Hospital Staffing Committees 101

Everything you need to know about staffing committees and the new staffing law
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Safe staffing 101

WSNA, SEIU 1199, and UFCW 3000 are joining together to present our next training on the new staffing law. The training on Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m. will teach you about the new law and hospital staffing committees. We’ll demystify what the staffing committee does and how it does its work.

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The meeting link will be sent once you register.

By the end of this training you will be able to: Discuss the purpose and development of a team charter, understand the key elements of the hospital staffing committee law, and articulate timelines and dates relevant to the hospital staffing committee.

This training is open to all members and we hope to see you there!

Keep an eye out for details about upcoming trainings planned for 2024:

  • February 2024: Training on negotiating your best possible staffing plan
  • Late 2024: Training on compliance and accountability through your staffing committee

All trainings are online, relevant to where we are in the statewide rollout of the staffing law, and whenever possible will be recorded and shared for those who cannot attend live.


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