In May 2019, the World Health Organization declared Sept. 17 as World Patient Safety Day in recognition of patient safety as a growing global health issue.... Read More >>

September is Sepsis Awareness Month in Washington State! Governor Jay Inslee signed the proclamation on September 9, which WSHA directly requested.... Read More >>

The WSHA Health Care Governance Education program invites you to join us for our upcoming course, Community Health Needs Assessment, presented by Jody Carona, on Sept. 22 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.... Read More >>

WSHA launched a new website aimed to gather resources and information about post-COVID recovery. ... Read More >>

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, and Fall Prevention Awareness Day occurs on the first day of autumn. WSHA has been an active and collaborative partner, convening our member hospitals to implement post-fall management, including stratifying outcome data to identify vulnerable populations within their organizations that are at most risk for injury.... Read More >>

Please join Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Stericycle for a webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 11:00 a.m. on Preparing a Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the September 17, 2020 edition of the Weekly Report newsletter. ... Read More >>

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an uptick in malicious cyber activity. WSHA members realize the importance of coming together in a safe environment to share learnings about quality improvement work.... Read More >>

We are delighted to tell you that the N95 exchange will be happening soon! Instructions for participating are available online. ... Read More >>

WSHA’s Annual Meeting eSeries kicks off at 10 a.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 16, with a keynote presentation by naval commander and culture of safety expert Mike Abrashoff.... Read More >>