Rulemaking to update Washington State hospital construction review standards

The Department of Health (DOH) is beginning rulemaking to update the Washington State hospital construction review standards to adopt updated national standards. DOH will hold a webinar on September 5 to provide an overview of the proposed rule changes and will host work group meetings on October 1 and December 5. Information on the rulemaking, including a description of the purpose and important process dates, is available on the Construction Review Services website. To receive updates on this rulemaking from DOH, please join the Construction Review listserv. (Zosia Stanley)