Regulations

Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dental examination content, and delegation of COVID-19 screenings.

The DOH will hold a virtual public hearing on June 4, 2021 to discuss proposed new rules that will establish electronic prescribing waiver criteria.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, April 30 at 8:30 AM.

Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

The Washington State Secretary of Health has issued an extension on the previous waiver for the requirement for prescriptions for controlled substances and refill authorizations to be communicated electronically to pharmacies.

A new rule from the Washington State Department of Ecology may require providers to modify current pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical dangerous waste management practices.

Starting Oct. 1, 2021, Medicaid providers must check the PMP no more than 10 days prior to prescribing any controlled medication for an Apple Health patient.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, March 25.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has scheduled a rule hearing for proposed amendments to WAC 246-817-420 Specialty representation, which would clarify dental specialty areas of practice and requirements for those who want to represent themselves as a specialist.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, March 12 at 8:30 AM.