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Warren Featherstone Reid Award for Excellence in Healthcare
In 1994, the Legislature honored Warren Featherstone Reid and his
policy interests by creating the Warren Featherstone Reid Award in
RCW
43.70.045 and
RCW
43.70.047 to recognize
cost-effective and quality health care services. The award is to be given
annually to health care providers and facilities in Washington state who
exhibit exceptional quality and value in the delivery of health services.
When it created the award, the Legislature recognized the importance of
ensuring that all Washington residents have access to affordable, quality
health care.
According to the statute, the recipient of the award is to be chosen
annually by the governor in conjunction with the secretary of health, and
the secretary may appoint an advisory committee to assist with the
selection. The Board was honored when the secretary asked it to serve
as a standing advisory committee that would review nominations and recommend
a recipient. The Board forwards the recommendation to the secretary, who may approve
the recommendation or call for a new nomination. Upon approval, it
goes to the governor for decision.
Warren Featherstone Reid, a Wenatchee native, was a longtime aide to
Warren G. Magnuson, who represented Washington in the U.S. Senate for 36
years. Reid had a special interest in health policy. He later chaired the
Washington State Board of Health.
Timeline for 2012 process
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Open the call for nominations
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March 1, 2012 |
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Deadlines for nominations
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May 1, 2012 |
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Nominee forwarded to Governor
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Aug. 1, 2012 |
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Finalist selected by Governor
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Sept. 1, 2012 |
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Award recipient notified a minimum of two weeks prior to date of award ceremony
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Mid/late September to early October
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Award presented
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October 2012 |
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Award Recipients
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2011 |
Facility |
MultiCare
Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Pediatric Heart Center in Tacoma |
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2010 |
Facility |
Harborview Medical
Center's Satellite Clinics for HIV/AIDS Patients
Eileen Whalen, Executive
Director |
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2010 |
Individual |
Dr. Beth Harvey, South Sound Pediatric Associates |
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2009 |
Facility |
Community Health Care
David Flentge, President and CEO |
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2009 |
Individual |
Joyce Jackson,
Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Kidney Centers in Seattle |
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2008 |
Facility |
Pioneer Square Clinic |
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2007
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No award given
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2006
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Individual
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J. Carlos Olivares, Executive Director, Yakima Valley Farm
Workers Clinic
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2005
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Individual
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Thomas H. Locke, MD, MPH, Health Officer, Jefferson & Clallam Counties
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2004
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Facility
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Inland North West Health Services, Multi-Stakeholder Non-Profit Hospital Service Provider
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2004
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Individual
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Ellen Jeffcott, RDS, BS, Dental Programs Manager, Public Health Seattle & King County
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2003
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Facility
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Snohomish County Human Services Division of Alcohol and Other Drugs
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2002
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Individual
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John B Welsh, Staff Counsel, Washington State House Healthcare Committee
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2001
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Individual
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Sue Crystal
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2000
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1999
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1998
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1997 |
Individual
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Lorraine Berndt, CNA, Home Health Agency Director Longview
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1996
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Individual
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David M. Johnson, Executive Director, Transitional Resources Mental Health Facility
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1995
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Individual
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Ed Gray, MD, Health Officer, NE Tri-County Health District
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1994
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Award is established
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