The decisions below are provided as a research resource. They are not precedential significant decisions under RCW 34.05.220(2), RCW 42.56.070 and WAC 246-08-450 and 480.
Certificate of Need
Auburn Regional Medical Center (PDF) DN 01-05-C-1052CN, DN 01-05-C-1053DN, DN 01-06-C-1071CN (02-20-2003)
Establish a level II nursery, King County
BHC Fairfax Hospital (PDF) M2013-1283 (11-13-2014)
Establish a new 135-bed psychiatric hospital in King County
BHC Fairfax Hospital (PDF) M2014-276 (12-04-2014)
Establish a new 75-bed psychiatric hospital in Snohomish County
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (PDF) DN 05-12-C-2003CN (04-03-2007)
Establish a 24-bed hospital, King County
Capital Medical Center (PDF) DN 99-06-C-1056CN (09-23-1999)
Non-emergent percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
Cascade Medical Center (PDF) OPS 96-10-14-537 (01-1997)
Establish a 16-bed facility in Wenatchee
Cashmere Convalescent (PDF) M2017-937 (2-26-18)
Health Law Judge grants summary judgment in bed banking case
Central Washington Health Services Association (PDF) M2008-118469 (07-07-2009)
Establish dialysis facilities in Douglas County-first of two orders
Central Washington Health Services Association (PDF) M2008-118469 (06-17-2010)
Establish dialysis facilities in Douglas County-second of two orders
Columbia Capital Medical Center (PDF) DN 97-06-C-1234CN (08-17-1998)
Establish a home health agency for Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.
Davita v. Northwest Kidney Center M 2017-349 (PDF) (7-12-2017)
Health Law Judge grants Northwest Kidney and the Program's summary judgment and denies DaVita's summary judgment as well as their Motion to Stay.
DaVita Healthcare Partners v. Northwest Kidney Centers (PDF) M2015-102 (10-27-2015)
Awards a certificate of need to Northwest Kidney Center to expand their Lake City facility by five kidney dialysis stations.
DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc. v. Northwest Kidney Centers (PDF) M2015-102 (10-27-2015)
Expand existing kidney dialysis facility in Lake Forest Park, King County
- DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc. v. Northwest Kidney Centers (PDF) M2015-102 (03-22-2016)
Review Judge final order (Affirming Health Law Judge Order dated 10-27-2015)
DaVita, Inc. (PDF) DN O6-01-C-2003CN (03-13-2007)
Expand kidney dialysis center in Federal Way, King County
DaVita, Inc. (PDF) DN 06-01-C-2004CN (02-02-2007)
Establish kidney dialysis center in Tacoma, Pierce County
DaVita, Inc. and Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PDF) M2012-1073 (07-22-2013)
Establish a nine-station kidney dialysis center in Skagit County
- DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. (PDF) (09-05-2014)
Judicial review order - DaVita - Remand Order (PDF) M2012-1073 (10-06-2014)
Health Law Judge remands case to Program to equally divide the stations between DaVita and Puget Sound Kidney Center - DaVita - Order Approving CN Award (PDF) M2012-1073 (10-27-2014)
Health Law Judge approves Program
DaVita v. Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center DN 04-06-C-2003CN (PDF) (02-28-2005)
Health Law Judge order establishing an Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center in Poulsbo
- Davita v. Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center (PDF) (02-06-2007)
Court of Appeals II decision
Eagle Healthcare, Inc. (PDF) OPS 95-09-25-094CN, OPS 95-09-25-095CN, OPS 95-09-25-096CN, OPS 95-09-25-097CN, OPS 95-09-25-098CN (03-24-1997)
Bed banking at five facilities
The Everett Clinic M2017-348 and M2017-741 (PDF) (9-19-2017)
Proposed ambulatory surgical center facility in Everett is not exempt from the requirement to obtain a certificate of need.
