Oct 15, 2021
DQAC Business Meeting – Oct. 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 AM.
News Items
Oct 15, 2021
Reminder: EHR/PMP Integration Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022
By Jan. 1, 2022, health care facilities subject to the EHR/PMP integration requirement must be in compliance or have received a waiver of compliance issued by the DOH.
Oct 13, 2021
Halloween Candy Buy-Back – Is Your Office Participating?
The Tooth Fairy Experience — the dental health education program WSDA partners on with Delta Dental of Washington — will be promoting a statewide list of dentists participating in a Halloween candy buy-back.
Oct 13, 2021
WSDA Joins Coalition to Express Concerns with the Long-Term Care Services and Supports Trust Program
On Sept. 9, the Association of Washington Businesses sent a letter to Governor Inslee expressing concerns with the Long-Term Care Services and Supports Trust (LTSST) program. WSDA signed onto the letter, along with a diverse group of employers, local governments, labor unions, and other organizations.
Oct 13, 2021
Updated DOH Vaccine Mandate FAQ
The Department of Health (DOH) released an updated COVID-19 vaccine mandate FAQ, which aims to clarify questions arising from Proclamation 21-14.1.
Oct 13, 2021
Reminder for Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021
Effective Oct. 1, Medicaid providers will need to check the Washington State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing any controlled substance (Schedule II through Schedule IV, not just opioids) to a patient enrolled in an Apple Health Managed Care plan or Fee-for-Service program.
Oct 8, 2021
Employer Standard Occupational Code Reporting
In 2020, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 2308, which as of Oct. 1, 2022, will require employers to report the standard occupational classification (SOC) code of workers to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
Oct 8, 2021
Dentists Can Register Give Kids A Smile Events for 2022
The ADA is calling on dental professionals to sign up to participate in the Give Kids A Smile program, which will mark its 20th anniversary next year.
Oct 7, 2021
PNDC 2021 Health & Safety Policies
In accordance with a King County-issued mandate, attendance at PNDC 2021 will require proof of vaccination or a negative PCR COVID test administered within 72 hours of arrival at registration. In addition, based on the current requirements set forth by Washington state, masks will be required while indoors at PNDC.
Oct 6, 2021
Second Expiration Date Extension for Initial Limited Licenses
The Department of Health reports that it will extend the 18-month expiration date for Dental Hygiene Initial Limited Licenses until Sept. 30, 2022.
Oct 6, 2021
Apple Health ABCD Program Billing Guide Update
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published an update to the billing guide for the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.
Oct 6, 2021
Workers’ Compensation For COVID-19
As a result of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5190, it is now presumed that if a health care worker contracts an infectious disease that is the subject of a public health emergency, such as COVID-19, this transmission is the result of workplace activities.
Oct 5, 2021
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Oct. 7
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 12:00 PM.
Oct 1, 2021
HHS Announces Availability of $25.5 Billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is making $25.5 billion in new funding available for health care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply now.
Sep 30, 2021
WSDA News | Summer 2021
Read about 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer in the Summer 2021 cover story.
Sep 30, 2021
Reminder: Support the Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program at UW
Please consider donating in support of the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program at the UW School of Dentistry. Your contribution will make a difference in educating and graduating more dental hygienists in our state and will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000!
Sep 30, 2021
Reminder: Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement
Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.
Sep 29, 2021
Bracken Killpack Recognized as Young Leader in PSBJ "40 Under 40"
WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack has been named to the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list of young local business and community leaders for 2021.
Sep 29, 2021
PNDC 2021 Early Bird Deadline Further Extended to Friday, Oct. 22
In an effort to offer increased flexibility and to show our appreciation during these less predictable times, the WSDA Committee on Continuing Education has extended the PNDC 2021 Early Bird deadline through Friday, Oct. 22.
Sep 29, 2021
Apply to Join the WSDA Editorial Advisory Board by Nov. 1
WSDA is now accepting applications to join the Editorial Advisory Board, a group of members tasked with writing and reviewing editorial content for the WSDA News. Apply by Monday, Nov 1.
