WASHAA Community Conversations About COVID-19
Navigating COVID-19: The Importance of Advocacy in the Hospital | July 27, 2020
Updates and context as to how the pandemic is affecting our country. We heard from two social workers who provided their perspectives on the importance of health advocacy, especially in the hospital and health systems. COVID-19 has changed the way healthcare support is managed. For many healthcare systems, loved ones cannot accompany patients to visits, surgeries or at end of life.
Our presenters were:
Our presenters were:
- Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services
- Isabel D’Amrosia, LICSW, UW Medical Center Northwest
- Ashley Van Oeveren, LICSW, Lead Social Worker at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
- My Choices If I Become Sick in the COVID Pandemic
- Supplement to Advance Health Care Directive Due to COVID-19 - Courtesy of Matt Wiese of Wiese Law Corporation
Navigating COVID-19 & Resurgence | July 13, 2020
COVID-19 is continuing to impact our country deeply. In this live session, we explored factors related to the growing resurgence of the virus. Although we have learned a lot, COVID-19 is still a mystery in many aspects. What does this mean for us as we are weighing risks of continuing to physically distance, mask, and protect ourselves and those we work with? Are there actions we can be taking to improve or understand our own body better?
Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OB/GYN Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services gave us an update on how the health system and country are coping with the pandemic, and new insights in navigating the virus.
Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OB/GYN Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services gave us an update on how the health system and country are coping with the pandemic, and new insights in navigating the virus.
Open Community Conversation About COVID-19 | June 15, 2020
Weekly Community Conversation with Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OB/GYN Quality and Safety) at Swedish Health Services. We took questions questions, discussed concerns, and shared examples of positive advocacy adaptation due to COVID-19. This was our community’s opportunity to talk live, in a professional and safe environment about the pandemic.
Navigating Hospice During COVID-19 | June 8, 2020
Our speakers included: Stacey Jones, Director at Providence Hospice & Palliative Care, and Bruce Smith, MD, MACP, FAAHPM, HMDC, Hospice Medical Director at Providence Health & Services. Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services gave updates on what is happening in the health system with COVID-19, what has changed, and what to expect ahead.
- Misconceptions of Hospice pre-COVID-19
- Differences between hospice and palliative care
- How Hospice has changed with COVID-19
- What is happening now
- What will be the new normal with hospice moving forward
- Providing specific resources/actions or ideas for participants
Caregiving & Home Care During COVID-19 | June 1, 2020
Caregiving or bringing in a caregiver into your home has special considerations during COVID-19.
Shawn D’Amelio, Director of Business Development at With a Little Help, Inc. and President of the Washington Home Care Association discussed safety and the new realities in utilizing caregivers inside the home. Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services provided updates about what Washington State health providers and systems are doing regarding COVID-19.
Shawn D’Amelio, Director of Business Development at With a Little Help, Inc. and President of the Washington Home Care Association discussed safety and the new realities in utilizing caregivers inside the home. Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services provided updates about what Washington State health providers and systems are doing regarding COVID-19.
Personal Safety Nets: Being Prepared During COVID-19 | May 25, 2020
Our speakers included Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services and Denise Malm, MSW, Wallingford Senior Center.
Understanding Ventilators & End of Life Choices During COVID-19 | May 18, 2020
Our speakers included Jim deMaine, MD retired pulmonary and critical care doctor for 30+ years; Emeritus Professor of Medicine, UW and Bonnie Bizzell, MBA, MEd, Community Engagement Liaison & Program Manager, Honoring Choices PNW.
Navigating Pregnancy During COVID-19 | May 11, 2020
Our speakers included Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services.
Navigating Cancer Health During COVID-19 | May 4, 2020
Speakers included Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services and Fred Appelbaum, MD, Executive Sr. VP and Deputy Director, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Navigating Mental Health During COVID-19 | April 27, 2020
Speakers included Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality and Safety) at Swedish Health Services and Veronika M Zantop, MD, Psychiatric Hospitalist and Medical Director of Women's Wellness at Swedish Medical Center.
Navigating Loss Amid COVID-19 | April 13, 2020
Trudy James joined our Community for a discussion about how to navigate loss (not just death) in the time of COVID-19. WASHAA Board Member Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services provided updates on the COVID-19 situation from the health provider frontline.
Caregiving in the Time of COVID-19 | April 6, 2020
An open discussion about health advocacy in the time of COVID-19. We focused on caregiving as a topic area. Speakers included Dale Reisner, MD, from Swedish Health Services and Albert Munanga, DrBH, MSN, RN from ERA Living.
WA State & COVID-19 | March 30, 2020
Where our state is and what we are doing to prepare for increased COVID-19 cases. WASHAA Board Member Dale Reisner, MD gave us an update and answered questions.