One of the most critical roles hospital executives and boards fill is ensuring the safety and quality of their organization and those who work and are cared for there. Prioritizing time to explore topics such as a psychologically safe and just culture has to rise to the top.... Read More >>

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed April 16, 2021 as Healthcare Decisions Day in Washington – a day to recognize the importance of advance care planning and encourage individuals to discuss and record choices about future health care decisions. Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest (HCPNW) is part of this national effort to highlight National Healthcare Decisions Day.... Read More >>

WSHA kicked off the Executive Safety Academy April 13 to rave reviews from participating hospital CEOs and executive leaders. WSHA has partnered with Healthcare Performance Improvement, a Press Ganey solution, to deliver the 2021 Executive Safety Academy.... Read More >>

April is Alcohol Awareness month. Alcohol and other drug use are serious public health concerns that impact patients and hospitals/health care systems. ... Read More >>

The measure set for the 2021 Medicaid Quality Incentive measurement period is under development and will be announced in May. New this year, WSHA is opening a comment period on the proposed measures.... Read More >>

The Safe Deliveries Roadmap dashboard on WSHA’s new interactive data platform, DASH (Data Analytics Services Hub), will launch on May 19 with a training webinar for OB leadership and quality directors.... Read More >>

There’s still time to register for the Medical Device Cybersecurity webinar, hosted by Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Sensato. The webinar is scheduled from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT Tuesday, April 20.... Read More >>

Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest is celebrating National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16 with a collection of joyous live events, motivating inspiration, and a reflective challenge to encourage people to do advance care planning.... Read More >>

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has filed its comments on the proposed new HIPAA privacy rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) amending the federal regulation governing health care data privacy and security is significant.... Read More >>

WHS’ LEAD Academy begins with the premise that great managers must be great communicators. All LEAD Academy participants take a DISC communication style assessment.... Read More >>