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March 8, 2024

President's Perspective – Healthworks Serves Valuable Role for Kansas Hospitals
Since 1969, KHA's foundation, Healthworks, has played an important role in supporting its mission and vision, "Optimal Health for Kansans."

Introduction to the 2024 Joint Commission Standards for Infection Control
The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center is offering a free webinar, Introduction to the 2024 Joint Commission Standards for Infection Control, at noon on Mar. 15.

KHA Membership Directory Updates Due Mar. 18
The KHA Membership Directory is an indispensable tool for members. We strive to assist members in communicating with peers, and we need your help to ensure the information is current.

Infection Prevention Conference – Mar. 21-22
This conference will help prepare health care professionals to be facilitators and resources for the surveillance, prevention and control of infections. Attendees will discover proven strategies for implementing infection prevention programs.

Rural Maternal Health Series Webinars Begin
Mar. 12
Registration is open for a four-part webinar series presented by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, in collaboration with the Rural Health Information Hub, to support access to safe, high-quality maternity care in rural communities.

Register Now for the U.S. Drug Supply Chain Security Act Requirements Webinar – Mar. 28
Join us for a noon briefing to learn about the Drug Supply Chain Security Act implications for hospitals and what you need to know to comply.
 

Agenda Set for 2024 KHA Spring District Meetings
The agenda has been set for KHA District Meetings. Join us for networking with your peers and KHA staff. Meeting times will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lunch provided. Attend any location that best fits your schedule. 

Patient Safety Awareness Week Starts Mar. 10
This recognition encourages everyone to learn about health care safety and serves as a time for growing awareness and recognizing the work hospitals and health systems do every day to prioritize patient safety.

Sunflower Chapter HFMA & KAHPAM Spring Conference – Apr. 16-17
The Apr. 16-17 spring conference at the Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center in Salina is an in-person-only event. See the agenda and event summary for more details.

Building a Systemic Well-Being Program: A 5-Step Blueprint
The American Hospital Association Physician Alliance, partnered with the Collaborative for Healing and Renewal in Medicine, to develop a resource for Building a Well-Being Program.

Funding Opportunity for Rural Opioid Response – Apply by May 6
Continuing the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program is making 16 awards under RCORP-Impact to improve access to treatment and recovery services for substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder, in rural areas.

Kansas Connecting Communities Free Program and Resources to Support Maternal Mental Health
Kansas Connecting Communities is a federally funded behavioral health workforce development program administered by KDHE.

Health Equity Services Covered in Medicare's 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
In the calendar year 2024 Physician Fee Schedule rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized several new services addressing health equity.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Older Adults, Cyberattack on Change Healthcare, LTCF Minimum Staffing Rule, Respiratory Viral Illness Guidance Information, Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Guidance, TJC CY 2023 Reporting Deadlines, MLN Connects Provider eNews, and Before You Go.