MOSES LAKE – Samaritan Healthcare is pleased to announce that Commissioner Katherine Christian has been recognized by the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) for earning the inaugural WSHA Health Care Governance certification in 2019.

Commissioner Christian spent the last year increasing her understanding of hospital governance and ability to enhance board effectiveness through participation in the Washington State Hospital Association’s Health Care Governance Education program. Participation included attending webinars and peer learning events on a variety of topics, ranging from community health needs assessments to federal and state health.

“We are proud of Commissioner Christian for achieving this recognition,” said Theresa Sullivan, CEO of Samaritan Healthcare. “Completing this program attests to her dedication to better serve our patients and our community.”

Christian will be recognized at the WSHA Health Care Governance awards dinner on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Seattle Airport Marriott. The dinner is scheduled the evening before the WSHA 2020 Safety & Quality Leadership Summit, which will take place on Thursday, May 14.

“Excellent governance is essential to excellent hospitals,” WSHA President and CEO Cassie Sauer said. “We are inspired by the popularity this program has garnered, as it shows the commitment our healthcare leaders have to improving their own skills to better serve their communities.”

The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) launched the WSHA Health Care Governance Education program in 2019 to help increase the skills and expertise of those who govern Washington state health systems. This includes members of boards of directors and public hospital districts’ elected commissioners. Fifty-nine individuals representing 29 hospitals and health systems across Washington State earned their WSHA Health Care Governance certification, and 105 individuals logged at least one credit hour in 2019.

Samaritan Healthcare provides healthcare services for Moses Lake and the surrounding communities. Our focus has been—and continues to be—to provide healthcare services that improve the well-being of the people of our community. Visit samaritanhealthcare.com to learn more.