http://www.wapatientsafety.org/activities/conferences.html

The seventh regional conference focuses on the topic of “Patient Safety Culture.” Presentations and small-group discussions in workshop formats provide a full-day event that will challenge participants’ assumptions about best practices, and provide tools and methods that can be quickly put to use in participants’ care settings. Topics will cover a wide range from root cause analyses to what we’re learning from Washington’s mandatory reporting programs; and include Qualis Health’s annual awards presentations, a poster session, networking opportunities, and more.

Cost:   Attendees $325/$250 Members
            Students $175.00

Location:  Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
                   Seattle, Washington

A Program for School Nurses
Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 - 8:00 am)
Kentwood High School
Performing Arts Center
25800 164th Avenue SE
Covington, WA 98042-8248

H.A.N.D.S. Objectives (summarized): 

1. Apply current diabetes management knowledge and skills to ensure that all students with diabetes are able to participate fully in their education in a safe environment.
2. Articulate the critical role of the school nurse in providing safe and effective diabetes management at school.

Description:

H.A.N.D.S. is an educational program developed by the National Association of School Nurses. Course materials include a H.A.N.D.S. Participant manual and numerous resources to support school nursing practices as it related to diabetes management. 6.5 CNE Contact Hours are provided.

Registration:

$95.00 registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, participant manual and 6.5 CNE contact hours. $75.00 registration fee for NASN members.

Registration will be available on-line starting February 1, 2010 - April 2, 2010. After April 2, 2010 registrations will not be accepted. No on-site registration.  No refunds. Confirmation of registration will be sent via email. You may contact Mary Newell for questions at 253-373-7579 or Mary.Newell@kent.k12.wa.us

**To register:  Please visit www.nasn.org. On the homepage, click on the H.A.N.D.S. logo, it will direct you to a link to register.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Danielle Harris at dharris@nasn.org or 240-247-1634.

The National Association of School Nurses, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Learn how from the experts! ANCC’s Institute for Credentialing Innovation offers education through its Magnet Workshops and the official National Magnet Conference®! ANCC is the home of the Magnet Recognition Program®!

Special topics include great information for Magnet Program Directors and all you need to know about the Sources of Evidence, plus a one-day overview workshop on the Magnet Model!

In-Depth Magnet Workshops
This two day workshop will give you the tools to help you attain the highly coveted Magnet® recognition or re-designation. All levels of nursing leaders and professionals are encouraged to attend. Join us and explore: 

• How to be a Transformational Leader at any level of the organization.
• What is Structural Empowerment and how do I make it work at all levels of my facility?
• What is meant by Exemplary Practice?
• What is the difference between a Professional Practice Model and a Care Delivery System?
• How do I set up Peer Review and make it truly effective?
• Clinically, when do I use a Quality Improvement process vs. Evidence-Based Practice?
• How do I set up a Research program?
• What is an appropriate timeline for our Journey to Magnet Excellence?

Cost: $495 individual or $465 group discount

February 11 - 12, 2010
Baptist Health System, Inc
Jacksonville, FL

April 29 - 30, 2010
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA

The Magnet Model: Overview
Learn about the Magnet Model and associated components in this fast paced one-day overview workshop. The workshop is designed to give a broad overview of the Magnet Model and the components. Discover how to create a Magnet culture within your organization. This workshop will also help you integrate your nursing practice within the structure of the Magnet Model. Attend this workshop if you are a nurse leader new to the Magnet process or are in a re-designating facility utilizing the 2008 Magnet manual for the first time.
Cost: $275

March 24, 2010
Seton Family of Hospitals
Austin, TX

The Magnet Model: Exploring the Sources of Evidence
The sources of evidence are the defining elements of the Magnet Model. This one-day workshop explores the Magnet Model components and dissects selected sources of evidence to assist you in collecting Magnet documentation. You will practice and receive feedback on how to document certain sources of evidence. Intended for all levels of nurse leaders.
Cost: $275

March 25, 2010
Seton Family of Hospitals
Austin, TX

The Magnet Program Director: Coordinating the Journey to Excellence
The Magnet Program Director (MPD) workshop provides definition to the MPD role by exploring and discussing its relationship to nursing staff, executive leadership, and the organization.The MPD workshop describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully meet the demands of this role. The workshop presents detailed information about the intricacies of the initial application, the document review, and the site visit. Participants will identify tools and strategies to organize the journey and motivate staff throughout the organization.
Cost: $275

March 26, 2010
Seton Family of Hospitals
Austin, TX

SAVE THE DATES!
ANCC National Magnet Conference®
October 13-15, 2010
Phoenix, AZ

Visit the ANCC website for more information and future workshops or call 800.284.2378.

