The bill amends RCW 18.360.090 to provide an exemption for staff working at 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 through heel-stick, toe-stick, or finger-stick sampling. This addition aims to enhance the services provided at WIC clinics by enabling trained personnel to perform these essential health screenings.

In addition to the new provision for WIC clinic staff, the bill retains existing exemptions for various professionals, including licensed individuals performing services within their scope of practice, government personnel executing official duties, and those involved in specific medical training programs. The inclusion of WIC clinic staff in the list of exempted individuals reflects a recognition of the important role these clinics play in public health, particularly for vulnerable populations such as women and children.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 18.360.090