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| How to Register for Upcoming Audio Conferences |
MAC Members
Organizations that are part of CIHQ’ Maintaining Accreditation Compliance (MAC) Program are automatically registered for one complimentary line. Additional lines will be billed directly at $75 per line.
Outside Organizations
Outside organizations are invited to participate in our audio conferences. Please note the following:
- The audio conference fee is $175 per line.
- Full payment must be received prior to the conference date. There are no refunds.
- Call in information and conference materials will be emailed approximately 3 – 5 days prior to the conference date.
- You can also purchase a copy of the audio conference and materials for later use.
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Richard Curtis RN, MS, HACP
Rick is the Principal Consultant for CIHQ, Rick is nationally recognized as an expert
on Joint Commission standards and the survey process. Rick is the host and primary speaker for CIHQ' monthly audio conferences.
With over 20 years of experience, he has held both clinical and executive management
level positions in Quality, Risk, Education, Infection Control, and Regulatory Compliance.
Rick is nationally certified in healthcare accreditation, and serves as Chair of the Board of Examiners for the Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program.
Rick received his Nursing Degree from the University of Hawaii and has a Master of Science Degree in Health Services Administration. |
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| Next Scheduled Audio Conference |
| January 2009 Audio Conference |
| Title: |
ACCREDITATION: THERE IS A CHOICE!
Deemed Status Alternatives to CMS Certification |
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2PM (ET) |
1PM (CT) |
12N (MT) |
11AM (PT) |
Guest Speakers
• Rebecca Wise, Chief Operating Officer
DNV Healthcare Inc.
• George Reuther, Chief Operating Officer
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program
• Ann Scott Blouin, Executive Vice President
The Joint Commission
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Description
For the first time ever, all three deemed status providers in the same place! Join us for this special audio conference as we kick off our 2009 series.
- Which accrediting program is right for you?
- What are the differences in their standards and survey processes?
- What is the cost / benefit analysis?
- Is it time to make a change?
Each provider will present the following information:
- Brief overview of their accreditation program
- Key policies and activities that hospitals must meet to achieve and maintain deemed-status certification
- A description of their survey process
- The cost to a hospital for the deemed-status certification (initial and ongoing)
- Tools and services available to assist hospitals and their associated cost
- Why a hospital should choose their deemed-status program
Following the presentation, conference participants will have an opportunity to question senior representatives directly!
Future Conference Dates
- February 27, 2009 – The 2009 National Patient Safety Goals – Part 1
- March 27, 2009 – The 2009 National Patient Safety Goals – Part 2
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