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Recent member news from the April 23, 2020 Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the legal requirements for the use and disclosure of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records during the COVID-19 emergency.... Read More >>

This bulletin is to inform psychiatric hospitals (those licensed under chapter 71.12 RCW) about House Bill 2426, which increases the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) oversight and enforcement abilities of health care facilities. ... Read More >>

WSHA has successfully imported 300,000 disposable surgical masks and has hundreds of thousands more on the way. ... Read More >>

We are very pleased to report that the Washington Supreme Court issued an order regarding ITA hearings process during COVID-19 that largely reflects the order WSHA sought and that provides hospitals the flexibility for which the current emergency calls.... Read More >>

In lieu of the 2020 Safety & Quality Leadership Summit, WSHA is offering this complimentary webinar presented by Jeff Goldsmith, President of Health Futures Inc., on May 14 from 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.... Read More >>

Honoring Choices PNW, in collaboration with Ariadne Labs and VitalTalk, is holding a series of free webinars on communication skills and tools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More >>

COVID-19 has brought many challenges to our health care systems along with the need for resources for health care providers to help care for the unique needs of this population.... Read More >>

The Washington State Newborn Screening Program temporarily suspended its recommendation to conduct second screenings for infants who tested normal during their first newborn screening.... Read More >>

On Monday, Gov. Inslee issued Proclamation 20-46 “High-Risk Employees—Workers’ Rights – which requires employers to take extra measures to accommodate employees who are considered at high risk for severe illness or death if they contract COVID-19.... Read More >>