FAHQ is pleased to participate in the national multi-state Healthcare Quality Collective. FAHQ members and members of the Arizona (AzAHQ), Michigan (MAHQ), New England (NEAHQ), North Carolina (NCAHQ), Ohio (OAHQ), Oregon (OrAHQ), and Utah (UAHQ) associations, attend these webinars FREE! Find out more about the “Healthcare Quality Collective.”
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The FAHQ Professional Development Team is looking for webinar presenters. We are committed to presenting four annual webinars as part of our commitment to make all of the Healthcare Quality Collective webinars available to our members for free.
Continue your own professional development by presenting a webinar and sharing your expertise with other healthcare quality colleagues at the same time!
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Speakers:
Julie Janeway
, MSA, JD
Co-owner and General Counsel of Principled Healthcare Consulting, Principal attorney at Janeway Law PLLC, External General Counsel for Advize Health
Julie Janeway has been a Michigan life sciences and health law attorney for twenty-six years. Previously, she served as the Interim Chief Legal Counsel for an international healthcare company operating in four countries, and she practiced with Foley, Baron, Metzger & Julip, PLLC, heading the Healthcare Law Department. Her law firm practice included compliance, risk management, healthcare professional licensing defense, business/corporate law, employment law, pharmacy law, PSO/PSES (PSWP) development, audit response/defense/mitigation, independent internal and parallel investigations, contracting and other fields of healthcare and life sciences law, and all related training for healthcare entities, practitioners and practitioner organizations, and other businesses and associations in the healthcare and life sciences industries. Since 2002 Julie has consulted and trained for a significant number of healthcare organizations, practices, hospitals/systems, healthcare equipment and device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and other healthcare vendors and research companies across North America and Asia. She also serves as the General Counsel and Past-President of the Michigan Association for Healthcare Quality and has served on several national healthcare organization Boards of Directors.
Linda Weirauch, MSN, RN, CPHQ
Treasurer, Michigan Association for Healthcare Quality
Linda Weirauch is a seasoned registered nurse with over twenty-five years of experience in leadership, risk management, and quality across diverse healthcare settings, including outpatient physician practices, acute care, and critical illness recovery hospitals. In her distinguished career, Linda has spearheaded multiple process improvement teams for core measure databases and Blue Cross Blue Shield clinical collaborative programs. She has served as the Quality lead for The Joint Commission (TJC) Stroke Certification and Total Joint Replacement Programs. Her additional responsibilities have encompassed the roles of lead facilitator for accreditation survey and state site audits. Currently, Linda holds the position of Market Director of Quality Management, Risk, and Infection Control at two Select Specialty Hospitals in Michigan. In this capacity, she has successfully directed efforts that have enhanced patient quality outcomes, mitigated risks in clinical care, and bolstered patient safety. Notably, she has led initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), improve medical record documentation and compliance, and achieve Hospital of Excellence recognition in 2018, 2019, and 2022 and Hospital Quality Awards in 2018 and 2024. Linda’s academic credentials include a Master of Science in Nursing. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality and holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Her dedication to the field extends beyond her professional duties; she is actively involved in leadership roles within the Michigan Association for Healthcare Quality, currently serving as Treasurer. Additionally, she participates in the National Association for Healthcare Quality, contributing to multiple committees such as the Healthcare Quality Foundation and the CPHQ Review Course team, where she also serves as a national review course instructor. Linda is presently a peer reviewer for the Journal for Healthcare Quality.
Program Description:
A recent report from the World Health Organization estimated that over 3 million patients could die each year from healthcare associated infections if something isn’t urgently done. Effective, yet simple infection prevention practices, such as regular hand hygiene, proper sterilization of equipment, and adherence to guidelines for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), allow workers to treat patients safely while creating an environment with much less risk for the public. Failure to develop programs and apply effective infection prevention measures can result in legal pitfalls as well. Noncompliance with effective IC practices can result in liability claims, violation of state regulatory requirements, OSHA violations, worker’s comp claims and other legal pitfalls. These citations can lead to loss of licensure, fines, and litigation. Join these speakers to share in a lively and interactive discussion about the critical role an effective infection prevention program plays in safe patient outcomes, but also best practices and tools to ensure your own organization is compliant. Infection control is a cornerstone of modern healthcare. It plays a critical role in safeguarding patient health and preventing the spread of infections. By prioritizing infection control, healthcare facilities can continue to provide high-quality care and maintain public trust.
