Washington State Legislature Resolves Medicaid ED Visit Issue
On March 30, 2012 Governor Chris Gregoire halted the Washington State Health Care Authority's (HCA) proposed plan that would have denied hospitals payment of emergency department visits by Medicaid patients that were deemed and urged the Washington State Legislature to address the issue with a balanced budget approach. The compromised reached was through an amendment to the budget proposed by Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle) and incorporated the implementation of best practices suggested by the Washington Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (WA-ACEP), Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) and the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA). The Washington State Coumcil of ENA supports this proposal to protect access to care for Medicaid patients.
Emergency Nursing Without Borders Emergency Nursing Conference
WA-ENA and ENABC (British Columbia) have partnered for a two-year pilot program/emergency nursing conferences. Join us in Seattle on October 12 & 13, 2012 at the Bell Harbor Conference Center for education and networking with our Candian colleagues
Online registration to begin May 15, 2012
Anna Mae Ericksen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Anna Mae Ericksen was presented with the initial Lifetime Achievement Award at the April State Council Meeting. Click here to read the Press Release.
Click here to read the Spokeman-Review article
2012 WA-ENA Meeting Schedule
The State Council meetings are open to all members of ENA and are held quarterly in Washington State. The meeting schedule for 2012 are:
August 17, 2012 - SeaTac Red Lion Hotel
October 26, 2012 - Olympia, WA
About the Washington State Council of ENA
WA-ENA is the Washington State Council of the Emergency Nurses Association. We are a not-for-profit organization and are the professional organization for emergency nurses dedicated to quality patient care, public safety, continuing education, nursing research and promotion of the nursing profession. It is comprised of a membership of over 1,100 nurses residing in Washington State. Each member has an opportunity to become involved in WA-ENA to help define the future of emergency nursing and emergency care through advocacy, expertise, innovation, and leadership.
Current Events
Upcoming Meetings
State Council Board Meeting
August 17, 2012 - 8:00 AM
Seattle Airport Red Lion Hotel
18220 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98188
State Council Meeting
August 17, 2012 - 9:30 AM
Seattle Airport Red Lion Hotel
18220 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98188
Current Calls
Links
Newsletter
Vital Lines is the Official Newsletter of the Washington State Council of ENA. It is published quarterly and sent to all WA-ENA members. View the latest issue here
