We hit a notable landmark this week. Our “Safe Tables” are protected learning collaboratives that create a space for quality leaders from hospitals across the state—even competing hospitals—can share best... Read More >>

At last week’s annual meeting, we introduced a powerful new tool: www.WAHospitalQuality.org. This site takes the results on almost 90 measures for all of our state’s 99 hospitals, and makes them... Read More >>

President’s Report This is an extended version of comments made by WSHA President and CEO Scott Bond at the 82nd Annual Meeting. Steven Covey articulated the very useful distinction of... Read More >>

Yes, that’s right– embrace it. The theme for WSHA’s 82nd Annual Meeting is “Embracing Disruptive Change in Health Care.” But it’s not just an idea– it’s the reality. There are... Read More >>

What does your disaster preparedness coordinator know that you don’t? Do you know what they worry about? By nature and training, disaster preparedness coordinators worry about a lot of things.... Read More >>

The Fearsome Dandelion If you have a lawn, you probably hate dandelions. And yet, it is the symbol for this year’s WSHA Annual meeting. Why? You have to respect the... Read More >>

You know how it works on an airplane. They tell you every single time: The oxygen masks will drop. Secure your own mask before assisting others. They have to be that... Read More >>

How do you get ready for the worst? And how do you help other people get ready for the worst? That’s the challenge given to all of us as part of National Preparedness... Read More >>

Our attention continues to be on the Supreme Court and the implementation of their decision to end psychiatric boarding. The decision was the right one, but the immediate solution is... Read More >>

For organizations traditionally in the policy and advocacy business, our annual cycles rotated around the legislative session and election season. But over the years, WSHA’s scope of work has widened... Read More >>