates of non-accredited schools or programs must complete to obtain comprehensive dental training that meets minimum clinical competency requirements. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Deborra L Gardner | Add Comment | 2/24/2026 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Dental licensure requirements - Licensure Without Examination Significant Analysis |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Deborra L Gardner | Add Comment | 2/24/2026 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Consumer Confidence Reports for community water systems, WAC 246-290-72001 through 246-290-72400. The Department of Health is proposing to amend WAC 246-290-72001 through 246-290-72400 and related sections, to incorporate recent changes to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act rules in 40 C.F.R. Part 141, Subpart O. This proposal also makes editorial amendments. |
EPH - ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Brian A Sayrs | Add Comment | 3/10/2026 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Office-Based Surgery Rules for Allopathic Physicians (MD) - Use of nitrous oxide. The Washington Medical Commission is proposing a new section WAC 246-919-603, Use of nitrous oxide in office-based settings, and proposing changes to WAC 246-919-601, Safe and effective analgesia and anesthesia administration in office-based surgical settings. This is the 2nd hearing on this rulemaking. |
WMC - WASHINGTON MEDICAL COMMISSION | Daidria A Boyd | Add Comment | 3/6/2026 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Office-Based Surgery Rules for Allopathic Physicians (MD) - Use of nitrous oxide. Significant Analysis |
WMC - WASHINGTON MEDICAL COMMISSION | Daidria A Boyd | Add Comment | 3/6/2026 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
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