WABON Nursing Board Weekly Bulletin – Nov. 1, 2024
Vaccine clinics needed for a nationwide study to develop an Adult Immunization Quality Improvement Provider (IQIP) program
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with Johns Hopkins University and the CDC on a nationwide study to develop an evidence-based Adult Immunization Quality Improvement Provider (IQIP) program.
This is an exciting opportunity to improve the vaccination rates for adult patients, while helping to develop a QI tool for providers across the country.
The details
The time commitment is small, but the impact is big. Clinics will devote an estimated 4-20 hours to vaccine improvement efforts over the course of the study period (through June 2026). Project participation can help practices address adult immunization questions, concerns, and hesitancy during routine clinical work, while also improving general vaccine confidence for providers, staff, and patients.
Participating practices will randomly be assigned to a control group or intervention group. The control groups only need to complete the baseline and final study assessments. The intervention groups will work with DOH to build and test a NEW national adult IQIP program by measuring immunization coverage and using tools to increase vaccine acceptance. Both study groups are critical to the success of this study and development of an effective QI program.
More information
If you are interested in participating, or if you would like more information, please email [email protected] or call 360-819-3807.
Scam Alert!
A scam targeting nurses is affecting nurses in our state.
Applications for a WA multistate license (MSL) are now open!
Nurses whose primary state of residence (PSOR) is Washington can now apply to upgrade to a multistate license (MSL).
MSL upgrade information:
- If you have a Washington single-state license, it won’t change. If you want a multistate license, you must apply for the MSL upgrade.
- MSL upgrade fee: $65.
- Your license number won’t change when upgrading to an MSL.
- You must meet all Uniform Multistate License Requirements.
- You must complete an FBI background check as part the application process. (We will email you instructions after you apply.)
- We expect the MSL application review process to take 2 to 3 weeks.
- You still must pay your annual renewal fee to maintain an active license in Washington state.
Nurses new to Washington state can also apply for a Washington MSL. This includes:
- Nurses moving and changing their PSOR to Washington state.
- Nurses who have recently completed their nursing education program and are getting their first Washington state license.
Watch out for false SecureAccess Washington (SAW) ads
Washingtonians who use SecureAccess Washington (SAW) should be wary of internet ads that pretend to be government links.
When going to a government agency website, make sure it has a .gov address. The only correct SAW address is https://secureaccess.wa.gov
Learn more: Bad actors are spoofing SecureAccess Washington (SAW)
Employer reminder – verify licenses
Employers are encouraged to verify the license of any new or existing employee.
- For nurses with a single-state WA license, verify via the DOH Provider Credential Search.
- For nurses with a multistate license (MSL) from other states, verify through Nursys.
Employers should carefully review employees’ or applicants’ nursing education.
Consider whether nurses received their nursing education from one of the Florida schools under federal investigation.
