Be sure to mark your calendar for WSHA’s 85th Annual Member Meeting Thursday, October 12 at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Seattle! This year’s meeting will be just one day, with the annual governance education intensive on Friday, October 13.... Read More >>
Our 2016 PAC campaign was a record success, raising more than $221,000! This was the most our PAC has ever raised in a single year. These contributions, along with contributions in 2015 and contributions from Washington Hospital Services, allowed us to give more than $377,000 to state candidates and almost $44,000 to federal candidates in the 2016 elections. ... Read More >>
The 2017 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award is now open for nominations! Anyone can nominate a health care professional, coalition member, parent or other immunization leader who goes above and beyond to improve childhood immunization rates. Self-nominations are welcome.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the January 19, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
Recent member news from the January 19, 2017 Weekly Report.... Read More >>
Staying in compliance with changing waste regulations is challenging and Industry Partner Stericycle is here to help. They’ve put together a series of tips to keep up with changing regulations and best practices in hazardous waste, along with links to resources on the newest regulations.... Read More >>
The flu is widespread in Washington State, and if you find your facility needing additional staff to care for the increased number of patients, please remember that as a WSHA member, you have access to more than 25 pre-qualified Washington State Registry Program certified staffing agencies all via a single — and free — master contract. It may just be the simple solution you are looking for when facing unexpected temporary staffing needs.... Read More >>
One of my focuses will be to spend more time with our members and our key partners. To ensure our organization continues to flourish and serve, I have made a few changes to the executive team.... Read More >>
his year's flu has flared up in recent weeks and caused at least 24 deaths so far. The flu and other viruses have sent hundreds of people to emergency departments and urgent care clinics. This has had a significant impact on hospital capacity, resulting in some people waiting hours in emergency departments before they are seen. The flu is also starting to spread among hospital staff in some areas.... Read More >>
If you missed WSHA's legislative session kickoff webcast, it's not too late! You can watch the recording here for an in-depth discussion of how a repeal of the Affordable Care Act will affect our state, what WSHA is doing about it and what's on tap for the next six months in Olympia. ... Read More >>
