Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN
Director of Nursing Practice
2023 staffing law resources
Discover essential tools and resources designed to empower hospital staffing committees in implementing the 2023 safe staffing law.
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Hospital Staffing Committee Charter Template
This charter template was finalized in April 2024 as a collaborative effort between WSHA, SEIU 1199NW, UFCW 3000, and WSNA. It is intended to help hospitals implement the safe staffing law passed in 2023. The charter template is based on work completed by a previous collaboration of these partners in 2008 and 2018.
2023 Hospital Staffing Law Overview
This education was finalized in February 2024 as a collaborative effort between WSHA, SEIU 1199NW, UFCW 3000, and WSNA. It is intended to explain key information in the 2023 Hospital Staffing Law.
Please visit the Washington State Department of Health's website to find current information on how to submit a hospital staffing plan. (Look for "How to submit hospital staffing plans" near the bottom of the page.)
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