Washington Dept. of Health Holding Workshops to Amend Administrative Code Sections about Nursing Assistants

​The Washington Department of Health’s Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission is seeking to amend the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) by eliminating duplication, updating competencies, and revising program requirements. They propose amending Chapter 246-841 and repealing Chapter 246-842 regarding Nursing Assistants.

To view a draft of the proposed Chapter 246-841, click here. 
 
Seven public rules workshops will be held to cover specific Washington Administrative Code (WAC) sections. To join any of the workshops, mark your calendar and click on this zoom meeting link. 
 
             -Tuesday, October 18, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
             -Thursday, November 10, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
             -Friday, December 2, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
             -Thursday, December 29, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
             -Friday, January 13, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
             -Friday, January 27, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
             -Friday, February 10, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
 
For more information on these workshops, please contact Jessilyn Dagum, Policy Analyst, Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, Washington State Department of Health at [email protected].