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I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as your next Washington State Hospital Association president. What an honor to lead a passionate, smart, dedicated, mission-driven staff in serving passionate, smart, dedicated, mission-driven members!... Read More >>

We would like to honor your hospital’s leaders and programs! Now is the time to make nominations for WSHA’s awards, which will be presented at the Annual Member Meeting Oct. 13-14 in Seattle. Your nominations are needed and deadlines are coming soon!... Read More >>

For many children, summer is packed with day camps and activities, and in Everett, a day camp has spent two decades offering a unique summer camp for children with special needs as well as their siblings. Camp Prov, put on by the Providence Children’s Center (a part of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett), includes swimming, arts and crafts, nature walks, music and visits to a local petting farm, all with support for children’s motor and communication development.... Read More >>

As the opioid epidemic continues to threaten many people’s lives, WSHA and member Cordant Health Solutions recently collaborated to introduce a new drug take-back program.... Read More >>

In Washington State, if you are caring for a patient suspected or confirmed of being infected with the Zika virus, contact your local health jurisdiction for reporting and assistance. You can also call Department of Health at 206-418-5500 for urgent situations if you cannot reach someone at your local health jurisdiction.... Read More >>

e Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is continuing to honor facilities that have an antimicrobial stewardship program and are working to improve antibiotic use through education, targeted activities and assessment. This is an opportunity for hospitals to be publicly recognized for leading efforts to reduce antibiotic resistance and improve patient outcomes. ... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Aug. 18, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued proposed rule changes to the conditions of participations (CoPs) for critical access hospitals (CAHs). The changes are designed to promote innovation, flexibility and improvement patient care among CAHs. WSHA supported the technical corrections and the inclusion of new requirements in areas, such as antibiotic stewardship.... Read More >>

The Department of Health (DOH) medical assistant program recently posted FAQs to address questions related to medical assistants (MAs) performing forensic blood draws. This information was produced to address frequent concerns and questions raised regarding the ability of MAs to perform forensic (non-medical) blood draws at the request of law enforcement.... Read More >>

Cassie Sauer to take position in January 2017, becoming fourth CEO in organization’s nearly 85-year history... Read More >>