The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (commission) filed a CR-101 on February 8, 2021, under WSR 21-05-021 for Chapter 246-841 and Chapter 246-842, Nursing Assistants. The commission is amending nursing assistant standards to eliminate duplication, update competencies, and revise program requirements. Chapter 246-842 is proposed for repeal because it duplicates rules and will not be covered during the workshops.

A draft of Chapter 246-841 is attached for your review.

Draft Chapter 246-841

Seven public rules workshops will be held to cover specific Washington Administrative Code (WAC) sections at each meeting.

To Join online workshops, click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6555701680 the day and time of each meeting.

• Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 1–3 p.m.
  • WAC 246-841-400 thru 407: Standards of Practice and Competencies, Care Settings, Delegation, Medication Assistant Certification Endorsement (MACE)
• Thursday, November 10, 2022, 1-3 p.m.
  • WAC 246-841-409 thru 427: Types of Programs, Purpose or Review of Programs, Requirements for Approval, Initial Approval, Full Approval, Approval on Effective Date of Rules
• Friday, December 2, 2022, 1-3 p.m.
  • WAC 246-841-430, 450, 455, 460, 463: Program Directors and Instructors, Physical and Electronic Resources, Administrative Procedures, Competency Evaluation and Pass Rates, Application Requirements for Certification
• Thursday, December 29, 2022, 1-3 p.m.
  • WAC 246-841-440: Common Curriculum
• Friday, January 13, 2023, 1-3 p.m.
  • WAC 246-841-465 thru 490: Complaints, Investigations, Corrective Action Designations, Withdrawal of Approval, Appeals, Closure, Re-Application
• Friday, January 27, 2023, 1-3 p.m.
  • WAC 246-841-586 thru 595: Medication Assistant Certification Endorsement (MACE) Programs
  • WAC 246-841-530 thru 585: Alternative Programs
• Friday, February 10, 2023, 1-3 p.m.
  • WAC 246-841-600, 720, 990, 991:  Violations, Mandatory Reporting, Fees and Renewal Cycle, Expired Credential

For more information, please contact:

Jessilyn Dagum
Policy Analyst
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Washington State Department of Health
NCQAC.Rules@doh.wa.gov