The bill amends RCW 18.360.090 to provide an exemption for staff working at special supplemental nutrition programs for women, infants, and children (WIC) clinics, allowing them to administer specific hematological screening tests. The new legal language specifies that these tests and evaluations are limited to hematological tests conducted via heel-stick, toe-stick, or finger-stick sampling. This addition aims to enhance the services provided by WIC clinics, ensuring that staff can perform necessary health screenings for their clients.

In addition to the new exemption for WIC clinic staff, the bill retains existing provisions that allow various licensed individuals and trained personnel to perform specific medical functions within their scope of practice or under certain conditions. The inclusion of the WIC clinic staff exemption broadens the scope of who can conduct hematological screenings, thereby potentially improving access to essential health services for women, infants, and children in the program.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 18.360.090
Bill as Passed Legislature: 18.360.090
Session Law: 18.360.090