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Three Things You Need to Know:?

1) Apply to be our Complaint Intake Coordinator [ [link removed] ] (HSC1) before December 4th.

2) WMC Offices will be closed on Monday December 25th and Monday January 1st.

3) 10 Common Scams Targeting Healthcare Workers ? Learn More [ [link removed] ]





QUICK FACT

In November people watched over *200* videos on The WMC YouTube Channel [ [link removed] ]?

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*Emergency Rules Adopted: Postgraduate Medical Training*

The WMC has amended?WAC 246-919-330(4) [ [link removed] ]?Postgraduate medical training via emergency rulemaking. The amendment eliminates the outdated requirement for consecutive years of training in no more than two programs. The WMC will continue this emergency rule until the post graduate medical training standards are adopted through the permanent rule making process.

The immediate amendment of WAC 246-919-330 was necessary for the preservation of public health, safety, and general welfare. Continued demand for health care professionals, especially qualified physicians, make it essential that qualified applicants are able to obtain licensure. This action will result in increasing the quantity of health care professionals able to respond to current and ongoing staffing demands.?Learn More [ [link removed] ]


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Policy: Interested Parties Meeting

On Friday, December 8, 2023, the WMC will hold a Policy: Interested Parties meeting beginning at 10 am. The meeting will be held virtually via Teams. Register to attend this meeting here:?WMC Policy: Interested Parties [ [link removed] ]

The purpose of this meeting is to allow anyone to comment on and suggest changes to the WMC?s policies, guidance documents, procedures, and interpretive statements. The WMC encourages open discussion on the items on the agenda. Please submit your comments [email protected] by December 7, 2023. The agenda, as well as the draft documents to be discussed, can be found on our Policy Meetings page [ [link removed] ].


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Improving Access to Vaccines in Washington:
How Pharmacies Can Help

December 14, 10:00-11:00 a.m. PT

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play an integral role in Washington having one of the highest vaccination rates in the nation, administering 41% of all COVID-19 vaccines and?64% of the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you for contributing to this effort!?Unfortunately, with the transition of COVID-19 vaccines to a commercial market, access to vaccinations is harder for some and understanding the programs available can be confusing at times.?To help provide clarity, the Washington State Department of Health?s Power of Providers Initiative [ [link removed] ] is sponsoring an upcoming webinar to share current information about vaccine access programs for pharmacies. The panel of experts will:

?- Discuss the key role of pharmacies in providing COVID-19 vaccinations in Washington.

?- Describe the need for increased vaccine access in medically underserved areas.

?- Explain how pharmacies can obtain reimbursement for vaccines administered to un- and underinsured patients.

?- List best practices for patient education to improve vaccine confidence.

You can read more about the panelists and register here [ [link removed] ].?This webinar will be recorded and there is no cost to attend. We are pursuing continuing education (CE) credits for pharmacists who attend. We will provide information on how to apply for CEs prior to the event.


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Upcoming Events

*Rules Workshop*
Military Spouse Temporary Practice Permits
December 6th ? 3 PM
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*Policy: Interested Parties Meeting* December 8th ? 10 AM
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*Peer to Peer Webinar*
Beyond Burnout & Resilience: Connection and Hope for Health Care Providers
December 8th ? 12 PM
Register Here [ [link removed] ]

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*Improving Access to Vaccines in Washington: How Pharmacies Can Help*

December 14th - 10 AM
More Information [ [link removed] ]

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*WMC Offices Closed*
December 25th

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*WMC Offices Closed*
January 1st

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*WMC Policy Meeting*
January 4th ? 10 AM
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CONTACT US

Washington Medical Commission.?

PO Box 47866?

Olympia, WA 98504-7866?

Phone: 360-236-2750?

WMC.wa.gov [ [link removed] ]

[email protected]

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QUICK LINKS

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FAQs [ [link removed] ]

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Pain Management Resources [ [link removed] ]

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ABOUT THE COMMISSION?

Your WA Medical Commission (WMC) currently regulates about 34,000 licenses, more than 3,000 of which are Physician Assistants.?

The WMC is composed of 21 governor-appointed members, including:


* 13 physicians, one from each congressional district and three at-large positions
* Six public members
* Two physician assistants.

The WMC also employs staff based in Tumwater and Spokane, WA. The professional staff includes attorneys and physicians.?

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS?

We provide speakers and subject matter experts on a variety of topics, including:


* Opioid prescribing
* Reduction of medical errors
* Patient rights
* Patient safety
* Effective communication
* General who we are and what we do

We are also happy to work with you to design an event or webinar. Email us <[email protected]> for more information.















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