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Quality and Patient Safety – Management and Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections

Quality and Patient Safety – Management and Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections
Starts from: July 25, 2012 12:00PM - 1:30PM
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  • Duration 1 Day
  • Course Type Short Course
  • Classes Days Wednesday - One Day Class
  • Campus Online Course
  • Min Qualification Open to Healthcare Professionals
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In 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the HHS Action Plan to Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions. HAIs are associated with a variety of causes, including but not limited to the use of medical devices to include catheters and ventilators, complications following surgical procedures, transmission between patients and healthcare workers, or the result of antibiotic overuse. They are among the leading causes of death in the United States accounting for an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 associated deaths in 2002.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of HHS has shown that about 36% of these infections are preventable through the adherence to strict guidelines by healthcare workers when caring for patients.   This discussion sought to inform hospital leadership and administrators about the causes of hospital acquired infections and the impact leadership can have on the quality, financial health and safety of their organizations. We coordinated this event for The Central Illinois American College of Healthcare Executives and University of Illinois College of Medicine speakers. Dr. Appenheimer, Mrs. Boesen, Dr. Estes, Mrs. Kimble, and Greg Wahlstrom hosted this 90-minute Webcast, including Q&A, to get alignment strategies to thrive in an increasingly integrated industry.

 

In 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the HHS Action Plan to Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions. HAIs are associated with a variety of causes, including but not limited to the use of medical devices to include catheters and ventilators, complications following surgical procedures, transmission between patients and healthcare workers, or the result of antibiotic overuse. They are among the leading causes of death in the United States accounting for an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 associated deaths in 2002. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of HHS has shown that about 36% of these infections are preventable through the adherence to strict guidelines by healthcare workers when caring for patients. This discussion sought to inform hospital leadership and administrators about the causes of hospital acquired infections and the impact leadership can have on the quality, financial health and safety of their organizations. We coordinated this event for The Central Illinois American College of Healthcare Executives and University of Illinois College of Medicine speakers. Dr. Appenheimer, Mrs. Boesen, Dr. Estes, Mrs. Kimble, and Greg Wahlstrom hosted this 90-minute Webcast, including Q&A, to get alignment strategies to thrive in an increasingly integrated industry.
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    This 90-minute program will cover a wide-range of topics related to Quality and Patient Safety – Management and Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections . We will cover the following:
    •   Discuss the most common types of HAIs and required public reporting
    •   Address the impact that nonsocomial infections have on healthcare organizations, including financial impact, ARRA and HAI Prevention, HHS incentives and CMS oversight
    •   Discuss why preventing hospital acquired infections is such an important initiative
    •   define leadership behaviors that are necessary for a successful HAI prevention program
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    •   2% of all webinar revenue generated will be used to provide financial support for a selected graduate of an MBA or MHA program who is selected to complete an administrative fellowship at a newly created healthcare organization
    Here is a list of facilitators
    •   Greg Wahlstrom, MBA, HCM, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Healthcare Executive
    •   Dr. Tim Appenheimer, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, KSB
    •   Lisa Boesen, MAOM, PHR, Creating Compassionate Connections
    •   Dr. Norman Estes, M.D., Dept of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine
    •   Sara J. Kimble, Chief Quality Officer / Chief Nursing Officer, Graham Hospital
    Here is a list of organizations participating with this program
    •   Central Illinois Chapter of ACHE
    •   Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
    •   Creating Compassionate Connections
    •   University of Illinois College of Medicine

     

    With this course, attendees gained insight and tactics to:

    • Discuss the most common types of HAIs and required public reporting.
    • Address the impact that nosocomial infections have on healthcare organizations, including financial impact, ARRA and HAI Prevention, HHS incentives and CMS oversight.
    • Discuss why preventing hospital acquired infections is such an important initiative.
    • Define leadership behaviors that are necessary for a successful HAI prevention program.

     

    Experts engaged:
    Dr. Tim Appenheimer, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, KSB
    Lisa Boesen, MAOM, PHR, Creating Compassionate Connections
    Dr. Norman Estes, M.D., Dept of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Sara J. Kimble, Chief Quality Officer / Chief Nursing Officer, Graham Hospital
    Greg Wahlstrom, MBA / HCM, Central Illinois ACHE – Chair Education Committee

     

    Organizations:
    Central Illinois Chapter of ACHE
    Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
    Creating Compassionate Connections
    University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Graham Hospital

     

    FACILITATORS
    • Greg-Wahlstrom1-e1421713027822

      Greg Wahlstrom, MBA, HCM

      (The Healthcare Executive, President & Chief Executive Officer)

      Spearheading Healthcare Innovation as CEO of The Healthcare Executive Greg Wahlstrom, with his remarkable 25-year journey in healthcare, business, and marketing, stands at the helm of The Healthcare Executive as its CEO. His extensive experience and visio...

    • Sara Kimble

      Sara J. Kimble, FACHE, MSN

      ( Graham Hospital, Chief Quality Officer & Chief Nursing Officer)

      Responsible for the direction of quality initiatives at Graham Health System. Continued responsibility in collaboration with the President/CEO and Nursing Directors for the direction and leadership in nursing. Responsibilities:  Quality Improvement ...

    • Norman Estes

      Dr. Norman Estes, M.D.

      (University of Illinois College of Medicine Department of Surgery, Program and Chairperson)

      Dr. Estes received his medical degree from the University of Kansas in 1971, served his internship in straight medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center from 1971 to 1972, and received his residency training in general surgery at the University ...

    • Lisa Boesen

      Lisa Boesen, MAOM, PHR

      (Creating Compassionate Connections, President & CEO)

      Lisa Boesen is a Houston-based speaker, author, facilitator, coach and founder of Creating Compassionate Connections ™. She has over 35 years of clinical, management and human resources expertise including recruitment, talent development, performance im...

    • Tim Appenheimer

      Dr. Tim Appenheimer, M.D.

      (Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Chief Medical Officer)

      Tim Appenheimer is a Dixon native and a member of the Dixon High School Class of 1971. He majored in biology at North Central College in Naperville. Appenheimer earned a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Rush Medical College and completed a family med...