Press Release
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2023 Articles:
The Gift Of Life: Confluence Health Receives Prestigious Award In Ceremony For Role In Organ Donation That Saved Four Lives
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Confluence Health was recognized this past Thursday, May 11 for the Excellence
in Community Partnership Award in a ceremony put on by LifeCenter Northwest,
a non-profit organ procurement organization. This prestigious award is
typically given annually to only one hospital across a four-state, 230+
hospital region which has demonstrated unwavering dedication to working
to improve the lives of people in the communities they serve.
Confluence Health Jointly Recognized for Excellence in Organ Donation Collaboration and Individually Recognized for Three Additional Metric-Based Awards
Confluence Health will be recognized jointly along with Samaritan Healthcare
in Moses Lake for the Excellence in Community Partnership Award from LifeCenter
Northwest, a non-profit organ procurement organization. This prestigious
award is typically given annually to only one hospital across a four-state,
230+ hospital region which has demonstrated unwavering dedication to working
to improve the lives of people in the communities they serve.
Confluence Health Announces Changes to Masking Policy for Patients and Visitors
Confluence Health today announced updates to its masking policy. Starting
Monday, April 3, 2023, masking will now be optional for patients and visitors
while in Confluence Health facilities. Patients and visitors will still
be recommended to mask to help protect the most vulnerable patients, but
this will no longer be a requirement for entry. However, Confluence Health
will not be making changes to its masking requirements for staff and providers
at this time. Masking will continue to be required in clinical areas and
areas generally accessible to the public, including common hallways, for
all Confluence Health employees.
Confluence Health Announces Update to Employment Vaccination Policy
Starting March 1, 2023, Confluence Health will begin allowing staff who
were unable to work onsite due to not having received the initial COVID-19
vaccination series to again work onsite at Confluence Health facilities
after meeting certain requirements.
“This change in policy reflects our shift in status within the wider
pandemic and the needs of our communities,” commented Dr. Jason
Lake, chief medical officer of Confluence Health. “While vaccinations
continue to be vital in our ability to address the needs of public health,
the transition to a post-pandemic world allows us greater flexibility
in requirements moving forward.”
Confluence Health Announces CNO Transition
Beginning February 20th, 2023, Tracey Kasnic will transition from serving
as chief nursing officer (CNO) to a new role as vice president of special
projects for Confluence Health. At the same time, Kelly Allen, Confluence
Health’s CNO-elect for nearly a year, will step into the CNO role.
In addition, Deb Glenn will assume the director of nursing services role
previously held by Kasnic at Wenatchee Valley Hospital, while also continuing
to serve as post anesthesia care manager.
Wildly Caring: Confluence Health Partners with Wenatchee Wild to Fight Cancer.
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Partnering with the Wenatchee Wild, Confluence Health presented the Hockey
Fights Cancer night at this past Saturday’s game against the Prince
George Spruce Kings with $3 from every fundraising ticket sold going towards
causes that support the fight against cancer. In addition to the game,
hockey fans also received rally towels to show their support, had the
opportunity to snag a photo with Walt the Wolf, and browsed various booths
and activities with information about local cancer support services. An
auction for Wenatchee Wild hockey jerseys specially designed for the event
was also held, with all proceeds going to support cancer programs. The
event saw the largest turnout to a Wenatchee Wild home game since February
1, 2020 with 3,521 community members turning out to do their part to fight cancer.
2022 Articles:
A Show of Light and Love: Local Emergency Services Parade at Central Washington Hospital.
Christmas Eve was a bit brighter for patients, staff, and providers at Confluence Health as local emergency services came together to spread some holiday cheer to those who needed it most. Organized by Shawn Ballard from Ballard Ambulance, the procession involved EMS, fire, and law enforcement driving with their emergency lights flashing through the Central Washington Hospital parking lots to send a message of support and encouragement to those looking on from the hospital tower.
Confluence Health Emergency Departments Ask Residents to Help Prioritize Patients with Severe Illness – Wednesday, December 1, 2022
Due to high volumes of community members seeking care in emergency departments,
patients are experiencing longer than normal wait times. Far from being
only a local issue, this is a state and national challenge that all hospital
systems are currently experiencing.
Saving Time, Saving Lives: Confluence Health Nationally Honored for Supply Chain Innovations Using A.I. Digital Assistant – Wednesday, November 16, 2022
In healthcare, a few minutes can make a massive difference, so having access
to supplies as fast as possible is not a matter of convenience, but a
matter of life and death.
