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. Specifically, it allows these staff members to administer hematological screening tests using heel-stick, toe-stick, or finger-stick sampling methods. This addition aims to enhance the services provided at WIC clinics by enabling trained personnel to perform essential health screenings.

In the updated legal language, the bill introduces a new provision that states individuals working at WIC clinics can conduct these specific tests and evaluations, thereby expanding the scope of practice for non-licensed personnel in this context. The amendment also maintains existing exemptions for licensed individuals and other specified roles, ensuring that the new provision complements the current framework without removing any existing rights or responsibilities.

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