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| Document Title | Program | Program Contact for questions or problems | Add Your Comment | Comment Deadline | View All Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care Aide Requirements - Expanding who qualifies for exemptions from the requirement to obtain a home care aide certification in chapter 246-980 WAC to implement recent legislation. The Department of Health is implementing Senate Bill (SB) 5811 (chapter 322, Laws of 2024) which expands who qualifies for exemptions from the requirement to obtain home care aide certification. For individuals who provide care to their child or parent, the exemption that specifies that the care recipient be the biological, step, or adoptive child or parent is expanded to include those related by marriage or domestic partnership. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Jennifer L Osbun | Add Comment | 6/17/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Uniform Facility Enforcement Framework for pharmaceutical firms in WAC 246-945-007. The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (commission) is proposing to implement a uniform process for fining pharmaceutical firms in a new section of rule, WAC 246-945-007 Civil Fines. The proposed rules implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5271 (chapter 121, Laws of 2024). |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Julia R Katz | Comments Closed | 6/12/2025 11:59:00 PM | 1 Comment |
| Uniform Facility Enforcement Framework for pharmaceutical firms in WAC 246-945-007. Significant Analysis |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Julia R Katz | Comments Closed | 6/12/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Incorporation by reference of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (commission) is proposing a new section, WAC 246-945-003, for the purpose of incorporating by reference federal statutory language in the DSCSA. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Joshua A Munroe | Comments Closed | 6/12/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Dental assistant registration - Adding minimum age requirements. The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (commission) is proposing amending WAC 246-817-190 to include a minimum age requirement for dental assistant registration. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Deborra L Gardner | Add Comment | 7/15/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Dental assistant registration - Adding minimum age requirements. Proposed rule language - amending WAC 246-817-190 |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Deborra L Gardner | Add Comment | 7/15/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Chiropractic fees and renewal cycle updates. The Department of Health in collaboration with the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission is proposing amendments to WAC 246-808-990 to update chiropractic and X-ray technician licensure, registration, renewal, and other fees including clarifying updates. |
CQAC - CHIROPRACTIC ASSURANCE COM | Betty J Moe | Add Comment | 7/8/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Chiropractic fees and renewal cycle updates. Fee Narrative |
CQAC - CHIROPRACTIC ASSURANCE COM | Betty J Moe | Add Comment | 7/8/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Denturist rules regarding updating renewal licensure requirements of the Jurisprudence (JP) examination. The Board of Denturists is proposing revisions to WAC 246-812-159 to ensure licensees are made aware of the profession’s regulations and standards through the successful completion of the annual JP examination. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Adriana Barcena | Add Comment | 8/11/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Denturist rules regarding updating renewal licensure requirements of the Jurisprudence (JP) examination. Significant Analysis |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Adriana Barcena | Add Comment | 8/11/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Nurse Administrator Education and Experience Requirements for Baccalaureate Nursing Education programs in WAC 246-840-517. The Washington State Board of Nursing is proposing amendments to education and experience requirements for nurse administrators of baccalaureate nursing education programs in WAC 246-840-517 in response to Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill (E2SSB) 5582 (chapter 126, Laws of 2023) codified as RCW 18.79.150. |
WABON - WA BOARD OF NURSING | Jessilyn M Dagum | Add Comment | 6/25/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Nurse Administrator Education and Experience Requirements for Baccalaureate Nursing Education programs in WAC 246-840-517. Significant Analysis |
WABON - WA BOARD OF NURSING | Jessilyn M Dagum | Add Comment | 6/25/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
| Pharmacy Inspection Requirements for Modifications or Remodels - amending WAC 246-945-230. The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission is proposing to amend WAC 246-945-230 to clarify circumstances necessitating a remodel inspection due to pharmaceutical facility modifications or remodels. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Julia R Katz | Add Comment | 7/31/2025 11:59:00 PM | No Comments |
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