As temperatures soared across the state this week, so did the number of people seeking hospital care for heat related illness. For several days before the heat wave hit, hospitals planned for the possible increased needs and worked with each other and community organizations to prepare... Read More >>
The Washington State Hospital Association is celebrating the United States Supreme Court’s rejection today of the third major challenge to the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA).... Read More >>
The hospital association and several members are awaiting analysis of the remaining lots. At this point, the issue impacts dozens of hospitals across the state and the supply of hundreds of thousands of N95 masks... Read More >>
Washington state has an opportunity in 2021 to join the Nurse Licensure Compact, which is a 34-state partnership that allows nurses to practice across state lines... Read More >>
The association plans to send masks to hospitals and health systems with the greatest need across the state.... Read More >>
A unique Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Purchasing Co-Op has so far helped 675 healthcare organizations of all types and sizes across Washington state, purchase necessary PPE to keep offices and clinics open, and ensure the safety of patients and staff safe... Read More >>
As cases of COVID-19 continue to service, WSHA will provide a regular briefing to update the media on the status of hospitals beginning Monday, December 14 at 11:00 a.m.... Read More >>
The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) presented Providence Community Ministry Board Chair Mary Selecky with the Joe Hopkins Memorial Award during the association’s Annual Meeting eSeries event Dec. 2.... Read More >>
The award recognizes Van Tine's continuing commitment to health care leadership in the Eastern Washington community of Colfax... Read More >>
As chair, Robertson will preside over the Board of Trustees and help lead the hospital association’s work for the coming year.... Read More >>
