This bulletin contains information on three laws related to sexual assault nurse examinations and sexual assault evidence kit collection: ... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the legal requirements for the use and disclosure of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records during the COVID-19 emergency.... Read More >>
This bulletin is to inform psychiatric hospitals (those licensed under chapter 71.12 RCW) about House Bill 2426, which increases the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) oversight and enforcement abilities of health care facilities. ... Read More >>
To inform hospitals and health systems about new requirements contained in House Bill 1931, for workplace violence prevention efforts in health care settings.... Read More >>
This bulletin provides updated information regarding the Washington State Balance Billing Protection Act, now contained in RCW 48.49. This new law is effective January 1, 2020. ... Read More >>
To distribute a new pamphlet that the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) has developed to help support hospital leaders and nurse managers in implementing and ensuring success under Washington’s uninterrupted breaks and on-call staffing law. The pamphlet is meant to be distributed to impacted hospital staff by managers.... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to advise members that Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has finalized its overtime pay rules for Executive, Administrative and Professional workers (EAP). ... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals of new legislation requiring hospitals and providers to notify the state Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of anticipated mergers, acquisitions, and contracting affiliations that meet state law definitions. ... Read More >>
This bulletin is to inform hospitals and health systems about behavioral health policy bills and budget items that WSHA advocated for and the Legislature passed during the 2019 legislative session. ... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals of a new requirement that health care providers disclose to patients if a disciplining authority has sanctioned the provider for unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct. This requirement in SHB 1198 goes into effect on October 1, 2019. ... Read More >>
