Sep 1, 2021
Reminder: Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars
Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Aug 30, 2021
Kickoff Meeting for the Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Interstate Compact
The Council for State Governments (CSG) held their kickoff meeting on Aug. 24 for the Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Interstate Compact, which aims to develop an interstate compact for license portability.
Aug 30, 2021
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Sept. 9
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 1:00 PM.
Aug 30, 2021
DQAC Considers Rule Amendments Regarding Licensure Requirements for EFDAs
A CR-101 has been filed to consider rule amendments regarding licensure requirements for expanded function dental auxiliaries (EFDAs).
Aug 12, 2021
New Television Closed Captioning Law
Senate Bill 5027, concerning closed captioning on televisions in places of public accommodation, is now effective and impacts dentists with public television sets in their office.
Aug 9, 2021
State Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Health Care Workers, Including Dental Offices
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a requirement for workers in private health care (including dental offices) and long-term care settings, in addition to most state workers, contractors, and volunteers, to be fully vaccinated with a recommended COVID-19 vaccine by October 18, 2021.
Jul 19, 2021
DQAC Business Meeting – July 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, July 30 at 8:30 AM.
Jul 9, 2021
Attention Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021
The Health Care Authority (HCA) has filed a permanent rule regarding the SUPPORT Act that will become effective Oct. 1, 2021 and impact all Apple Health (Medicaid) providers who prescribe controlled substances.
Jun 28, 2021
Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars
Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.
Jun 24, 2021
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – July 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, July 8 at 12:00 PM.
Jun 16, 2021
DQAC Business Meeting – June 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, June 25 at 8:30 AM.
Jun 15, 2021
Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has modified our state’s dental specialty representation rule (WAC 246-817-420) to clarify specialty areas of practice and add requirements for those who would like to represent themselves as specialists.
Jun 8, 2021
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, June 18 at 2:00 PM.
Jun 2, 2021
2021 Legislative Session Summary
Washington's legislative session adjourned on April 25, 2021. Read a summary of passed legislation that may impact you as a provider, business owner, employer, or employee.
Jun 1, 2021
DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 18.
May 27, 2021
PPE Reimbursement Law Clarification
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently provided clarification regarding SB-5169, legislation that mandates health benefit plans (insurance carriers that offer medical plans) to reimburse health care providers for PPE.
May 18, 2021
Department of Labor and Industries’ New Interpreter Scheduling System Now Live
Based on legislation passed in 2018 and designed to improve access to spoken language interpreter services when providing care to injured workers, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has launched a new spoken language interpreter scheduling system.
May 13, 2021
DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting – May 28
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, May 28.
May 4, 2021
Regulatory Update – April 2021
Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dental examination content, and delegation of COVID-19 screenings.
Apr 28, 2021
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – May 14
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, May 14.
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