WSU College of Nursing named a national Center of Excellence
​The WSU College of Nursing has been named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing, an honor given to only 15 schools and health care facilities nationwide in 2017.
Volunteer opportunities for nurses in August
Special Olympics Washington is looking for Health Promotion volunteers August 19 and 20, and Camp Kesem University of Washington is looking for camp nurses for the week of August 20-25.
Nurse leaders launch initiative to solve state nursing education challenges
A group of Washington State nursing leaders has banded together to form a statewide initiative called Action Now! to tackle address challenges and transform the state’s nursing education system.
Opioids workshops announced
The State of Washington has recently addressed the ongoing problem with prescription opioids through two recent actions: the signing of Executive Order 16-09 and the passing of Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1427 and its subsequent signing into law. Included in these actions are a series of seven workshops held around the state to create prescribing rules as well as rules on PMP reporting and metrics.
WSU: Federal grant supports nurse practitioner training, rural primary-care
A new federal grant received by the WSU College of Nursing will help train nurse practitioners and address a critical shortage of primary-care providers in Eastern Washington rural areas.
How healthy and safe is your workplace?
Have you ever experienced a violent incident or assault at work? Is needed personal protective equipment (PPE) readily accessible? Is lift equipment for safe patient handling available on each acute care unit? WSNA’s Health and Safety Survey is a critical first step in making your workplace safer and healthier.
ANA joins National Academy of Medicine call to explore and address burnout
The American Nurses Association, represented by President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is among 20 professional and educational organizations committed to the National Academy of Medicine’s initiative to address burnout.
Volunteer for the 2017 Seattle/King County Clinic
The 2017 Seattle/King County Clinic is only 12 weeks away, and they are still looking for nurse and general support volunteers. The clinic will be held Oct. 26 – 29 in KeyArena at Seattle Center.
Washington nurses to become Academy Fellows
Three Washington nurses have been selected for induction as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing.
Opioid OD mortality could reach 250 a day if trends continue, analysis finds
Close to 100 Americans are killed by opioids each day, a figure that could rise to 250 - or more than 650,000 over the next decade - if potent synthetic compounds such as fentanyl and carfentanil continue to proliferate while waiting time for treatment lengthens in the hardest-hit areas. Experts predict mortality will not stabilize until after 2020, because it will take several years to see if government interventions are effective.
Overlake Hospital nurses and supporters unite on I-405 overpass to call for Safe Patient Care
Facing wind, rain and commuters, registered nurses from Overlake Hospital and their supporters lined the I-405 overpass at NE 10th Street in Bellevue at rush hour yesterday to let the community know about unsafe management proposals that could directly impact patient care.
Urgent action alert: Support federal proposal on nurse staffing transparency
Make your voice heard today in support of safe hospitals! Deadline for comments is June 13th. Federal Government Proposes Adopting New Consumers Tool Increasing Transparency on the Critical Role of Nurses in Measuring Patient Outcomes
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.
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.
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!
2017 Legislative Session Wrap Up
In this week’s update: 2017 Budget Priorities, 2017 Policy Priorities and 2017 Other Bills of Interest
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
Patient Safety Awareness Week Is March 12-18, 2017
Patient Safety Awareness Week, a highlight of the United for Patient Safety Campaign, is time dedicated to raising awareness about patient safety among health professionals and the public. Join the Twitter chat or watch the free webinar.
2017 Northwest Public Health Leadership Institute accepting applications
Applications are open for the Northwest Public Health Leadership Institute, a nine-month program offered through the University of Washington School of Public Health designed to build collaborative leadership skills for professionals committed to improving health equity.
Improving Safety Culture in Health Care
A new Sentinel Event Alert from The Joint Commission says that leadership’s failure to address a safety culture is a contributing factor to adverse events.
