Critical Access Hospital (CAH): What Every CAH Should Know! PART 2
October 14, 2008	The following are some of the topics that will be covered during this session: Services Provided through Agreements or Arrangements Nursing Services Pharmacy; Pharmacy policies and procedures Medication therapy monitoring Pharmacy USP 797 regulations Emergency medicine kits; Drug storage Outdated drugs Survey of pharmacy Reporting ADR and medication errors Monitoring medication errors Medication Alerts Standard of care for medications Websites and additional resources Infection control policies Infection control websites Infection control orientation for new employees Dietary support staff Rehab services Lab services Radiology services Radiology staff Scope of radiology services Emergency procedures AND MUCH MORE ! At the end of this session the participant will have: • Discussed the responsibilities of the pharmacists in supervising the activities of the pharmacy. • Identified requirements for CAH that ensure outdated drugs are not available for patient use. • Discussed the medication cart requirement for security, including storage. • Discussed the requirement to have “do not use abbreviations,” including the review of sound-alike/look-alike drugs.	Brochure
Teleconference		Register

2008 eORA Users Group Meeting
October 15, 2008	This program is geared toward organizations that are currently participating in the West Virginia Center for Patient Safety (WVCPS) electronic occurrence reporting and analysis project as well as those that are considering it. The program will give an in-depth look at the benefits of reporting occurrences electronically and benefits of participating in the WVCPS. NOTE: Attendance is free, and is limited to 4 attendees per facility. At the conclusion of the program, participants will: 1. Understand the benefits of joining the WVCPS 2. Have discussed the potential for change with electronic occurrence reporting software 3. Recognize how electronic reporting improves patient safety outcomes, reporting features, and potential benefits to their organization 4. Have discussed the impact of medical errors on healthcare organizations	Brochure
Charleston Marriott, Charleston, WV		Register

Critical Access Hospital (CAH): What Every CAH Should Know! PART 3
October 21, 2008	The following are some of the topics that will be covered during this session: Medical Records Records System Informed consent History and physicals Surgical Services Surgery policies Designation of Qualified Practitioners Quality assurance (quality improvement) Hospital associated infections State Exemption Organ, Tissue and Eye Procurement Definition of imminent death At the end of this sessions the participant will have: • Explain the informed consent elements required by CMS. • Describe the requirements for “History & Physical” for CAH. • List what must be contained in the operative report. Discuss what the CAH must do to comply with the requirements for notification of the organ procurement agency when a patient expires. • Name some of the patient rights that are afforded to patients in swing beds.	Brochure
Teleconference		Register

2008 ACHE Fall Symposium
October 30, 2008		Brochure
Embassy Suites, Charleston, WV		Register

2008 Admin Training Day
October 31, 2008	Overview Join your colleagues and register today for the annual Administrative Professional’s Training Day sponsored by the West Virginia Hospital Association and the Charleston Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP) on October 31, 2008. Make sure you register for what has come to be the training day of choice for today’s administrative professionals in the healthcare industry in West Virginia. The day of training will include technology that you can use, a featured presentation by Shelia D. Brownfield CPS/CAP, Past International President of IAAP, all mixed with lots of fun! Do not miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and develop professional relationships with your colleagues through networking opportunities. Who Should Attend Executive Assistants, Executive Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, Office Managers, Office Professionals, and support staff. Objectives During this day of training the participant will: 1. Learn web portal design and implementation 2. Review Access and Excel uses 3. Receive an election year update regarding the legislative arena 4. Discuss generational differences and how to communicate more effectively cross-generationally	Brochure
WVHA Board Room, Charleston		Register