Dedicated To the Mission: Veteran Finds Aligned Values, Security At Confluence Health A Natural Continuation Of Service – Thursday, November 3, 2022
Upon returning home from his tours of duty as a hospital corpsman for the
U.S. Navy, James Herron knew that he wanted to continue to help others.
With State of Emergency End, Confluence Health Announces Covid-19 Policy Changes – Tuesday, November 1, 2022
With the end of Washington State’s COVID-19 state of emergency order
yesterday after Governor Inslee’s announcement, Confluence Health
will be updating restrictions and guidelines for their facilities.
Confluence Health Will Focus Hiring on Clinical Positions to Ensure Sustainable Patient Services – Monday, October 31, 2022
Confluence Health recently announced that it would focus its hiring on
fulfilling clinical positions. Employees to fill clinical positions which
directly administer, and support patient care are being actively recruited.
Confluence Health Consolidates PCUs to Better Ensure Sustainable Patient Services – Tuesday. October 25, 2022
By November 7th, Confluence Health will consolidate their Progressive Care
Unit (PCU) services within Central Washington Hospital. Unlike intensive
care units (ICUs), PCUs are intermediate levels of care and work with
patients who are more stable or do not require as much demanding care
as an ICU patient.
A Helping Hand: Patient Need Prompts Creative, Cost-Saving Solution at Confluence Health – Wednesday, October 19, 2022
In early 2020, Confluence Health needed to ensure all had information about
COVID-19 but recognized a difficulty in outreach.
Active Shooter Exercise Tests and Strengthens Regional Healthcare and First Responder Preparedness – Wednesday, October 12, 2022
On Saturday, October 8th, Confluence Health partnered with Samaritan Healthcare
and regional partners to hold a full-scale active shooter exercise in
Moses Lake.
Not with Wands but with Willpower: ‘Godmothers of Health’ Partner with Confluence Health to Expand Vaccination Access and Healthcare Equity – Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Messaging can be hard, especially for something as novel and unknown as
COVID-19 when the entire world struggled to understand the magnitude of
the issue in early 2020. In the early days of the pandemic, Confluence
Health knew there was a need to ensure all communities had access to information
about COVID-19, but also recognized that a difficulty in outreach existed.
Regional Healthcare Facilities Partner for Safety and Preparedness Exercise – Wednesday, September 28, 2022
On October 8th, Confluence Health will partner with Samaritan Healthcare
and regional partners to hold a full-scale active shooter exercise in
Moses Lake.
Open Hearts: A Willingness to Grow Is at The Core of Great Patient Care – Thursday, September 22, 2022
Process improvement work in most jobs can be a dry affair: efforts at small
adjustments to aid a bottom line, tweaks to be more efficient, or streamlining
some steps deliver a widget to market faster. But when your business is
open-heart surgery, process improvements take on a whole new level of
importance and seriousness.
New Confluence Health PACU Designed for Patients, Alongside Staff, With an Eye for The Future – Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Confluence Health recently opened its newly expanded PACU which doubles
its available beds to 20 to allow for better care of patients while supporting
12 operating rooms.
Confluence Health Breaks Ground on New Radiation Treatment Center in Moses Lake – Thursday , September 1, 2022
A top priority that has been in the works for several years, the groundbreaking
on the $14.5 million facility represents a triumph for Moses Lake and
for cancer patients in the region.
Confluence Health Announces Changes to Naming of Hospitals and Other Locations – Monday, August 22, 2022
Confluence Health announced this week that it will be transitioning its
naming conventions for its hospitals and other locations by summer of
2023 to increase clarity and allow for smoother services for patients.
Though the name is changing, Confluence Health’s commitment to care is not.
Confluence Health Board Approves Construction of New Radiation Treatment Center in Moses Lake – Friday, August 12, 2022
Confluence Health announced this week that their board formally approved
the building of a new state-of-the-art radiation treatment center in Moses Lake.
Confluence Health Invests in The Healthcare Leaders of Tomorrow – Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Confluence Health is proud to bring local teens the CSI Program (Caring
Student Interns). The CSI program is for teens between the ages of 14
and 15, with an interest in learning about health careers.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Confluence Health Partner to Expand Access to Specialty Medications – Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Today, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) and Confluence Health announced
the creation of Madrona Health, LLC, a new joint venture to expand specialty
pharmacy services across the Pacific Northwest.
WSNA Nursing Members Vote to Ratify New Contract with Confluence Health – Monday, July 18, 2022
Local members of the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) union voted
June 30th to ratify a new three-year contract negotiated with Confluence
Health. WSNA represents in-patient nurses employed at Central Washington Hospital.
