Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued proposed rule changes to the conditions of participations (CoPs) for critical access hospitals (CAHs). The changes are designed to promote innovation, flexibility and improvement patient care among CAHs. WSHA supported the technical corrections and the inclusion of new requirements in areas, such as antibiotic stewardship.... Read More >>
The Department of Health (DOH) medical assistant program recently posted FAQs to address questions related to medical assistants (MAs) performing forensic blood draws. This information was produced to address frequent concerns and questions raised regarding the ability of MAs to perform forensic (non-medical) blood draws at the request of law enforcement.... Read More >>
The 2016 WHPAC campaign is underway. To date, we have raised $68,000 toward our $220,000 goal. Still early in the campaign, we have six members that have already reached their goal. ... Read More >>
Washington State Hospital Association members now have access to health care benefits solutions at significant savings through a new partnership with the Healthcare Benefits Alliance (HBA) Trust. Learn more about how your organization can access benefits from carriers you know and trust at a lower cost by joining us for a webcast.... Read More >>
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Health Institute updated their 2016 County Ranking report. The ability to drill down to Washington’s individual counties for health disparities, is a great tool for rural facilities to address community health needs on a more granular level. T... Read More >>
The Joint Commission has released new requirements for monitoring and recording patient exposure. Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner, General Electric will be hosting a webinar discussing these changes... Read More >>
Recent member news from the Aug. 11, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
When it comes to drug testing with urine, oral fluid, hair or blood, each has its own unique advantages and disadvantages when it comes to patient care. Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner, Cordant Health Solutions, will be hosting a webinar exploring how drug testing methodologies can be effectively leveraged to achieve the best results for your patients.... Read More >>
Although it's been a while since I've set my clock by the first day of school, we all still feel it in the air-- summer is roaring by. It's so important to stop, take a deep breath, and hold on to this moment. There is very little reprieve in the pace of life, and it won't last forever.... Read More >>
Having an idea of what career you want to pursue can influence your plans for college, but it’s often so difficult to be sure of what you want to when you’re in high school. For those considering careers in nursing, MultiCare Health System has a unique offering to help students get a better idea of what the job is all about.... Read More >>
