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De-escalation Techniques Webinar: How to Approach Volatile Behavior in Health Care - July 9

Join the Kansas Hospital Association for an educational webinar at noon on Tuesday, July 9, when Tanner Funk, DNP, RN, The University of Kansas Health System, will share his experience in addressing workplace violence. This webinar will focus on how staff can best implement de-escalation techniques, review core CPI principles and techniques and review patient care scenarios. Funk will review the fundamental components of assessing for signs of escalation.

New CEO Orientation - July 18-19

Twice a year, KHA conducts a CEO Orientation. This event is for hospital CEOs new to Kansas or new to their role. It's a great opportunity to meet other Kansas CEOs and learn more about the resources provided by KHA.

Healthworks Board Meeting - Aug. 7

At Healthworks (formerly the Kansas Hospital Education & Research Foundation), we are health care delivery revolutionaries, using our time, energy and resources to spark action. We educate our partners, bring groups together, find funding and provide services that will change our health care delivery system for the better.

Pioneer Health Network Board Meeting - Aug. 7

For more information regarding the Pioneer Health Network, contact Dee Dee Dewell at (316) 755-5633 or ddewell@phn.org.

KHC's Summit on Quality - Aug. 8

The Summit on Quality is an educational event drawing health care leaders from across Kansas.

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Budget Deadlines Approaching in Congress

(Feb. 8, 2024) - Congress’ budget deadlines are approaching, and the House and Senate Appropriations Committees are busy drafting their respective bills.

Congress Extends Funding Deadlines

(Jan. 25, 2024)- Appropriations work continues to dominate the agenda in Congress.

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Special Session Concludes Passing Two Bills

(June 18, 2024) – Today, the Kansas Legislature met in a 2024 Special Session, called by Governor Laura Kelly, to deal with state tax reform policy. The tax policy is contained in SB 1. The House and

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President's Perspective – Celebrate Safely this Independence Day

(July 3, 2024) – Let me be one of the first to wish you a happy Independence Day. I hope all of you take some time to enjoy patriotic festivities with family and friends.

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Kansas Hospitals Launch We CARE We VOTE Campaign

(June 19, 2024) – As the road to the 2024 election narrows, many voters are thinking about which leaders will work to protect Kansas hospitals and the communities they serve. Among them, of course, are thousands of Kansas hospital employees. KHA has launched We CARE We VOTE, a campaign to engage hospital employees in connecting the issues to the candidates and casting informed votes in 2024.

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