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

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

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 to host Sept. 2 educational meeting on patient handling

08/14/2015

Patient handling is more difficult than you think. The DFW Hospital Council will be hosting a special educational meeting 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, decreased … Read More

Hospital nominees now being accepted

03/18/2015

Is your hospital employee a “Healthcare Hero?” Nominees are now being accepted for the DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s 19th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon. With the theme “Healthcare Heroes,” this year’s event is set for May 1 in the main ballroom at Irving Convention Center. Deadline for nominees to be received is Friday, April 10. All nominees will be … Read More

Employee of the Year Luncheon set for May 1

03/13/2015

Mark your calendars! The DFW Hospital Council Foundation’s 19th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon has been set for Friday, May 1, 2015 in the main ballroom of the Irving Convention Center. A celebration of North Texas hospital employees, the luncheon is an opportunity to salute the North Texas hospital workforce, a crucial group of employees making a difference in … Read More

Love to host Dream Makers luncheon on Monday

02/27/2015

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Steve Love will serve as master of ceremonies during the 14th Annual Dream Makers Scholarship Luncheon on Monday. The event will be held in the Bluebonnet Ballroom on campus at the University of Texas at Arlington. The event honors donors and endowments whose gifts support the dreams and scholarships of students in the College of Nursing … Read More

“Super” roundtable discusses North Texas healthcare

01/09/2015

A “super” roundtable made up of area hospital CEOs discussed North Texas healthcare this morning at the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The panel was moderated by W. Stephen Love, president/CEO of the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC). Roundtable members included Erol Akdamar, president of HCA North Texas; Joel Allison, president/CEO of … Read More

Love to moderate Jan. 9 “super” healthcare panel

12/18/2014

W. Stephen Love, president/CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council, will moderate a “super” panel made up of area hospital executives, Jan. 9 in the auditorium at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The discussion is part of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Healthcare Conference from 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Panel members will include Erol Akdamar, president of HCA … Read More

DFWHC to host Speed Networking on Sept. 4

08/22/2014

The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council will be hosting its regular Speed Networking event on Thursday, September 4 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Reverchon Room. This has become a popular event where hospital executives have an opportunity to meet business leaders in a comfortable, timed format. This event sells out quickly with seats available … Read More