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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

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.

March 8, 2017

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.

March 8, 2017

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.

March 2, 2017

Resources for helping patients with challenging chronic pain problems

Washington is experiencing an opioid crisis. To help address this crisis, UW Medicine and the Washington State Health Care Authority have partnered to offer two services to assist community-practice providers with managing patients with challenging chronic pain problems.

February 28, 2017

Buprenorphine Update for ARNPs

The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, signed into law on July 22, 2016, expanded the privilege of prescribing buprenorphine in office-based settings to qualifying Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) through October 1, 2021.

February 24, 2017

Social determinants of health: What nurses need to know

As a nurse, you have likely seen the same person get readmitted to your facility over and over again, or perhaps you have wondered what led to a certain patient’s illness. What did the person do or fail to do to stay healthy?

February 21, 2017

Washington State Association of Nurse Attorneys earns national recognition

In November 2016, the Washington State Chapter of the Association of Nurse Attorneys was one of two state chapters to receive the Outstanding Chapter Award at the American Association of Nurse Attorneys annual conference in Dallas, Texas. The award was based on work developing and presenting our Nursing and the Law continuing…

February 20, 2017

Nursing Commission Updates

This past year has been a busy one for the Washington State Nursing Quality Assurance Commission, with many updates to various rules, potential legislative bills and advisory opinions and policies.

February 17, 2017

Final VA APRN Rule Released

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a final rule granting full practice authority to three of the four established Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) roles, effective January 13, 2017.

February 14, 2017

ANA designates 2017 as Year of the Healthy Nurse

Do you want to eat healthier, be more active, get better sleep and have more joy? This is your year! ANA is declaring 2017 to be the Year of the Healthy Nurse and will be addressing specific wellness issues every month.

February 12, 2017

OSHA considers health care workplace violence standard, requests comments

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether to develop a new standard to prevent workplace violence in health care and social-assistance settings. The agency has issued a public Request for Information on the extent and nature of workplace violence in the industry and the effectiveness and…

February 11, 2017

WSNA member Justin Gill, Nurse Rep Travis Elmore join ANA PAC Board

Last fall, WSNA member Justin Gill, MS, ARNP, NP-C and WSNA Nurse Representative Travis Elmore, BSN, RN-BC, were appointed by the American Nurses Association Board of Directors to the ANA-PAC Board of Trustees.

February 10, 2017

CDC updates for Childhood Immunizations

The 2017 schedule, approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), was published online today on the CDC website and in Pediatrics. The updated schedule was also approved by the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Obstetricians…

February 9, 2017

Public Health is Essential

WSNA is playing a leadership role in a new campaign, Public Health is Essential, designed to educate lawmakers and the public on the critical role public health plays.

February 9, 2017

CDC updates for Adult Immunizations

The CDC has set the adult immunization schedule for 2017 based upon recommendations made by the agency's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

February 8, 2017

Mumps Update: Outbreak continues to grow

Mumps cases reported in Washington state are up to 349, according to the most recent numbers released by the Department of Health on Feb. 1. Local county health departments have reported increases in recent days, however, which would increase that number by at least 8 cases. More are expected in coming days.

February 6, 2017

Nursing Commission Update: Buprenorphine Waiver for ARNPs

The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (Public Law 114-198) extending the privilege of prescribing buprenorphine in office-based settings to qualifying nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) until Oct. 1, 2021. CARA requires that NPs complete 24 hours of training to be eligible for a prescribing…

February 6, 2017

Regulatory changes impacting ARNP practice

Parity reimbursement and the Comprehensive Addictions and Recovery Act.

February 3, 2017

Sally Watkins named new Executive Director of Washington State Nurses Association

The Washington State Nurses Association Board of Directors announced today that they have selected Washington state nursing leader Sally Watkins, Ph.D., MS, RN, to be the new WSNA Executive Director, replacing Judy Huntington, MN, RN, who is retiring in June after 18 years in the position. Dr. Watkins will join WSNA April 3, 2017.

January 25, 2017

Important message from WA Dept. of Health on Flu Epidemic

The influenza season is in full swing in Washington! Currently, it appears we are near the peak of a moderately severe season. Several hospitals, particularly those located in the I-5 corridor, are reporting limited to no bed availability along with the need to board patients in emergency departments and other locations. Several…

January 11, 2017

DOH recommendations for mumps outbreak in Washington

Mumps has spread and health officials urge immunization. The Washington State Department of Health reminds people across the state to take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps. It’s especially important for you as a health care professional to take precautions.

January 6, 2017

New opioid overdose training video

The Center for Opioid Safety Education has just released a new opioid overdose training video specifically for WA State.

January 3, 2017

Happy Holidays! WSNA office closed Dec. 26 - Jan 2

Wishing you the happiest of holidays and a wonderful new year! WSNA's offices will be closed December 26 through January 2, 2017.

December 21, 2016