Join WSHA for the 2018 Critical Access Hospital CFO Summit in Spokane May 22. The summit — from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — is designed to bring CFOs up to speed on the latest policy initiatives impacting critical access hospitals. ... Read More >>
WSHA and WSMA recently partnered to send a letter to Sen. Patty Murray with comments on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. ... Read More >>
Saturday April 28 is the 15th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. Unused prescription medications can be dropped off at a designated collection site between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 28.... Read More >>
The Joint Commission is revising the current National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) on identifying individuals at risk for suicide based on research and feedback from experts and customers. ... Read More >>
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange announced April 19 that it is lowering its carrier assessment rate by 55 percent, from $7.46 to $3.36 per member per month, on all 2019 health plans purchased through Washington Healthplanfinder. ... Read More >>
Recent member news from the April 26, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
There’s still time to register for WSHA’s 2018 CEO & Trustee Patient Safety Summit April 30 or May 1. This year’s program will feature Dr. Joseph Betancourt, founder of the Disparities Solutions Center and a national leader in advancing health equity.... Read More >>
The Washington State Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling in Chavez v. Our Lady of Lourdes, certifying class action against Lourdes Medical Center for lost wages due to do missed nurse rest breaks. WSHA submitted an amicus brief in support of the hospital’s position, and the precedent the case sets is concerning for all Washington hospitals.... Read More >>
This year, your registration includes a BBQ ticket for you and your guests. Also, there will be a tradeshow in the Bistro on Monday, with exhibitors sharing information about their products and services.... Read More >>
A recent study found that there was an increased risk for sepsis within 90 days of discharge among patients with high exposure to high-risk antibiotics or increased quantities of antibiotics during hospitalization.... Read More >>
