Washington State Hospital Association

External Webinar: Incorporating Lived/Living Experience into SUD Clinical Design
2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
This external webinar is hosted by University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute.
Join our three-part series showcasing how incorporating lived and living experience can transform substance use disorder (SUD) clinical design. Hear from facilitators, healthcare professionals, and community members who shape community advisory boards (CABs) and lived experience advisory boards (LEABs).
Topics:

March 27th – LEAB Facilitators: From Creation to Clinic Opening
April 3rd – Panel Discussion: CABs in Different Settings
April 10th – Panel Discussion: LEAB/CAB Member Perspectives

Speakers & Panelists:

LeiLani Dawn, MA-P, CPSS
Mandy Sladky, MSN, RN
Teresa Winstead, PhD, MA
Mandy Owens, PhD
Tessa Frohe, PhD
David Almeida, Program Coordinator
Marlene Gallichan, Peer Support Specialist
Omeid Heidari, PhD, MPH, ANP-C
LEAB/CAB members from DESC ORCA Center, Hobson SHIP Program, CLEARS Project, READU, HaRRT Center, and SAIA

Who should attend: The intended audience for this series is for anyone in Washington State involved in the care of people who use drugs and people living with substance use disorder (SUD). All disciplines are welcome and encouraged to join. This webinar is funded by the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and is provided by the University of Washington’s Addictions,
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Delivering High-Value Heart Failure Care to Reduce Readmissions
2026-05-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
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External Webinar: Frontline Conversations: Advancing SUD Care in Clinical Practice
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00
This external webinar is hosted by University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute.
Join this 4-part webinar series, facilitated by Mark Duncan, MD and Maureen Oscadal, RN, MPH, BSN, to explore emerging practices in the care of people living with substance use disorder (SUD).
This series features brief presentations and panel discussions with expert community providers on the topics listed below. A Q&A session for all participants will take place after the facilitated discussion.
Series Schedule

May 6, 2026 12:00 PM
August 6, 2026 12:00 PM
November 4, 2026 12:00 PM

Topics:

Adolescent OUD Treatment: Closing the gap
Trauma & SUD: Trauma informed care is not enough
Involuntary SUD Treatment in WA: When and How?
7-OH: Treatment Considerations for the New, More Potent Kratom

Who should attend: The intended audience for this series is for anyone in Washington State involved in the care of people who use drugs and people living with SUD. All disciplines are welcome and encouraged to join.
This series is funded by the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is provided by the University of Washington’s Addictions Drug & Alcohol Institute.

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Quality Leader Learning Collaborative - Spring
2026-05-01 08:00 - 14:30 | Conference Center at SeaTac, 17801 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA, 98158, United States
Audience
Executive and Senior Clinical and Quality Leaders
Highlights

Experience breakthrough innovations that are transforming safety and quality
Enjoy dedicated, meaningful networking time woven throughout the agenda
Collaborate, share, and spark creativity with colleagues
Fuel your day with complimentary breakfast and lunch
Washington hospitals attend for free

Agenda Topics

Advancing a Safer Healthcare Workforce
Leading with Accountability and Compassion
Leveraging Collective Insight for Better Care
State and Federal Policy Impacts on Washington State Hospitals
Elevating Care Teams Through Community
Cultivating Self-Compassion and Compassion for Others

Registration required. Registration has closed.
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New CMS Maternal Safety Requirements for Hospitals Webinar
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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CMS Webinar Flyer 4.30.26

SDOH Workgroup
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
WA hospitals are invited to join the WSHA Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Workgroup. The purpose of the workgroup is to support inpatient screening for health-related social needs, improve documentation and reporting of SDOH measures and to develop referrals or programs to address patient-identified social needs.
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Naloxone Saturation Sprint Technical Assistance Session
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The Naloxone Saturation Sprint is a 5-month initiative designed to help obstetric departments implement naloxone in-hand distribution. Hospitals that agree to participate will receive:

Free naloxone kits
Medication lock bags
Implementation materials
Monthly technical assistance calls
1:1 coaching as needed
Data collection resources
Support in gaining hospital leadership alignment

We are seeking obstetric department participants that are interested in implementing harm reduction strategies, have emerging or established support for this work and can commit to collecting simple data about implementation.
Timeframe of the Sprint: February – June, 2026

External Webinar: Two Depressants, One Conversation: Addressing Alcohol Use among People with Opioid Use Disorder (Seattle)
2026-04-24 08:30 - 15:00 | UW Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
This external webinar is hosted by University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute.
This in-person training in Seattle will focus on practical, evidence‑based approaches to alcohol withdrawal, treatment, and safer use. Participants will learn from clinical experts with experience from a variety of care settings and will explore medications, therapy approaches, and shared decision-making strategies.
This interactive training is designed to support real‑world implementation and cross‑system collaboration throughout Washington.
Key Topics:

Addressing acute alcohol withdrawal
Treating alcohol use disorder in outpatient settings
Safer use strategies for alcohol use

