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Welcome new WSHA affiliate members BETA Healthcare Group Risk Management Authority, Sodexo and Sound Physicians!... Read More >>

WSHA, as well as the business community at large, opposes the latest draft policy from the state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) that essentially eliminates the ability to interrupt a rest break. WSHA has been heavily engaged in the process with L&I.... Read More >>

The State Supreme Court upheld a decision by the Court of Appeals on a case that could have placed private entities, including private hospitals and health systems that receive government reimbursements or grants, at risk of being unconditionally subjected to the state Public Records Act, resulting in exposure of proprietary information and administrative burden.... Read More >>

Be sure to mark your calendar for WSHA’s 85th Annual Member Meeting Thursday, October 12 at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Seattle! This year’s meeting will be just one day, with the annual governance education intensive on Friday, October 13.... Read More >>

Our 2016 PAC campaign was a record success, raising more than $221,000! This was the most our PAC has ever raised in a single year. These contributions, along with contributions in 2015 and contributions from Washington Hospital Services, allowed us to give more than $377,000 to state candidates and almost $44,000 to federal candidates in the 2016 elections. ... Read More >>

The 2017 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award is now open for nominations! Anyone can nominate a health care professional, coalition member, parent or other immunization leader who goes above and beyond to improve childhood immunization rates. Self-nominations are welcome.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the January 19, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the January 19, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Staying in compliance with changing waste regulations is challenging and Industry Partner Stericycle is here to help. They’ve put together a series of tips to keep up with changing regulations and best practices in hazardous waste, along with links to resources on the newest regulations.... Read More >>

The flu is widespread in Washington State, and if you find your facility needing additional staff to care for the increased number of patients, please remember that as a WSHA member, you have access to more than 25 pre-qualified Washington State Registry Program certified staffing agencies all via a single — and free — master contract. It may just be the simple solution you are looking for when facing unexpected temporary staffing needs.... Read More >>