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News Unions representing healthcare professionals call on CDC to maintain protections during coronavirus outbreak Leaders of several local and national unions issued a joint statement following the expected guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that will weaken protections for healthcare workers on the frontlines of fighting the coronavirus outbreak. Coronavirus highlights school nurse role in public health prevention and response During this outbreak and every day, our students deserve the security of having a regis­tered professional nurse on campus. Please join us in urging Washington state lawmakers to invest $1.7 million in new funding in the School Nurse Corps during the 2020 legisla­tive session. statement on nurses and COVID-19 Nurses are on the frontlines of caring for patients, including those with COVID-19, and nurses represented by the Washington State Nurses Association have been caring for COVID-19 patients here in Washington state. Nurses feel a tremendous professional and ethical calling to care for every patient, and they are doing just that. We do need to ensure, though, that nurses and other health care workers are getting the needed protective equipment to do their jobs safely. FAQ on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Senior citizens and people with underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems are at increased risk of severe disease. , WSMA, WCAAP Joint Statement on COVID-19 Outbreak The Washington State Nurses Association (), Washington State Medical Association (WSMA), and Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP), representing more than 30,000 health professionals in the state, today issued a joint statement on the COVID-19 outbreak. Information on the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave program The Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave program became effective for Washington employees as of the beginning of this year. This state run program is designed to provide paid leave for employees for instances such as the illness or injury of an employee or employee’s family member or parental bonding time with a new child. More news stories... Upcoming events 2020 Hall of Fame Gala Thursday, Mar 19, 2020, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tukwila, WA Union Leadership Conference 2020 Mar 29, 2020 – Mar 31, 2020 Chelan, WA In the press THE INLANDER: Nurses and support staff at Sacred Heart Medical Center tout their new contract agreement as a victory (1/16/20) YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC: Judge: No turning back Astria Regional closure (1/14/20) KIMA TV: Judge denies bid from nurses to keep Astria open (1/14/20) KIMA TV: Nurses from Astria Regional say they aren't getting earned benefits (1/12/20) KIMA TV: Astria Regional's closure leaves Yakima without open heart surgery provider (1/13/20) Are you looking for? 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The leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington provides representation, education and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. has represented nurses in our state since 1908, leveraging our collective voice to successfully advocate with employers, state agencies and the state Legislature for better working conditions, safe staffing, fair compensation and patient safety. For more than 110 years, has championed issues that support nurses, advance professional standards and improve the health of individuals and families in Washington. More information... Nursing Practice Education Your Union Legislative & Health Policy About Membership Are you a member? Join today! Contact Us Facebook Twitter Washington State Nurses Association 575 Andover Park West, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98188 206.575.7979 | 206.575.1908 fax © 2005-2020. 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