OBJECTIVES:
This event has been approved by NAHQ for 1.5 CE hours for CPHQ® recertification credit.
REGISTRATION OPEN. FAHQ members may register for free by selecting the FAHQ association option when registering. Your membership will be verified.
Speaker:
Brant J. Oliver, PhD, MS, MPH, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Associate Professor, Departments of Community & Family Medicine, the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, and Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth; Sustem Vice President for Car Experience for the Darmouth health System, New Hampshire.
Dr. Oliver has specific expertise in Learning Health Systems, healthcare co-production and improvement measurement and methodology, and has served as principal investigator, co-investigator, improvement faculty, or methodologist for improvement, implementation and research collaboratives internationally in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Sweden, and Australia. He also directs the Chronic Health Improvement Research Program at Dartmouth Health (CHIRP) which conducts improvement and implementation research using learning health system approaches for “3C” (complex, chronic, costly) conditions, including MS, IBD, Long COVID, and others. As a health professions educator, Dr. Oliver teaches graduate and doctoral students, residents, and post-doctoral fellows in quality improvement and implementation methodology with a specialization in measurement and analytics. As a clinician, he is a board-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience, a majority of which has been in multiple sclerosis neurobehavioral care. Dr. Oliver is the 2022 recipient of the national improvement and implementation science research award from the QSEN Institute, the 2023 recipient of the Batalden Award for career achievement in healthcare improvement from the Department of Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars (VAQS) national fellowship program, and is lead editor of the national best-selling Joint Commission Resources textbook Practical Measurement for Healthcare Improvement
OBJECTIVES:
Define quality assurance, quality control, quality improvement, and co-production.
Describe the three phases of historical phases of development in healthcare quality.
Discuss how the three different phases of quality apply to real-world healthcare practice.
This event has been submitted for pre-approval by NAHQ for 1.5 CE hours for CPHQ® recertification credit.
REGISTRATION OPEN. FAHQ members may register for free by selecting the FAHQ association option when registering. Your membership will be verified.
Speaker:
Raven Jackson, MHS, HSE, LNHA
Associate Professor, Departments of Community & Family Medicine, the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, and Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth; Sustem Vice President for Car Experience for the Darmouth health System, New Hampshire.
With almost 15 years of invaluable experience in the long-term care industry, 9 of which as a proficient nursing home administrator, Raven has dedicated her career to ensuring the highest quality of care for our elderly population. Throughout her journey, she has successfully operated skilled nursing facilities in multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, and North Carolina. This diverse background has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of long-term care operations from various perspectives. Honored to be named McKnight’s Rising Star in 2020, her profound dedication and commitment to this field continuously fuels her ambition to drive positive change within the industry. As an adjunct professor at Florida A&M University, she has the privilege of imparting knowledge and experience to the next generation of healthcare professionals. Additionally, she proudly serves as an advisory board member for the esteemed Undergraduate Health Care Management program at Florida A&M University. Raven’s unwavering enthusiasm and expertise also extends to her role as a member of the survey and regulatory committee with the Florida Health Care Association. Collaborating with industry leaders, she actively contributes to shaping policies and ensuring quality compliance.
Program Description:
An examination of the 32 clinical systems developed for the skilled nursing clinical environment reveals their proven clinical and survey success. These comprehensive systems are specifically designed to address the needs of nurses, nursing managers, and directors of nursing, providing them with the tools to manage resident care and care delivery effectively and efficiently. By implementing these elements, the overall quality of care and facility quality measures can be significantly improved. Through careful analysis and implementation, these systems have demonstrated their effectiveness in streamlining processes, enhancing communication, and promoting patient-centered care. The success and impact of these elements cannot be understated, as they have proven to be invaluable resources in the pursuit of excellence within the skilled nursing clinical environment.
OBJECTIVES:
Articulate the elements of the 32 clinical systems.
Develop clinical processes to help with overall quality of care.
Improve communication for better patient and provider satisfaction.
This event has been submitted for pre-approval by NAHQ for 1.0 CE hours for CPHQ® recertification credit.
REGISTRATION OPEN CLICK HERE FAHQ members for free by logging when registering. Healthcare Quality Collective members may obtain the coupon code needed for free registration from their association or from FAHQ Webinars. Your membership will be verified.
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