Laboratories: Accreditation Essentials
July 14, 2007
San Diego, California
This one-day seminar presents the basics on the accreditation process, unannounced surveys and standards. Tops of discussion include completion of the annual periodic performance review, challenging compliance issues, automation of sentinel event reporting, Joint Commission updates and Lab Advantage™.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.jcrinc.com/14412/.
A Systematic Approach to Continuous Systems Improvement
July 17-18, 2007
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Learn the concepts underlying The Joint Commission’s accreditation process, along with tips and tools for meeting the challenge of maintaining continuous standards compliance and survey readiness. The two-day program will review the 2007 National Patient Safety Goals and strategies for successful implementation. Plus, participants will receive examples and templates for development of meaningful Plans of Actions and Measures of Success.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.jcrinc.com/14143/.
Audioconference: 2008 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), Laboratory
July 27, 2007
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Central time)
This 90-minute audio conference will consist of 60 minutes of formal presentation, followed by a 30-minute moderated Q&A session via telephone. This year’s NPSG Audioconference Services will focus on specific healthcare settings, making the information more meaningful and applicable to your particular organization.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.jcrinc.com/25194/.
Environment of Care Standards: A Primer for Beginners
July 31, 2007
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
This one-day program for those new to Environment of Care Standards will provide an overview of EC standards, elements of performance and scoring. The program is good preparation for attending the two-day EC Base Camp program, which follows the next day.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.jcrinc.com/14227/.
EC Base Camp: Foundation for Environment of Care
Aug. 1-2, 2007
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
This two-day event will provide a comprehensive overview of the EC standards and intents, the new survey process and role of the Life Safety Specialist, as well as a document review of the Statement of Conditions (SOC). In addition, participants will have the opportunity to ask candid questions and engage in discussion with key Joint Commission staff that have in-depth knowledge of the standards and will provide answers to questions from seminar participants.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.jcrinc.com/14230/.
Plans of Action, Evidence of Standards Compliance and Measures of Success: Putting the Pieces Together for Continuous Compliance
Aug. 23, 2007
Scottsdale, Arizona
Plans of action that just focus on writing a policy and procedure and educating staff are not considered acceptable steps for meeting the standards and expectations of performance. This one-day program will teach participants the “pieces” of the entire accreditation cycle, including survey process, Periodic Performance Review and developing clear, practical plans of action, measures of success and evidence of standards compliance that are implementable and measurable.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.jcrinc.com/14353/.
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