The Washington D.O.
News You Can Use
September 19, 2020
 This is a publication to keep you informed of issues and events pertaining to the osteopathic profession in Washington State. We invite you to submit topics or articles of interest to your colleagues for consideration. Submissions may be emailed to executivedirector@woma.org
The Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery filed a CR101 as WSR 20-18-039 on August 27, 2020 for proposed telemedicine rules. Please see the CR101 below.
The board will be collaborating with the Washington Medical Commission to consider adding new sections to rule to regulate the use of telemedicine. The board will be providing additional information when stakeholder workshops are scheduled. 
Free perinatal behavioral health consultation line for providers – “PAL for Moms”
The Health Care Authority (HCA) is sending you this notification on behalf of our partners at UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
“PAL for Moms” is a free provider-to-provider telephone consultation line, funded by HCA and staffed by UW faculty with expertise in perinatal behavioral health. Any health care provider in Washington State can call to receive consultations and local resources for their perinatal patients - including pregnant and postpartum patients as well as patients planning pregnancy or experiencing pregnancy loss and infertility.
How does it work?
  • Call 877-725-4666 (PAL4MOM) weekdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Complete a brief 2-3 minute intake
  • Consult with a UW perinatal psychiatrist (usually immediately, or within 1 business day)
  • Receive written documentation of recommendations and resources
Topics may include:
  • Risks and benefits of psychiatric medications
  • Depression, anxiety, substance use, and other psychiatric disorders
  • Adjustment to pregnancy loss, complications, or difficult life events
  • Non-medication treatments
  • Resources
To learn more
  • Sign up for our monthly newsletter where you can stay up-to-date on current research, trainings, resources and more!
  • Visit our website
  • Email us or call (877) 725-4666, weekdays 9 a.m. -
5 p.m.
We Need YOUR Opinion!
Joshua Steinberg, a second year student at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) is currently working on a research project with Dr. Renee Robinson, Associate Professor at the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy and they need your help! 

In anticipation of a COVID-19 vaccine becoming available in the near future and the potential either recommendation or requirement for healthcare providers to receive the vaccine, we would like to determine how healthcare providers feel about the vaccine. Please follow the link below to respond to this short (5-7 min) survey.
 
 
The aggregate data will be shared with you to better understand how we can support healthcare providers in the WWAMI region. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance, it is greatly appreciated.
Flu Update Webinar
The Washington State Department of Health is presenting a flu updates webinar on September 23, 2020, from noon to 1:00 p.m. PDT. Register for the webinar here.
During the webinar, we will discuss a variety of flu-related topics, including:
  • Updated flu epidemiology
  • Flu vaccine availability
  • Ordering flu vaccine in the Immunization Information System
  • Flu communication and health promotion resources
We have continuing education (CE) opportunities for nurses, physicians, medical assistants, and pharmacists who attend the webinar. View CE options and read more about the webinar here. We look forward to seeing you there!
Did You Attend WOMA's Virtual Conference?
Earn Up to 3 Extra 1A AOA Credits!

Attendees of WOMA's 2020 Virtual Convention will have an opportunity to earn up to 3 extra 1A AOA credits! (Amount depends on total credits earned for the program) A survey will be sent out shortly to the email used to register for the conference and you will have until September 30th to complete. Look out for it so you don't miss it!
 Do you have member news to share with your osteopathic colleagues?

Please send it and a related photo, if available, to executivedirector@woma.org
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