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Question
Can the nurse invoke “Safe Harbor” in Washington State if asked to accept an assignment that could cause the nurse to violate their duty to a patient?
Answer

Washington State does not have a “Safe Harbor” law.

Safe Harbor is a means by which a nurse can request a peer review committee determination of a specific situation concerning the nurse’s duty to a patient, affording nurse immunity from the board action against the nurse’s license.

FAQ Category
Patient Abandonment