Recent state legislation (ESSB 5582) calls for the launch of a pilot project to build partnerships between rural hospitals and area high schools to develop the nursing assistant and healthcare workforce.
The goal is to address workforce shortages by supporting students’:
- Nursing assistant education.
- Entry into the healthcare workforce.
- Advancement into nursing or other healthcare career pathways.
Per the legislation, WABON will work in collaboration with:
- Rural hospitals.
- Relevant employer and exclusive bargaining unit partnerships.
- Nursing assistant-certified training programs.
- Department of Health.
- Department of Labor and Industries.
All interested parties are invited to join us in an online meeting to learn more about the pilot project and how to participate.
Questions or comments?
- Marlin Galiano: Marlin.Galiano@doh.wa.gov
- Katy Mayes: Katy.Mayes@doh.wa.gov