Oct 17, 2019
Update Regarding Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Oct 14, 2019
DQAC Meetings - Oct. 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, Oct. 25.
Oct 2, 2019
From the DOH: Clarification of Opioid Prescribing Rules
Read a letter from the Department of Health clarifying opioid prescribing rules.
Sep 19, 2019
Paid Family & Medical Leave Update
The Employment Security Department (ESD) updated its Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Employer Toolkit and launched Phase Six rulemaking.
Sep 16, 2019
Reminder: New Legislation Takes Effect Oct. 1
Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1198, concerning health provider misconduct, takes effect October 1, 2019.
Sep 4, 2019
DQAC Meetings - Sept. 13
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting & Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, September 13 in Spokane.
Aug 29, 2019
DQAC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Opioid Prescribing Patient Notification Rule Language
DQAC is seeking feedback on proposed rule language to amend WAC 246-817-907 – Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal.
Aug 28, 2019
Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting Due Aug. 31
Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for quarters 1 and 2 is due by August 31.
Aug 23, 2019
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - Sept. 5
DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, September 5 at 12 PM.
Aug 15, 2019
DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - Aug. 28
DQAC will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on August 28.
Aug 12, 2019
DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - Aug. 19
The DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee will finalize proposed dental infection control rule language during a meeting on Monday, August 19.
Aug 7, 2019
DQAC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Infection Control Rules
DQAC is seeking feedback on proposed rule language to dental infection rules
Jul 29, 2019
DQAC Seeks Feedback on Opioid Prescribing Patient Notification Rules
DQAC seeks feedback on proposed rules establishing additional opioid prescribing patient notification requirements.
Jul 26, 2019
DQAC Newsletter - July 2019
The latest issue of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Newsletter is now available to read online.
Jul 25, 2019
ADA Files Complaint about SmileDirectClub with Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection
On June 27, the ADA sent a complaint letter to the FTC citing several practices of SmileDirectClub that the ADA believes to be deceptive.
Jul 19, 2019
Reminder: Proposed Overtime Rule Change
Last month, the Department of Labor and Industries filed a proposed rule that would update Washington's overtime regulations.
Jul 16, 2019
DQAC Meeting - July 26
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, July 26.
Jul 10, 2019
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - July 19
DQAC will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Friday, July 19.
Jul 2, 2019
Paid Family & Medical Leave: How to Prepare as an Employer
Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.
Jul 2, 2019
Paid Family and Medical Leave Reporting Deadline Extended
The new Paid Family and Medical Leave reporting system launched on July 1 and is now live on Secure Access Washington (SAW). As a result of the new technology system, the Employment Security Department (ESD) has extended the deadline for reporting from July 31 to August 31.
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The Committee on Regulatory Affairs focuses on regulatory issues handled by DQAC and other government agencies handling regulatory issues relevant to dentistry.To inquire about joining the Committee on Regulatory Affairs, members may email WSDA at info@wsda.org.
