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Opioid Prescribing Guideline Implementation-Call for Public Comments by June 23, 2017

The Nursing Commission sent out the following information on behalf of Washington State Agency Medical Directors Group: The Washington State Agency Medical Directors Group (AMDG) developed a comprehensive Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Pain in June 2015. The Guidelines were subsequently adopted by the Bree Collaborative at the July 2015 meeting. The AMDG workgroup will design and carry out strategies to implement the Guidelines. Your feedback is requested on the Bree Collaborative draft opioid prescribing metrics. Call for Public Comments by June 23, 2017.

June 7, 2017 1 minute to read

WSNA members, the time has come to make your choice.

Ballots for this year's WSNA elections were mailed May 12, 2017. Ballot must be received back by 8 a.m. on June 13, 2017, to be included in the count. Who will you choose to lead WSNA for the next two years?

May 31, 2017 1 minute to read

Candidates for 2017 WSNA elections

These WSNA members have consented to run for WSNA elected offices during the 2017-2019 biennium.

May 24, 2017 51 minutes to read

Vote ANA Leaders to Modern Healthcare's "100 Most Influential" List

For the third consecutive year, ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN and ANA Enterprise CEO Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN, have both made the ballot for Modern Healthcare’s “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” ranking! We encourage you to vote for them!

May 23, 2017 1 minute to read

Public Health – Seattle & King County Director Patty Hayes selected for The Kresge Foundation’s Emerging Leaders in Public Health Initiative

Patty Hayes, MN, RN, a member of WSNA’s Nursing Hall of Fame and Director of Public Health – Seattle & King County, is among thosechosen to be part of The Kresge Foundation’s Emerging Leaders in Public Health Initiative. Hayes and Carina Elsenboss, the department’s Preparedness Director, will be working to transform public health in the communities they serve.

May 16, 2017 1 minute to read

WSNA Response to Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers Vote on the AHCA

WSNA, along with our professional partners at the Inland Empire Nurses Association and ARNPs United of Washington State, have taken action to express our deep disappointment with the recent vote in favor of the AHCA cast by Representative McMorris Rodgers.

May 12, 2017 1 minute to read

Nominate a nursing hero for the 2018 Washington State Nurse Hall of Fame

The Washington State Nurse Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the achievements of Washington state RNs who have made significant lifetime accomplishments in the nursing profession. Nominations for the 2018 Hall of Fame are open until Nov. 18, 2017.

May 9, 2017 1 minute to read

Governor signs Patient Safety Act, marking a step forward in strengthening how hospitals develop nurse staffing plans

OLYMPIA – (May 8, 2017) The state’s leading organizations representing nurses and hospitals today applauded Governor Jay Inslee’s signing of the Patient Safety Act, a collaborative effort to strengthen nurse staffing committees and staffing plans for nurses in hospitals across the state.

May 8, 2017 4 minutes to read

WSNA Statement Opposing the American Health Care Act

On May 4, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act, repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. WSNA Executive Director Judy Huntington, MN, RN, released the following statement on May 5: "The American Health Care Act (AHCA) passed by the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday will be devastating for patients and families in Washington state and across the county."

May 5, 2017 2 minutes to read

ACHA Passes the House

On May 4, the AHCA passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a two-vote margin.

May 5, 2017 2 minutes to read

Governor Inslee Proclaims May 6-12 Nurses Week in Washington State

The Governor's proclamation makes it official: May 6-12, 2017 is Nurses Week in Washington state, and May 6, 2017 is Nurses Day. Read the Proclamation!

April 27, 2017 1 minute to read

Washington Drug Card Available for Washington Residents

The Washington Drug Card is working to distribute free discount prescription cards to all Washingtonians in an effort to ensure that all residents have access to the medications and prescriptions they need.

April 27, 2017 1 minute to read

2017 Legislative Session Wrap Up

In this week’s update: 2017 Budget Priorities, 2017 Policy Priorities and 2017 Other Bills of Interest

April 24, 2017 6 minutes to read

Staffing bill passage a major step forward in ensuring safe staffing

HB1714 ensures transparency and accountability for hospital nurse staffing plans The Washington State Nurses Association applauds the legislature for passing the Patient Safety Act today, addressing WSNA’s top issue of safe staffing. The bill creates greater transparency and accountability for nurse staffing plans and the work of nurse staffing committees in hospitals.

April 20, 2017 3 minutes to read

Washington Healthplanfinder Enrollment Exceeds 200,000

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange today announced that as of this April, more than 204,000 Washington Healthplanfinder customers have enrolled in a 2017 Qualified Health Plan during the most recent open enrollment period – a 23 percent jump over the previous year.

By The Washington Health Benefit Exchange

April 19, 2017 1 minute to read

Legislative Session Week 14

In this week’s update: Staffing Bill Progresses, School Nurse Supervision Headed for Governor’s Desk & Outlook for Special Session

April 17, 2017 1 minute to read

Legislative Session Week 13

In this week’s update: School Nurse Supervision Headed for Governor’s Desk, Staffing Bill Progresses, Public Health Policy Bill Dies & Budget Negotiations

April 7, 2017 1 minute to read

Suicide Prevention Training: Guidance from the Nursing Commission

Nursing Commission guidance on the suicide prevention training requirements for health care providers, including registered nurses, enacted in Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1424, which modified the law enacted in 2014 (RCW 43.70.442).

By Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

April 7, 2017 2 minutes to read

Meet a “do-it-all” nurse, with a special passion for social justice

The Public Health Insider blog, produced by Public Health - Seattle & King County, featured WSNA member Tina Maestas for National Public Health Week (April 3-7th). Tina is a Public Health Nurse based in Renton, one of seven Seattle & King County Public Health Nurses whose offices are located inside a “CSO” – a state office where people can apply for assistance with cash, food, child support, disability and other services.

By Keith Seinfeld, Communications, Public Health - Seattle & King County

April 7, 2017 5 minutes to read

National Nurses Week 2017 is almost here!

For National Nurses Week, May 6–12, ANA will explore this year’s theme, “Nursing: the Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.” Download resources for your recognition planning and Nurses Week celebrations from the ANA website.

April 5, 2017 1 minute to read

From the FDA: EpiPen and and EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector: Recall - Failure to Activate Device

The FDA on Friday issued an additional recall on EpiPens sold in the U.S. and abroad due to a potential defect that could make the device difficult to activate in an emergency (failure to activate or increased force needed to activate) and have significant health consequences for a patient experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

April 4, 2017 1 minute to read

Legislative Session Week 12

In this week’s update: Staffing Bill Progresses, Rest Breaks Bill Dies, School Nurse Supervision Bills & House Budget

March 31, 2017 5 minutes to read

Legislative Session Week 11

In this week’s update: Staffing & Rest Breaks Progress, Senate Budget, School Nurse Supervision and Attend Your Legislators’ Town Hall Meetings

March 24, 2017 4 minutes to read

Legislative Session Week 10

In this week’s update: State Revenue Forecast & Upcoming Budget Release, Staffing & Rest Breaks – Attend the Hearings Next Week, School Nurse Supervision and Attend Your Legislators’ Town Hall Meetings

March 17, 2017 3 minutes to read

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