Using case studies, this webinar will review the approach within a critical access hospital of early identification, management, and referral of patients with heart failure, with an emphasis on transitions of care and reducing hospital readmissions. Topics include: Pertinent updates to guidelines for the prevention and treatment of heart failure. Symptoms, early management, and referral…

Three - Part Webinar Series: March 23, 30 and April 6 from 12:30-1:15 p.m. This three-part series covers what critical access hospital nurses need to know about each disease state and how to educate patients in self-monitoring and care. Sessions feature lecture and case-based discussion. March 23 - Care and Management of Atrial Fibrillation Patient…

Law over Lunch: Legal issues that impact you and your facility. Topics: Appropriate clinical documentation and what should be included and excluded in order to decrease risk to you and your organization. Avoiding "defensive documentation." Practice tips to more appropriately document sensitive topics. Presenter: Katie Anderson, JD, Heyl- Royster Cost: $25 per person or $150…

Overview: The ICAHN Nurse Preceptor Academy combines a virtual workshop with online course work to give preceptors ideas and confidence in the ability to teach new hires important skills that will lead them to be safe, competent, and independent practitioners. This is an interactive Academy with pre-work, group discussion, and casework. Topics: After attending this Academy, you…

A Barbara A. Weiner Webinar This training is required by Illinois law for every employer to provide to every employee annually. Topics to be addressed include: Overview of discrimination laws Sexual harassment prevention training Racial equity/Black Lives Matter movement Presenter: Barbara A. Weiner, J.D., has practiced law for more than 35 years. She specializes in…

This webinar is for IBCCP Lead Agencies and other interested healthcare providers. As a result of this program, learners will have a greater understanding of how to best care for a patient with dense breasts, including discussion of mammography and MRI. Presenter Nora M. Hansen, MD, Chief of Breast Surgery in the Department of Surgery,…

Lunch and Law Series TOPICS: Discuss federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA and the IL Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act and how those statutes affect health information, particularly in response to subpoenas and other requests for release of information. Discuss privacy concerns in texts and emails. PRESENTER: Katie Anderson, JD, Heyl- Royster…