News You Can Use
September 30, 2021
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This is a publication to keep you informed of issues and events pertaining to the osteopathic profession in Washington State. We invite you to submit topics or articles of interest to your colleagues for consideration. Submissions may be emailed to executivedirector@woma.org
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- Earn 8 AOA & AMA CME Credits
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All events can be viewed LIVE and/or ON-DEMAND for at least 45 days post-event!
- Members* of any sponsoring state association will enjoy a discounted rate of $215 when they register before the live event! Post-event and non-member registration is $275.
*Membership will be verified
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November Topics
(Subject to Change)
- TelePsychiatry
- Sports Medicine Tendon/Ligaments
- Tobacco Use/Vaping
- Geriatrics Pharmacology Update
- Physician Burnout
- Behavioral Health
- Genetics/Genetic Testing
- Diabetes/New Technology in Diabetes Treatment & Monitoring for Primary
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CR-102 Alert: Comment Period and Public Hearing for Whistleblower Complaints in Healthcare Settings Rules, Ch 246-15 WAC
The Washington Department of Health filed a CR-102 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Chapter 246-15 WAC, Whistleblower Complaints in Healthcare Settings, as WSR 21-19-017 on September 7, 2021. The CR-102 proposes the following:
- Align chapter 246-15 WAC and RCW 43.70.075 and update procedures
- Amend the definitions in WAC 246-15-010 for health care facility, improper quality of care, whistleblower, and adding a definition for reprisal or retaliatory action.
- Amend WAC 246-15-020 to align with the expanded protection provided to the identity of the whistleblower
- Amend WAC 246-15-030 to clarify department procedures for filing, investigating, and resolving whistleblower complaints
- Housekeeping changes to WAC 246-15-001
The CR-102 and proposed rule can be found here.
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the department will not provide a physical location for this hearing to promote social distancing and the safety of the citizens of Washington State. A virtual public hearing, without a physical meeting space, will be held instead on November 2, 2021.
Comments will be accepted until close of business November 2, 2021.
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Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Updates - September 2021
PPE Stockpile ends October 25th - Order your no-cost PPE now!
All healthcare and long-term care facilities are encourage to order gloves, gowns, masks, respirators and other supplies from the PPE Stockpile as soon as possible. Access to this resource will end on October 25th. Each facility is eligible to order up to a 90 day supply. To access this resource, contact your local Emergency Management Agency. You can find contact information for your EMA here: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/residential-care-services/ppe-facilities. If you have questions or problems with ordering, DOH HAIAR can help. Contact them at HAI-FitTest@doh.wa.gov for assistance. If you are interested in obtaining fit testing for your facility, visit their webpage.
DOH Guidance Updates:
Project Firstline Podcast - New Episode Now Available
Learn about infection prevention and have some fun with the Project Firstline Podcast. Their newest episode on MDROs was recently released. You can find all episodes on the Project Firstline DOH Soundcloud
De-Escalation Training Available for Staff
Access this training resource to help staff manage difficult encounters with visitors, or other situations they may experience in their work. The DOH Behavioral Health Strike Team can provide de-escalation trainings for any organization – a great resource for hands-on training during these continued challenging times. Contact Terri Veazey (terri.veazey@doh.wa.gov) to schedule a training.
Where to address questions about healthcare worker/long-term care worker vaccine mandate, exemptions and accommodations :
COVID Information hotline 1-800-525-0127 (language services available) eyeonsafety@lni.wa.gov or 1-800-4BE-SAFE COVID.Vaccine@doh.wa.gov
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PMP-EHR Integration Mandate
During the 2019 Legislative Session, the legislature passed Substitute Senate Bill 5380, which included the addition of RCW 70.225.090. Specifically, the bill requires that facilities, entities, offices, or provider groups with ten or more prescribers, that are not critical access hospitals, must demonstrate the ability to integrate their Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems with the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP). The bill directs the department to develop a waiver process for this integration requirement.
There are currently two ways to integrate a Health Care Organization's EHR with the PMP: the state's Health Information Exchange, OneHealthPort (OHP), and approved direct integration options, such as Bamboo Health's (formerly Appriss Health) PMP Gateway.
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If you wish to get more information on integrating your organization's EHR through OHP you can fill out OHP's HIE Support Request form. For PMP integrations select "Other" in the form and indicate you are interested in PMP integration. Someone from OHP will reach out after the form has been submitted.
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If you wish to get more information on integrating your organization's EHR through Bamboo Health's PMP Gateway please visit the Appriss Health PMP Integration Request page and fill out the form on the right-hand side. Once the form is submitted you will receive an email inviting you to register for a product overview webinar. If you have questions about the integration process or specific questions about PMP Gateway, please reach out to AccountSupport@apprisshealth.com.
Please note: The waiver rules are still in development although they are expected to be finalized very soon. Once the rules are finalized the waiver forms will be sent out through GovDelivery and will be available online. The Secretary has waived compliance with the PMP-EHR Integration mandate until January 1, 2022.
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CR-101 regarding ESSB 5229
The department is considering creating rules requiring health professions licensed under Title 18 RCW to complete health equity CE training and establishing minimum standards for health equity CE programs to implement ESSB 5229 (Chapter 276, Laws of 2021). Section 2 of ESSB 5229 directs the department to adopt rules requiring a licensee to complete health equity continuing CE at least once every four years. Section 2 requires the department, in consultation with boards and commissions, to adopt model rules establishing the minimum standards for CE programs meeting the requirements of this section. Section 2 also directs the department to consult with patients or communities with lived experiences of health inequities or racism in the health care system in developing the model rules.
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The Washington Osteopathic Medical Association
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