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Staffing committee resources

Discover essential tools and resources designed to empower hospital staffing committees in implementing the 2023 safe staffing law.

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Charter template and DOH interpretive statement

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.

Hospital Staffing Committee Sample Charter
Template
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Hospital Staffing Committees
DOH Interpretative Statement
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Overview of the law

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.

2023 Hospital Staffing Law Overview
Slide Deck
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Reference materials

Safe staffing
Info to Go: Definitions Relevant to 2023 Safe Staffing Law
April 10, 2024
161.5 KB
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Info to Go: Hospital Staffing Committee Charter Requirements
Nov. 20, 2023
204.4 KB
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Info to Go: Tips to Optimize Team Communication
March 7, 2023
194.1 KB
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Info to Go: Washington Staffing Law Timeline
June 9, 2025
684.5 KB
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Info to Go: Safe Staffing Laws and Administrative Policy for Hospital Staffing Committees
June 17, 2024
196.0 KB
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WA DOH on hospital staffing

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

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