Rules and Regulations In Progress
Rules are created through a public process involving open public workshops and hearings. The public is welcome to take part in helping us write rules. Rules are also known as regulations, Washington Administrative Code, or WAC. While each rule is in various stages of rule writing, you are welcome to comment at any time.
The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) has authority (RCW 18.71.017) to change, update, and add to the following chapters of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC):
Chapter 246-918 WAC - Physician Assistants
Chapter 246-919 WAC - Washington Medical Commission
Current Rules in Progress
Rule
Document(s)
RCW/WAC (if applicable)
Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements (CDTA)
CR-101
New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants
Physicians and Physician Assistants general provision for opioid prescribing and tapering rules
CR-101, Draft Language
WAC 246-918-801 WAC 246-918-845 WAC 246-918-855 WAC 246-918-870 WAC 246-918-900 WAC 246-919-851 WAC 246-919-895 WAC 246-919-905 WAC 246-919-920 WAC 246-919-950
2SHB 1009 Military Spouse Employment Act
CR-101
WAC 246-918-076 WAC 246-919-397
Establishing the use of nitrous oxide in office-based surgical settings
CR-101
WAC 246-919-601
Rule | Document(s) | RCW/WAC (if applicable) | |
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Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements (CDTA) | CR-101 | New sections may be added to chapter 246-919 WAC-Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC-Physician Assistants | |
Physicians and Physician Assistants general provision for opioid prescribing and tapering rules | CR-101, Draft Language |
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2SHB 1009 Military Spouse Employment Act | CR-101 |
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Establishing the use of nitrous oxide in office-based surgical settings | CR-101 |
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Recently Completed Rules
*Additional information regarding the Suicide Prevention Rules can be found in the Suicide Prevention Training FAQ document (PDF).
Rules Workshops
Rule | Date & Time |
Registration & Location |
Documents |
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General provisions for opioid prescribing and tapering rules for allopathic physicians and physician assistants |
June 4, 2024 3:30pm |
Virtual Meeting Registration, click here: Rules Hearing Physical Location: Department of Health, TC2 111 Israel Rd SE, Room 153 Tumwater, WA 98501 |
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Rules Hearings
There are no Rules Hearings scheduled currently.
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More agency rule resources
Department of Health Rule Making
Other Department rules in WAC Title 246