July, 2010

Volume 9, Number 7

 

HEALTH CARE OBSERVANCES

Cord Blood Awareness Month

Fireworks Eye Safety Month

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

Nurses in Staff Development Week (2-9)

Dental Awareness Day (9)

Therapeutic Recreation Week (11-17)

Hospitality House Week (25-31)

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New online medical oncology coding and invasive cardiology coding courses available for NHA member hospitals

The Medical Oncology curriculum is a comprehensive training program that provides users with in-depth information on the most frequently performed medical oncology services and prepares users to accurately assign procedure codes for these services.  Courses available in this curriculum include:

  • Patient Visit Guidelines

  • Diagnosis Coding for Oncology

  • Injections and Infusions

The Invasive Cardiology curriculum provides users with information on the most frequently performed invasive cardiology procedures and prepares users to accurately assign procedure codes for these commonly encountered invasive cardiology services.  Courses available in this curriculum include:

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization

  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

  • Peripheral Angiography

  • Peripheral Interventions

  • Peripheral Procedures with Heart Catheterization

Cost Information:  The cost is $99 per person/per course and provides access for one full year from registration. Contact Jon Borton, NHA vice president of educational services, at (402) 742-8147 or jborton@nhanet.org to request more information or a free 30-day trial. Group discounts are available.

Continuing Education Credit: The courses listed above are approved for AAPC and AHIMA Credit. Credit amount varies per course.

New titles added to NHA e-Store

Books designed to help you lead, manage and execute your responsibilities in the health care workplace.  Titles are proven resources delivering accurate and timely information from authors selected for their experience and authority on the subject matter.  Click on titles for detailed descriptions and purchasing information.

A Brief Guide To The U.S. Health Care Delivery System: Facts, Definitions, and Statistics, Second Edition Wayfinding for Health Care: Best Practices for Today's Facilities ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook, With Answers, 2011 Revised Edition (ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook with Answers (Faye Brown's))

July Education Programs

Click on any program title for full program description.

All programs Central Time

Understanding the "-25" Modifier:  A Major RAC Issue (CL)
July 6, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Clinical Case Management:  A Critical Process for Managing Patient Throughput (CL)
July 6, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Chargemaster and Supplies, Devices (CL)
July 7, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Contracted Services:  Ensuring Compliance with The Joint Commission 2010 Standards (CL)
July 7, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hospitalist Programs: The Pros...the Cons...the Traps!
July 7, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Physician Supervision for Provider-Based Clinics (CL)
July 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Special RAC Program Update/Noon Briefing (Nebraska/Kansas/Iowa/Missouri Hospitals)
July 8, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Critical Access Hospitals and Conditions of Participation (CL)
July 8, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

2010 Hospital IT Webinar Series - Part 7:  EMRs in Today's Physician Practice Environment
July 8, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

What Hospitals Need to Know About Immigration and Worksite Enforcement
July 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Joint Commission Leadership Standards:  Get Back to the Basics (CL)
July 13, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Culture of Safety—Moving to Accountability Series (Part Six):  Minimizing Radiation Risk/Overuse
July 14, 2010
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

CMS Ambulatory Surgery Center Curriculum:  Pharmaceutical Services and Administration (CL)
July 14, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SOS:  Strategies of Success for Department Heads CL)
July 14, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Building an Effective Hospitalist Recruitment Program:  Practical Tips for Hospitalist Leaders
July 14, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Contracted Services:  Complying with The Joint Commission and CMS Standards 2010
July 15, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

CMS Changes to H&P, Verbal Orders, Security of Meds and Post-Anesthesia (CL)
July 15, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

OFCCP Enforcement - The New Rules:  What Every Federal Contractor and Sub-Contractor Needs to Know About the Changed Affirmative Action Compliance Landscape
July 15, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP):  Issues and Answers
July 20, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Clinical Case Management:  Implementing the Infrastructure (CL)
July 20, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Why Leading Hospitals Love the RACs:  Increasing Revenue Capture to Offset Audit-Related Losses
July 20, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Summer 2010 Trustee Audioconference Series (Part Three):  Board Member Succession Planning and Selection
July 21, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

People Management Skills - The Business of the Future (CL)
July 21, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Supplementing Your Needs and Staffing Your Hospital with International Medical Students
July 21, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CMS ASC Curriculum:  Medical Staff and Nursing Service Conditions of Coverage (CL)
July 22, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

2010 Hospital IT Webinar Series (Part Eight):  HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model - What's Your Number
July 22, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Clinical Case Management:  Managing the Transition (CL)
July 27, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Medicare Decertification:  A Hospital Near Death Experience
July 27, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Building Long-Term Relationships with Physicians Who Take Call
July 28, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Advanced Observation Services:  Issues and Answers
July 29, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

The National Practitioner Data Bank's New Final Rule:  Ensuring Compliance
July 29, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

Other Nebraska Health Care Events
June, 2010

Data Driven Improvement:  It's Time to Take the Next Step
Nebraska Community Blood Bank
July 7, 2010
100 North 84th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska
For more information contact Janelle Francis, Education Director at (402) 486-9490 or jfrancis@don8bld.org.

31st Annual Nebraska Statewide EMS Conference
July 9-11, 2010
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Kearney, Nebraska
Click here for more information
 

ERC Orientation Training
Center for Preparedness Education

July 12-14, 2010
Ashland, Nebraska
Click here for more information or call (402) 552-2529

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services - HIV Prevention Program
July 15, 2010
Holiday Inn - Downtown
Lincoln, Nebraska
For more information contact Nancy Jo Hansen at (402) 471-8701 or nancyjo.hansen@nebraska.gov

2010 Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference
July 16, 2010
Embassy Suites Hotel
Omaha, Nebraska
For more information contact Janell Walther at (402) 472-5678 or ppc@nebraska.edu

Current Trends in Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals
July 22, 2010
Omaha, Nebraska
Click here for more information or call (800) 839-4584

Nebraska Code Officials Association/International Code Council Summer Conference
July 22-23, 2010
Hall of Justice - Police Training Room
Lincoln, Nebraska
For more information contact Donna Lynam at (402) 332-3336 Ext. 3 or Todd Aerni at (402) 597-2027

Nebraska State Telemedicine Network 2010 Conference:  "Present Challenges...Future Hopes"
July 22-23
Click here for more information

Professional Grand Development Workshop
July 26-28, 2010
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
For more information call (866) 704-7268

IEDs:  Improving Response and Medical Management
Center for Preparedness Education

July 27, 2010
Kearney, Nebraska
Click here for more information or call (402) 552-2529

Nebraska Sales & Use Tax Update
Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants
July 27, 2010
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Kearney, Nebraska
Click here for more information

Real-World Business Ethics:  A Case Study Approach
Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants
July 27, 2010
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Kearney, Nebraska
Click here for more information

Nebraska Sales & Use Tax Update
Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants
July 28, 2010
Gering Civic Center
Gering, Nebraska
Click here for more information

Real-World Business Ethics:  A Case Study Approach
Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants
July 28, 2010
Gering Civic Center
Gering, Nebraska
Click here for more information

York General Health Care Services Auxiliary Charity Golf Tournament
July 30, 2010
York, Nebraska
For more information contact Mandy Hengelfelt at (402) 366-3670 or hengelfeltar@hotmail.com

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