Critical Access Hospital (CAH)

POLST Awareness, Education, and Implementation Webinar

Presented by:Nancy Joyner, MS, CNS-BC, APRN, ACHPN® North Dakota POLST Program CoordinatorSara Schwarz, MA, Cancer Survivorship Program Coordinator at Sanford Health Bismarck Objectives:• Describe how POLST conversations impact POLST form completion.• Identify what the role of the nurse is in completing the North DakotaPOLST form.• Explain the process of implementing POLST where you work. What […]

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CoP: Informed Consent: Ensuring Compliance with CMS, TJC and DNV: More than Just a Signature

This program will discuss the current CMS hospital conditions of Participation for Critical Access and Acute hospitals.  Standards and requirements under Joint Commission and DNV Health will also be addressed.  A recent study found consent forms were absent in 66% of patient in hospitals leading to a delay of surgical procedures in 10% of the

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Dakota Conference on Rural & Public Health

The Dakota Conference provides an opportunity for over 300 healthcare professionals, educators, and students to share strategies for building and sustaining healthy communities in North Dakota. It includes two and one half days of pre-conference workshops, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, poster presentations, evening workshops, and an awards banquet. https://ruralhealth.und.edu/dakota-conference

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