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WSHA leads statewide campaign to standardize plain language hospital emergency code calls

The newly standardized language utilizes plain language to announce most emergency codes rather than cryptic “color” codes, making it easier for staff, patients and visitors to understand emergent situations in hospitals... Read More >>

Third TeamBirth cohort prepares to launch

Seventeen more hospitals in Washington state and Oregon are joining WSHA and Ariadne Labs to implement TeamBirth: a best practices program that centers the patient in all health care decisions made throughout labor, delivery and postpartum.... Read More >>

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Get your toolkit and tune in for weekly cybersecurity tips and tools

In recognition of Cybersecurity month, Washington Hospital Services Preferred Partner SensatoCybersecurity is offering Washington State Hospital Association hospital members the Cybersecurity Toolkit.... Read More >>

Washington State plain language emergency code adoption go-live is Oct. 1

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 >>

CDC releases ‘Core Elements of Hospital Diagnostic Excellence’ (DxEx)

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 >>

Falls prevention week: Understanding the causes of a too-common hospital injury

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 offers expert support for rural hospitals to improve readiness, recognition, response to obstetric hemorrhage

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 >>

Reminder: Claim your spot at WSHA’s Quality Leader Collaborative Fall 2024 conference

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 >>

Analysis of the month: Comparing local and national Medicare Cost Report financial metrics

To boost accessibility and visibility, WSHA has created its own database infrastructure to host Medicare Cost Reports and seamlessly integrate and benchmark data for analysis and insight through the DASH platform.... Read More >>

Washington State Hospital Association Receives $25,000 Award to Advance Health Equity Through Nursing

This program is expected to impact job satisfaction and retention for nurse learners and their teams, and positively impact patient experience and quality of care. These trainings are also supported by the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts... Read More >>

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