After 18 months of work, WSHA will go live with standardized plain language emergency codes Oct. 1. Using plain language follows national best practices and allow personnel who work in multiple hospitals to respond quickly and appropriately to various safety, security and clinical incidents... Read More >>
The Office of Community Health Systems (CHS) is holding four webinars on how to submit quarterly meal and rest break reports (MRB)... Read More >>
WSHA has filed a motion to stop the Department of Labor and Industries’ (L&I’s) implementation of a policy that, among other things, imposes penalties on hospital employers for missed, late or incomplete employee breaks... Read More >>
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released “Core Elements of Hospital Diagnostic Excellence,” which outlines key actions for hospitals to take to improve patient diagnoses... Read More >>
Recent member news from the Sept. 27, 2024 Weekly Report... Read More >>
As we approach National Fall Prevention Week (Sept. 23-27), it is crucial to raise awareness about the dangers of falls, especially among older adults. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for individuals over 65, with 38,000 fatalities reported in 2021 alone... Read More >>
WSHA has posted an updated listing of the existing state and federal signage and communications requirements that are applicable to hospitals. While not exhaustive, this resource includes citation to the relevant law, a summary of the requirement, and links to relevant mandatory or WSHA model language as of August 2024... Read More >>
WSHA is currently offering expert support for rural hospital members to improve their readiness, recognition and response to obstetric hemorrhage. After completing a facility-specific readiness assessment/gap analysis, we will support your site in developing a strategic plan... Read More >>
Join your colleagues at WSHA’s Quality Leader Learning Collaborative on Sept. 30 at the SeaTac Conference Center, where hospital leaders will gather to network and navigate the complexities of modern health care... Read More >>
This immersive educational program is available at Deaconess Hospital and Valley Hospital in Spokane and Allenmore Hospital and Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma. The program is designed to give participants hands-on exposure in both clinical and administrative health care settings... Read More >>
