Speeding Through Summer For organizations traditionally in the policy and advocacy business, our annual cycles rotated around the legislative session and election season. But over the years, WSHA’s scope of work has widened considerably. We’re doing more patient safety work than ever before. Our teams are busy analyzing data, hosting training and learning opportunities, developing and reviewing best practices, and keeping hospitals informed and engaged in this exciting work. We’re also working continuously with the state and federal agencies who work on our issues. This month has been especially busy on the topic of mental health, as we have worked to respond to the Supreme Court’s decision to end psychiatric boarding. On Thursday, I did a video chat with the Seattle Times. Theyve done an extraordinary job of covering the issue. In other media news, KUOW Public Radio in Seattle and the Northwest News Network are doing a joint series called “Labor Intensive” that focuses on different aspects of C-section rates. The series features the work hospitals and WSHA are doing to reduce early elective deliveries. Also not too far away: the 2014 WSHA Annual Meeting. The full brochure and schedule will be coming soon, but it’s not too early to plan on joining us on October 15-16. The theme is “Embracing Disruptive Change in Health Care.” Note that it doesn’t say “Denying” “Delaying” or “Managing” disruptive change. Something to think about. And we’re getting ready to head into fall— the Seahawks’ regular season starts in just two weeks. Full speed ahead, Scott Bond Get all the Weekly Report news here: eepurl/1qbsH
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:15:50 +0000