WSNA is aware of the potenÂtial sale of Hospice of the NW to Bristol Hospice. We are also aware of the incredÂible impact this will have on the staff who provide this critical service and the negative effect this may have on the commuÂniÂties and patients you serve. Please know WSNA is utilizing every resource to assist all of you in your fight to preserve the valuable service!
At this time, WSNA has taken the following steps
- A formal request for inforÂmaÂtion has been submitted asking for details on the potenÂtial sale and a projected timeline. You may read the full letter here.
- WSNA is assisting in schedÂuling a video town hall with your local legisÂlaÂtors to provide staff an opporÂtuÂnity to speak directly with those who repreÂsent you and your community.
- WSNA is utilizing our national affilÂiÂates to further assist in this endeavor to preserve Hospice of the NW.
- WSNA members can speak at the public hospital district board of commissioner’s meetings. They include:
Skagit Regional Board next meeting Nov. 20 at 8 a.m.
https://​www​.skagitre​gion​al​health​.org/​a​b​o​u​t​-​u​s​/​b​o​a​r​d​-​o​f​-​c​o​m​missioners
United public district 304 meeting Oct. 28 at 8 a.m.and again Nov. 18 at 8 a.m.. https://​united​gen​eral​.org/​a​b​o​u​t​-​d​i​s​t​r​i​c​t​-​3​0​4​/​c​o​m​m​issioners/
Please see instrucÂtions for signing up to speak on their website.
Your entire WSNA family across ALL the counties you serve stand behind you and support all of you. Please reach out to your WSNA Hospice Liaison Kristen McKay or any of your elected WSNA local officers listed below.
AdditionÂally, please contact your nurse rep Sue Dunlap at sdunlap@wsna.org for any questions or concerns. WSNA will commuÂniÂcate promptly as develÂopÂments occur during this time!
Please ensure your email and cell phone number are current to receive ongoing commuÂniÂcaÂtion. You can email changes to membership@wsna.org.
Liz Rainaud, MSN, RN – Local Unit Chair:
Jessica Googe, RN – Local Unit SecreÂtary
Hannah Guy, BSN RN – Local Unit Treasurer
Kristi Perez, RN CMSRN – Local Unit GrievÂance Officer
Cheryl Pedersen, RN – Local Unit GrievÂance Officer
Rachel Yates, RN – Local Unit Co-Membership