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BCRA Appears Mostly Dead

Senate Republicans had hoped to vote on their repeal and replace bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, today or tomorrow – but as of late yesterday, two additional Republican Senators pulled their support for the bill.

July 18, 2017

2017 WSNA-PAC primary endorsements

The WSNA-PAC board has endorsed candidates for the 2017 Washington State Primary.

July 12, 2017

American Health Care Act & Better Care Reconciliation Act

​President Trump and congressional Republicans promised that their repeal and replace plan would provide better care, cover more people, and cost less.

July 10, 2017

Washington nurses to become Academy Fellows

Three Washington nurses have been selected for induction as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing.

July 6, 2017

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…

June 29, 2017

Senate Introduces the BCRA

​This summer, Senate Republicans introduced the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, their version of a repeal and replace bill.

June 23, 2017

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

June 8, 2017

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…

June 7, 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…

May 16, 2017

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

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

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…

May 5, 2017

ACHA Passes the House

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

May 5, 2017

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

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

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

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…

April 20, 2017

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.

April 19, 2017

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

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

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).

April 7, 2017

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

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…

April 4, 2017

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