KAHRMM Newsletter – December 2021

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Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Jan. 9

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Quality Corner Call - Jan. 10

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

KHA Board Meeting - Jan. 22

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include American Hospital Association delegate.

KHA's Advocacy Day - Jan. 23

Advocacy is at the heart of every service KHA provides for our members. Whether we are educating, advocating or relationship-building, we look for ways to assist policymakers at the federal, state and local levels in understanding the implications of the policies being discussed.

KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 28

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

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December 2021

President's Message
The last two years have proven to be a very weird, stressful and aggravating time for everyone, especially for those of us in the healthcare supply chain.

KAHRMM Board Holds Strategic Planning Meeting
The KAHRMM Board held a strategic planning meeting in McPherson on Nov. 12.

Editor's Comments
As I was driving home from the KAHRMM Strategic Planning Meeting, I had plenty of time (four hours) to reflect on KAHRMM ... the conception of the organization through today and what the future may hold for KAHRMM.

Challenges, Challenges, Challenges! A Chat and Coffee Conversation
How many cargo ships are waiting to get to a dock? There aren't enough customs' personnel to check the ships in. There aren't enough truck drivers to deliver the product to its destination. Why can't we hire people when the news is telling us the unemployment rates are the lowest since COVID began? The questions go on and on.

Flora Graduate of the KHA Leadership Institute Class of 2021
Rebecca Flora, director of materials management, Phillips County Health System, Phillipsburg, and member of KAHRMM, has graduated from the Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute Class of 2021.

AHRMM Update
AHRMM is reaching out to supply chain professionals to promote eLearning Bundles on sale at 50 percent discounts for members and non-members of AHRMM now through Jan. 31, 2022, by using the code NEWYEAR2022.

KAHRMM Calendar of Events
Dec. 10 – Free AHRMM Webinar: Landing the Job – Recruitment & Resume Building Tips
Now Through Dec. 16 – AHRMM21+ Virtual Conference & Exhibition On-Demand

The KAHRMM Bulletin Board
This month's topics include KAHRMM 2022 Membership; Rebecca Flora Graduate of the 2021 KHA Leadership Institute Class; Membership; AHRMM Update on COVID-19; Please Visit KAHRMM website.

KAHRMM Board of Directors
Mike Morgan, President; Lori Knoeber, President-Elect; Craig Rohleder, Immediate Past President; Teresa McHenry, Secretary; Chrissy Fink, Treasurer; Lisa Feil-Neavitt; Tammy Jackson-Noland; Mick Pond; Pat Tabor; and Larry Wenthe.

KAHRMM Membership Form
Many members have yet to renew their membership in KAHRMM. If you have not already done so, please renew your membership as soon as possible.

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