August 13, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Evaluating Facilities Needs Through a Strategic Lens, August 27

Join this webinar on evaluating facilities needs through a strategic lens. John Downes, MBA, Principal at Stroudwater Associate, brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare facilities planning. He has led strategic plans and market assessments and is a nationally recognized speaker.

As the need for rural healthcare investment grows, organizations face challenges in advancing facility projects that redefine their market position. Incremental renovations often fall short, making robust master facility plans crucial yet vulnerable to inertia.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to overcome these hurdles, guiding facilities to revive and propel their strategic master facility plans forward.

Join the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) to explore how to:

• Create holistic assessments of current facility states
• Identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities
• Craft resilient future-proof plans aligned with shifting healthcare landscapes

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of healthcare facility planning effectively.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, August 27, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT

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August 13, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Operationalizing a Just Culture in Rural Healthcare, August 22

Join the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for a webinar on Operationalizing a Just Culture in Rural Healthcare.

Michele Back, Senior Quality Director of Quality and Patient Safety at Ovation Healthcare, brings extensive experience as a healthcare leader and consultant. Certified in Lean Healthcare and a Master Trainer for TeamSTEPPS, Michele collaborates with clients to develop evidence-based solutions for achieving high-quality, cost-effective care.

In this webinar, attendees will explore how to:

• Cultivate a comprehensive Patient Safety Program
• Manage human behavior to prevent errors
• Redesign systems to reduce risks
• Create a strong culture of safety
• Integrate Just Culture principles into daily processes

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for enhancing patient safety and operationalizing a Just Culture in your rural healthcare organization.

August 13, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Emergency Preparedness – The Benefits of a Comprehensive Plan, August 21

A robust emergency preparedness plan is fundamental for any rural healthcare provider, especially as the lessons learned from the COVID era are starting to fade. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your critical access hospital with life-saving knowledge from experts. This essential webinar will equip you with the knowledge you need to ensure the lights stay on and patients are safe regardless of the scenario.

Erik Thorsen, CEO of Columbia Memorial Hospital, and Ron Coulter, Life Safety & Physical Environment Specialist at Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), as they guide attendees through the core elements of an emergency preparedness plan.

Objectives:

• Learn to understand and apply the core components of emergency preparedness in a rural healthcare setting, including:
  • Planning
  • Procedures
  • Communication
  • Training
  • Testing
• Learn the elements of a strong Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)
  • Engaging with the local or state emergency planning commission
  • Understanding vulnerabilities within your community
  • Staying vigilant in the post-COVID era
• Gain a clear picture of how day-to-day decisions at the executive level affect emergency preparedness
• Establish the framework for practical and effective drills

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, August 21, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

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August 13, 2024

NRHA Webinar – Strategic Planning: Best Practices for Rural Healthcare, August 15

Join the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for a session on developing a strategic plan that helps rural organizations navigate the future.

John Downes, MBA, Principal at Stroudwater Associates, brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare facilities planning. He has led strategic plans and market assessments and is a nationally recognized speaker.

This session will explore crafting a robust strategy that aligns vision, expertise, values, and analytics to empower your organization and influence the healthcare landscape.

Learning Objectives:

• Engage internal team members as active contributors to your strategic plan
• Ground planning efforts in the realities of local, regional, and national healthcare markets
• Transition delivery and payment systems for unified progress
• Prioritize immediate actions to address current challenges
• Establish metrics to measure progress and adjust strategies as needed

Join this webinar to gain insights and tools needed to thrive in the evolving rural healthcare environment.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 15, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

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