The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation announced this week it would coordinate the formation of a new Workplace Violence Committee. The first meeting is set for Tuesday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. “For the last several years, workplace violence has become a recognized hazard in the healthcare industry,” said Patti Taylor, director of quality and...
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation and the Dallas field division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (USDEA) will continue its live virtual “Opioid Discussion” on Thursday, June 17 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., CDT. This complimentary event will include two sessions: 1. “From Preventions to Treatment: Texas Hospitals' Role in Addressing OPIOID Use...
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has decided to continue to host the weekly radio program “The Human Side of Healthcare” on KRLD 1080 AM throughout the New Year of 2021. The program, airing every Sunday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m. CDT, showcases the activities of North Texas hospitals. The weekly broadcasts will run for...
Methodist Hospital for Surgery in coordination with Carter BloodCare will be hosting a blood drive on June 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The hospital is located at 17101 Dallas Parkway in Addison. The drive will take place at the Carter BloodCare bus. You can register here. The current blood shortage is the worst...
Health Literacy Texas will be hosting its first inaugural conference “Let’s Move the Needle on Health Literacy in Texas” on Thursday, June 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., CDT. The one-day conference will serve as an introduction to Health Literacy Texas while discussing health literacy best practices and lessons learned. It will also be...
The DFW American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) Chapter will be hosting the webinar "Focus on Organizational Behavioral Health, Post Pandemic" on June 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, CDT. This program has been approved for up to 3 continuing education (CE) hours through Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Beta-Dallas Chapter, Texas Woman’s University. Guest...
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has decided to continue to host the weekly radio program “The Human Side of Healthcare” on KRLD 1080 AM throughout the New Year of 2021. The program, airing every Sunday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m. CDT, showcases the activities of North Texas hospitals. The weekly broadcasts will run for...
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s Community Health Collaborative (CHC) will be hosting its third “Recovery 101: How to Become a ROCC Star” program on Sunday, June 27 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., CDT. Working with UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW), the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA) and the National Alliance of Mental...
The DFW Hospital Council Foundation in association with JPS Health Network will host a complimentary webinar “Sepsis Predictive Analytics” on Tuesday, June 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, CDT. One hour of CNE credit will be available. Joni Padden, DNP, APRN, BC, CPHIMS, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Texas Health Resources, will serve as...
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) has decided to continue to host the weekly radio program “The Human Side of Healthcare” on KRLD 1080 AM throughout the New Year of 2021. The program, airing every Sunday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m. CDT, showcases the activities of North Texas hospitals. The weekly broadcasts will run for...