Standard&Poor's Ratings Services confirmed its 'A/A-1' rating on Washington Health Care Facilities Authority's (MultiCare Health System) series 2007C hospital variable-rate demand revenue bonds, due to the bank facility being extended to Oct. 3, 2017. The long-term and short-term components of the rating are based on the rating on the letter of credit provider, Barclays Bank PLC. Criteria: Methodology And Assumptions: Approach To Evaluating Letter Of Credit-Supported Debt, July 6, 2009