Episode 16 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. It was a timely discussion with guests from Texas Health Resources, the North Texas Food Bank and State of Reform, in addition to a community update on COVID-19. Guests included: • Joseph…
A letter sent yesterday from DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) President/CEO Stephen Love to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins states Dallas County hospitals anticipate being able to handle the COVID-19 surge expected in late April or early May. Written on behalf of the hospitals of Dallas County, the letter may cancel plans for the use of…
Health Catalyst, an Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council, will host the educational webinar “COVID-19 Capacity Planning for Staffing and PPE” on April 17 at 11:00 a.m. CDT. COVID-19 has created unprecedented strain on hospital capacity and resources. On April 8, Health Catalyst released a public Capacity Planning Tool to address capacity needs throughout…
Goodwill Industries International, Inc. has agreed to accept personal protective equipment (PPE) from donors which will them be shipped to Dallas County for proper distribution. PPE includes: • Gloves; • Medical masks; • Eye protection; • Gowns; • Aprons; • and Boots or closed-toe work shoes. For convenience, PPE can be dropped off at any…
Episode 15 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. It was a loaded lineup with guests from the YMCA, Texas Health Resources and Children’s Health, with a community report on COVID-19. Guests included: • Curt Hazelbaker, president/CEO of the Metropolitan Dallas…
We have a loaded lineup on Sunday’s edition of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care.” The broadcast will air on KRLD 1080 AM at 1:00 p.m. CST. Guests will include: • Curt Hazelbaker, president/CEO of the Metropolitan Dallas YMCA; • Hazel Thomas, director of Pastoral Care at Texas…
The ACHE of North Texas will host the educational webinar “COVID-19: A Rapidly Changing Dynamic for Healthcare Policy & Management” on Thursday, April 23 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Agenda includes: • 12:00 – 12:15 p.m.: Telehealth: A Fast and Furious Update Christine Kailish, President/CEO, Brittain Kalish Group, LLC • 12:15 – 12:30 p.m.:…
The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation has set Sept. 16 as the rescheduled date for its 24th Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon at Hurst Conference Center. The luncheon honoring North Texas hospital employees, originally set for April 23, had been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Attendees who already purchased tables and tickets will…
Health Catalyst, an Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council, will be hosting the educational webinar “COVID-19 Capacity Planning Tool Live Demo and Q&A Session” on April 8 at 11:00 a.m. CDT. COVID-19 has created unprecedented strain on hospital capacity and resources. We are in uncharted territory. In an attempt to help healthcare systems weather…
Hall Render, an Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council, will be hosting the educational webinar “Accelerated Payments and the $100 Billion Health Care Relief Fund: Financial Strategies for Providers and Suppliers” on April 8 at 12:00 noon CDT. The massive $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) signed into law…