June 20, 2023

Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities: A FREE SafeSide Prevention Live, Online Interactive Workshop

Register Now! Seats are Limited!

Rural service providers face unique challenges regarding the availability and access to mental health services and resources – including for youth and Indigenous or Tribal communities.

To address these challenges, with funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), the UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide a workshop focused on suicide prevention training for service providers in rural communities at no cost to you!

Register to unlock your membership with SafeSide Prevention, which includes the following:

• Online Community of Practice. You connect with SafeSide faculty and members worldwide who are passionate about suicide prevention, sharing resources, asking questions, and growing together.
• Live Office Hours. Join informal, monthly video chats hosted by SafeSide staff where you can ask questions and share experiences with others worldwide.
• Tools and Refreshers. Ongoing education videos, resources, and tools are at your fingertips to help you apply suicide prevention best practices in your work.

No matter your role, you will leave this workshop with actionable skills and a clear framework to help you feel more confident as you work to prevent suicide for those you serve.

When: July 25, 2023, 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET

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June 12, 2023

NRHA Partner Webinar – Wednesday, July 19 – Addressing Patient Surges and Rising Costs in Healthcare

Wednesday, July 19, 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST

Discover the transformative power of telemedicine in rural healthcare and hear firsthand experiences from AdventHealth Murray Medical Center and AdventHealth Gordon as they share how telemedicine revolutionized their operations, improving sustainability and community service despite fiscal challenges.

Join Jason Povio, President and COO of Eagle Telemedicine, and Dr. Joseph Joyave, CMO and Medical Director for AdventHealth Medical Group, as they discuss their successful strategies. Povio, with his diverse background in systems engineering and healthcare, and Dr. Joyave, a practicing pediatrician and administrative leader, bring valuable perspectives from their unique professional journeys.

During this webinar, you will learn how telemedicine can mitigate fiscal and operational challenges in rural healthcare settings, strategies to reduce patient transfer rates, and address specialty physician gaps using telemedicine. Gain insight into leveraging telemedicine for cost-effective recruitment and round-the-clock patient care.

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June 12, 2023

NRHA Partner Webinar – Wednesday, June 21 – Reducing Workplace Violence in Your Rural Hospital

Wednesday, June 21, 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST

In a time when the behavioral health crisis and socioeconomic strains continue to challenge our healthcare system, the safety of caregivers in healthcare settings is more critical than ever. This educational webinar is designed for healthcare executives seeking to bolster caregiver safety and promote a culture of safety, particularly in resource-limited rural hospitals.

Join Chief Nursing Officer Jeremy Cannon, a National Rural Health Association Fellow, as he shares his experiences with VersaBadge technology, demonstrating its transformative effects on caregiver safety and workflow efficiency through the use of discreet, wearable badges. Angie Anderson, VersaBadge’s Director of Client Success, uses her decade-long healthcare experience to provide a unique perspective on the challenges caregivers face in rural communities. Alongside her, Elizabeth Kane, another VersaBadge Director of Client Success, capitalizes on her healthcare technology and economics background to devise practical, tailored solutions that elevate healthcare facility performance.

This webinar promises a wealth of valuable insights, empowering attendees with practical strategies to mitigate workplace violence, enhance caregiver safety, and foster a secure hospital environment. Gain firsthand knowledge of early intervention and de-escalation techniques, effective implementation of staff safety programs, and ways to foster a safety-centric culture in healthcare facilities of all sizes.

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June 12, 2023

NRHA Partner Webinar – Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, A Transitional Care Model

When: Thursday, June 15, 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST

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 assisting patients to transition to their highest level of independence, Transitional Care is a program that involves the patient and family, makes available the total 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 independent and part of health systems. Our clients have cared for over 12,000 patients, representing over 158,000 swing bed days.

With a strong focus on quality, outcomes, and growth, our clients saw an average increase in swing bed days of 55% by the second year. 64% of patients were categorized as complex medical or complex surgical, a growing patient population. Only 7% of Transitional Care patients were discharged directly back to acute care during a program stay of fewer than 30 days. 76% of patients were discharged from Transitional Care back to independence. The average patient rating was 4.83 out of 5 when asked if patients would “recommend the program to others.”

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