Feb. 26th 12-1:15 PM PST: Catalyst for Change: Energizing Innovation for a Resilient Behavioral Health System
Listen to a panel of leaders from across the health care continuum—including hospitals, clinics, health plans, and community partners—will share the approaches they are taking to strengthen behavioral health in Washington. Participants will gain insights into emerging strategies, real-world challenges, and opportunities to drive meaningful improvement across the system.
Mar. 3rd 12-1:15 PM PST: Navigating New Terrain: Keeping Up to Date with Evolving Vaccine Guidance
Leaders from our state will discuss how they are responding to rapidly changing vaccine guidelines, including how they interpret new information, adjust clinical and operational practices, and communicate updates with clarity and confidence. The session will focus on maintaining trust, ensuring equitable vaccine access, and supporting communities with accurate, evidence‑based information.
March 26th 12-1 PM PST: Beyond Transfusion: Anemia Optimization for Culturally Informed Bloodless Surgery
This session highlights practical, respectful approaches to caring for patients who decline blood products. A clinician will share a case study on anemia optimization for a patient whose cultural beliefs required a bloodless surgical plan, while our second speaker will discuss supportive strategies that honor patient values and promote strong surgical outcomes.
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Community Events—Come say hi to the Foundation for Health Care for Quality Staff at these upcoming events
Mar. 10-12th: NW Rural Health Conference (in-person Spokane)
Mar. 12th: UW Climate Change & Clinical Practice Symposium (in-person Seattle/Virtual Option)
Stakeholders from across the spectrum of clinical practice and health care operations in the region are invited to consider the implications of the climate crisis on our health systems.
Mar. 19th: Washington State Immunization Summit
Join leaders to gain insight on methods for assessing science-based, building vaccine confidence, mobile immunization initiatives, the U.S. immunization landscape, and optimizing vaccine ordering.
