Webinar:  Legal and Risk Management Issues in the Emergency Department
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 – 9:00am – 11:00 am CST

Do you know what the new law states if an ED patient writes a complaint letter about being discriminated?  This webinar will touch on this topic, along with several other legal and risk management issues facing emergency department health care providers. Learn how to comply with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) hospital conditions of participation (CoPs) and the Joint Commission (TJC) standards that are problematic for emergency department staff. To learn more and register, click here. Registration closes December 6.

Workshop:  Trauma Informed Care – (SDAHO Members only)
Thursday, December 12, 2019 9:00am-4:30pm CST | Mitchell, SD

As of November 28, there will be trauma focused F-tags that surveyors will assess as part of Phase 3 implementation. It is crucial for facility staff to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma, emotional and behavioral effects of trauma, and to have an action plan of how to address their residents’ associated emotional and behavioral needs.

Attend this full day workshop on trauma informed care to be educated on topics that include conducting the facility assessment, complying with trauma informed regulations, engaging in activities and meaningful social interactions, and ensuring staff competencies specific to quality and education necessary for phase 3 compliance. Nursing home administrator and social work continuing education credits will be offered. Click here to register or click here for more information. Registration closes December 6.