WPSC News and Events

Upcoming Lunchtime Webinar 🍴

Join us June 28th for a lunchtime webinar: "Addressing Bias, Language Barriers, and Inequities in Healthcare" presented by Cheri Wilson, MA, MHS, CPHQ, and current faculty with IHI's Pursuing Equity program. Have you ever wondered why sometimes our thoughts don't match our actions? In this webinar, participants will learn more about implicit bias and how it affects our everyday lives in everything from healthcare and beyond, to areas of criminal justice, employment, housing, and media. Most importantly, participants will be equipped with tips and de-biasing techniques for mitigating implicit bias as a strategy for reducing disparities in health and healthcare and for promoting health equity.

Communication and Resolution Program Leader Retreat:
Achieving Benefits, Avoiding Pitfalls

Join us this fall to learn how your organization can implement an effective communication and resolution program. Learn more from our save the date, and register at the link below.

When: September 27-28, 2017

Where: Marriott, SeaTac International Airport | 3201 176th Street | SeaTac, WA 98188

At the conclusion of this two-day program, participants will be able to:

Define the core components of a CRP and why each component is critical to a CRP’s effectiveness.
Describe the common barriers healthcare organizations experience when implementing a CRP and the strategies for overcoming them.
Conduct a CRP gap analysis at their institution and interpret the results.
Develop a plan for their organization to effectively implement a CRP

This two day event will feature:

Tom Gallagher, MD, University of Washington
Tim McDonald, MD, JD, Loyola University
Local CRP Leaders including: Paula Bradlee (Overlake), Claire Hagan (Providence), Dana Kahn (Virginia Mason), Marcia Rhodes (University of Washington)
Plus, a panel of Board/C-suite members from local hospitals discussing CRP challenges and opportunities