BLOGThe 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 52 weeks throughout the year. ... Read More
The Alliance for Healthcare Innovation will be hosting the educational webinar “Healthcare’s Gone Digital” on Wednesday, June 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., CST. Jackie Hoffman, J.D. and Gina Bertolini, J.D., both Partners in K&L Gates' Healthcare Practice, will serve as guest speakers. Join other healthcare leaders for a Zoom lunch as the speakers will explore data privacy and data ... Read More
The DFW Hospital Council Foundation will host the complimentary webinar “What Triggers a CMS Survey and What to Expect” on Thursday, June 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, CDT. Speakers will include Tiffany Curtis, MSN, RN, Nurse, Acute and Continuing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service; and Dodjie B. Guioa, MBA, Hospital/ASC Program Lead, Acute & Continuing Care ... Read More
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 52 weeks throughout the year. ... Read More
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 patient safety at the DFWHC ... Read More
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 Disorder” with Richard Bottner, Assistant ... Read More
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 52 weeks throughout the year. ... Read More
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 in decades. Please make an ... Read More
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 a great opportunity to connect ... Read More
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 panelists will include Kari Ankeney, ... Read More
