October 7, 2024 Purpose To inform hospitals of two new staffing plan compliance reporting forms issued by the Department of Health (DOH): 1) Monthly report forms; and 2) Semiannual reporting... Read More >>

September 30, 2024 Purpose This bulletin is intended to inform hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW and psychiatric hospitals licensed under chapter 71.12 RCW of a new law that reinstates... Read More >>

Following national guidance, hospitals in Washington state are conserving IV solution due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene on a major manufacturer.... Read More >>

Oct. 30 is the deadline for most hospitals to submit their first quarterly report on meal and rest break compliance... Read More >>

Johnson & Johnson has dropped its controversial plan related to the 340B drug discount program... Read More >>

WSHA staff and hospital members recently returned from Washington, D.C., after a successful trip advocating for hospitals during Rural Advocacy Days!... Read More >>

The Office of Community Health Systems (CHS) is holding four webinars on how to submit quarterly meal and rest break reports (MRB)... Read More >>

WSHA has filed a motion to stop the Department of Labor and Industries’ (L&I’s) implementation of a policy that, among other things, imposes penalties on hospital employers for missed, late or incomplete employee breaks... Read More >>

WSHA has posted an updated listing of the existing state and federal signage and communications requirements that are applicable to hospitals. While not exhaustive, this resource includes citation to the relevant law, a summary of the requirement, and links to relevant mandatory or WSHA model language as of August 2024... Read More >>

This virtual town hall will be led by AHA’s rural advocacy experts in Washington, D.C.... Read More >>