Family Home Care (PDF) DN 07-10-C-2005CN, M2008-117721 (06-24-2011)
Establish hospice agency in Spokane (amended order)
Franciscan Health System (PDF) M2008-118568 (06-01-2009)
Establish dialysis facility in Pierce County
Franciscan Health System (PDF) M2015-386 (01-19-2016)
Establish a new six-station kidney dialysis facility to DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc. in Pierce County
Good Samaritan Hospital (PDF) DN 03-07-C-2002CN (07-19-2004)
Open-heart surgery and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Grays Harbor Community Hospital (PDF) DN 99-02-C-1017CN (12-14-2001)
Establish hospice program to serve Grays Harbor County and Pacific County
Kadlec Regional Medical Center v. Kennewick Medical Center Summary Judgment Order (PDF) M2010-1529 (Lead), M2011-375 (06-14-2011)
Add additional acute care bed capacity to the Benton-Franklin planning area
- Kadlec Regional Medical Center v. Kennewick Medical Center (PDF) (02-28-2012)
Superior Court Order - Kadlec Regional Medical Center v. Kennewick Medical Center (PDF) (10-08-2013)
Court of Appeal's decision - Kadlec Regional Medical Center v. Kennewick Medical Center (PDF) M2010-1529 (Lead), M2011-375 (09-02-2014)
Health Law Judge remand order - Kadlec Regional Medical Center v. Kennewick Medical Center (PDF) M2010-1529 (Lead), M2011-375 (12-08-2014)
Review Judge final order (Affirming Health Law Judge Order dated 09-02-2014) - Kadlec Regional Medical Center v. DOH - Sup Ct of Benton Cty (PDF) (01-07-2016)
Order affirming Dept. of Health's Final Order
Kirkland Dialysis, LLC (PDF) DN 03-11-C-2005CN (11-19-2004)
Establish dialysis center in Bellevue, King County
Kirkland Dialysis, LLC and Millie Tung, M.D. Final Order on Reconsideration (PDF) DN 03-09-C-20 (09-15-2005)
Contesting decision to allow DaVita, Inc. to establish a dialysis facility in Bellevue, King County
Multicare Health Systems Gig Harbor Ambulatory Surgery Center (PDF) DN 05-11-C-2043CN (12-13-2007)
Establish two outpatient operating rooms in Pierce County
- Multicare Health Systems Gig Harbor Ambulatory Surgery Center (PDF) DN 06-07-C-2001CN (01-29-2007)
Summary judgment
Multicare Health System -Tacoma General Hospital (PDF) DN 97-06-C-1068CN (6-26-1998)
Establish a skilled nursing facility--proceeding in Pierce County dismissed
Northwest Kidney Center (PDF) DN 04-08-C02001CN (02-24-2006)
Add dialysis stations to Northwest Kidney Centers' Totem Lake facility in Kirkland, King County
Northwest Kidney Center and DaVita, Inc. (PDF) M2013-364 (04/12/2014)
Add dialysis station capacity in Renton, King County
- Northwest Kidney Center and DaVita, Inc. (PDF) (final order)
Review officer affirmed DaVita's 11-station kidney dialysis station in Renton, King County - Northwest Kidney Centers and DaVita, Inc. (PDF) M2013-364 (06/16/2015)
King County Superior Court Order remanded to DOH.
Northwest Kidney Center and DaVita, Inc. (PDF) M2012-360 (03-22-2013)
Add dialysis station capacity in SeaTac and Des Moines in King County
- DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc. v. Northwest Kidney Center (PDF) (05-16-2014)
Superior Court Order - DaVita Healthcare Partners v. WA State DOH & Northwest Kidney Centers (PDF) (12-28-2015)
Court of Appeals, Div I Order
Odyssey Healthcare Inc. (PDF) (King, Pierce, Snohomish Counties) (06-09-2006)
Hospice application for King County. Initial Summary Judgment Order in King, Pierce, Snohomish Counties
- Odyssey I - Odyssey Healthcare, Inc., v. Wa State Dept of Health (PDF) (King, Pierce, Snohomish Counties) (06-17-2008) Court of Appeals appeal of initial summary judgment decision in King, Pierce, Snohomish Counties
Odyssey Healthcare Inc. - Final Settlement FO (PDF) (King County) (12-08-2009)
Odyssey's Certificate of Need hospice application for King County is approved pursuant to a global settlement.
- Odyssey II – King Cty Pub Hospital v. Wa State Dept of Health & Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. (PDF) (King County) (09-05-2013)
Supreme Ct affirmed Ct of Appeals reinstatement of Odyssey's Certificate of Need.
