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SUMMARY:External Event: 2026 ADAI Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This external webinar is hosted by University of Washington Addictions\, Drug & Alcohol Institute. \nThe Dose Makes the Poison: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Goes Mainstream \nSeptember 18\, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm PT | FREE EVENT \n\nAttend virtually or in person at the UW Tower Auditorium in Seattle\nCannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is becoming increasingly visible in clinical settings\, but many providers are navigating diagnosis\, treatment\, and patient communication without clear guidance. \nIn a recent survey of Washington State healthcare providers\, 70% reported treating patients experiencing severe abdominal pain\, persistent nausea\, retching\, and relentless vomiting associated with heavy cannabis use. Patients may not recognize cannabis as the cause of their symptoms\, or may be skeptical that CHS exists at all\, making effective care even more challenging. \n  \nView program | Register | Submit abstract for a digital poster (due Aug 18) \nJoin the UW Addictions\, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) on September 18\, 2026\, to for this FREE one-day symposium about:  \n\nWhat we know about CHS in Washington State and the U.S.—prevalence in hospitals\, emergency departments\, and community settings\nRecognition\, diagnosis\, treatment\, and management across healthcare settings\nPolicy strategies to reduce CHS and clinical strategies to increase CHS awareness and acceptance\n\n\nWhether you work in primary care\, emergency medicine\, behavioral health\, nursing\, pharmacy\, or public health\, this symposium will help you better understand\, recognize\, manage\, and communicate about this important cannabis-related health condition. \n\nCME accreditation pending for providers; Certificate of attendance available for both in-person and virtual attendees
URL:https://www.wsha.org/events/external-event-2026-adai-symposium/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Virtual
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SUMMARY:External Webinar: Expanding & Improving SUD Care in Emergency Services
DESCRIPTION:This external webinar is hosted by University of Washington Addictions\, Drug & Alcohol Institute. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a monthly series co-hosted by the University of Washington’s Addiction\, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) and Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education (BHCore). \nThis series will bring together emergency department clinicians\, EMS teams\, hospital administrators\, and other first responders to enhance substance use disorder (SUD) care across emergency systems. \nTopics Covered\n• Innovative approaches to SUD treatment\n• Best practices for emergency care\n• Coordination between EMS\, emergency departments\, and discharge \nGoal: To build a statewide network of high-quality\, low-barrier SUD treatment and support services through coordinated efforts spanning EMS\, emergency departments\, and discharge programs. \nWho should attend: This series’ intended audience includes EMS teams\, emergency department providers\, hospital administrators\, and other first responders. All are welcome to participate regardless of SOR or BHCore funding. \nThis series is funded by the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is provided by the University of Washington’s Addictions Drug & Alcohol Institute.  \n\nClick Here to Register Here
URL:https://www.wsha.org/events/external-webinar-expanding-and-improving-sud-care-in-emergency-services/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T120000
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SUMMARY:External Event: Stabilizing High-Risk Pregnancy in OUD: A Two-Part Webinar on Inpatient Care
DESCRIPTION:This external webinar is hosted by University of Washington Addictions\, Drug & Alcohol Institute. \n\n\nSeptember 23rd & October 21st | 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST | Register Here \n\nOpioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy is a high-risk condition\, and inpatient admission can be an appropriate\, medically necessary way to stabilize the patient’s health and support the pregnancy. This two-part webinar presents both the clinical rationale for these stabilizing admissions and a practical framework for delivering them. \nPart 1: Clinical Considerations for Admission establishes the clinical foundation\, examining the maternal\, obstetric\, and neonatal risks associated with OUD in pregnancy; the role of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in mitigating those risks; and the indications and medical necessity for admission. It also addresses a reimbursement misconception: that such admissions are made “to initiate MOUD\,” rather than to stabilize a high-risk pregnancy. \nPart 2: The Pathway for Stabilizing Admissions translates this foundation into practice. In a moderated panel discussion\, experienced clinicians share how stabilizing admissions are carried out across a range of care settings\, offering case examples and lessons learned. \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis series is intended for clinicians and health system professionals involved in the care of pregnant patients with OUD\, including obstetric\, family medicine\, addiction medicine\, and ED and inpatient-based providers and nurses\, as well as administrative leaders engaged in admission and reimbursement decisions. \n\nRegister at: bit.ly/StabilizingOUDPregnancyWebinar 
URL:https://www.wsha.org/events/external-event-stabilizing-high-risk-pregnancy-in-oud-a-two-part-webinar-on-inpatient-care/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:SDOH Workgroup
DESCRIPTION:WA hospitals are invited to join the WSHA Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Workgroup. The purpose of the workgroup is to support inpatient screening for health-related social needs\, improve documentation and reporting of SDOH measures and to develop referrals or programs to address patient-identified social needs. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.wsha.org/events/sdoh-workgroup/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Berube":MAILTO:abigailb@wsha.org
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Training Fund - Workforce Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Explore how hospital leaders can partner with the Healthcare Training Fund to address workforce challenges through innovative training\, upskilling\, and career advancement programs. This webinar will highlight practical solutions\, available resources\, and partnership opportunities that strengthen workforce resilience and improve patient care. Learn how these programs can support employee development across your organization\, with opportunities available to eligible employees regardless of union membership status.
URL:https://www.wsha.org/events/healthcare-training-fund-workforce-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Gena Cooper":MAILTO:genac@wsha.org
LOCATION:https://www.wsha.org/events/healthcare-training-fund-workforce-solutions/
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SUMMARY:Language Access Matters: Documenting and Measuring Interpreter Services
DESCRIPTION:Timely access to qualified interpreters is essential for patient safety\, quality\, and equitable care. When language needs are not documented and addressed promptly\, patients face increased risks of miscommunication\, medical errors\, and delayed treatment. Without tracking language access data\, hospitals also miss critical opportunities to identify gaps\, measure performance\, and improve services. Join this webinar to learn practical strategies for documenting\, monitoring\, and strengthening language access across the care continuum. \nRegister Here | Access the Flyer 
URL:https://www.wsha.org/events/language-access-matters-documenting-and-measuring-interpreter-services/
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