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Energizing Your Environment of Care Committee
Audioconference
June 9, 2008
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm CENTRAL TIME
Register for this event online:
June 9, 2008 ($295 per line)
Program Description
Too often Environment of Care (EC) Committees in health care organizations are seen as a regulatory requirement. Members view attendance as a chore rather than an opportunity or a responsibility. This presentation will provide a framework for evaluating your EC Committee from the ground up and provide some suggestions on structure to make this important committee a vital part of the organization.
Program Topics
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Regulatory Requirements
- Characteristics of Effectiveness
- Committee Composition
- Membership Expectations
- Reports
- EC Minutes
- Annual Evaluation
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, the participating will be able to:
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Recognize the characteristics of an effective Environment of Care Committee
- Develop expectations for committee membership
- Assess the EC Committee minutes
Who Should Participate
CEOs/Administrators
Safety Officers/Staff
Environment of Care committee members
Faculty
Susam McLaughlin, President, SBM Consulting, Ltd.
Susan McLaughlin is President of SBM Consulting, Ltd., a firm that provides consulting services and education specializing in the material covered by Joint Commission's Environment of Care standards. She serves as a Codes and Standards Consultant to the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), and is immediate past chair of NFPA's Health Care Section Executive Board. Previous positions include Director of Safety and Compliance for the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association, and Associate Director, Standards Interpretation, Environment of Care Standards for the Joint Commission. She also has served as Director of Safety for a community healthcare facility, including acute care, long term care, and ambulatory care facilities.
The views expressed by the speaker do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions or the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Registration Information
Fee
$295.00 for one phone line per site
Please register only one name per connection.
Additional phone lines will be billed at $295.00 each.
How the Audioconference Will Work
Dial-in instructions, on-line login instructions and any other reference materials will be emailed to each registrant approximately three days prior to the conference. If you do not receive them by this date, please email lgeishirt@wha.org.
It is the responsibility of the registrant to access presentation materials prior to the day of the event. If your e-mail address changes, you do not receive an e-mail with instructions from WHA, or if you are unable to open presentation materials, please contact Lisa Geishirt at WHA two days prior to the event to allow time to address the issue.
Substitution, Transfer and Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing up to five business days prior to an event will be given a full refund less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than five business days prior and day-of-program no-shows. Substitutions are accepted.
Register for this event online:
June 9, 2008 ($295 per line)
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