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 246-919-603
WAC 246-919-601
Technical edits to Pain management specialist-Chronic pain for allopathic physicians and physician assistants
CR-105: Expedited Rulemaking
WAC 246-918-895 WAC 246-919-945
ESHB 2041 Physician Assistant Collaboration
CR-105: Expedited Rulemaking
WAC 246-918-005 WAC 246-918-035 WAC 246-918-055 WAC 246-918-075 WAC 246-918-080 WAC 246-918-105 WAC 246-918-125 WAC 246-918-126 WAC 246-918-130 WAC 246-918-175 WAC 246-918-260 WAC 246-918-410 WAC 246-918-420
Anesthesiologist Assistants
CR-101, Draft Language, WMC CAA Fee Presentation, WMC Fee 1-Pager, DOH Fee CR-101, WSR #24-23-060
Chapter 18.71D RCW
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, WAC 246-919-603 |
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Technical edits to Pain management specialist-Chronic pain for allopathic physicians and physician assistants | CR-105: Expedited Rulemaking |
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ESHB 2041 Physician Assistant Collaboration | CR-105: Expedited Rulemaking |
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Anesthesiologist Assistants | CR-101, Draft Language, WMC CAA Fee Presentation, WMC Fee 1-Pager, DOH Fee CR-101, WSR #24-23-060 |
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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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Anesthesiologist Assistants |
Dec 6, 2024 1:30pm |
Virtual Meeting Registration, click here: Rules Workshop Commissioners and Staff will attend this workshop virtually. Physical Location: Capital Event Center Chehalis B Room 6005 Tyee Drive SW Tumwater, WA 98512 |
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Use of Nitrous Oxide in Office-based surgery settings |
Jan 27, 2025 1:30pm |
Virtual Meeting Registration, click here: Rules Workshop Commissioners and Staff will attend this workshop virtually. Physical Location: Department of Health, TC2 111 Israel Rd SE, Room 166 Tumwater, WA 98501 |
Rules Hearings
There are no Rules Hearings scheduled at this time.
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More agency rule resources
Department of Health Rule Making
Other Department rules in WAC Title 246