A memo sent to all staff and providers Monday said Confluence Health had experienced unsustainable losses of $4 million in September and $16 million over the past year.
The agreement covers all Confluence Heath nurses who work at Central Washington Hospital, which is the largest medical center in North Central Washington.
The Chelan-Douglas Health District says Central Washington Hospital is among the 38 hospitals across the state that are at or near capacity with non-COVID related injuries or illness.
According to a press release, Central is at 98% capacity but housing only seven patients battling coronavirus
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COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer arrived at Central Washington Hospital (CWH) in Wenatchee Tuesday.
Vaccine Coordinator Tyler Fischback said they received 975 doses. The Department of Health is projecting a steady increase in vaccine availability, although that is likely contingent on the Moderna vaccine's approval, which could come as early as this week
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Confluence Health has opened a second 24/7 emergency room that will be located at Wenatchee Valley Hospital.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jason Lake says the ER at Central Washington Hospital is often very busy with a full waiting room.
"We really wanted to provide more expeditious care but we needed to improve the capacity of our emergency room services and the best way to do that was to add a
Central Washington Hospital has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
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From a press release-Central Washington Hospital has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
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