Who should attend: The intended audience for this series is for anyone in Washington State involved in the care of people who use drugs and people living with substance use disorder (SUD). All disciplines are welcome and encouraged to join.
Questions?
Email: moscdal@uw.edu

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2026 Rural CFO Retreat
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-24
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Date: Wednesday, April 22 – Friday, April 24
Location: The Residence Inn | Wenatchee, WA
Audience: CFOs of Rural Hospitals and Facilities
Attire: Casual
Agenda*
*Schedule subject to change
Wednesday, April 22
2:00 – 3:30 PM: Rural Health Transformation Fund Program
3:30 – 4:30 PM: An Update on the Latest Accounting Trends
5:30 – 8:00 PM: Welcome Reception & Dinner
Location: The Residence Inn (1229 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801)
Thursday, April 23
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
Location: The Residence Inn (1229 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801)
9:00 – 10:00 AM: Welcome

10:00 – 10:45 AM: State Legislative Update
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cybersecurity & Fraud
A discussion with the leaders at JP Morgan on cybersecurity and fraud case studies and emerging best practices.
12:00 PM: Lunch
Location: The Residence Inn
1:15 PM: Vitality Payer Scorecard
3:00 PM: Rural Hospitals and Denials Management
A discussion of trends in medical denials and strategies and technology that can help your facilities

3:30 PM: Adjourn
6:00 – 9:00 PM: Bowling
Location: Eastmont Lanes (704 Grant Rd, East Wenatchee, WA 98802)
Friday, April 24
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
Location: The Residence Inn
9:00 – 10:30 AM: SNAP

10:45 – 11:30 AM: DASH Premium Update
11:30 AM: Lunch
12:30 PM: Update from the State Department of Health
1:00 PM: TBA
2:30 PM: Adjourn
Lodging
We have passed the booking window to book within our room block. To inquire about lodging availability outside of our room block please visit the hotel website or call the number below.
The Residence Inn
1229 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Residence Inn Wenatchee
To book via phone please call (509) 470-3091

Questions about the event, lodging or sponsorship? Please reach out to Lydia Deatherage at lydiad@wsha.org

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WSHA AI Roundtable with guest speaker Beth Percha
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
How can hospital leaders transform data and insights into decisive action while effectively balancing operational, financial, and clinical demands? As AI solutions evolve from experimentation to real-world deployment, hospitals must ensure that innovation is thoughtfully integrated with clinical care, operational workflows, and regulatory compliance.

This roundtable session with Beth Percha, Chief Data and Analytics Officer for New York Presbyterian Hospital and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University, will examine how leading healthcare organizations are advancing AI innovation and governance, focusing on actionable strategies for clinical engagement, seamless operational integration, and responsible oversight. Leaders will gain practical guidance and clear direction to confidently navigate the next steps in their AI journey. Please register below and join us on April 15, 12:00 – 1:00pm.

SDR Monthly Webinar
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Once registered, you will be registered for the entire 2026 monthly series.
You will receive a calendar invite from the WSHA calendar (no need to download directly from the registration- the calendar hold directly from the website will not update if there are any changes)

Please reach out to leighs@wsha.org for any registration questions!

External Webinar: Psychedelics for Opioid Use Disorder
2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:00
This external webinar is hosted by University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute.

Join us for What’s the Latest? – a quarterly series addressing innovative approaches related to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Interest in the therapeutic use of psychedelics has grown rapidly in recent years—but what does the emerging research indicate about their role in treating opioid use disorder (OUD)?
In this session, we’ll explore the current evidence, potential mechanisms, safety considerations, and the possible future of psychedelic treatment approaches in OUD care.
Speaker: Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, Director, Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry at the University of Washington School of Medicine

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PMP Dashboard Enhancement Training
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:00
Register in advance for this meeting here.

MTP 2.0: Addressing HRSN to Reduce Readmissions
2026-03-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Representatives from the Washington State Healthcare Authority will be sharing updates to the Medicaid Transformation project. In particular, they will be discussing resources to address health related social needs (HRSN) as well as the new Medical Respite benefit.
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Sepsis Spring Learning Event
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Join us as Washington State Hospital members and other colleagues share recent sepsis projects including sepsis patient advisory councils, sepsis in the oncology population, sepsis order sets, readmissions, SEP-1 compliance, and more!
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APPROVAL IS PENDING for Continuing Education Credit Hours. WSHA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17702. Number of contact hours will be updated once approval has been granted.

