Swedish Medical Center is bringing together providers, agencies and programs to discuss how to improve care for patients with opioid use disorders. ... Read More >>

Join WSHA in recognizing worldwide pressure injury prevention day, Nov. 19. Pressure injuries claim the lives of over 60,000 people each year and cost the United States healthcare system over $11 billion annually.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the Nov. 19, 2020 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

There has been a massive uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the last two weeks. If the trend continues, it could be devastating for our communities and overall health system. We are urging the public to recommit to social distancing and masking.... Read More >>

WSHA, in collaboration with the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA), Washington Department of Health, and the Health Care Authority (HCA) released the most recent round of the Washington State Opioid Prescribing Reports: Acute Prescribing, via ShareFile, to Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and quality leaders this week. ... Read More >>

WSHA’s Annual Meeting eSeries will conclude on Wednesday, Dec. 2 with Don Berwick.... Read More >>

The University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) is offering a free webinar series addressing current trends surrounding Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). ... Read More >>

Recent member news from the November 12, 2020 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

It is my pleasure to announce the first publication of the WSHA Safety & Quality Program Report, which offers a broader look at WSHA’s safety and quality work throughout the region.... Read More >>

WSHA is beginning a new safety and quality program specifically designed for freestanding psychiatric hospitals and hospitals with inpatient psychiatric units. ... Read More >>