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Early survey shows vaccine deadline’s impact on hospitals and health system staffing

A statewide survey of hospitals and health systems in Washington state shows a significant increase in COVID-19 vaccination rates in most hospitals ahead of the state deadline for health care worker vaccinations.... Read More >>

COVID-19 status snapshot: Impact of delta variant, vaccine requirements and supporting our health care system

The entire health care community has been experiencing the impact of delta in Washington and our neighbor states. Fortunately, overall case numbers and hospitalizations are declining.... Read More >>

EMS and Trauma Care Steering Committee appoints Dr. Peter Rutherford

Confluence Health CEO and WSHA Past-Chair Dr. Peter Rutherford has been appointed to the Washington State EMS and Trauma Care Steering Committee.... Read More >>

WSHA bulletin on new data requirements for revised Notifiable Conditions regulations

WSHA sent a bulletin to members alerting that updates to Washington State’s Notifiable Conditions regulations in chapter 246-101 WAC are set to take effect Jan. 31, 2022.... Read More >>

Evaluate hospital compliance with WHS’ Mock Survey program

Hospitals are responsible for complying with thousands and thousands of state and federal regulations, and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe.... Read More >>

International Infection Prevention Week is coming up

The intent of the 2021 International Infection Prevention Week (Oct. 17-23) is to highlight the science behind infection prevention and inspire the next generation of infection preventionists (IPs) to join the fight.... Read More >>

Discuss law changes regarding mental health advance directives

Mental Health Advance Directives (MHAD) are an advance care planning tool for people to specify their preferences regarding behavioral health treatment in the event they are incapable to make their own treatment decisions, such as in the event of an acute crisis related to mental health or substance use.... Read More >>

Webinar: Keys to quicker reimbursement

Provider enrollment and credentialing can be a serious bottleneck in hospital revenue cycles. In smaller hospitals, these tasks are often split across multiple roles with unclear lines of accountability.... Read More >>

Web-based online learning solution

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner careLearning, a web-based online learning solution, helps organize and manage your education.... Read More >>

Learn to build and sustain effective patient and family partnerships with diverse populations

Many organizations have created mechanisms like Patient and Family Advisory Councils to integrate the patient/family voice into efforts to improve care.... Read More >>

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