In addition to the physical toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on many Americans, it also has increased anxiety levels and eroded the mental health of a wide segment of the population.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the 10/22/2020 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>
During Healthcare Quality Week 2020, Oct. 18-24, the WSHA Safety & Quality team is highlighting key areas of safety and quality work and invite you to partner with us to advance health care in our state.... Read More >>
COVID-19 has pushed hospitals to change operational habits faster than many thought possible. Please join our peer learning panel to hear how executives from across the state are navigating the pandemic.... Read More >>
On Oct. 11, the U.S. Government released the next National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, 2020-2025, presenting coordinated, strategic actions to change the course of antibiotic resistance (AR) in the next 5 years.... Read More >>
With support from WSHA, Crisis Connections has offered free youth suicide prevention trainings.... Read More >>
The Harborview Behavioral Health Institute is launching a virtual telebehavioral health training series for behavioral health providers across Washington State.... Read More >>
Social determinants of health (SDOH) including housing instability, food insecurity and access to transportation, create significant barriers for patients to follow treatment plans. The Core Determinants of Health Screening Tool (Core5) was developed by the Ohio Action Coalition and tested in partnership with the Ohio Public Health Nurse Leaders.... Read More >>
Career Connect Washington (CCW), a governor-led initiative to increase postsecondary credential attainment in Washington State, has a new Data Analyst “Career Launch” program that could be a great fit for hospitals and health care systems. ... Read More >>
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is initiating an enhanced influenza vaccination campaign as a critical part of COVID-19 response work.... Read More >>
