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The Department of Health (DOH) published a Frequently Asked Questions sheet on the Secretary of Health’s mask order.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the August 19, 2021 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

The Washington State Hospital Association advocates on behalf of member hospitals at the state and national level. Inside D.C. provides members with a periodic perspective on the latest developments from WSHA federal lobbyist John Flink and staffer Jacqueline Barton True.... Read More >>

With the 5th wave of COVID-19 increasing care demands, our health care system continues to experience unprecedented times. Hospitals and health systems across the state are facing significant capacity and staffing challenges.... Read More >>

On Monday, Gov. Inslee issued an emergency proclamation that mandates public and private health care workers, long-term care workers and certain state employees to be fully vaccinated by October 18. Exemptions are allowed for medical and religious reasons.... Read More >>

Most health care workers are attracted to their work because, at the most basic level, they want to help people. Developing connections and bonds with patients is very important and can be a medium for helping patients get optimal health care.... Read More >>

The deadline to nominate your peers for WSHA awards is Monday, Aug. 23. You can make nominations now on the WSHA website at wsha.org/awards for the Joe Hopkins Memorial Award, the Ben Lindekugel Governance Excellence Award and the Community Health Leadership Award.... Read More >>

WSHA is proud to sponsor Project Access Northwest’s Strike Down Barriers to Health Care virtual fundraiser on September 14, 2021.... Read More >>

Join Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner LifeNet Health for a webinar on Compassion Fatigue: Reclaim the Joy of Caring CE program at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11.... Read More >>

Join Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Qualivis for the webinar, Mind the Gap: Repairing the US Healthcare Workforce, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8.... Read More >>