To assist members with implementation of the many bills passed during the 2021 legislative session, WSHA has prepared and is maintaining a New Law Implementation Guide with links to published and upcoming bulletins, webcasts, and other materials. The implementation schedule identifies the new law, bill number, whether hospital action is required, the resource(s) WSHA is preparing, a timeline for the release of the resources, the effective date of the law, and the WSHA staff who can help address any follow up questions. The New Law Implementation Guide can be found here. Recent publications by WSHA staff include:
- 988 Line (HB 1477) – Bulletin – effective July 16, 2022
- Recommended Resources – Washington Nurse Licensure Process – Bulletin
- New PMP Check Requirement for Outpatient Prescribing and Dispensing of Controlled Substances to Medicaid Patients – Bulletin – Effective October 1, 2021
- Pharmacy Compounding and Drug Take Back Program (HB 1161, HB 1445) – weekly article – July 25, 2021
- Miscarriage Management (SB 5140) – Bulletin – effective July 25, 2021
- Blood Donation Eligibility (SB 5179) – weekly article – effective July 25, 2021
- Audio-Only and Other Telemedicine Changes (HB 1196, HB 1378, SB 5325, SB 5423) – Bulletin – effective July 25, 2021
(Alicia Eyler, AliciaE@wsha.org)
