Join Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner, Remi for a webinar on Thursday, July 23, 11:00-12:00 p.m. to learn about how you can operate more efficiently by replacing your multiple service agreements and extended warranties with one agreement.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the June 25, 2020 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>
I am pleased to announce that WSHA’s first virtual conference was a huge success! On June 16, WSHA and UW Medicine hosted the Pacific Northwest Sepsis Conference.... Read More >>
WSHA released a bulletin about a new Washington Law that establishes protections for health care providers (broadly defined) to provide patients with medically accurate and comprehensive information and counseling, including treatment alternatives and community resources, as long as the provider is acting in good faith and consistent with the provider’s training and knowledge.... Read More >>
In case you missed it: WSHA has released several resources related to a new omnibus bill amending Washington’s involuntary treatment laws for adults and minors that went into effect on June 11, 2020.... Read More >>
WSHA released a bulletin on a new Washington law regarding providers’ obligation to obtain informed consent from patients before performing pelvic exams on unconscious or anesthetized patients.... Read More >>
Paula Riley of Klickitat Valley Hospital, along with the HR department, recently took on the challenge to create and launch an online personal non work-related injury and illness reporting system.... Read More >>
Due to updated COVID-19 safety procedures, the number of aerosolizing procedures utilized at Jefferson Healthcare skyrocketed causing the number of staff Members who need respirator fit testing to double.... Read More >>
Under SHB 2614, which went into effect on June 11, 2020, employees may now pursue a private right of action against employers for alleged violations of Washington’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act (WPFMLA).... Read More >>
Gov. Inslee has extended Proclamation 20-46 “High-Risk Employees—Workers’ Rights until at least Aug. 1.... Read More >>
