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KHA Webinar: CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Series: Part One of Ten
2024-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
This ten-part online seminar series will cover a majority of the CMS Hospital CoP manual – Appendix A. (Psychiatric and Swing Bed requirements are addressed in a separate program.) It is a fantastic way to educate everyone in your hospital on all the sections of the CMS hospital manual, especially ones that apply to their department.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.
Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-020 is approved for 1.2 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Overview of the CMS Survey Process and Introduction

Introduction
General information and location of the manual
Hospital deficiency reports
Memos of interest to hospitals

QAPI Interpretive Guidelines
Texting of orders
Discharge Planning

Compliance with laws

Non-Discrimination, Interpreters and Section 1557 ACA

CMS required education
Survey protocols
Survey team

Emergency Services

Need for P&P
Qualified RN to assess patients
Basic patient care requirements
Services must meet patient needs
Following standards of practice
Integrated into hospital PI
Qualified medical director
Policies required
Training required
Urgent care clinics

Outpatient Services

Policies and procedures
Meeting needs of patients
Outpatient orders
Documentation of care given in the OP department
Orders required
Department director job description and responsibilities
Recall that CMS has restraint standards that hospitals must follow
Describe how non-physician practitioners – PA, NPs – can order restraints
Describe the requirements for reporting patient death while in restraints
Recall the required education for all personnel who apply or remove restraints

Appendix and Resources

KHA Webinar: CAH Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Series: Part One of Nine
2024-10-01 11:30 - 12:30
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) must comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Conditions of Participation located in Appendix W in the manual. This nine-part webinar series will cover the CAH CoP manual. Included is a 2-hour program on Patient Rights – one of the most cited segments of the Manual. The CAH Manual does not include a specific section on Patient Rights as does the Acute manual; but hospitals must provide a safe environment for patients and method to ensure all patient rights are met.
This series will help CAHs comply with specific CoP problem areas, such as nursing care plans, necessary policies and procedures, medication administration and drug storage, and informed consent to name a few.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.
Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-011 is approved for 1.2 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Introduction

History
Deficiencies and problematic standards for CAHs
How to find manual, survey memos, and changes
Recent memos that affect CAHs

Conditions of Participation

Introduction
Survey Protocol and Team
Swing bed review module
Compliance with Federal, State and Local Laws and Regulations
Licensure of CAH
Licensure, Certification or Registration of Personnel
Advanced directives
Status and Location
Compliance with CAH Requirements
Agreements with Rural Health Network Hospitals
Number of Beds and Length of Stay
Observation and the two-midnight rule

Appendix and Resources

Webinar: Kentucky’s New Marijuana Laws: What HR Needs to Know
2024-10-01 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar will offer a comprehensive overview of Kentucky’s new medical cannabis law, effective January 1, 2025, and provide essential information that every employer needs to know to stay compliant with employment law related to medical cannabis.
Key objective 1: Provide an overview of Kentucky’s new medical cannabis law and the related regulations.
Key objective 2: Discuss the employment implication of medical cannabis, including best practices for employers related to medical cannabis.
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KHA Town Hall: Future Proof Your Hospital - Leverage Physician Leaders as Strategic Business Partners
2024-10-01 15:00 - 16:00
Doing more with less may be the only constant in today’s healthcare landscape, and for hospitals to thrive amid increased expenses, labor shortages, and reimbursement struggles, leveraging a skilled senior-level physician leader can make all the difference. The role of CMO has evolved dramatically over the past decade, and especially since the early days of the pandemic.
This webinar will describe the evolving role of the CMO and how hospitals can measure their return on investment. Participants will learn to design a framework for identifying and developing senior physician leaders, while leveraging those same leaders as a resource and strategic business partner.
Speakers:
Tom Rossi, VP of Executive Search
Jackson Physician Group
Mark Dotson, Executive Recruiters
Jackson Physician Group
For Zoom information, please contact Tammy Wells at KHA (twells@kyha.com).

2024 State Association Webinar Series - Part 2 of 4: Reimage Your Work Design: Processes, Roles, and Workflows to Best Support Your Workforce Ecosystem
2024-10-02 11:00 - 12:00
Speakers:
Jennifer Miller and Buffy Kelly

Register Here

Please note: There were technical difficulties with the original registration link. If you previously registered for this event, please register again. We apologize for the confusion and inconvenience!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing your login information. Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.

