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In recognition of Cybersecurity month, Washington Hospital Services Preferred Partner SensatoCybersecurity is offering Washington State Hospital Association hospital members the Cybersecurity Toolkit.... Read More >>

After 18 months of work, WSHA will go live with standardized plain language emergency codes Oct. 1. Using plain language follows national best practices and allow personnel who work in multiple hospitals to respond quickly and appropriately to various safety, security and clinical incidents... Read More >>

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released “Core Elements of Hospital Diagnostic Excellence,” which outlines key actions for hospitals to take to improve patient diagnoses... Read More >>

As we approach National Fall Prevention Week (Sept. 23-27), it is crucial to raise awareness about the dangers of falls, especially among older adults. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for individuals over 65, with 38,000 fatalities reported in 2021 alone... Read More >>

WSHA is currently offering expert support for rural hospital members to improve their readiness, recognition and response to obstetric hemorrhage. After completing a facility-specific readiness assessment/gap analysis, we will support your site in developing a strategic plan... Read More >>

To boost accessibility and visibility, WSHA has created its own database infrastructure to host Medicare Cost Reports and seamlessly integrate and benchmark data for analysis and insight through the DASH platform.... Read More >>

This program is expected to impact job satisfaction and retention for nurse learners and their teams, and positively impact patient experience and quality of care. These trainings are also supported by the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts... Read More >>

WSHA was one of 12 recipients across the country selected to receive a Health Equity and Nursing Innovation Fund from AARP, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the Robert Wood Foundation.... Read More >>

In the 2023 legislative session, WSHA secured funding for the Washington Center for Nursing (WCN) to develop the Washington State Clinical Placement Initiative, which aims to revolutionize clinical training, diversify learning experiences and overcome barriers for nursing students and clinical programs.... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Team is pleased to announce a new educational handout focused on penicillin allergies in pediatric patients.... Read More >>