Washington SB5823 mandates hospitals to employ patient advocates to assist patients with navigating the healthcare system.

Washington SB5823 requires hospitals to have a staff member employed as a patient advocate who is physically present every day throughout the 24-hour period. This advocate assists patients with accessing medical records, scheduling appointments, understanding their medical condition, and representing their interests. Certain hospitals are exempt from this requirement, but must still provide patients with access to a patient advocate.

Washington SB5823 mandates hospitals to employ patient advocates to assist patients with navigating the healthcare system.

Washington SB5823 requires hospitals to have a staff member employed as a patient advocate who is physically present every day throughout the 24-hour period. This advocate assists patients with accessing medical records, scheduling appointments, understanding their medical condition, and representing their interests. Certain hospitals are exempt from this requirement, but must still provide patients with access to a patient advocate.