In support of improving patient care, Huron is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by, and for, the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Huron Consulting Services LLC has designated this activity for 1 CE credit for physicians, nursing, and pharmacy professionals.

Special KHA Town Hall - Loper Bright and the post-Chevron Age
2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:00
Join KHA on Thursday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. ET for a Special Town Hall on Loper Bright and the post-Chevron Age – An Overview for Kentucky Hospitals.
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court abandoned 40 years of caselaw when it overruled the Chevron doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo. The Chevron doctrine allowed administrative agencies to enjoy a level of deference when agency regulations were challenged in the courts, but Loper Bright directs federal courts to exercise their “independent judgment” when determining whether an agency acted within its statutory authority. The impact of Loper Bright will be felt by every federally regulated industry in the United States.
This presentation will provide a short overview of how Loper Bright has changed administrative law in the courts and will discuss how Kentucky health care providers may need to adjust to the new legal landscape.
Speaker:
Wes Butler
Barnett, Benvenuti & Butler, PLLC
This is a KHA Members-only webinar. Please register at the link below. You will receive a confirmation email containing your unique login information shortly after your registration has been approved. Please contact me with any questions.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

KHA Webinar: CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Series: Part Two (Combined with Critical Access Hospitals)
2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00
(Please Note Extended Time!)
This ten-part online seminar series will cover a majority of the CMS Hospital CoP manual – Appendix A. (Psychiatric and Swing Bed requirements are addressed in a separate program.) It is a fantastic way to educate everyone in your hospital on all the sections of the CMS hospital manual, especially ones that apply to their department.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.
Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-012 is approved for 2.4 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Patient Rights

Notice of rights to be provided
IM notice – Medicare patients
Designation of representative
OCR Section 1557
Interpreters
Grievances and procedure
“7-Day” rule
Understanding of patient advocate/support person
Rights and Informed consent
Advance directives
Family member and doctor notification
Privacy and confidentiality
Care in a safe setting
Safety of behavioral health patients
Ligature risks
Freedom from abuse and neglect
Criminal background checks
Access to medical records
2023 proposed changes to medical records access
Visitation rights
Restraint and seclusion- types and requirements
Restraint standards
Seclusion standards
Less restrictive methods and alternatives
Plan of care
Documentation
One-Hour rule
Staff education
Death reporting

Appendix and Resources

KHA Webinar: Navigating Cancer Together: Empowering through Experience
2024-10-08 13:00 - 14:00
This presentation will discuss the Friend for Life program that serves individuals diagnosed with cancer for the first time, for those with recurrence and metastasis and their loved ones. This program helps them navigate the path through diagnosis, treatment and recovery by pairing them with a trained survivor of a similar experience so they can face cancer with someone who’s been there. Established in 1988, Friend for Life is a network of cancer survivors and co-survivors (caregivers) who serve as trained volunteers, providing one-to-one emotional and psychosocial support to persons diagnosed with cancer, and their loved ones. Facing cancer with someone who has been through a similar experience helps restore a sense of stability during a tumultuous time and to navigate the path through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Speaker:
Lori Beth Miller, Ed.D
Assistant Director of Friend4life

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

KHA Special Town Hall on Medicare Advantage
2024-10-15 09:00 - 10:00
Please join KHA on Tuesday, October 15 at 9:00 a.m. ET for a Special Town Hall on Medicare Advantage. KHA leadership will share new resources available for KHA members.
This is a KHA members-only webinar.
If you have any questions, please contact Tammy Wells at KHA (twells@kyha.com).

KHA Town Hall: Happy Patients Pay: Delivering a Positive Patient Experience in the Revenue Cycle
2024-10-15 15:00 - 16:00
Train your team in practical steps to quickly improve financial performance and communications at critical moments with patients.
Patients now have more choices than ever; although they may not be able to differentiate between adequate and excellent clinical care, they can identify substandard customer service in the billing process and related communications from a hospital or health care provider. One bad patient experience can alienate those patients and potentially lose their future business as well as that of their family and friends. Treating patients with dignity, care and clarity throughout their entire experience generates superior financial results and should be a priority for every staff member.
This session will provide you with the knowledge to:

The financial impact of the patient experience within the revenue cycle
Communicate effectively with patients & deliver an exceptional custom service experience
Increase co-pay at the door
“Toolbox” to enable dramatic improvement when communicating with patients

Speaker:
Brian Garver, Senior Vice President
KeyBridge Medical Revenue Care
For Zoom information, please contact Tammy Wells at KHA (twells@kyha.com).

