News

The Washington State Hospital Association’s Safety & Quality team is excited to launch the Infection Prevention and Control Advisory Committee this month.... Read More >>

WSHA is pleased that after a long vacancy, the Department of Health (DOH) has announced that Carrie Baranowski is now in the role of Charity Care Program Manager.... Read More >>

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one area of significant focus for state legislators during the 2021 legislative session was on legislation creating additional protections for workers.... Read More >>

During the 2021 state legislative session, policymakers passed a bill making adjustments to the scope of practice for respiratory care practitioners, which may be of interest to hospitals and health systems.... Read More >>

Never in human history have we had more science regarding the impact of trauma and social determinants of health on patient health and well-being. ... Read More >>

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released interim guidance on new mask standards for workplaces called “Workplace Performance and Workplace Performance Plus masks, for workplaces.”... Read More >>

The Bree Collaborative has requested that hospitals read cervical cancer screening guidelines and give feedback.... Read More >>

Join Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner WHIT from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 for the webinar Alternative to WA State Trust Act. Register online here. ... Read More >>

Join Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Stericycle from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 for the webinar Waste Segregation: The Do’s and Don’ts.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the June 10, 2021 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>