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The COVID-19 pandemic created a significant demand for medical and family leave by workers throughout Washington state. This created opportunities for the Washington State Legislature to enact legislation that modifies and expands access to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. ... Read More >>

As Washington State fully reopens, we want to offer a reminder that masks are still required in health care settings, even for those who are fully vaccinated.... Read More >>

As temperatures soared across the state this week, so did the number of people seeking hospital care for heat-related illness.... Read More >>

WSHA is now accepting nominations for our 2021 awards! Members can nominate their peers for the Joe Hopkins Memorial Award, the Ben Lindekugel Governance Excellence Award and the Community Health Leadership Award.... Read More >>

The COVID-19 pandemic created a significant demand for medical and family leave by workers throughout Washington State.... Read More >>

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has alerted the health care community of a “probable association” between myocarditis and some COVID-19 vaccines.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the July 1, 2021 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

As temperatures soared across the state this week, so did the number of people seeking hospital care for heat related illness. For several days before the heat wave hit, hospitals planned for the possible increased needs and worked with each other and community organizations to prepare... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals about legislative changes made during the 2021 session to the Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program.... Read More >>

This bulletin informs hospitals of two recent developments related to behavioral health services: 1. The Department of Health (DOH) final rules for Behavioral Health Agencies (including hospitals) go into effect on July 1, 2021, but DOH is planning a 6-month grace period to allow BHAs time to implement the changes. Surveyors will not issue citations for noncompliance until January 1, 2022. 2. A DOH interpretive statement for release of voluntary patients from inpatient behavioral health settings. ... Read More >>