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 >>

The Washington LGBTQ Commission has sponsored this first-of-its-kind survey to understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians — from adolescents to adults — across the state.... Read More >>

Purpose This bulletin is to inform hospitals of upcoming increases to your bed licensing fees as of November 2024. Applicability/Scope Hospital bed licensing fees will increase for both acute care... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Team is pleased to announce a new educational handout focused on penicillin allergies in pediatric patients.... Read More >>