KHA Webinar: CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Series: Part Three of Ten
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00
This ten-part online seminar series will cover a majority of the CMS Hospital CoP manual – Appendix A. (Psychiatric and Swing Bed requirements are addressed in a separate program.) It is a fantastic way to educate everyone in your hospital on all the sections of the CMS hospital manual, especially ones that apply to their department.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.
Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-021 is approved for 1.2 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Nursing Services

Organized and 24-hour services
Director of nursing/CNO
Nurse at bedside
Director of nursing (CNO)
Staffing and patient safety
Nursing care plan
Agency nurses
Medication administration and safe opioid use
Safe injection practices and compounding
Policies and procedures for medication administration
Timing of medication administration
Assessment and monitoring of patients
High-risk medications
Compounding of medications
Need for physician order
Standing and preprinted order sets
Verbal orders
IV medications and blood administration
Staff training and competency
Reporting medication errors and ADEs
Self-administration of medication

Appendix and Resources

KHA Webinar: CAH Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Series: Part Three of Nine
2024-10-16 11:30 - 12:30
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) must comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Conditions of Participation located in Appendix W in the manual. This nine-part webinar series will cover the CAH CoP manual. Included is a 2-hour program on Patient Rights – one of the most cited segments of the Manual. The CAH Manual does not include a specific section on Patient Rights as does the Acute manual; but hospitals must provide a safe environment for patients and method to ensure all patient rights are met.
This series will help CAHs comply with specific CoP problem areas, such as nursing care plans, necessary policies and procedures, medication administration and drug storage, and informed consent to name a few.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-013 is approved for 1.2 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Emergency Services

14 Emergency department policies
ED staffing
Equipment, Supplies, and Medication
Blood and Blood Products
Staffing/Personnel
Coordination with Emergency Response Systems

Staffing and Responsibilities

Staffing and responsibilities
Physician supervision
Transfer of patient
Patient admissions

Provision of Services

Patient care policies
Scope of services
Emergency medical services
Medical management
Diagnostic and therapeutic services
Supplies
Outpatient services
Outpatient director
Inpatient services
Census and Ensuring compliance

EMTALA

Physician lists
Central log
Medical Screening examination
Admit or transfer

Appendix and Resources

IP 101: Class 7: The Many “Hats” of the IP
2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00
The IP 101 Course is intended for those who have worked in infection prevention for under two years but can also be a refresher for the more experienced infection preventionist. This course serves as a starting point and foundation for new infection preventionists to build and expand on their knowledge and resources, with each class providing valuable information on topics and tools integral to infection prevention.
This class will cover:

Various roles of the IP
How to engage staff

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.

KHA Health Policy Conference
2024-10-17 08:00 - 13:30 | 369 West Vine Street Lexington, KY
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
369 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY
REGISTER NOW to be part of the conversation shaping the Commonwealth’s future.
The KHA Health Policy Conference is a “Can’t Miss” event for Kentucky’s hospital leaders. Hear about the biggest issues facing health care and the plans policymakers have for addressing them.
ACHE Session following conference from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Hotel Accommodations
Marriott Louisville East
1903 Embassy Square Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40299
Room rate: $159.00/night + taxes
Room reservations: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
Reservation Deadline: October 11, 2024

Health Law Today: KHA ACHE Choice Program
2024-10-17 14:00 - 16:00
Join the Health Law Today KHA ACHE Choice Program after the KHA Health Policy Conference on October 17 at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (ET) in Lexington. Attendees will learn what legal and regulatory developments will have the greatest impact upon hospitals in Kentucky and what you can do as health care leaders to adapt to these challenges.

Brochure
Registration

KHA Environment of Care Conference: The Bridge Between All Disciplines
2024-10-21
Holiday Inn Louisville East
Join KHA on October 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ET) for the Environment of Care Conference. Enjoy a full day of interactive learning and engage with subject matter experts regarding the key topics that hospital safety, emergency management, quality, clinical, and environment of care leaders must face every day.
Presentations will include cutting-edge information on how to achieve continual environment of care (EOC) and life safety survey readiness, ways to employ practical approaches to executing efficient and effective tabletop drills, and tips for using innovative methods of engaging non-clinical care teams in infection prevention and environmental safety to maximize the impact of working with a full team of people who are dedicated to patient care.
The Conference is all new and updated for 2024, so your team won’t want to miss this educational opportunity.

