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Three Things You Need to Know:?

1) Warnings grow [ [link removed] ] about risky IV drips and injections at unregulated med spas.?

2) Blood banks call urgently for donations - To locate a nearby donation center, enter your ZIP code into the Red Cross website [ [link removed] ].

3) Quaker Issues Revised Recall Notice [ [link removed] ] with additional products due to possible health risk.?





QUICK FACT

*The WMC 2023-2025 strategic plan is available on our? [ [link removed] ]**_website._*

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Coffee with the Commission
February 7, 2024 11:00 AM PST

Despite the best efforts of healthcare professionals, systemic faults leave chance that a medical error may occur. Adverse events where a patient is unintentionally harmed during their care can be dangerous, leading to injury or even death. Medical errors are preventable and they require systems change to reduce the risk of harm to future patients. We will be joined?by Felicidad Smith, MPH - CRP Manager at the Foundation for Health Care Quality. She will provide an overview of Communication and Resolution Programs (CRP) and there will be ample time for your questions.?
More Information [ [link removed] ]

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Olympia
*WMC Legislative Update*

February 08, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST

WMC Public Information Officer and Legislative Liaison will provide an overview of the 2024 Washington State Legislative Session and what can be expected during this 60 day session. This is intended to be an open conversation and questions are welcome. Send your questions ahead of time to [email protected]. Registration [ [link removed] ]


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CME Webinar February 16, 2024
12:00 ? 1:00 PM PST

In this webinar, Dr Chow will cover the terms and case definitions associated with Post-COVID-19 diagnoses, describe the clinical features and risk factors as well as explore the epidemiology and possible etiologies for this diverse group of conditions. The webinar will be recorded, and continuing education is available for physicians (MDs), DOs and Physician Assistants (PA), medical assistants and nurses. The Federation of State Medical Boards designates this live activity for a maximum of "1.0?AMA PRA Category 1 Credit"?. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.?More Information and Registration [ [link removed] ]

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Health Equity Continuing Education

The department has implemented Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229. ESSB 5229 requires that health care professionals, subject to continuing education requirements, complete health equity continuing education training. This training must be taken at least once every four years. The department, in consultation with health care boards and commissions, was required to adopt model rules. These model rules establish the minimum standards for health equity continuing education training courses. Learn More [ [link removed] ]


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*Connect your patients to WIC via new online WIC Interest Form*

The WA State Department of Health recently launched an online WIC Interest Form [ [link removed] ] and Washington WIC Clinic Locator [ [link removed] ]. Individuals, health care providers, and community-based organizations can use the simple online form to refer to the Washington WIC [ [link removed] ] Nutrition Program (Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program). The WIC Clinic Locator allows people to easily search for and connect with a local WIC Clinic.

WIC is for eligible [ [link removed] ] people who are pregnant, recently delivered a baby, breast and chest feeding, and infants and children under age five. Dads, grandparents, foster parents, or other guardians may apply for WIC for their children.

*WIC helps improve the health of adults and children through*:


* Monthly benefits to buy healthy food
* Nutrition education
* Personalized breast and chest feeding support
* Health screenings and referrals
* And so much more

Please use the WIC Interest Form [ [link removed] ] and WIC Clinic Locator [ [link removed] ] to easily connect your patients to WIC!


* WIC Interest Form short URL: wa.gov/WICRefer [ [link removed] ]
* WA WIC Clinic Locator short URL: wa.gov/FindWIC [ [link removed] ]

Questions? Contact Monica Escare?o, DOH Office of Nutrition Services, Outreach Coordinator, [email protected]




Upcoming Events

*Communication and Resolution Program Certification: The Value of Collaboration to Improve Patient Safety after Adverse Events*
Wednesday February 7?

11:00 AM PST

More Information [ [link removed] ]

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*WMC Legislative Update*

Thursday February 8

10:00 AM PST

More Information [ [link removed] ]

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*Post-COVID-19 Conditions: Expanding Our Understanding of Long-term Sequelae of COVID-19* Friday February 16?

12:00 PM PST
More Information [ [link removed] ]

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*WMC Offices Closed*
Monday February 19th

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*WMC Personal Appearances*
Thursday March 7

10:00 AM PST

Olympia, WA
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*WMC Policy: Interested Parties*

Thursday March 21
10:00 AM PST

Virtual Registration [ [link removed] ]

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CONTACT US

Washington Medical Commission.?

PO Box 47866?

Olympia, WA 98504-7866?

Phone: 360-236-2750?

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[email protected]

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ABOUT THE COMMISSION?

Your WA Medical Commission (WMC) currently regulates about 34,000 licenses, more than 3,000 of which are Physician Assistants.?

The WMC is composed of 21 governor-appointed members, including:


* 13 physicians, one from each congressional district and three at-large positions
* Six public members
* Two physician assistants.

The WMC also employs staff based in Tumwater and Spokane, WA. The professional staff includes attorneys and physicians.?

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS?

We provide speakers and subject matter experts on a variety of topics, including:


* Opioid prescribing
* Reduction of medical errors
* Patient rights
* Patient safety
* Effective communication
* General who we are and what we do

We are also happy to work with you to design an event or webinar. Email us <[email protected]> for more information.

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EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS?

We provide speakers and subject matter experts on a variety of topics, including:


* Opioid prescribing
* Reduction of medical errors
* Patient rights
* Patient safety
* Effective communication
* General who we are and what we do

We are also happy to work with you to design an event or webinar. Email us <[email protected]> for more information.















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