Washington’s notifiable conditions rule outlines requirements for reporting information that is necessary for public health officials to protect the public’s health by tracking communicable diseases and other conditions. Board members voted at the April 8 rules hearing to continue their decision to adopt the proposed rule to our August meeting to give interested parties time to submit comments.
Staff filed a Supplemental CR-102 that tells the public the Board is continuing the rules hearing from April and is altering the original proposal. The Supplemental CR-102 adds Silicosis as a notifiable condition for healthcare providers and facilities, adds race and ethnicity to the list of required reportable data components, and makes other administrative changes and clarifications.
The rule is open for formal comments until July 29, 2020. You may give comments on the proposed rule through the following ways three ways:
- Submit written comments online
- Submit written comments through the U.S. Mail to: Washington State Board of Health, PO Box 47990, Olympia, WA 98504-7990
- Give testimony at the online rules hearing open to the public on August 12, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. via GoToWebinar. Register online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2102821893206520331
Many agencies, organizations, and partners that are involved in the COVID-19 response would also be impacted by the proposed rule changes. A CR-102 tells the public that a rule is being revised and invites comments on the proposed rule language. You can access the proposed rule changes on the rule web page. You may also subscribe to our email distribution list to receive notices and updates about the rule.
Established by the state constitution in 1889, the State Board of Health has served the people of Washington for 131 years, providing leadership and advancing public health practices that protect and improve the public’s health. Our work focuses on analyzing policies, developing rules, promoting partnerships, and encouraging public engagement in the public health system.
