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- May 29, 2014
CDC Resources for Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients
Read moreIt is estimated that each year 60,000 cancer patients are hospitalized for chemotherapy-related infections. Because an infection in people with cancer is an emergency, CDC has a comprehensive infection prevention program for healthcare providers, patients and their caregivers. The program, Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients, provides information, action steps,...
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The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is Now Accepting Applications for Healthcare Sites
Read moreThe National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is currently accepting applications from healthcare sites to become NHSC-approved until June 16, 11:59 PM ET. NHSC-approved sites are healthcare facilities that provide comprehensive primary (medical, dental, and behavioral) healthcare services to populations residing in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). In fiscal year...
- May 29, 2014
Clinical Challenges in Opioid Prescribing
Read moreClinical Challenges in Opioid Prescribing: Balancing Safety & Efficacy Friday, July 11, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd., Denver, CO $50 registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, parking, 2 COPIC points, and continuing education credits For more information and to register visit: www.peerassistanceservices.org/events
- May 22, 2014
Webinar: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Read moreThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Million Hearts® initiative, and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) invite you to join a special Webinar on Tuesday, June 17, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. EDT, to discuss research findings on stroke prevention for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Pending accreditation,...
- May 22, 2014
On-Site Swing Bed Training for CAHs
Read moreThe Swing Bed program allows a CAH to use their beds for either acute care or post-acute care. CRHC’s experts will walk you and your staff through the ins and outs of swing bed use and give you what you need to help your CAH succeed. Please contact Caleb...
- May 22, 2014
Data and Excel Training for Quality Improvement
Read moreChallenged by creating charts for your quality measurement and improvement activities? Want to learn how to make data and charts more useful? CRHC has services that can help you learn how to unlock the potential of your quality improvement activities through data. For information about this or other quality...
- May 22, 2014
National EMS Week!
Read moreCREATE Celebrates National EMS Week with a special THANK YOU to all our Colorado EMS providers. In recognition for all you do for the community you serve and your dedication and compassion for your work. THANK YOU! You are all appreciated more than you can ever know!
- May 22, 2014
Portal for CHW and PNs
Read moreThe Colorado Community Health Worker (CHW) and Patient Navigator (PN) Collaborative have partnered with United Way 2-1-1 to create a portal to link CHW and PNs throughout Colorado. This portal will interface with 2-1-1 to access the over 13,000 resources they currently have in place, in addition to specific...
- May 21, 2014
CMS Gives New Meaningful Use Flexibility
Read moreCMS is proposing, for 2014 only, that EPs, eligible hospitals, and CAHs would be able to use either 2011 Edition, 2014 Edition or a combination of 2011 and 2014 Edition certified Complete EHRs and EHR Modules to meet the CEHRT definition and to demonstrate meaningful use during 2014. To...
- May 20, 2014
Credentialing Network Webinar Series
Read moreYou are invited to participate in the Colorado Rural Credentialing Network Webinar series. These quarterly webinars will be interactive and informative, providing insight on credentialing needs. The dates for these webinars are listed below: July 23rd, 2014 11:00am- 12:00pmSeptember 24th, 2014 11:00am-12:00pmNovember 19th, 2014 11:00am-12:00pm The webinars can be...
