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WSR 13-09-039
[ Filed April 11, 2013, 4:20 p.m. ]
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 12-14-068 and 13-04-075.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 246-817 WAC, amending the chapter to establish requirements for dental anesthesia assistant certification. Amendments also include adding dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries to WAC 246-817-450 and 246-817-460.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Point Plaza East, 310 Israel Road S.E., Room 152/153, Tumwater, WA 98501, on June 7, 2013, at 8:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: June 7, 2013.
Submit Written Comments to: Jennifer Santiago, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-2901, by May 31, 2013.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jennifer Santiago by May 31, 2013, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: E2SSB 5620 (chapter 23, Laws of 2012) now chapter 18.350 RCW creates a new credential/profession, certified dental anesthesia assistant (DAA). The proposed rules implement E2SSB 5620 (chapter 23, Laws of 2012) and establish certification criteria. The DAA would work under supervision of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist. The level of supervision required varies with the task being performed. Adds all dental professionals regulated by the dental quality assurance commission to the established sexual misconduct rules.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The bill authorizes the dental quality assurance commission to develop rules for approving training programs, renewal of certification, and continuing education requirements for DAAs. The proposed rules help ensure public safety by including all dental professionals under the authority of the commission in the sexual misconduct rules. The existing sexual misconduct rules were established in 2006 prior to the creation of registered dental assistants, licensed expanded function dental auxiliaries, and certified dental anesthesia assistants.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 18.350 RCW, RCW 18.32.0365 and 18.32.640.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 18.350 RCW.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule would not impose more than minor costs on businesses in an industry. A copy of the statement may be obtained by contacting Jennifer Santiago, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, phone (360) 236-4893, fax (360) 236-2901, e-mail jennifer.santiago@doh.wa.gov.
OTS-5140.4
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 10-07-026, filed 3/8/10, effective 4/8/10)
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.064, 18.130.075, and 18.32.0365. 10-07-026, § 246-817-185, filed 3/8/10, effective 4/8/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.035. 95-21-041, § 246-817-185, filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95.]
WAC 246-817-205 Dental anesthesia assistant certification requirements. An applicant for certification as a dental anesthesia assistant must submit to the department:
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 06-07-036, filed 3/8/06, effective 4/8/06)
WAC 246-817-440 Dentist continuing education requirements. (1) Purpose. The dental quality assurance commission (DQAC) has determined that the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the state will be served by requiring all dentists, licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW, to continue their professional development via continuing education after receiving such licenses.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.002 and 18.32.0365. 06-07-036, § 246-817-440, filed 3/8/06, effective 4/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.0365. 01-16-007, § 246-817-440, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.]
WAC 246-817-445 Dental anesthesia assistant continuing education requirements. (1) To renew a certification a certified dental anesthesia assistant must complete a minimum of twelve hours of continuing education every three years and follow the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 08-01-137, filed 12/19/07, effective 1/19/08)
WAC 246-817-450 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this section and WAC 246-817-460 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.0365 and 18.130.050 (1) and (12). 08-01-137, § 246-817-450, filed 12/19/07, effective 1/19/08.]
WAC 246-817-460 Sexual misconduct. (1) A ((dentist)) health care provider shall not engage, or attempt to engage, in sexual misconduct with a current patient, or key party, inside or outside the health care setting. Sexual misconduct shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action. Sexual misconduct includes but is not limited to:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.0365 and 18.130.050 (1) and (12). 08-01-137, § 246-817-460, filed 12/19/07, effective 1/19/08.]
WAC 246-817-710 Definitions(( -- The definitions in this section apply throughout WAC 246-817-701 through 246-817-790 unless the context clearly requires otherwise)). The definitions in this section apply throughout WAC 246-817-701 through 246-817-790 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.640 and 18.32.0365. 09-04-042, § 246-817-710, filed 1/30/09, effective 3/2/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.035. 95-21-041, § 246-817-710, filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95.]
WAC 246-817-720 Basic life support requirements. Dental staff providing direct patient care in an in-office or out-patient setting must hold a current and valid health care provider basic life support (BLS) certification. Dental staff providing direct patient care include: Licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, licensed expanded function dental auxiliaries, certified dental anesthesia assistants, and registered dental assistants.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.640 and 18.32.0365. 09-04-042, § 246-817-720, filed 1/30/09, effective 3/2/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.32.035. 95-21-041, § 246-817-720, filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95.]
WAC 246-817-771 Dental anesthesia assistant. (1) A dental anesthesia assistant must be certified under chapter 18.350 RCW and WAC 246-817-205.