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In the late 1800s, a committed and compassionate group of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia came across the country with just pennies in their pockets. In just 10 months, the nurses opened a 60-bed hospital in Tacoma, treating all patients who came to them seeking care, including those who could not pay. In the 125 years that followed, CHI Franciscan Health’s St. Joseph Medical Center grew in both volume and technology, becoming the state-of-the-art medical center it is today.... Read More >>

Membership update from the December 29, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the December 29, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Hospitals across Washington State have their own ways of celebrating the holidays each year, with special festivities that make the day and season special. Here are a few of the ways WSHA members celebrate.... Read More >>

Membership update from the December 22, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the December 22, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

WSHA members often can have formularies that can have as many as 4,000 different drugs, and generally less than 1 percent of those will be controlled substances. Insuring that regulatory compliance is followed when these drugs are disposed of can be a daunting task. Industry Partner Stericyle has written an article that highlights some of the dangers and difficulties that come with disposing of controlled substances, and offers suggestions and resources on how to create a successful program that can insure compliance.... Read More >>

Recent member news from the December 15, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>

ver the course of the day, a team of 19 volunteers from PeaceHealth — including orthopedic surgeons, nurses and other clinical and non-clinical staff — teamed up with volunteers from Superfeet Worldwide and Cornerstone Prosthetics and Orthotics to care for 363 men, women and children. In addition to getting their foot care needs met from care providers, each who came during the day received a bag for personal belongings, two pair of wool socks, a hygiene kit, chap stick, a foot care kit, and a pair of warm, waterproof boots.... Read More >>

Membership updates from the December 15, 2016 Weekly Report.... Read More >>