Falls with serious injury are consistently listed among the Top 10 Sentinel events reported to the Joint Commission Sentinel Event database. This month, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is... Read More >>
Many of you are aware that the opiate epidemic has continued to increase in recent years, with devastating impacts on communities across the nation.... Read More >>
The Washington Recovery Help Line has launched a webpage to help people access evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. The page offers treatment options searchable by location, type of care, insurance and special populations. Saturday, April 27, 2019, is also National Prescription DrugTake Back Day.... Read More >>
At Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest (PNW), spreading awareness of the importance of advance care planning is essential. ... Read More >>
WSHA strives to be a trusted voice and indispensable resource to our members — leading, challenging and assisting Washington hospitals in improving the health outcomes of their communities.... Read More >>
We at WSHA want to take the opportunity during Patient Safety Awareness Week, recognized March 10-16 to recognize the important work and dedication of our Safety & Quality team. In collaboration with our members, the Safety & Quality team leads a variety of ground-breaking patient safety efforts in Washington State. ... Read More >>
CHI Franciscan is making significant progress in reducing falls across their system. Within eight months of launching the ambitious fall prevention program, eight out of nine facilities exceeded the goal of 10 percent reduction in inpatient falls with injury. ... Read More >>
Washington’s Clark County is currently experiencing a measles outbreak that has led Gov. Jay Inslee to declare a state of emergency. I am heartbroken that members of our Pacific Northwest community are being painfully impacted by this preventable disease. ... Read More >>
The Joint Commission (TJC) has recently proposed ambulatory Antimicrobial Stewardship elements. The proposals are open for review and feedback through Feb. 18, 2019. ... Read More >>
The Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress is offering several trainings across the state for sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). ... Read More >>
