Membership update from the July 19, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the July 19, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

All hospitals occasionally need access to supplemental staffing. When the need arises, how can you be sure you have the people in place when you need them? Please join us for one of two educational webcasts, repeated July 24 and July 26, addressing best practices in using agency staff.... Read More >>

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has a launched a webpage for the state’s Drug Take-Back Program. The page provides information about the program and contact information. WSHA supported drug take-back legislation to keep our communities safe.... Read More >>

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Chelan for this year’s Rural Hospital Leadership Conference! It was wonderful to spend the time with you, hear about the great work happening in our community hospitals, and learn from one another. We hope the conference gave you valuable tools you can use as you continue to serve your communities.... Read More >>

Seattle-based Swedish Health Services released its 2017 Community Benefit Report in June, detailing the more than $200 million in community benefit it provided for the year. This included $23.9 million in free and discounted care, marking a 12 percent increase from 2016. As the health system approaches the end of 2018, it is on track to surpass $1 billion in community benefit over a 5-year period.... Read More >>

The Department of Health is currently recruiting for an office director for the Office of Investigation and Inspection (OII), based in Tumwater. The office director leads and oversees OII and is responsible for overseeing the survey processes of behavioral health service providers to determine compliance with state licensing, state certification and federal accreditation requirements.... Read More >>

The Behavioral Health Administration Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery has moved from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Health Care Authority (HCA), effective July 1.... Read More >>

Membership updates from the July 12, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the July 12, 2018 Weekly Report.... Read More >>