The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission recently approved an advisory opinion to clarify and provide distinction from the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse roles, responsibilities and functions. You can find the advisory opinion Here. 

LeadingAge Washington staff will be reviewing this and meeting with Residential Care Services to evaluate how this will impact our members in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living.   If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Carlson at the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.

Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Washington State Department of Health
NursingPractice@doh.wa.gov
ARNPPractice@doh.wa.gov
360-236-4725 | www.doh.wa.gov