Othello Convalescent Hospital (PDF) OPS 95-08-21-050CN (06-1997)
Request for bed banking
Overlake Hospital Medical Center and Evergreen Healthcare (PDF) DN 03-06-C-2001CN (11-09-2006)
Order from remand
- Overlake Hospital Medical Center and Evergreen Healthcare (PDF) 170 Wash. 2d43 (09-2010)
Supreme Court Decision
Overlake Hospital Medical Center and Evergreen Healthcare (PDF) DN 03-06-C-2005CN (11-17-2004)
Final order
Pacific Rim Outpatient Surgery Center (PDF) DN 02-08-C-1003CN (10-17-2003)
Establish ambulatory surgery center in Bellingham, Whatcom County
Providence Everett Medical Center - UWMC, Seattle (PDF) M2013-1393 (Lead), M2013-394, M2013-394 (09-12-2014)
Add acute care beds to UWMC, Seattle, King County
- Providence Everett Medical Center - UWMC, Seattle - RevJudge (PDF) M2013-1393 (Lead), M2013-394, M2013-394 (01-26-2015)
Affirmed Initial Order - Providence Everett Medical Center-UWMC, Seattle (PDF) M2013-1393 (Lead), M2013-394, M2013-394 (07-5-16)
Court of Appeals affirms DOH order
Puget Sound Kidney Centers (Final Order on Summary Judgment) (PDF) M2008-118432 (03-30-2009)
Establish dialysis center in the City of Everett, Snohomish County
- Puget Sound Kidney Centers (Corrected Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Order on Summary Judgment) (PDF) M2008-118432 (04-2004)
Establish dialysis centers in the City of Everett, Snohomish County
Puget Sound Kidney Centers and DaVita, Inc. (PDF) M2008-118573 (09-09-2009)
Establish dialysis centers in Snohomish County
Qualicenters, Inc. (corrected) (PDF) DN 99-C-1076CN (06-04-2001)
Establish kidney treatment centers in North Spokane and Spokane Valley
Qualicenters Inland Northwest, LLC (PDF) M2008-18433 (03-13-2009)
Add dialysis station capacity to Benton County
Rockwood Health System d/b/a Valley Hospital v. Providence Physician Services Co. (PDF) M2013-614 (02-20-2014)
Summary Judgment Order
- Rockwood Health System d/b/a Valley Hospital v. Providence Physician Services Co. (corrected) (PDF) M2013-614 (07-01-2014)
Rev Judge Affirmed decision - Providence Physician Services Co v. Washington State Department of Health and Rockwood Health System D/B/A Valley Hospital (PDF) - (Spokane) 07-15-2015 Thurston County Superior Court Affirmed DOH's Review Officer's Final Order
- Providence Physician Services v. Wash. State Department of Health and Rockwood (PDF) (dba Valley Medical Center) M2013-614 (11-15-2016)
Division II Court of Appeals affirms Department's final order in part.
Rockwood Health System, d/b/a/ Valley Hospital v. Providence Medical Park (PDF) M2014-1290 (02-22-2016)
Establish ambulatory surgical facility in Spokane planning area
- Rockwood Health System, d/b/a Valley Hospital v. Providence Medical Park (PDF) M2014-1290 (08-23-2016)
Review Judge final order (Affirming Health Law Judge Order dated 02-22-2016)
Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital (PDF) M2011-1684 (10-30-2012)
Pediatric kidney transplant program in King County
Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital (amended) (PDF) M2009-1141 (Lead), M2010-667, M2010-669 (08-09-2011)
Add acute care beds to Spokane County
Selah Care and Rehabilitation et al v. Heritage Grove M2015-1082 (PDF) (5-8-17)
Health Law Judge grants certificate of need to Heritage Grove to establish a 97 bed skilled nursing facility in Yakima.
Signature Healthcare Services v. The Alliance for South Sound M2016-232 (PDF) (9-28-16)
Health Law Judge grants a certificate of need to open a new 174 bed psychiatric bed hospital in Pierce County to The Alliance for South Sound.
- Signature Healthcare Services v. The Alliance for South Sound M2016-232 (PDF) (3-16-17)
Review Judge affirms Health Law Judge order of 9-28-16.
Signature v. Springstone M2015-1260/M2015-1417 (PDF) (4-21-16)
Establish 72 bed Springstone psychiatric hospital in Clark County.
