NRHA Webinar: A 180-Degree Turn in One Year: How a CAH went from the Brink of Closure to Expanding Services

March 17, 2025

NRHA Webinar: A 180-Degree Turn in One Year: How a CAH went from the Brink of Closure to Expanding Services

In one year, Monroe County Hospital went from financial instability to expanding services and strengthening its role in the community. This transformation wasn’t the result of new funding or external support – it came from a strategic leadership shift and operational changes that stabilized finances, improved efficiency, and positioned the hospital for long-term success.

In this session, Kerry Trapnell will share the key actions that made this turnaround possible, drawing from his 25 years of experience guiding rural hospitals through financial and operational improvements.

In this session, attendees will learn:

  • How Monroe County Hospital pinpointed critical risks and addressed them,
  • Key operational and financial changes that led to measurable improvements,
  • Challenges the leadership team navigated – and what made the difference, and
  • Strategies rural hospitals can apply to strengthen financial sustainability.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, March 25, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT

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NRHA Webinar: Improving Outcomes for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Patients in Rural EDs, March 20

March 17, 2025

NRHA Webinar: Improving Outcomes for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Patients in Rural EDs, March 20

Rural emergency departments need practical, proven strategies to improve care for behavioral health and substance use disorder patients. This educational presentation delivers actionable solutions you can apply immediately. Carla Wilber, a rural healthcare leader with extensive experience in emergency care, quality im0provement, and care transitions, and Lindsay Hunt, a healthcare transformation expert who has designed national programs to improve behavioral health care in rural EDs, will share targeted approaches to strengthen patient care and streamline ED processes.

In this webinar you will learn:

  • Best practices to strengthen behavioral health care in rural EDs,
  • 1-2 immediate actions your hospital or health system can implement, and
  • How a new three-month virtual program can support your team in optimizing care.

This session is built for hospital and health system leaders ready to take the next step in improving emergency behavioral health care.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, March 20, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

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Webinar Series: Building Rural Health Resilience through cybersecurity and AI: The Cyberlandscape, Starts March 19

March 14, 2025

Webinar Series: Building Rural Health Resilience through cybersecurity and AI: The Cyberlandscape, Starts March 19

Microsoft is hosting a webinar series on building rural health resilience through cybersecurity and AI starting at noon CDT, March 19. This webinar series was designed to empower rural healthcare organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance cybersecurity and AI capabilities. Hosted by industry experts, each session will provide valuable insights into how technology can be leveraged to protect and innovate within rural health settings.

Webinar Series Schedule:

  • Rural health resilience through cybersecurity and AI: the cyberlandscape

Gain practical insights and strategies to manage user identities, secure access, and protect your hospital’s data through identity and access management (IAM)using Microsoft Entra ID. Learn how to implement multifactor authentication, conditional access policies, and continuous monitoring to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to critical systems and information.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, March 19, 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. CT

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  • Understanding the security features of Microsoft Business Premium and Microsoft 365 ES and Microsoft 365 E5

Join this webinar to discover how Microsoft Business Premium, Microsoft 365 E3, and Microsoft 365 E5 can support your hospital’s cybersecurity through advanced security features, built-in compliance tools, and seamless integration capabilities to safeguard your organization against cyberattacks.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, April 9, 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.

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  • Best practices in identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID

Gain practical insights and strategies to manage user identities secure access, and protect your organization’s data through Identity and Access Management (IAM) using Microsoft Entra ID.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, May 14, 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. CT

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  • Next level innovation for rural health: A CIO’s real-world example

Tune in to hear a rural chief information officer (CIO) share firsthand experiences in driving innovation with limited resources to help their organization achieve next-level innovation and improve patient outcomes.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, June 11, 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. CT

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  • Lessons from a CAH cyberattack: Best practices for cybersecurity

Gain insights from a CIO’s real-life experience responding to a cyberattack at a Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This session will bring valuable lessons learned, best practices in cybersecurity incident response, and practical steps to improve your organization’s cyber resiliency.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, July 9, 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. CT

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  • Best practices in endpoint management using Microsoft Intune

Join this webinar to learn how to plan, deploy, and operationalize device management, enforce security policies, and ensure compliance at your hospital with Endpoint Management using Microsoft Intune. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to create a robust and secure device management strategy tailored to the unique needs of your hospital.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, August 13, 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. CT

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  • Supporting rural health through AI innovation

Boost your hospital’s ability to adopt and use AI innovation to improve care delivery and operations. Hear from a Microsoft expert about the free AI training designed to equip both frontline and IT workers with the skills needed to fully harness the power of AI in their roles.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 10, 12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.

