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October 11, 2024

President's Perspective – The Kansas Health Service Corporation Celebrating 40 Years
KHA was founded in 1910 to serve Kansas hospitals. It accomplishes this through its efforts and subsidiary organizations under the larger KHA entity, including KHSC. This year marks the 40th anniversary of KHSC being a valuable resource to Kansas hospitals.

IV Fluids Disruption from Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Hurricane Helene and the resulting damage to the Baxter IV solutions plant and infrastructure in the surrounding area of North Cove, North Carolina, is significantly disrupting the supply chain for IV solutions, peritoneal dialysate and IV bags.

Registration Now Open: Rural Health Symposium – Nov. 21
Rural health care providers constantly face new challenges and fewer resources. This symposium provides attendees with the skills, ideas and information to survive in the rapidly changing world of rural health care. 
 

Addressing Nursing Workforce Challenges with Registered Nurse Apprenticeships – Oct. 24
This session focuses on developing and implementing Registered Nurse Apprenticeship programs, which are emerging as a vital initiative for addressing these workforce challenges.

Management and Leadership Training Three-Part Webinar Series
This webinar series is designed for all health care managers and supervisors, including those in the nursing and allied health professions who want to fine-tune their management skills.

Grant Writing Basics: Budgeting Essentials Webinar – Nov. 1
Join us for a webinar at noon on Nov. 1 for a discussion on the essentials of a good budget. Hospital CEOs, CFOs and other hospital leaders interested in grant funding are encouraged to participate.

Register for MBQIP Training – Nov. 8
MBQIP is a quality improvement activity under HRSA's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy's Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility program. Its goal is to improve the quality of care provided in CAHs.

Kansas Rural Health Association Annual Meeting – Nov. 20
Register now for the KsRHA 2024 Annual Meeting in McPherson. KsRHA provides innovative ways to promote healthy rural communities to survive and thrive into the future through education and advocacy.

Congratulations, KHA Leadership Institute Class of 2024
The KHA Leadership Institute graduated its 22nd class of 32 students on Sept. 5 at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Overland Park. Hospital CEOs nominated students to be part of this select group.

New Faces at KDHE's Office of Rural Health
The State Office of Primary Care and Rural Health welcomes Desiree Brown, the new program coordinator, and Sara Armfield, who has transitioned into the role of the Flex and SHIP coordinator. 

CKF Addiction Treatment Announces Event
Kara Fiske, CKF Addiction Treatment, Salina, invites members to Restoring Roots and Rebuilding Futures to introduce herself as the new CEO and share plans for CKF's adolescent treatment facility.

2024 Kansas HIMSS Cyber Month Educational Sessions
To celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Kansas chapter of HIMSS is hosting lunch-and-learn webinars every Wednesday in October to strengthen organizations' defenses and sharpen personal expertise in cybersecurity.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include MLN Connects Provider eNews.