The Dr. Robert Bree Collaborative

Visit us at: www.qualityhealth.org/bree/aging/
EOL report summary: www.qualityhealth.org/bree/wp-cont...

The Bree Collaborative is conducting an assessment of our 2014 End-of-Life Care guidelines. You can view the summary of our report on hospital uptake in Washington state here: www.qualityhealth.org/bree/wp-cont...

Art of Aging Well: Navigating Whole-Person Strategies for Older Adults YouTube video by Foundation for Health Care Quality

Watch our webinar on The Art of Aging Well: Navigating Whole-Person Strategies for Older Adults. This webinar focuses on the health of older adults and explores how our health care ecosystem can support individuals in achieving their best possible health. youtu.be/OOFBgadU9wM

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Each year, about 1.3 million individuals enter menopause, yet over one-third with symptoms go undiagnosed. Clear, evidence-informed perimenopause and menopause care guidelines could improve outcomes and quality of life in Washington state. To learn more, visit: www.qualityhealth.org/bree/perimen...

Bree Report Spotlight on First Episode Psychosis YouTube video by Foundation for Health Care Quality

Watch our webinar on First Episode Psychosis (FEP). FEP refers to the initial onset of psychotic symptoms—an important window for early intervention. Early detection and timely have been shown to improve quality of life and potentially prevent the condition from progressing.
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Measuring Change: Prioritizing Community in Evaluations YouTube video by Foundation for Health Care Quality

The Bree Collaborative presents three webinars a year on evaluation topics. View our latest video with Speakers Jan Marie Ward and Martha Lanman as they discuss how to include Native American and rural perspectives in evaluation. youtu.be/4gv-9Y1auzQ

Bree Report Spotlight on Blood Pressure Screening & Control YouTube video by Foundation for Health Care Quality

In case you missed it, you can still watch our latest webinar on Blood Pressure Screening and Control - youtu.be/KtDg5V3zsdc

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Got summer plans? Stop by a WAI Summer Externship informational session on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the UW School of Nursing room 1231. Learn about our paid, flexible student education program - OPEN NOW to M1s and DNP students at @uwmadison.bsky.social
👉https://wai.wisc.edu/student-externship/

To stay up to date on the Bree Collaborative’s offerings please sign up for our listserv: www.viethconsulting.com/members/memb...

If you would like to message our staff, please send an email to bree@qualityhealth.org.

Washington States 25th Annual Say It Out Loud Conference. Unapologetically Us, bold voices, brave futures! Date: May 18, Location: Tulalip Resort and Casino. Early bird tickets available for $120. Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ voices together.

✨ Say it loud. Say it proud. Join us May 18 at Tulalip Resort & Casino for WA State’s 25th Annual Say It Out Loud Conference.
🌈 Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ voices
🎟️ Early bird tickets: $120
🔗 https://loom.ly/ziscA3o

Learn about the Washington State Tribal Prevention System

HCA is proud to support a 10-year pilot partnership with Tribal leaders across Washington to prevent youth substance misuse and build stronger, healthier communities: Learn more: https://loom.ly/nYkxpM4

Last year we created an online tool to help track #measles exposures across WA. This map brings together info from local health depts into one convenient, easy-to-navigate platform. It's mobile-friendly, too.

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HPV= human papillomavirus. Almost everyone who is sexually active will have HPV st some point

Most sexually active people are likely to have HPV (human papillomavirus) at some point, though most have no symptoms and are unaware. Having HPV simply means you, like so many others, have been exposed to a common virus. #HPV #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth

This Friday, January 23, is Maternal Health Awareness Day.

IHI's Paolo Borem and Pierre Barker co-authored a journal article on the impact on the institutional maternal mortality ratio of a quality improvement initiative for the primary causes of maternal deaths.

Read: go.ihi.org/4t0t38v

Finding a health care or dental provider that accepts Apple Health (Medicaid) doesn’t have to be hard. This short video walks you through the steps so you can find a provider that works for you. Follow along at hca.wa.gov/find-a-provider

Submissions for Bree Collaborative Awards is open! Demonstrate your organizations commitment to quality health care and apply today. www.qualityhealth.org/bree/evaluat...

Registration is now open for the final webinar in our Measuring Change series. October 19th, 2025, starting at 11:00am PT. fhqc.qualityhealth.org/members/evr/...

Bree has launched a series of message boards. Organizations can use these message boards to post questions to peers, ask questions to Bree staff, or post information about their current work in these areas. Visit our IG at: www.qualityhealth.org/bree/our-gui...

Invitation to join the Bree Collaborative Reporting Initiative : arcg.is/11vDiT0

In January of 2025, the Bree Collaborative launched a reporting initiative to learn more about which organizations across Washington State are using their guidelines. Reporting only takes 5 minutes. Participate now!

Data Modernization: Impacts of Heat and Wildfire Smoke score cards | Bree Collaborative Future modernization steps will include adding links to and from our evaluation framework documents.

Read the newest post on the Bree Collaborative's Evaluation Blog - Beacon. www.qualityhealth.org/bree/2025/07...

Bree Report Spotlight: Health Impacts of Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke YouTube video by Foundation for Health Care Quality

Spotlight Webinar: Health Impacts of Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke: youtu.be/-q5DtmjaOlk?...

Addressing the Mental Health Toll of Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke YouTube video by Foundation for Health Care Quality

Webinar on Addressing the Mental Health Toll of Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke: youtu.be/-wqPPAPfjAo?...

We have developed several resources to help you start planning your evaluation on Heat and Wildfire Smoke -

Measurement Bank: www.qualityhealth.org/bree/measure...

Survey Bank: www.qualityhealth.org/bree/surveys/

Framework for Evaluation: www.qualityhealth.org/bree/wp-cont...

We are excited to announce the launch of the Bree Collaborative Measurement Bank (www.qualityhealth.org/bree/measure...). The Measurement Bank allows organizations to share standard measurements they are using add database queries, and share definitions of their home-grown metrics.

Beacon is the Bree Collaborative's evaluation program blog.

This months blog post is about new tools that have been developed over the last year and include links to our recently released evaluation tools for our Opioid Use Disorder report. www.qualityhealth.org/bree/2025/01...

Our awards program for implementation, adherence to best practices, and equity are open for 2025. Submit now!

Congratulations to Microsoft and Community Health Plan of Washington!

Congratulations to Boeing and Community Health Plan of Washington.

The Dr. Robert Bree Collaborative is kicking off it's reporting initiative! Show your support, encourage others to participate and take our survey. www.qualityhealth.org/bree/evaluat... #healthcare #qualityhealth