DFWHC hosts educational session on patient handling

09/02/2015

Working in coordination with Atlas Lift Tech, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) hosted “Safe Patient Handling and Mobility” this morning at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The educational event was complimentary to DFWHC members and detailed patient handling programs which could improve outcomes in area hospitals. Speakers included Susan Gallagher, PhD, RN, a clinical advisor on patient safety; and … Read More

Dr. Merlyn Sayers to receive the Distinguished Health Service Award

09/01/2015

A physician with 35 years of experience in transfusion science medicine and President/CEO of Carter BloodCare since its formation in 1996, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Dr. Merlyn Sayers has been chosen as the 2015 recipient of the Distinguished Health Service Award. The honor will be presented during DFWHC’s 67th Annual Awards Luncheon, October 29 at Arlington … Read More

A never ending game of “Whac-A-Smoke”

09/01/2015

By W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council Just when you think smoking is decreasing, another tobacco product pops up. The insistence of smoking products reminds me of a game I used to play at the State Fair. Remember “Whac-A-Mole,” where we used a plastic mallet to attempt to tag that irritating mole popping up where you least expect it? … Read More

You have nothing to lose but business cards!

08/31/2015

You have nothing to lose but business cards! Just three days until the DFW Hospital Council’s complimentary Speed Networking event at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. There’s still time to register. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3 in the hospital’s Reverchon Room. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.

Just two days until DFWHC’s patient handling event

08/31/2015

Just two days until the DFW Hospital Council’s educational meeting “Safe Patient Handling and Mobility” on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children auditorium. Register now for this complimentary event where a panel will discuss evidence that shows organizations with a robust and safe patient handling program see improved outcomes. Each year, as many as 1 … Read More

DFWHC’s Summer Interlocutor is now available

08/31/2015

DFWHC’s Summer Interlocutor is now available. Click the graphic below for detail on the opening of the New Parkland, the success of the 8th Annual Patient Safety Summit and this year’s Distinguished Health Service Award recipient. Hard copies will be mailed to membership this week.

Bring your business cards!

08/27/2015

Register now for the DFW Hospital Council’s complimentary Speed Networking event at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. You have nothing to lose but business cards! The event starts at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3 in the hospital’s Reverchon Room. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.

Don’t miss our Sept. 2 complimentary event on patient handling

08/27/2015

Patient handling is more difficult than you think. You are invited to the DFW Hospital Council’s special educational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children auditorium. Titled “Safe Patient Handling and Mobility,” a special panel of experts will discuss evidence that shows organizations with a robust and safe patient handling program see improved outcomes. … Read More

DFWHC’s Love interviewed by KAAM Radio

08/25/2015

Participating in the KAAM 770 AM radio talk show “PlayMakers,” DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO W. Stephen Love was interviewed today by host Steve A. Klein. PlayMakers features local CEOs and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their city or industry. Love discussed his career, the mission of DFWHC and North Texas healthcare. Klein also interviewed Robert Davis, the … Read More

“Guns in hospitals” loaded yet again

08/19/2015

By W. Stephen Love, President/CEO, DFW Hospital Council It appears the “guns in hospitals” issue is being loaded yet again. As we reflect on the 84th Texas Legislative Session, the DFW Hospital Council is concerned about some leaders’ persistence to repeal the current prohibition on carrying handguns on hospital premises. Several bills introduced last session failed to pass, but some … Read More