Network Ops Update – July
July 2025 A Note From Susan This communication represents the second of our new update to you, our close partners, which is focused on operational activities, shared learning and collaborative work that is designed to directly meet the individual needs of our communities. It’s created in response to requests and questions I’ve received, as well […]
Network Ops Update – June
June 2025 A Note From Susan This new communication is designed to provide a brief update to you –our close partners-focused on key operational activities, shared learning opportunities, and collaborative work that directly supports readiness and response in our communities. The work we do together is powerful, and your commitment allows us to deliver on […]
Ongoing Measles Activity and Preparedness
Ongoing Measles Activity and Preparedness Due to increases in measles cases both nationally and internationally please ensure your community is immunized. For resources on how to identify, isolate and inform potential cases please see links below. Shared Resources: General Information Washington State DOH Measles | Washington State Department of Health DOH Measles Communication Toolkit for […]
IV Supply Shortage
IV Solution Shortage The Network has been monitoring supply chain impacts resulting from hurricane damage to a Baxter manufacturing plant in North Carolina impacting IV fluids and related supplies and has partially activated to support partners in mitigating any potential impacts in the coming weeks. Please see more information about the Baxter Shortage Information. The […]
Shiver Me Timbers! Exercise Materials
Shiver Me Timbers! Exercise Materials On October 17, 2024, during the Great Shake Out, NWHRN with Long Term Care partners to test emergency operation plans to assess readiness for impacts of an earthquake to facilities, staff, and patients. Below are resources to practice this exercise at your facility at any time. Also available are: Shiver […]
Pediatric Respiratory Refresher Course & Resources
Pediatric Respiratory Refresher Course & Resources 2025 Pediatric Fall Respiratory Refresher Course: This virtual webinar was hosted on October 15, 2025, to support clinical providers caring for pediatric patients during respiratory season. Speakers include representatives from all four major pediatric centers in Washington state as well as a pediatric hospitalist from a community rural program. […]
Long Term Care (LTC) Sessions
Long Term Care Sessions The Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN), along with the long-term care advisory group, are hosting quarterly outreach sessions with Long Term Care (LTC) providers to establish awareness for preparing resilient health care systems that saves lives and serve the community during emergencies. The vision in these outreach sessions is to support […]
NWHRN Expanding Services in Central and Eastern WA
As of July 2024, the Washington State Department of Health is implementing changes to its Healthcare Readiness and Response strategy across Washington state. In support of this direction and to more comprehensively support the needs of healthcare partners in our state in support of our mission, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) will be expanding […]
NWHRN joins Common Health Coalition
The Northwest Healthcare Response Network is pleased to join the Common Health Coalition as we further advance our shared commitment to the collaboration of health care and public health to build a more resilient health system. Since our inception, the Northwest Healthcare Response Network has committed to strengthening the connection and coordination between health care and public […]
NWHRN Joins National Partners to Exercise Pediatric Response Capabilities
In April 2024, NWHRN joined other healthcare coalitions (HCCs) to participate in a facilitated tabletop exercise (TTX) organized by the Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM). This was a unique national opportunity for multiple HCCs to collaborate on a common exercise and scenario. WRAP-EM developed the basic exercise scenario based on a chemical exposure […]