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Partner Webinar Series: Re-imagining Facility and Compliance Funding: Unlocking Cost Savings, Regulatory Performance, and Reimbursements Through Strategic Upgrades

Good news, if you were not able to Join CIHQ on April 8, 2025 as CEG Solutions challenged industry practices on funding facilities projects; revealed how strategic upgrades can revolutionize regulatory compliance; learned how a holistic, data-driven program can uncover critical facility system needs; identified how to generate 20% to 70% lower HAIs; identified a 40% reduction in energy costs; leverage energy and operational savings to offset a need for upfront capital, you can find this and other Partner Provided webinars on the CIHQ-ARS Partners YouTube channel.

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Partner Webinar Series: presented by COLA Lab Accreditation

Save the date of May 13, 2025, so you can join us to learn more from COLA (Commission on Laboratory Accreditation) a CMS approved accreditation organization. They will provide relevant up to date information regarding the requirements and expectations for your laboratory. Stay tuned there will be more information coming soon!

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CIHQ/ARS Infection Control Webinar Series: Infection Prevention & Control Program: The Plan, Risk Assessment, & Evaluation

Mark your calendar and join us on April 18, 2025, for an in-depth look into a hospital’s Infection Prevention & Control program. Listen as the webinar presents key components of the program plan, including the required risk assessment, and the evaluation of program. Learn the ins and outs of how to ensure that your program meets all regulatory requirements.

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Not a member and still want to attend just go to https://cihq-ars.org/webinars.asp there you will be able to access the webinar registration & information.

CIHQ/ARS CMS Webinar Series: Complaints from a CMS Point of View

Mark your calendar and join us on April 24, 2025, for this month’s webinar that will uncover the expectations for how hospitals handle complaints as defined by CMS. This straight forward webinar will provide clear and concise information that will assist organizations to determine if their complaint process is in compliance with the regulations.

Visit your CIHQ/ARS extranet or members section site to learn more and register.

Not a member and still want to attend just go to https://cihq-ars.org/webinars.asp there you will be able to access the webinar registration & information.

CIHQ/ARS Physical Environment/LSC/EP Webinar Series: NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm Signaling Code – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements

Mark your calendar and join us on May 16, 2025 for a webinar that will be discussing the major requirements from NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm Signaling Code as it relates to inspection, testing, and maintenance. Tune in to make sure your organization is performing the minimum requirements to maintain your fire alarm system.

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Not a member and still want to attend just go to https://cihq-ars.org/webinars.asp there you will be able to access the webinar registration & information.

Partner Article: Mastering the Art of Survey Preparation: A Guide for Facility Managers provided by Soleran

Preparing for an accreditation survey can feel daunting for a facility manager. However, with good preparation and a proactive mindset, you can retain control of the process and use it to highlight your hospital's dedication to safety and compliance. Let’s explore...

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Partner Spotlight: HCE Global

HCE Global specializes in turnkey solutions for new healthcare construction, accreditation preparation, discovery analysis, evaluation of clinical services and plans, operation efficiency, corrective action planning and compliance. Healthcare is an ever-evolving field, and we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of industry trends and innovations. From regulatory compliance to patient experience enhancement, we provide comprehensive solutions tailored to meet your unique needs.

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NEW! Industry News and Updates: CMS Revised Medicare Fraud & Abuse Training for Parts C and D Released on the Medicare Learning Network

CMS announced a revised web-based training course, on the Medicare Part C and Part D Reporting Requirements and Data Validation. The course includes reporting sections that require evaluation, compliance requirements for each reporting section of the special needs plan, grievance reporting standards and more. This course includes 4 lessons and 1 exam.

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CIHQ Attended the Kentucky Hospital Association’s 2025 Healthcare Quality Improvement Conference - It’s not luck – it’s quality!

CIHQ provided the keynote speaker for the Kentucky Hospital Association’s 2025 Healthcare Quality Improvement Conference celebrating the relentless pursuit of quality in Kentucky. The conference was held March 17 – 19 at the Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa. KHAQuality.com is dedicated entirely to the quality programs in which KHA and member hospitals are currently engaged. Hospital teams can access resources, toolkits, recordings of educational events and more. Community members can see the hard work Kentucky’s hospitals are doing to improve they care they provide.

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CIHQ Joined UT Arlington: Center for Rural Health and Nursing Mobile Simulation Lab Launch

On March 28 ,2025, CIHQ was present to congratulate the UT Arlington’s Center for Rural Health and Nursing’s Mobile Simulation Lab Launch. The event was held at UT Arlington’s College of Nursing and Health Innovations. The Center is revolutionizing health care training with its Mobile Simulation Lab, rolling cutting-edge education directly to communities in need. The unit allows the nursing program to bring clinical education to smaller communities, health care agencies and rural areas. Aspen Drude, Manager of the Center for Rural Health and Nursing, said the simulation lab allows nurses and nursing students in rural communities to better understand a situation and practice providing quality care to patients before it’s in front of them. Look for her at the Summit!

