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Washington’s Health Workforce Sentinel Network is a tool to understand employers’ workforce needs – such as challenges related to recruitment, retention and needed skills – and make that information available to educators and policy makers. The Health Workforce Sentinel Network supports efficient and effective health workforce preparation and deployment by: • Identifying the skills needed and local conditions that may make hiring difficult • Providing information about the “h

Across the country, coordinated efforts are underway to redefine who may deliver preventive dental services and under what level of education and oversight. These proposals vary by state but share a common theme: reducing formal education requirements for procedures historically performed by licensed dental hygienists. Interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact continues to be heard. Dental Therapy is also on the legislative agenda. In Montana (2023) , assistants perfo

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The Washington state Department of Health is currently accepting applications to fill two professional member vacancies on the Washington...

DOH temporary credentialing freeze in February 2025