Upcoming Webinar – The Star Struck Factor in Survey Mastery

August 9, 2023

Upcoming Webinar – The Star Struck Factor in Survey Mastery

The next webinar in the Engage series, The Star Struck Factor in Survey Mastery, with expert Brian Lee, is scheduled for September 8 at 9:30 a.m. CT.

Who Should Attend:

C-Suite
Executives
Leaders at every level
Board members
Quality
Physicians & ACPs
Everyone committed to improving the patient experience

You will learn how to:

Understand the purpose and goals of the CMS HCAHPS Inpatient Survey
Gain insights into the credibility of all CMS CAHPS Surveys
Become knowledgeable about the evolution and purpose of public social media “reputation management” rating sites and how they work
Interpret the impact of social media websites that empower consumers with rating transparency
Learn the fundamentals of reading and interpreting the patient experience survey data
Empower your leaders and caregivers to interpret and use patient experience survey reports for continuous improvement
Master the five questions leaders need to know and answer about their ongoing patient experience scores
Grow market share about star ratings and their market impact
Gain important insights about the significant financial impact of survey ratings on market growth and decline

2 Powerful Action Take-Away Tools:

The Patient Experience Reporting Protocol Guide
Seven Steps to Improve Patient Experience Response Rates

When: Friday, September 8, 9:30 a.m. CT

Cost: No charge

Upcoming Webinar – The Future is Virtual Care – but how do we get there, sustainably?

August 9, 2023

Upcoming Webinar – The Future is Virtual Care – but how do we get there, sustainably?

By now it’s obvious that virtual care is here to stay. The key questions though is: how can health centers, health systems, hospitals and behavioral health agencies make virtual care an integral part of their care delivery? How can we achieve financial sustainability, clinical sustainability, and strategic sustainability? What approaches can we take to increase clinician buy-in and commitment by leadership?

Based on 15+ years of experience implementing virtual care services, Christian Milaster will share a set of pragmatic approaches, mindset models, and tactics to enable those who care about virtual care to make it stay. Sustainably.

The presentation will present approaches and tactics

to create clinician buy-in and leadership commitment
to build the business, financial, and clinical case for virtual care
to increase your organization’s virtual care maturity
for telehealth optimization: workflows, technology and policy
to create a virtual care and digital health strategy
to manage virtual care performance

When: August 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. CT

Register Here

Upcoming Webinar – NHSN Antibiotic Utilization Option: Using Data for Action in Critical Access Hospitals

August 4, 2023

Upcoming Webinar – NHSN Antibiotic Utilization Option: Using Data for Action in Critical Access Hospitals

This webinar is co-hosted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Speakers will describe requirements for meeting the Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Measure within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Promoting Interoperability Program and using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Antimicrobial Use (AU) data for action in critical access hospitals.

Objectives

Describe requirements for meeting the NHSN AUR Measure within the CMS Promoting Interoperability Program
Illustrate using NHSN AU Option data to inform and implement antibiotic stewardship activities
Identify tracking and reporting resources to enhance your antibiotic stewardship program

Continuation education for pharmacists, nurses and physicians is pending.

When: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 3:00 p.m. ET

NRHA Webinars on Patient Surges, Utilizing Swing Beds

August 3, 2023

NRHA Webinars on Patient Surges, Utilizing Swing Beds

NRHA partner Relias, will host a webinar Thursday, August 10 at 2 p.m. CDT, on strategies and solutions for a sustainable health care workforce. Discover actionable strategies that have proven successful in combating the nursing shortage, improving nurse retention, and enhancing workforce engagement.

Speaker: Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, VP of Quality at Relias

When: August 10, 2:00 – 3:00 PM CDT

NRHA partner, Allevant, will host a webinar at 1 p.m. CDT, September 20 on swing bed culture and attention to wellness vital to rural health care. Transitional care makes available the full resources of the CAH and focuses on measured outcomes and evidence based processes to ensure patients get the best care possible.

When: Thursday, September 20, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT

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Webinar – Rural Emergency Hospital Designation

August 1, 2023

Webinar – Rural Emergency Hospital Designation

Effective January 1, 2023, Medicare designated the Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) as a new provider type through the consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This new provider type is designed to address concerns that some rural hospitals would not be able to sustain operations and could be at risk of closure. CAHs and certain rural hospitals can convert to a REH allowing continued access to certain health services in the communities they serve.

You are invited to join an informative webinar hosted by the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) and Mathematica. This session will provide an overview of the REH provider type, considerations for converting, and conditions of participation requirements.

Attendees will also learn about no-cost technical assistance for hospitals considering a conversion available through the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center (REH-TAC).

