Legislative and security staff participated in Stop the Bleed training led by Harborview Medical Center’s Dr. Eileen Bulger and Maria Paulsen, RN. Staff were trained to become an immediate responder to bleeding injuries, which can happen anywhere and are the leading cause of preventable death in multiple casualty events. Instructors worked with staff until they gained the skills to recognize life-threatening bleeding and effectively control it using techniques such as packing and a tourniquet.
For more information about the UW’s Stop the Bleed training, click here.
Capital budget staff visit the UW
Capital budget staff from the legislature and Governor’s office traveled to the UW to receive a capital planning and development overview and participate in a discussion about the UW’s building account. They also had the opportunity to tour campus and visit the health sciences education space, the new population health building, Parrington Hall, and the Burke Museum.
Mental health stakeholders from across the state convene at the HUB
Participants at the Washington State Mental Health Summit discussed the mental health and addiction challenges facing many Washingtonians and took the opportunity to collaborate on new ideas for improving behavioral health care in the state. Hundreds of stakeholders participated with varying professional and lived experience backgrounds.
During the summit, Rep. Frank Chopp was recognized for his hard work and dedication to improving mental health care for Washington residents. Reps. Lisa Callan, Lauren Davis, Tina Orwall, Joe Schmick, and Tana Senn and Sen. Manka Dhingra also participated as presenters or panelists.
Visit wamhsummit.org/about for more information about the Washington State Mental Health Summit.