The Washington Asthma Initiative (WAI) is a statewide multidisciplinary coalition of organizations, health care providers, individuals, and government agencies. Members have a common mission to work to prevent asthma and improve diagnosis, treatment, education and the management of this chronic disease.

The Steering Committee is the decision making body for the WAI. There are several standing committees which focus on core activities around data collection, community awareness, policy development, and professional education. Special committees are created when new issues, ideas or projects develop. The Planned Care Initiative committee is a special committee focusing on improving patient care by using the Chronic Care Model, collaboratives and tools such as registries.

Objectives

• To further clinical, epidemiological, public health education, community based, and other efforts to improve asthma management.
• To collaborate, coordinate, and cooperate with official and non-official organizations in the control and prevention of asthma.
• To act in an advisory capacity to the American Lung Association® of Washington and Department of Health on asthma related topics.

The WAI was a key convener in the development of the Washington State Asthma Plan and is now working on its implementation.

The WAI works on policy and is responsible for the 2005 Attack on Asthma legislation.

The WAI conducts the Asthma Educator Institute which educates health care providers about current standards for asthma diagnosis, treatment and programs.

How to Get Involved!

Broad participation is critical in achieving our mission. Join Today!

Questions?

The Chair of Washington Asthma Initiative's Steering Committee is
Rick MacCornack, Ph.D
Director of Quality Improvement
Northwest Physicians Network, Tacoma