Staffing committee resources

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.

From WA L&I

• PDF: Meal and Rest Break Rights for Certain Health Care Workers (May, 2025)
• PDF: Rights for certain health care workers for hospital staffing complaints (May, 2025)
• PDF: Hospital care staffing complaint process (May, 2025)

Visit the Washington State Department of Health to find current information on the staffing law, staffing plan templates, FAQs, and more.