Washington state Sen
. Maureen Walsh apologized Monday after receiving heated backlash for claiming last week that nurses in small, rural hospitals “probably play cards for a considerable amount” of their work shifts.
Nurses and nationwide organizations representing them tore into Walsh for her remarks last week during the state Senate’s consideration of SHB 1155, which would provide nurses with uninterrupted breaks for meals and rest. Walsh argued for an amendment to exclude small, rural hospitals from the requirement.
A change.org petition calling for Walsh to follow a nurse at a local hospital for a full 12-hour shift has garnered over 650,000 signatures. Walsh said in her statement that she would accept the offer to “walk a mile in her shoes.” Washington’s House passed SHB 1155 on March 6. The Senate approved it March 16, including Walsh’s amendment excluding small, rural hospitals from the uninterrupted breaks requirement. The measure also includes another Walsh-backed amendment limiting the number of hours nurses can work in a 24-hour period.
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