Southwest Washington Medical Center (PDF) DN 06-12-C-2002CN, M2008-117728 (05-06-2008)
Neonatal intensive care unit in Clark County
Swedish Health Services v. Eastside Medical Group (remand) (PDF) M2012-102 (03-27-2013)
Establish an ambulatory surgical facility in Issaquah
- Swedish Health Services v. Eastside Medical Group (PDF) M2012-102 (07-23-2013)
Establish an ambulatory surgical facility in Issaquah - Swedish Health Services v. Eastside Medical Group (PDF) (11-12-2013)
Superior Court affirmed Health Law Judge decision of 03-27-2013 - Swedish Health Services (PDF) (unpublished opinion) (12-22-2014)
Court of Appeals Div I affirmed Superior Court Order affirming Health Law Judge
decision of 03-27-2013
Swedish Health Services v. Overlake Hospital Association (PDF) DN 05-06-C-2001CN (Lead) (04/27/2006)
Establish hospital in Issaquah (2006 appeal)
Swedish Health Services v. Overlake Hospital Association (PDF) DN 07-06-C-2011CN, M2008-117737 (07-01-2008)
Establish hospital in Issaquah
Swedish Health Services v. Overlake Hospital Medical Center (PDF) M2011-1344, M2011-1505 (11/07/2012)
Establish intermediate care nursery in Issaquah
Swedish Health Services (PDF) M2013-615 (09-30-2013)
PCI services in Seattle First Hill facility denied
- Swedish Health Services (PDF) M2013-615 (01-03-2014)
Rev Judge Order affirming Health Law Judge Order dated 09-13-2013
Swedish/University of Washington Medical Center (PDF) DN 04-07-C-2005CN (08-23-2005)
Establish liver transplant program
- Swedish/University of Washington Medical Center (Remand) (PDF) DN 04-07-C-2005CN (08-15-2006)
Affirmed final order of Health Law Judge to establish liver transplant program
St. Mary Medical Center (PDF) DN 98-01-C-1015CN (03-05-1999)
Open a heart surgery program and PTCA program
Sunrise Healthcare (PDF) OPS 95-06-05-854 CON (08-1996)
Build nursing home in Thurston County
Sunshine Health Facilities (PDF) M2008-117826 (02-23-2009)
Establish home health agency in Spokane
US Healthvest v. Providence Health Services d/b/a St. Peter Hospital M-2016-876 (PDF) (5-8-17)
Health Law Judge grants a certificate of need to open a new 75 bed psychiatric bed hospital in Thurston County
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US Healthvest v. Providence Health Service dba St. Peter Hospital M2016-876 (PDF) (10-30-2017)
Review Judge affirms Health Law Judge decision.
Valley Medical Center, Auburn Regional Medical Centers, Multicare Health Systems (final order) (PDF) M2011-253, M2011-254, M2011-731 (02-13-2012)
Application for acute care beds in Southwest King County
Videll Healthcare Mercer Island v. Second Generation Partners M2015-1165 (PDF) (2-26-16)
Health Law Judge grants summary judgment.
- Videll Healthcare Mercer Island v. Second Generation Partners M2015-1165 (PDF) (8-8-16)
Review Judge affirms Health Law Judge decision re: Videll Healthcare and finds Second Generation Partner's ownership rights not ripe.
Drinking Water
Byers-Eddy, Sherry (PDF) DN 07-09-C-2000DW, M2008-117885 (12-12-2008)
Certification
Chuckanut Falls Mobile Home Park (PDF) OPS 95-01-31-649DW (02-21-1996)
Failure to comply with order
Elenbaas, Joseph (PDF) M2010-139 (07-15-2010)
Waterworks certification
Forenpohar, Bruce (PDF) M2009-568 (12-31-2009)
Waterworks operator certification (amended order)
Gresham, Craig (PDF) DN 07-04-2000DW, M2008-117734 (08-28-2008)
Waterworks operator certification (corrected order)
Hillview Water Association (PDF) M2009-569 (01-13-2010)
Violation of water system regulations
Hoodsport Water System and Suncrest Water System (PDF) OPS 95-04-20-797DW, OPS 95-06-06-858DW, OPS 95-08-03-029DW (04-08-1996)
Failure to comply with order
Johanson Water System (PDF) DN 01-08-C-1084DW (04-09-2002)
Failure to comply with order
Meadow Ridge Water System (PDF) OPS 96-08-19-463DW (06-2007)
Failure to comply with rules and regulations
Ravensdale Mobile Home Park (PDF) DN 00-03-C-1006DW (01-28-2002)
Imposition of penalties
Sandy Point Improvement Co. (PDF) DN 00-11-C-1057DW (10-28-2003)
Application to expand water system
Seventh Generation Systems (PDF) OPS-96-05-01-354DW (01-1997)
Class B water system application (reconsideration)
- Seventh Generation Systems (PDF) OPS 96-05-01-354DW
