Education Events

Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation Series

Part 7 - Nursing, Clinical Records

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss nursing service and leadership requirements
• Recall the requirements for medication orders
• Discuss that CMS requires that a plan of care be done
• Recall requirements for contents of clinical records
• Discuss security requirements for clinical records and when “blocking” for access can occur

 

Learn More | Add Event to My Calendar

How to Implement a Near Miss Program

This educational event is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools required to develop and sustain a near miss reporting program within their organizations. The educational session will cover key aspects such as the steps to start a near miss program, strategies for incentivizing staff participation, and the importance of a non-punitive reporting culture. Expert insights will be provided on setting up a comprehensive system that engages all stakeholders and effectively uses collected data for continuous improvement. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to apply these practices to improve patient and employee safety, and meet higher standards of care in all types of healthcare settings.

This webinar is facilitated by new WHA Corporate Member, Performance Health Partners. 
 

Learn More | Add Event to My Calendar

Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation Series

Part 8 - Radiology, Laboratory, Surgical Services, Anesthesia, Organ Procurement

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss compliance requirements for radiology and laboratory services
• List what must be contained in the operative report
• Discuss the required content for informed consent
• Discuss the requirements for pre-and post-anesthesia assessment
• Discuss what the CAH must do to comply with the requirements for notification of the organ procurement (OPO) agency

Learn More | Add Event to My Calendar

Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation Series

Part 9 - Rehab, Dietary, Visitation, Swing Beds

Learning Objectives:

• Recall the requirement for an order for rehabilitation
• Discuss the requirement for dietary to meet the nutritional needs of patients and requirements of a dietitian
• Recall the requirement for nondiscrimination in visitation policies and practices
• Recall that CMS patient rights are in Swing Beds section
• Discuss the reporting requirements for allegations of abuse or neglect of swing bed patients

 

Learn More | Add Event to My Calendar

2025 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference

The annual Wisconsin Rural Health Conference is the statewide forum designed to highlight public policy and operations issues affecting rural health care, identify how the delivery of and access to rural health care are changing and identify ways in which data, technology and people processes are improving care and access for rural populations.

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of CEOs, administrators, chief financial officers, controllers, nurse executives, chief medical officers, medical directors, marketing/public relations directors, quality managers, risk managers, public health officials, and hospital board of director members of rural health care organizations.

Learn More | Add Event to My Calendar

2025 Annual Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Leaders Conference

The power of storytelling in leadership

Join nursing leader colleagues for this annual event focusing on leading and developing nurses. Throughout the conference, you will learn how leadership is changing, ways to affect that change, and principles that leaders can use to empower, energize and inspire themselves and those they lead.

Learn More | Add Event to My Calendar

2026 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy

At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to demonstrate their knowledge learned in order to successfully navigate the complexities and opportunities of the future of health care.

Learn More | Add Event to My Calendar