Register now for Achieving Accreditation, an educational seminar presented by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Participants who successfully complete all requirements of this program will be awarded 10.0 nursing contact hours.   For more information go to www.aaahc.org  and click on EDUCATION PROGRAMS or call 847-853-6060.

Pat Mead
Meeting Planner

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
5250 Old Orchard Road, Suite 200
Skokie, IL 60077
Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary: 1979-2009

Phone 847-324-7727
Fax 847-853-9028
Email pmead@aaahc.org

For those concerned with getting paid for services performed by NPPs in both the hospital and office setting there will be a live, 60-minute Audio Conference:

“NonPhysician Practitioner Billing Rules: Keys to Getting paid”
Wednesday October 7, 2009 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET http://www.phconferences.com/KM/0/2/p2T8Z1c/p3B18J9Ki/p0e
$199

Many hospitals and physician practices are leaving money on the table because the rules for billing NPP services are so confusing.
Join a 60-minute audio conference where you and your co-workers responsible for coding and billing will discover:

** The rules for billing NPP services under a doctor?s name and number
** The ins and outs of the ?incident-to? rule ? in plain English
** Keys to getting paid for NPP services from Medicare & private payers
** The difference between hospital and office-based services for NPPs

Your Expert Presenter:

Jimmie Hebert
CMC, CMIS, CMOM

** Jimmie has traveled the country teaching physicians, medical
practice administrators and staff about the latest issues in medical
practice management. Her background includes management of several
multi-Physician, multi-specialty clinics.

** She is a Certified Medical Coder (CMC), a Certified Medical Office
Manager (CMOM), and a Certified Medical Insurance Specialist (CMIS).
Additionally, she has special expertise in the areas of human resource
management and patient advocacy.

** Jimmie has conducted managed care contract analyses and negotiation
and has extensive training and experience in CPT and ICD-9-CM coding
as well as effective reimbursement and collection techniques. She is
well-versed in Medicare issues, coding and compliance.

EARN AAPC CREDIT

This program has prior approval by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1 continuing education hour. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Additional information on obtaining your CEU will be included with your purchase.

Hosted by Progressive Business Publications, the leader in fast-read actionable advice on workplace issues, the audio conference gives you the opportunity to add immediate, impact to your marketing efforts in a manner that is:

$199
Register now for this exciting event by clicking the following link or calling 800-964-6033.
http://www.phconferences.com/KM/0/2/p2T8Z1c/p3B18J9Ki/p0e

Sincerely,

Progressive Healthcare Conferences
384 Technology Drive
Malvern, PA 19355

P.S. As usual we offer a full refund if not satisfied from now until
7 days after the event.

The Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Provider Course is an eight-hour course for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, and paramedics. Harborview Medical Center is proud to offer this important training though the American Burn Association. The course provides guidelines in the assessment and management of the burn patient during the first 24 hours post injury.

This training is an essential part of any disaster management plan. If your organization has HRSA funds available, this is an appropriate use for those training dollars.

Registration will be handled through the American Burn Association. We will provide the details when they become available.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Katie Warner
Clinical Education, Patient Care Services
Harborview Medical Center
206.744.8477 (vm)
Box#359733

For more information please contact:

Cheryl Juntunen, MS, RN
Assistant Coordinator
Office of Professional Development
School of Nursing
Idaho State University
208-420-0511

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Memphis:  Oct. 3 & 4:  Holiday Inn Select East

Kansas City:  Oct. 10 & 11:  Hilton Garden Inn

Can’t attend?  Get PLNC certified by E-Course, Audio Course or Video Course.www.jurexnurse.com or
call (901) 496-5447 

These activitities are approved for fifteen contact hours.

REGISTER early:

HIV Clinical Update for Nurses: Every Nurse is an HIV Nurse

Thursday, June 11^th and Friday, June 12^th, 2009

The University of Washington’s South Campus Center (SCC), Seattle campus

Contact Hours:  11.0

https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/leedave/52577.

Fee:  $50