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The Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation Update: Three-Part Series
Program Description
This webinar series presents the expectations and processes needed to fully comply with the new 2010 accreditation standards, the 2010 updated elements of performance and the newest National Patient Safety Goals. Strategies will be discussed to comply with the "most challenging standards" from 2009 as well as the most frequently cited. Proposed Joint Commission changes will also be reviewed.
This series will:
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List the changes in The Joint Commission Standards for 2010 based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) applications.
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Define the impact of patient flow analysis data on the timing of your survey.
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Describe the changes in the scoring methodology for 2010.
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Identify the most challenging standards for 2009 and the implications for 2010.
Session 1: January 22
9 - 10:30 am CST
This is a fast-paced, humorous session that translates The Joint Commission process into common language. Practical examples from various hospital departments will be featured.
Objectives
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List the changes in The Joint Commission process for 2010.
- List changes to The Joint Commission standards based on the CMS deemed status.
Session 2: February 5
9 - 10:30 am CST
This session breaks down The Joint Commission standards individually and provides practical advice for avoiding the common deficiencies from 2009 and anticipates issues developing in 2010.
Objectives
List the changes and the most common deficiencies for the following Joint Commission standards for 2010:
- Leadership
- Human Resources
- Information Management
- Record of Care, Treatment and Services
- Medical Staff
Session 3: February 12
9 - 10:30 am CST
This session outlines the clinical Joint Commission standards for 2010. It helps you sort through the common deficiencies for 2009 and helps you anticipate the impacts of 2010.
Objectives
List the changes and the most common deficiencies for the following Joint Commission standards for 2010:
- Medication Management
- National Patient Safety Goals
- Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual
- Infection Control
Who Should Participate
CEOs, COOs, nurse executives, The Joint Commission coordinators, quality improvement directors, risk managers, patient safety officers, nurse managers, staff nurses and compliance officers
Faculty
Judith Atkins, RN, MSN, President and CEO, McKenna Consulting
Judith Atkins is president and chief executive officer of McKenna Consulting. She has several years of experience as a public speaker and consultant to health care professionals. More than 600 hospitals, nationally and internationally, have participated in the McKenna System while preparing for a Joint Commission review. Atkins also assisted the government in the evaluation of Joint Commission's ability to meet Medicare's deemed status requirements. Her humor and dynamic presentation style translate Joint Commission language into one you can understand.
The views expressed by the speaker do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions or the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Register for this event online:
Registration Information
Fee
Per Session Fee: $225.00 for one phone line per site.
For all three sessions: $600 for one phone line per site.
Please register only one name per connection.
Additional phone lines will be billed at $225.00 each.
How the Webinar Will Work
Dial-in instructions, on-line login instructions and any other reference materials will be emailed to each registrant approximately three days prior to the conference. If you do not receive them by this date, please email llittel@wha.org.
It is the responsibility of the registrant to access presentation materials prior to the day of the event. If your e-mail address changes, you do not receive an e-mail with instructions from WHA, or if you are unable to open presentation materials, please contact Lisa Littel at WHA two days prior to the event to allow time to address the issue.
Substitution, Transfer and Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing up to five business days prior to an event will be given a full refund less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than five business days prior and day-of-program no-shows. Substitutions are accepted.
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