Using Team Training to Improve Patient Safety-Dr. Benjamin Sachs, Sr. Vice President & Dean, Tulane University School of Medicine & Dr. Kevin Krane,

Vice-Dean of Academic Affairs, Tulane University School of Medicine  

 

Tulane University School of Medicine has launched an important initiative in team training to improve patient safety using TeamSTEPPS, developed by the Agency for healthcare Research and Quality and the Department of Defense.  TeamSTEPPS is designed to promote and enhance the ability of inter professional healthcare teams to provide safer care.  This session will demonstrate TeamSTEPPS principles and how these techniques can be utilized to improve patient safety.  This presentation will also provide an overview of how this program is being implemented by Tulane University School of Medicine.

 

Alzheimer's Help & Hope for Caregivers (reducing restraint use)-Jo Huey, President, Alzheimer's Caregiver Institute

 

Ten Simple Solutions for Caregivers!  A humorous presentation with which every caregiver can identify, and then The TEN ABSOLUTES:  The real answers for what not to do and what to do instead.  You will be able to use this tool to create positive communication in any difficult situation when caring for your resident with Alzheimers.  These communication techniques also works for other care setting in dealing with difficult behaviors in your facility.  Lessons learned during this presentation will help caregivers who are working toward a restraint-free environment for their Alzheimer's residents.

 

Decreasing Rehospitalization Rates by Improving Transitions of Care-Laurie Robinson, Director of Quality, eQHealth Solutions

 

This interactive skill building session is designed for those interested in how coaching can be used to improve health care quality and patient satisfaction.  Topics covered will include lessons learned from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services current Baton Rouge area Care Transitions Pilot Project. Join the discussion of the implementation of coaching as a means to reduce re-hospitalization and empower patients to self-care.

 

Healthcare Workforce Training Grants-Kevin Joyce, Incumbent Worker Training Director, Louisiana Workforce Commission

 

Helping businesses keep their workers up to speed.  The Louisiana Workforce Commission has grants available to help you upgrade the skills of your current employees.  Funds can be used for training in a variety of topics - computer and technical skills as well as other courses that employers choose to improve their worker's productivity, including training customized to your company. 

 

EHR Meaningful Use and Quality Reporting-Christine Bechtel, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families

 

Join the discussion with Christine Bechtel around the "meaningful use" definition for electronic health information exchange that will determine the reimbursements offered to physician practices for purchasing electronic systems software and hardware.  Resources in terms of personnel and expertise are also available for providers and will outlined during this breakout session.  In addition, the session will  offer an opportunity for questions and clarification around the most pressing  provider concern around electronic health record conversion - how to make the process as painless as possible. 

 

 

How to Accelerate Change & Engage an Organization in Patient Safety & Quality Improvement-Dr. Richard  Lauve, Principal, L&A Consulting, LLC

 

Dr. Lauve will share insights from his experiences with healthcare organizations that have successfully navigated the process changes necessary to improve care quality.  He will lead this open discussion forum focused on techniques to accelerate change and engage an organization in patient safety and quality improvement.