Change to nursing licensure requirement
The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) has repealed the AIDS education and training requirements that fall under the authority of the NCQAC, in support of Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1551 The permanent rule will be effective on Feb. 22
January 29, 2021 • less than 1 minute to read
The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) has repealed the AIDS education and training requirements that fall under the authority of the NCQAC, in support of Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1551, modernizing the control of certain communicable diseases (chapter 76, Laws of 2020). The permanent rule will be effective on February 22, 2021. The AIDs education repeal had previously been waived by statute prior to this permanent change.
This rules update removes the 7-hour AIDS education and training requirement for registered nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants obtaining initial registration, certification, or licensure.
Below is the CR-103 Final Rule-Making order filed on January 22, 2021 as WSR# 21-04-016.
For more information, contact:
Bonnie King
Rules Consultant
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Washington State Department of Health
Bonnie.King@doh.wa.gov