Linkage, Inc.
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Web-based Demonstration
As announced earlier this month, GNYHA Services, Inc. has signed a new group purchasing agreement with Linkage, Inc., an organizational and leadership development company with over 20 years of experience in helping public and private health care clients enhance the effectiveness of their senior staff, improve internal communication, and develop talent for succession purposes, among other services. At the demonstration, Linkage will discuss its consulting and educational services, which include executive coaching, 360 degree assessments, customized programs, on-site and public workshops, and yearly conferences. For more information, or to register for the demonstration, contact Barbara Green (212-259-0720; green@gnyha.org) or Justin Muschong (212-258-5304; jmuschong@gnyha.org).
Effective Use of Mediation in Health Care Briefing
Date: Monday, June 30, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: GNYHA Conference Center,
555 West 57th Street, 15th Floor
Mediation is an important tool that can be effective in resolving various types of conflicts related to the provision of health care. On Monday, June 30, 2008, GNYHA will hold a briefing on the effective use of mediation and mediation skills and techniques, along with a discussion on how basic mediation skills can help organizations comply with the new Joint Commission conflict management process requirements that become effective January 2009. If you would like to attend the briefing, please contact Rosanne Casey at rcasey@gnyha.org. If you have any questions about the briefing, please contact Lorraine Ryan at (212) 506-5526 or ryan@gnyha.org.
Ambulatory Patient Groups Implementation Training
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Times: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Location: GNYHA Conference Center
555 West 57th Street, 15 Floor
GNYHA, in conjunction with the Healthcare Association of New York State, will host training sessions on the implementation of Ambulatory Patient Groups (APGs) as the new payment methodology for Medicaid outpatient services. The New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH), 3M (the developer of APGs), and Computer Sciences Corporation (the claims processor for the NYS Medicaid program) will provide the training. The State budget agreement for fiscal year 2008–09 requires the implementation of APGs beginning with hospital outpatient clinic services on December 1, 2008, with a four year phase-in. All three training sessions will cover the same material and individuals may attend only once. The training sessions are targeted at hospital staff from the following departments: Finance/Reimbursement, Patient Accounts, Emergency Department Administrators, Ambulatory Care Administrators, and Compliance Officers. You may register to attend either in person or via the Webcast online at http://www.gnyha.org/apgtraining.
Caring Together: Pressure Sore Improvement Training Program
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: GNYHA Conference Center
555 West 57th Street, Suite 1500
Date: Monday, July 21, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location:Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation
845 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY
GNYHA and CCLC are holding “train the trainer” workshops regarding pressure sore improvement across health care settings. The interactive, interdisciplinary workshop addresses six key elements of pressure ulcer care: prevention, assessment, treatment, documentation, regulation & risk management, and leadership & team building. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences, best practices, and begin developing strategies to educate staff at their facilities. Registration is required. For more information and registration, please contact Kelly Donohue at donohue@cclcny.org.