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As Washington State approaches a full reopening, we want to offer a reminder that masks are still required in health care settings, even for those who are fully vaccinated. This mandate comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Washington State Department of Health, and we at WSHA strongly support it... Read More >>

In response to stakeholder feedback, the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) issued a proposal to change its professional licensure renewal cycle from one year to two years... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services (WHS) offers external specialty peer review in over 30 specialties, including anesthesia, cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, neonatology, neurology, OBGYN, oncology, orthopedics, otolaryngology and urology... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner LifeNet Health recognized Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for its outstanding support for the gift of tissue donation. LifeNet Health presented the Tissue Donation Standards of Excellence Award to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for its commitment and efforts to achieve and sustain high standards for initiating the donation process... Read More >>

The Washington State Health Care Authority will host a virtual panel discussion, The Communicator’s Role in Advancing Health Equity, from noon to 1:30 p.m. July 22... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services is pleased to offer two new professional development education opportunities available to health care staff: Project Management Foundations for Healthcare and Managing Projects Using Microsoft Project™... Read More >>

Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Western Healthcare Insurance Trust (WHIT) hosted a webinar on June 16 on Alternative to WA State Trust Act... Read More >>

Recent member news from the June 24, 2021 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Today, President Biden will sign the federal legislation commemorating Juneteenth as a national holiday. ... Read More >>

It’s not too late to register for the WSHA/AWPHD CEO & Board Workshop. The virtual workshop will take place from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 29.... Read More >>