The purpose of this bulletin is to advise members that the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is engaged in a rulemaking process that could expand the class of workers who qualify for overtime pay. This bulletin outlines the proposed changes, ways to participate and WSHA’s activity with this rulemaking.... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide new tools and resources for nurse staffing committees to help ensure compliance and success under the 2017 nurse staffing law – HB 1714. All hospitals are required to have a nurse staffing committee and significant portions of the new law take effect on January 1, 2019.... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to remind hospitals of changes to the state charity care law, RCW 70.170. The new law, Senate Bill (SB) 6273, takes effect October 1, 2018 and all hospitals must comply as of this date.... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of Washington State’s health care workforce survey and to encourage hospitals and health systems to complete the survey by August 31. ... Read More >>
Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to share WSHA and the Washington State Medical Association’s (WSMA) official comments and concerns on the Washington State Medical Commission (MQAC) proposed rule... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals of the new emergency rule for single bed certification... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide an update on new regulations under 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”).... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to hospitals about new requirements under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) that take effect April 1, 2018.... Read More >>
We are emphasizing the importance of your participation in the review process being offered by the state’s All Payers Claims Database (APCD). This is your chance to review and reconcile data that will be made public on the “cost” and quality of your facility and the quality of your primary care practices.... Read More >>
The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate a new payment policy by the state Health Care Authority (HCA) impacting Medicaid readmissions within 14 days after discharge.... Read More >>