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For more information, please contact Tammy Wells.

KHA Webinar: CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Series: Part Four of Ten
2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:00
This ten-part online seminar series will cover a majority of the CMS Hospital CoP manual – Appendix A. (Psychiatric and Swing Bed requirements are addressed in a separate program.) It is a fantastic way to educate everyone in your hospital on all the sections of the CMS hospital manual, especially ones that apply to their department.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.
Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-022 is approved for 1.2 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Pharmaceutical Services

Requirement to follow professional standards of care
Preparing CSPs outside the pharmacy
Storage of drugs
Pharmaceuticals available off hours
Floor stock
Reporting of Medication events
Alerts and recalls
Pharmacy Director
Staff qualifications
Pharmacy records
First dose review
Compounding of medications
Definitions of medication errors, ADE
Notification of physician
Policies required and training on policies
Pharmacy requirements
Storage and security of medications
Outdated or mislabeled medications or unusable drugs
Drug interactions and side effects
Medication formulary
Medication shortages

Use of compounding pharmacies
Compounding pharmacy v. manufacturer or registered outsourcing facility
BUD, packaging, and labeling of medications

Antibiotic stewardship program requirements
Revised CDC Core Elements for ASP

Appendix and Resources

KHA Webinar: CAH Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Series: Part Four of Nine
2024-10-22 11:30 - 12:30
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) must comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Conditions of Participation located in Appendix W in the manual. This nine-part webinar series will cover the CAH CoP manual. Included is a 2-hour program on Patient Rights – one of the most cited segments of the Manual. The CAH Manual does not include a specific section on Patient Rights as does the Acute manual; but hospitals must provide a safe environment for patients and method to ensure all patient rights are met.
This series will help CAHs comply with specific CoP problem areas, such as nursing care plans, necessary policies and procedures, medication administration and drug storage, and informed consent to name a few.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.
Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-014 is approved for 1.2 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Physical Plant and Environment

Construction and maintenance
Equipment, preventive maintenance and AEM
Physical environment
Disposal of trash
Storage of drugs
Life Safety from Fire
LSC waivers
Fire inspections

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Plan
Policies and procedures
Communication Plan
Training and testing
Power systems

Appendix and Resources

KHA Town Hall - Senate Bill 199
2024-10-22 15:00 - 16:00
Join KHA on Tuesday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET for a virtual Town Hall meeting where Attorney Reed will share how Senate Bill 199, enacted in 2023, has impacted ED staff and providers. She will offer information and direction around issues that they may have faced when situations involving DUI and vehicular manslaughter cases have arisen. Please join us for this educational town hall and be sure to invite ED staff and others who may have questions/concerns around drawing blood specimens in these situations.
Speaker:
Jennifer True Reed
Ky Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
Unified Prosecutorial System
For Zoom information, please contact Tammy Wells at KHA (twells@kyha.com).

Sepsis Consortium - 2023 NHSN Annual Survey- Hospital Sepsis Management and Practices
2024-10-24 13:00 - 14:00
In addition to the monthly data review, attendees will receive an update on LTACH recruitment, review highlights of Kentucky Sepsis Awareness Month activities, and discuss the 2023 NHSN Annual Survey.
Speaker:
Clay Bryant
Program Lead
National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Qualivis Health Care Workforce Webinar: State of the Market: Navigating Workforce Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
2024-10-24 13:00 - 14:00
Join KHA Affinity Partner Qualivis’s parent company Aya Healthcare this Thursday, October 24 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) for their webinar covering the State of the Market. Registrants will receive a post-webinar link which will allow you to watch the webinar at ANY time at your convenience!
A few points that will be covered in the webinar include:

A detailed analysis of current supply and demand trends
Focused approach to quality
Engagement improvement initiatives
Preparing for the upcoming Winter season

While some health care organizations are seeing operational margin improvement and increases in their permanent staff recruitment, workforce challenges and financial constraints continue. Travel staffing orders are on the rise; however, the availability of travel staff is not increasing at a similar rate. The webinar will include in-house industry subject matter experts navigating current market trends, addressing challenges, and identifying opportunities to guide strategic decisions.
Please register with the link below to attend the webinar or to receive the post-webinar link to view the webinar at your convenience over the next 30 days.

