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Here's a quick look at industry and association news from NAHQ for healthcare quality professionals.

| View in browser Message From NAHQ Leadership NAHQ: The Resource for You  The pride I have for this profession and this organization increases every day. I see the commitment you have for improving quality, and I see the commitment NAHQ has for you. NAHQ is home to the community of healthcare quality professionals like you and a leadership hub for healthcare executives. Read more       ASSOCIATION NEWS Remember to Register for NAHQ NEXT September 16-18 Join the healthcare quality community as we convene in one location! You'll have access to industry experts and get an introduction to NAHQ's Self-Assessment, a game-changing tool that can help you advance your career. Participate virtually if you can't make it to Phoenix. Register Beyond the Rhetoric of Healthcare Change NAHQ's Solutions Report Series Excerpted from NAHQ's National Healthcare Quality Summit, the Solutions Report series provides real answers, real strategies and practical ideas for implementation. These valuable insights come from established leaders and healthcare organizations who tell their stories of clinical, operational and financial success. Read the first edition Recertify Today The Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality®️ (CPHQ) credential validates your knowledge of healthcare quality and demonstrates your dedication to the field. As the profession of healthcare quality rapidly changes, it is vital that you maintain the skills and credibility gained through the CPHQ, the industry-standard certification. Recertify today CPHQ Review Courses August 22-23 in Denver, CO October 3-4 in Columbia, SC October 7-8 in Chicago, IL October 24-25 in Dallas, TX This interactive course reviews CPHQ exam materials and offers valuable tips on how to prepare for test day. Register   Visit the NAHQ Catalog for additional dates and locations or consider the online CPHQ review course.             INDUSTRY NEWS Greeley Insights to Survive a CMS Survey On Demand Webinar The Greeley Company shares lessons learned from over 30 years of helping hospitals across the country successfully resolve threats to their Medicare certification and stay out of trouble in this new on-demand webinar. You will discover new insights into: State and CMS survey hot spots, the CMS termination process, plans of correction, and survey preparation. Access the webinar Performance and Process Improvement Understanding the High Frequency Use of the Emergency Department for Patients with Chronic Pain Chronic pain (CP) is a common driver of emergency department (ED) visits despite the ED not being the ideal setting for CP because of increased risk of adverse events and high costs. It is worth exploring the factors driving patients to the ED, patients' care experiences and alternatives to ED visits. Read the article Patient Safety AHRQ Case Studies Spotlight Learning Health Systems  The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) spotlights four healthcare organizations -- Baylor Scott & White Health, Denver Health, HCA Healthcare, and University of Utah Health -- that improved the quality and safety of care by becoming a “learning health system.” Learn more Patient Safety New Speak Up Campaign Focuses on Preventing Falls Speak Up™ To Prevent Falls, a new patient safety campaign from The Joint Commission, offers free materials — including an infographic and video in both English and Spanish — for health care facilities and staff to download and provide to patients and their families. Read more CPHQ Prep Package To help you prepare for the CPHQ exam, NAHQ offers a variety of study materials. Our selection of live courses, online education, practice exams, and books ensure you’ll find a resource that works for your learning style. Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer The individual will lead continued development and implementation of a quality management program across the health system, partner with key physicians and operational leaders, and collaborate with executive leadership teams. National Association for Healthcare Quality, 8600 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 710 N, Chicago, IL 60631, 847.375.4720 Manage preferences |
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