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  • Security transformation is cloud transformation

Learn about the benefits of moving to cloud-based security solutions and how to implement a successful cloud transformation strategy to provide robust protection against cyberthreats.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, October 8, 12:00 – 12:40 p.m. CT

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Informational Webinar: New Accreditation for Hospitals in Rural Counties, March 24

March 14, 2025

Informational Webinar: New Accreditation for Hospitals in Rural Counties, March 24

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) has developed a NEW accreditation for hospitals located in rural counties. This new opportunity offers the proven benefits of CoC accreditation in a package tailored for the unique aspects of taking care of cancer patients in a rural setting.

In this 30-minute webinar, attendees will learn:

  • What CoC accreditation is and how it impacts care for patients with cancer,
  • Why CoC accreditation is important for hospitals in rural areas, and
  • About a new set of CoC accreditation requirements designed for hospitals in rural counties.

To learn more, please join this information webinar.

Cost: Free

When: Monday, March 24, 11:00 a.m.

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Questions? Please email CoC@facs.org

Upcoming Webinar – Privileging, simplified: A modern approach for healthcare teams, March 20

March 14, 2025

Upcoming Webinar – Privileging, simplified: A modern approach for healthcare teams, March 20

Traditional privileging processes are slow, manual and overly complex. These inefficiencies delay provider onboarding, increase compliance risks and burden administrative teams.

This webinar offers actionable strategies to streamline privileging workflows through automation and technology. Learn how to reduce administrative overhead by up to 30% and accelerate provider onboarding by 40%.

Key Learnings:

  • Speed up privileging with automated workflows that replace manual processes – without compromising quality.
  • Ensure seamless compliance to meet The Joint Commission’s standards and ensure patient safety.
  • Standardize and scale operations using centralized data management for greater efficiency and control across locations.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, March 20, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT

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Upcoming Webinar – Win the War for Talent: Proven Strategies to Recruit and Retain Exceptional Leaders, March 21

March 14, 2025

Upcoming Webinar – Win the War for Talent: Proven Strategies to Recruit and Retain Exceptional Leaders, March 21

Hospitals are no longer battling mass resignations, but hiring complexity, leadership turnover and staff burnout continue to pose serious challenges.

Short-term hiring fixes aren’t enough. Health systems need a sustainable, holistic workforce strategy that develops and retains top leaders – not just fills vacancies.

Join this webinar to hear directly from HR leaders at health systems nationwide as they share real-world strategies to:

  • Strengthen leadership pipelines for long-term stability,
  • Reduce reliance on costly contingent staffing, and
  • Build a culture that retains top talent and prevents burnout.

Cost: Free

When: Friday, March 21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT

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Learn About Federal Funding for EMS Agencies, March 19

March 13, 2025

Learn About Federal Funding for EMS Agencies, March 19

Learn more about FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) available funding. The upcoming $400 million SS4A funding round will provide resources for regional, local and Tribal initiatives focused on preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries. EMS agencies have an opportunity to secure grants for planning and demonstration projects.

This session will explore how EMS agencies can apply for SS4A funding independently or collaborate with local municipal and regional transportation partners. Rural communities are especially encouraged to learn more about the upcoming funding round to address their unique needs in areas of roadway safety. Attendees will also hear from a current SS4A award grantee who will share insights and helpful tips in applying for SS4A grant funds.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, March 19, 1:00 p.m. CT

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HRSA Virtual Job Fair for Clinicians, March 12

March 7, 2025

HRSA Virtual Job Fair for Clinicians, March 12

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA’s) Bureau of Health Workforce regularly holds free online recruitment events that connect career-seeking health care professionals with facilities recruiting in underserved communities.

Join recruiters to learn more about job opportunities, hear details about benefit packages, and find out how you can help underserved communities.

Click Here to prepare, register or update your profile on HRSA’s Health Workforce Connector.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, March 12, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST

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Webinar: HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals – Get Application Help, March 10 (New Date)

March 7, 2025

Webinar: HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals – Get Application Help, March 10 (New Date)

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA’s) Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) will award approximately $10.9 million to up to 29 awardees in this program to enhance community-based training for students preparing to become mental health workers, peer support specialists, and other behavioral health paraprofessionals.

During this 90-minute session, BHW will provide assistance to applicants, including:

  • Public and private institutions of higher learning;
  • Nonprofit organizations;
  • Hospitals;
  • Health centers;
  • Rural health clinics;
  • State, local, and Tribal governments

Cost: Free

When: Monday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. ET

Click Here to View the Notice of Funding Opportunity and access the Zoom link for the March 10 meeting.

Technical Assistance Webinar: Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals, March 10

March 5, 2025

Technical Assistance Webinar: Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals, March 10

The Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals aims to enhance community-based experiential training for students preparing to become mental health workers, peer support specialists, and other behavioral health paraprofessionals. A special focus is placed on the knowledge and understanding of the specific concerns of children, adolescents, and young adults who have experienced trauma and are at risk for behavioral health disorders.

Join the Technical Assistance webinar to learn more.

Cost: Free

When: Monday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET

Click Here to Join the Zoom webinar at 2:00 p.m. ET on March 10