The Washington D.O.
News You Can Use
December 23, 2020
 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
2021 DO Day

The 2021 Legislative Session, which convenes on Monday January 11, 2021 will be unique in the history of Washington State. Legislative Leadership has determined that the legislative session will be conducted remotely. With Members and Staff working primarily from their Homes, all Legislative Buildings will be locked, and the public will not be allowed entry to any legislative buildings.

With all DO Day advocacy meetings being held remotely via ZOOM it was decided that WOMA Member contacts with Legislators will be scheduled individually with legislators offices at a time that is convenient for the WOMA Member. This will provide greater flexibility and will hopefully increase participation.

If you want to participate in a DO Day ZOOM meeting with your elected officials, please fill out the survey below so we know what days and times you are available for a DO Day ZOOM call. We will coordinate scheduling the ZOOM call with your Legislators offices and provide you the Legislator’s contact information. The ZOOM call will be limited to 15 minutes.

David Knutson
Knutson Consulting
davidknutson@comcast.net
BNHA Recruitment

The Board of Nursing Home Administrators is currently recruiting for two healthcare professionals or educators to serve on the board, both positions will be open on or after May 28, 2021. If you are interested, please review the attached notice on how to apply.
Have a good day!
Health Care Authority Rulemaking

Below for your review and comment is WAC 182-530-1080 - Requirements for providers prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance - Prescription monitoring program (PMP).

Purpose: 
The agency is conducting this rulemaking regarding provider use of the qualified prescription drug monitoring program, as required by the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115-271).

Comments are due by December 24, 2020.

Return your comments on the proposed rules to:
Melinda Froud, Rules and Publications Program Manager, via e-mail at: melinda.froud@hca.wa.gov or Fax to (360) 586-9727.

Direct policy questions to:
Amy Irwin, Pharmacy Services, via email at: amy.irwin@hca.wa.gov with a cc: to melinda.froud@hca.wa.gov.

There will be another opportunity to comment after the official draft is published. All comments are retained in HCA’s permanent rule file and are subject to public review and disclosure, as are the names of those who comment.
WOMA Members, Don't Forget to Pay Your Dues!

Just a reminder, WOMA Membership dues for 2021 are due in full by January 1st, 2021. Statements have been mailed and emailed. You can view your statement and pay your dues online here. If you have trouble getting into your account or did not get a copy of your statement, please email hgriffin@woma.org. You can also send a check or credit card number to PO Box 1187 Gig Harbor, WA 98335. If you have any questions or need to make special arrangements regarding your dues, please call 425-677-3930.
 Do you have member news to share with your osteopathic colleagues?

Please send it and a related photo, if available, to executivedirector@woma.org
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