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| Document Title | Program | Program Contact for questions or problems | Add Your Comment | Comment Deadline | View All Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARNP inactive and expired licensure requirements. Revisions to WAC 246-840-365, Inactive and reactivation an ARNP license, and WAC 246-840-367, Expired license. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission is proposing amendments to inactive and expired licensure requirements for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the critical demand for healthcare professionals. |
NCQAC - NURS CARE QUALITY COM | Jessilyn M Dagum | Comments Closed | 1/13/2023 | No Comments |
| ARNP inactive and expired licensure requirements. Revision to WAC 246-840-365, Inactive and reactivation an ARNP license, and WAC 246-840-367, Expired license. Significant Legislative Analysis (SA) |
NCQAC - NURS CARE QUALITY COM | Jessilyn M Dagum | Comments Closed | 1/13/2023 | No Comments |
| Fee amendments for multiple health professions including, WAC 246-803-990, 246-809-990, 246-810-990, 246-815-990, 246-817-990, 246-817-99005, 246-828-990, 246-845-990, 246-915-990, 246-915-99005, 246-930-990, and 246-980-990. Amendments to fee rates are being proposed by the Department of Health for the following professions; Acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Practitioner, Licensed mental health counselor, Licensed advanced social worker and licensed independent clinical social worker, Certified counselor, Certified adviser, Registered agency affiliated counselor (excluding interns), Dental hygienist, Dentist, Registered dental assistant, Certified dental anesthesia assistant, Licensed expanded function dental auxiliary, Audiologist, Speech-Language pathologist, Hearing aid specialist, Speech-Language pathology assistant, Nursing pool operator, Physical therapist, Physical therapist assistant, Sex offender treatment provider, Affiliate treatment provider certificate, and Home care aide. Additional technical updates are proposed to ensure clarity and consistency. |
HSQA - ASST. SECRETARY OFFICE | Heather M Cantrell | Add Comment | 1/23/2023 | 10 Comments |
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