When: August 9, 2023, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion and Technical Assistance Educational Webinar

July 31, 2023

Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion and Technical Assistance Educational Webinar

Target Audience: Critical Access Hospitals and other rural healthcare entities considering conversion to a Rural Emergency Hospital

Effective January 1, 2023, Medicare designated the Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) as a new provider type through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This new provider type is designed to address concerns that some rural hospitals would not be able to sustain operations and could be at risk of closure. CAHs and certain rural hospitals can convert to a REH, allowing continued access to certain health services in the communities they serve.

On August 9, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET, the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) and Mathematica, will provide an overview of the REH provider type, considerations for converting, and conditions of participation requirements.

Attendees will also learn about no-cost technical assistance for hospitals considering a conversion, available through the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center (REH-TAC).

If you have questions about this event, please email Candice Talkington at ct@rhrco.org

Registration link: https://mathematicaorg.webex.com/weblink/register/re6d687e9bf64daf2a2d5a88abae9c2b6

*Funding for the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center is provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

NRHA Webinar: Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, a Transitional Care Model

July 21, 2023

NRHA Webinar: Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, a Transitional Care Model

Allevant, a joint venture between Mayo Clinic and Select Medical, helps Critical Access Hospitals by developing post-acute Transitional Care programs using available Swing Beds. Focused on helping patients transition to their highest level of independence, Transitional Care is a program that involves the patient and family, makes available the full resources of the Critical Access Hospital and focuses on measured outcomes and evidence-based processes to ensure patients get the best care possible.

Allevant has supported approximately 100 Critical Access Hospitals across 22 states including both independent and part of health systems. Our clients have cared for over 12,000 patients representing more than 158,000 swing bed days. With a strong focus on quality, outcomes, and growth, our clients saw an average growth in swing bed days of 55% by the second year. 64% of patients were categorized as complex medical or complex surgical which is a growing patient population, and only 7% of Transitional Care patients were discharged directly back to acute care during a program stay of less than 30 days. 76% of patients were discharged from Transitional Care back to independence. The average patient rating was 4.84 out of 5 when asked if patients would “recommend the program to others”.

When: Thursday, July 27, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CST

NRHA Webinar: Unlocking Value-Based Care: The Critical Role of Team-Based Care

July 21, 2023

NRHA Webinar: Unlocking Value-Based Care: The Critical Role of Team-Based Care

Join this exclusive webinar to discover the power of team-based care in rural healthcare. Our expert speakers include Fred Wallisch, Signify Health’s VP and ACO Medical Director, who specializes in clinical oversight, utilization goal setting and innovative strategies for improved patient care. Catherine Chua, Chief Medical and innovative strategies for improved patient care. Catherine Chua, Chief Medical Officer at Davis Health System, West Virginia, with extensive experience in Osteopathic Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine, will provide insights into rural healthcare and patient-centered approaches, and Dr. Steven Reeves, Internal Medicine specialist from Greater Regional Health, will offer practical knowledge on the positive impact of team-based care on provider morale, retention, and buy-in.

Learning Objectives

Understand the role of team-based care in meeting value-based care requirements
Discover how a standardized approach improves annual wellness visit rates, chronic care management, and clinical documentation
Explore the benefits of team-based care for provider morale, retention, and buy-in

When: Tuesday, July 25, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Register Here to join this concise and informative webinar to enhance healthcare delivery in your rural health organization.

Register Now – Informational Webinar for Tribal Communities

July 17, 2023

Register Now – Informational Webinar for Tribal Communities

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (NMMHH) team is please to invite you to an informational webinar on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 1:00 PM EST to provide insights on how the hotline works, key metrics in the first year, and what your community members can expect when you refer them to the Hotline.

Join the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline to hear how tribal communities can benefit from this 24/7, free, confidential service. American Indian/Alaska native leaders will provide perspective on the maternal health landscape and what tribal community members can expect when calling the Hotline.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential, 24/7 emotional support, resources, and referrals to pregnant and postpartum individuals facing mental health challenges, and their loved ones. Professional counselors offer support via phone and text in English and Spanish. Interpreter services are available in 60 additional languages, and a relay service is available for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

When: July 31, 1:00 p.m. EST

Webinar: Rural Emergency Preparedness Resources

July 14, 2023

Webinar: Rural Emergency Preparedness Resources

Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) is hosting a webinar on accessing emergency preparedness and response resources for rural communities. This is the last webinar in a 3-part webinar series. Presenters will share local, state, and federal perspectives on how rural communities can access needed resources when responding to and recovering from a disaster or emergency.

Hear from a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Resilience Analyst working with state, local, and tribal emergency preparedness professionals in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming to better prepare, respond, and recover from disasters.

This webinar and the related Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit were supported with funding from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

High-speed internet is required to participate

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, July 18, 12:00 p.m. CT

Connection details will be emailed to you immediately upon registration

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