The newly standardized language utilizes plain language to announce most emergency codes rather than cryptic “color” codes, making it easier for staff, patients and visitors to understand emergent situations in hospitals... Read More >>
This program is expected to impact job satisfaction and retention for nurse learners and their teams, and positively impact patient experience and quality of care. These trainings are also supported by the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts... Read More >>
On July 12, the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) filed a lawsuit challenging a newly issued administrative policy from the state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). ... Read More >>
On June 25, 2024, the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) recognized 13 rural hospitals across the state through its Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program... Read More >>
On June 25, 2024, the Washington State Hospital Association presented its annual Rural Quality Everyday Extraordinary Award to Lake Chelan Health... Read More >>
Washington state hospitals are already required by state law to provide emergency care to people experiencing pregnancy complications. Washington hospitals are providing this care, including to people who have crossed the border from Idaho in need of care... Read More >>
The Washington State Hospital Association's (WSHA's) 2023 hospital financial survey showed hospitals across the state sustained $1.74 billion in operating losses over the course of the year... Read More >>
The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) will host a media briefing from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, revealing the complete results of its 2023 financial survey of Washington state hospitals... Read More >>
Six more hospitals in Washington have committed to join the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) and Ariadne Labs to implement TeamBirth: a best practices program that centers the patient in all health care decisions made throughout labor, delivery and postpartum... Read More >>
WSHA will partner with Thriving Together NCW and the Grand Columbia Health Alliance to launch the BeThere campaign across Central and Eastern Washington to reduce stigma and encourage support for people suffering from substance use disorder... Read More >>
