On July 31, 2024, DOH released notification guidance for hospitals seeking to provide hospital at home services.... Read More >>
Effective June 6, 2024, Washington state law requires that only licensed health care providers, or someone under a provider’s supervision, may perform ultrasounds or a similar medical imaging on patients.... Read More >>
On July 12, WSHA took the significant step of filing a lawsuit against the state Department of Labor and Industries over a newly issued administrative policy.... Read More >>
To: Hospital Chief Nursing Officers, Emergency Department Directors, Legal Counsel Forensic Nursing Contacts, and Government Affairs Leaders Please forward to staff in charge of services for sexual assault survivors... Read More >>
On July 12, the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) filed a lawsuit challenging a newly issued administrative policy from the state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). ... Read More >>
Change of Law: Hospital Action Required To: Rural... Read More >>
The Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) recently released a report on Hospital Staffing Plans in Washington State. The report comes after the Legislature directed WSIPP to analyze staffing plans submitted to the Department of Health (DOH) from 2019 - 2023... Read More >>
With the Legislature out of session this summer and fall, members have a great opportunity to engage lawmakers and candidates.... Read More >>
Congresswoman Susan DelBene hosts roundtable with CMS administrator on cutting health insurance red tape and improving care for seniors.... Read More >>
New Law: Hospital Action Required To: Chief Medical Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, Human Resources Leads, Legal Counsel and Government Affairs Staff Please forward to clinic managers and staff who may... Read More >>