Class B water system application
Shamrock Trailer Court (PDF) DN 00-11-C-1018DW, DN 00-032 (10-01-2001)
Failure to comply with order
South Keyport Heights (PDF) OPS 95-01-09-611DW (11-17-1995)
Contesting fine
Southwood Water System (PDF) DN 97-06-C-1016DW (09-25-1997)
Failure to comply
Troxel-Echo Glen Water System (PDF) M2008-118563 (03-09-2009)
Contesting fines
Westbourne Acres (PDF) DN 01-03-C-1041DW (07-02-2001)
Failure to comply with regulations
Victory Motel (PDF) DN 06-08-C-2008DW (03-16-2007)
Contesting penalties
- Victory Motel (PDF) (10-12-2007)
Denial of Petition for Judicial Review - Victory Motel (PDF) (03-17-2009)
Court of Appeals Order
Shellfish
A&K Trust (PDF) DN 97-06-C-1001SF (09-03-1998)
Reclassification of shellfish beds at Erlands Point
Blackstone Oyster Company (PDF) OPS 92-12-11-305SF (08-02-1995)
Shellfish permit
Carl Johnson Clams and Oysters (PDF) DN 06-06-C-2000SF (06-2006)
Sale or disposition of shellfish for human consumption
G & R Quality Seafood, Inc. (PDF) M2009-1003 (11-02-2010)
Failure to comply with laws, regulations and requirements
Miller, Arthur (PDF) DN 97-06-C-1011SF (11-12-1997)
Shellfish operation license
Morris Shellfish (PDF) OPS 96-05-06-3595 (06-24-1996)
Shellfish shellstock shipper license
Northern Oyster Co., Inc. (PDF) DN 01-06-C-1007SF (12-16-2002)
Commercial shellfish operation license
Ocean Live Fish (PDF) DN 97-06-C-1009SF (09-11-1997)
Order of abatement
Samish Bay (PDF) OPS 94-09-15-399S (06-29-1995)
Reclassification of shellfish beds
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) (Benefit Cases)
M2017-966 (PDF) (11-03-2017)
Appellant ordered to reimburse the WIC Program. One year disqualification from benefits affirmed.
M2016-1023 (PDF) (11-08-2016)
Appellants ordered to reimburse the Program and is disqualified from receiving WIC benefits for one year.
M2016-896 (PDF) (10-18-2016)
Appellants ordered to reimburse the program.
M2016-1023 (PDF) (10-18-2016)
Appellant ordered to reimburse WIC program.
M2012-716 (PDF) (08-2012)
Appellant ordered to reimburse WIC program.
M2010-895 (PDF) (09-09-2010)
Appellant ordered to reimburse WIC program.
Docket No. 08-02-C-2004WC (PDF) (04-01-2008)
Appellant ordered to reimburse WIC program.
Docket No. 06-10-C-2003WC (PDF) (11-29-2006)
WIC program demand for reimbursement is rescinded and request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No. 02-11-C-2009WC (PDF) (02-12-2003)
Applicant ordered to reimburse WIC program.
Docket No. 01-10-C-1003WC (PDF) (10-05-2001)
WIC Program withdrew its suspension of the Appellant from the WIC program and request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No. 01-06-C-1077WC (PDF) (07-17-2001)
Appellant found eligible for continued WIC participation and request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No. 01-06-C-1008WC (PDF) (07-12-2001)
Appellant paid reimbursement and request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No. 99-02-C-1048WC (PDF) (03-26-1999)
Appellant failed to appear for hearing. Request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No. 98-12-C-1019WC (PDF) (12-18-1998)
Request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No 98-09-C-1038WC (PDF) (09-30-1998)
Request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No. 98-08-C-1062WC (PDF) (09-10-1998)
Claim for reimbursement to WIC program is withdrawn and request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No. 98-06-C-1054WC (PDF) (07-02-1998)
Appellant placed back on WIC program and request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No. 97-11-C-1035WC (PDF) (11-18-1997)
Request for fair hearing is dismissed.
Docket No. 97-08-C-1051WC (PDF) (09-17-1997)
Request for fair hearing is dismissed.
OPS No. 96-06-03-386 WIC (PDF) (07-11-1996)
Request for fair hearing is dismissed.
OPS No. 96-05-10-366 WIC (PDF) (06-04-1996)
Request for fair hearing is dismissed.
OPS No. 95-10-26-140 WIC (PDF) (11-08-1995)
Request for fair hearing is dismissed.
OPS No. 95-03-24-752 WIC (PDF) (07-28-1995)
Appellant ordered to reimburse WIC program.
OPS No. 95-06-15-876 WIC (PDF) (07-19-1995)
Request for fair hearing is dismissed.
OPS No. 95-05-02-805 WIC (PDF) (06-05-1995)
Appellant ordered to reimburse WIC program.