Registration

To learn more about how Qualivis can help you meet your staffing goals, visit https://www.kyha.com/kha-solutions-group/affinity-partner-program/#qualivis or contact Joe Dunmire (jdunmire@qualivis.com).

KHA Webinar: CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Series: Part Five of Ten
2024-10-29 10:00 - 11:00
This ten-part online seminar series will cover a majority of the CMS Hospital CoP manual – Appendix A. (Psychiatric and Swing Bed requirements are addressed in a separate program.) It is a fantastic way to educate everyone in your hospital on all the sections of the CMS hospital manual, especially ones that apply to their department.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.
Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-023 is approved for 1.2 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.
Board and Medical Staff

Board requirements
CMS by-laws
Appointment of the MS
Credentialing and privileges
Medical staff and the board
Single medical staff or unified integrated MS
Privileging others such as PharmD, podiatrist, Registered Dietician
Telemedicine
CEO requirements
Care of patients
Plan and budget
Contracted services

Medical Staff

Medical staff and Board requirements
Shared medical staff
MS by-laws
Appraisal of MS
Accountability of MS for quality of care
Credentialing and privileging
Telemedicine – hospital and entity based
Hospitals part of a system – shared medical staff
History and physicals

Utilization Review

Composition of UR committee
Admission or continuous stays
Medicare patient discharge appeal rights
UR plan
Scope and frequency of reviews
Notice Law and MOON form

Appendix and Resources

KHA Webinar: CAH Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Series: Part Five of Nine
2024-10-29 11:30 - 12:30
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) must comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Conditions of Participation located in Appendix W in the manual. This nine-part webinar series will cover the CAH CoP manual. Included is a 2-hour program on Patient Rights – one of the most cited segments of the Manual. The CAH Manual does not include a specific section on Patient Rights as does the Acute manual; but hospitals must provide a safe environment for patients and method to ensure all patient rights are met.
This series will help CAHs comply with specific CoP problem areas, such as nursing care plans, necessary policies and procedures, medication administration and drug storage, and informed consent to name a few.

KHA MEMBERS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Non-members: Please contact Tammy Wells for more information.
Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-015 is approved for 1.2 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Organizational Structure and Governing Body/Individual

Governing body/Individual’s responsibilities
Appointment to medical staff
Telemedicine services and requirements
Required disclosures

Agreements and Contracted Services

Agreement with providers or suppliers
Lab and diagnostic services
Food services

Quality Assurance Performance Improvement – QAPI

Changes to the QAPI program
Requirements of a QAPI program
QAPI standards
Data collection and analysis
Reference: Standards and guidelines for Acute hospitals

Discharge Planning

Need for effective discharge planning process
Discharge evaluation and plan
Review of discharge planning process
Requirement to assist in PAC selection

Appendix and Resources

KHA Fall Listening Tour: Encompass Health Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
2024-10-30 07:45 - 11:00
Join your colleagues for a special Fall Listening Tour as the KHA team travels around the state to connect directly with members!
This member-focused meeting is offered in person to allow for open discussion on new initiatives sponsored by the association, an interactive member discussion session, and a wrap-up report from KHA. Please attend any of the dates/times that work best for your schedule.

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October 30, 2024
Encompass Health Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
2050 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY
Online registration is now closed. Registration can be done onsite.
Non-members: Please contact Claire Riley, MPH, Director, Strategy and Program Development for more information.

Webcast: Improving Hospital Handoffs Using AHRQ’s Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® Hospital Survey
2024-10-30 13:00 - 14:00
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has partnered with Westat, the research firm that supports the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) program, to present a webcast on October 30 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss improving handoffs using these surveys.
This webcast will highlight how Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Virginia used AHRQ’s SOPS surveys to enhance its patient safety journey. Representatives will describe their strategies for administering the SOPS Survey, and explain how their survey results and SOPS resources are used to improve handoffs in medical-surgical units.

Details and Registration

For questions, please contact the SOPS User Network at SafetyCultureSurveys@westat.com or call 1-888-324-9749.