Sepsis Stoplight Workshop
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom

Opioid Harm Prevention Peer Forum Series
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Mondays | 12:00–13:00 | WSHA Hospital Members Only | Register Here
About the Series
Across Washington, hospital teams are working every day to reduce opioid‑related harm and strengthen patient‑centered care. This year, WSHA is honored to launch the 2026 Opioid Harm Prevention Peer Forum Series—a statewide learning community built by hospitals, for hospitals.
This series reflects the feedback we received from hospital leaders about the areas they most want support, including:

Opportunities to learn directly from peers
Practical tools for screening, training, shared decision making, and MOUD prescribing, including long-acting injectable buprenorphine
Strategies for community resource linkage to ongoing care
Support for pediatric pain management and reducing variation
Tools to leverage MME/24 hour for ongoing improvement
Guidance for caring for pregnant persons and adolescents with OUD

2026 Quarterly Webinar Schedule
Registration Link: https://wsha-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/CbGoLUcjShG6qeseLXRlEA

Quarter 1 — Screening, Training & Shared Decision‑Making Models
Monday, March 16 | 12:00–13:00
Objective: Learn from hospital peers implementing practical workflows that strengthen patient engagement and clinical safety to strengthen staff confidence in successful identification of patients at-risk of harm from opioids, including how to effectively offer MOUD.
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Quarter 2 — OUD Referrals & Community Resource Pathways
Monday, June 15 | 12:00–13:00
Objective: Real examples of hospital-community partnerships that ensure patients can access the treatment they need, including in-person and virtual options.

Quarter 3 — Pediatric Pain Management & MME Best Practices
Monday, September 14 | 12:00–13:00
Objective: Member insights on improving pediatric pain care, reducing above‑guideline prescribing and leveraging MME tools to guide safer decisions.

Quarter 4 — Innovation Strategies: Pregnancy Care, Adolescents, & Long‑Acting Buprenorphine
Monday, December 14 | 12:00–13:00
Objective: Forward looking practices supporting pregnant person, adolescents, and early adopters of using long-acting buprenorphine across hospital care settings.

Registration
Register to access all four quarterly sessions here.

Invitation to Participate as Panelists
This series is built on the belief that learning accelerates when we learn from each other.
WSHA welcomes hospitals interested in sharing their experience—large or small, early steps or mature programs.
Whether you’ve piloted a new workflow, built a referral partnership, refined prescribing practices, or discovered a small change that made a big difference, your peers want to hear from you.

Interested in joining a panel?
Contact: tinas@wsha.org

WSHA and Alston & Bird Webinar: Cyber Landscape and Trends for Hospitals and Health Systems
2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, so too does the regulatory and enforcement landscape. This session will provide timely insights and practical guidance on key issues impacting your organization, including:

The current threat and regulatory landscape for cyber attacks
Federal and State Agency enforcement trends
Cyber reporting obligations for publicly traded companies
Governance considerations for Boards
Best practices for incident response planning

Who should attend? C-suite, General Counsel, CIO, CISO, privacy and security officers, directors of IT security, compliance officers, board members responsible for compliance risk, and cybersecurity managers.

Alston & Bird is the CLE sponsor for this program. CLE credit will be applied for where applicable, including in Washington State (where application for accreditation is pending).

2026 Olympia Advocacy Day
2026-01-28 00:00 - 2026-01-29 00:00
We hope you will be able to join us for the 8th Annual Olympia Advocacy Day!
Registration is now CLOSED. For questions regarding registration, please reach out to Liz.
Date: Wednesday, January 28 – Thursday, January 29
Location: State Capitol, Olympia
Audience: Hospital CEOs/administrators, hospital government affairs staff, and hospital staff/board members as invited by hospital leadership
*Please note: We recommend registering no more than three people from your organization as there will likely be office space limitations at the Capitol.
Attire: Business Professional
Contact: For more information, please reach out to Liz Cortez, Advocacy Program Manager, at LizC@wsha.org
Agenda*
*Schedule subject to change
Wednesday, January 28
5:30 – 8:00 PM: Welcome Reception & Dinner
Location: Ricardo’s & The HUB (676 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98503)
Thursday, January 29
7:00 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
Location: Olympic Room, Hilton Garden Inn (2101 Henderson Park Lane SE, Olympia)
7:30 – 8:30 AM: Legislative Briefing
Location: Olympic Room, Hilton Garden Inn (2101 Henderson Park Lane SE, Olympia)
Looping shuttle transportation will be provided between the Hilton Garden Inn and the Capitol Campus.
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM: WSHA Tent
Location: Capitol Grounds along N. Diagonal Rd.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Box Lunch
Location: WSHA Tent (Capitol Grounds along N. Diagonal Rd.)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Legislator Visits
Location: State Capitol (416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW, Olympia)
Lodging
WSHA has limited room blocks at the Hilton Garden Inn Olympia and the Marriott Courtyard Olympia. These two hotels are next door to each other.
Hilton Garden Inn
2101 Henderson Park Lane SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Please visit this link to book within our room block.
Group Code: WSH | Group Name: WSHA 2026 Hospital Advocacy Day
To book via phone please call (360) 236-9934 option 2
Reservations must be made by December 31, 2025.
Marriot Courtyard
2301 Henderson Park Dr SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Please visit this link to book within our room block.
Group Code: WSHAWSHA | Group Name: W.S.H.A.
To book via phone please call (360) 943-8448 option 1
Reservations must be made by December 31, 2025.

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