 

CIHQ Sponsored the Tribal Public Health Conference in Oklahoma: Circle of Wellness: Balancing Mind, Body, Spirit, and Community

CIHQ exhibited at the 17th Annual Tribal Public Health Conference in Durant, OK. The Tribal Public Health Conference was a collaborative effort between 7th Generation and the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board. They stood together in a celebration of resilience, unity, and wellness. The theme for this year, Circle of Wellness: Balancing Mind, Body, Spirit, and Community, invited us to reflect on the interconnectedness of our lives and the importance of maintaining balance in a world filled with challenges. The conference was held on April 1-3, 2025 at the Choctaw Resort in Durant, Oklahoma.

 

CIHQ Goes to Conference: HCCA: Health Care Compliance Association

CIHQ will attend the Health Care Compliance Association's 29th Annual Health Care Compliance Institute 29th in Las Vegas, NV from April 28 to May 1, 2025. For over two and a half decades, healthcare compliance professionals have gathered at HCCA’s Compliance Institute (CI) to share ideas, learn about the latest compliance issues, best practices, and emerging trends, and make key industry connections to drive compliance program and career success.

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COLA: Laboratory Enrichment Forum

CIHQ will attend COLA's Annual Laboratory Enrichment Forum on May 6 – 8 Gila River Resorts in Chandler, AZ. COLA will provide an engaging opportunity to share ideas with a diverse group of professionals committed to the highest quality in laboratory services. Some of the brightest minds in the industry will share their perspective on the latest developments in laboratory science, along with the essentials of CLIA compliance and accreditation.

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CIHQ to Provide Speaker at Kentucky Hospital Association: 96th Annual Convention: Convening and Connecting Health Care Leaders Across Kentucky

CIHQ will provide a speaker for the Kentucky Hospital Association’s 2025 Organization of Nurse Leaders track. The convention will be held on May 19 – 21, 2025 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. This conference is the ultimate gathering for Kentucky hospitals. The KHA Annual Convention brings together C-suite executives, clinicians, pharmacists, legal teams, and HR professionals for an engaging lineup of educational sessions and networking opportunities.

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CIHQ to Exhibit: UT Arlington: Rural Nurse Organization Semi-Annual Conference

CIHQ will exhibit at UT Arlington’s semi-annual Rural Nurse Organization’s Conference Advancing Rural Nursing: Innovations and Strategies for a Healthier Tomorrow. The conference will be held on May 27 – 30, 2025 at the University of Texas at Arlington University Center. The conference seeks to explore past, current, and future challenges and strategies to strengthen the delivery of health services and improve health in rural areas; examine creative approaches to meeting the transition to quality health care in rural settings; develop leadership skills necessary to advance rural health care access, cost, and quality; and create an environment of global learning, collaboration, and partnership with a focus on improving the quality of health care in rural populations. This exciting event convenes rural healthcare nurses and other health professionals, researchers, educators, and leaders to discuss various topics of importance to rural health, including historical contributions.

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CIHQ Goes to Conference Wisconsin Hospital Association: Rural Health Conference

CIHQ will attend the annual Wisconsin Rural Health Conference, a statewide forum designed to highlight public policy issues affecting rural health care, identify how the delivery of and access to rural health care are changing, and identify ways in which data and technology are improving care and access for rural populations. The conference will be held June 4 – 6, 2025 at the Glacier Canyon Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

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CIHQ to Provide Speaker: American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists ASHP Pharmacy Futures Meeting

CIHQ will present on the topic of acute care hospital accreditation as part of an educational discussion at the ASHP Pharmacy Futures Meeting, Transforming Pharmacy Practice – Today and Tomorrow. The presentation will take place on June 8, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Take part in a transformation of pharmacy practice where you will unleash innovation, forge collaborations, and drive meaningful improvement in patient care and outcomes. ASHP’s dynamic summer event brings together pharmacists, practice leaders, preceptors, and residency directors to explore the cutting edge of clinical pharmacy practice and shape the future of the practice.

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GPHA: Great Plains Health Alliance Annual Meeting

CIHQ will attend the annual GPHA Conference on July 15 – 17, 2025 at Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina Kansas. Great Plains Health Alliance is an organization of leased, managed and affiliated hospitals in Kansas and Nebraska. Since it was formed in 1950, GPHA has been committed to rural health care and the management of rural hospitals. More information and registration information will be provided when it becomes available.