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Members highlight their contributions
In 2004, the ASHRM Board of Directors affirmed the vision, mission and strategic goals for ASHRM but also recognized that managers of risk contribute to health care in many different ways. To recognize these aspects more formally in 2005 and beyond, the board added “core contributions” to the strategic plan.
While ASHRM’s focus as an organization is to provide professional development, advocacy and representation, and organizational development to enhance the contributions of risk managers, the identification of core contributions recognizes the diversity of professional attributes among the risk management community and how they contribute to safe and trusted health care. These contributions comprise “Enterprise Risk Management,” “Patient Safety” and “Risk Financing & Claims Administration.”
In order to advance the profession, the board developed a strategic work plan for 2005. The leaders and members of ASHRM’s 2005 committees and task forces (or work teams) will work to achieve the goals of this plan.
The year’s work is leading up to ASHRM’s 2005 Annual Conference & Exhibition – a “Silver Celebration” in honor of the society’s 25th year.
The work begins
More than 100 ASHRM members volunteered to work on educational and professional development programs and initiatives. Many of these volunteers are serving in project-based groups guided and facilitated by ASHRM staff to tackle a wide variety of projects consistent with the profession’s core contributions to health care.
Some of 2005’s task forces and committees and their chartered projects include:
Advocacy
Project: To identify and track strategically relevant legislative and regulatory issues for ASHRM, develop responses and inform and engage ASHRM membership in key initiatives.
American Council on Education Accreditation
Project: To complete the application and audit process required to achieve ACE accreditation.
Annual Conference Planning Committee
Project: To plan the 2005 Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held Oct. 23-26 in San Antonio. Responsibilities include keynote and faculty selection, program development and support of conference attendees.
Audio Conferences
Project: To identify content and faculty for three audio conferences.
CPHRM Advocacy
Project: To devise and deliver support for members considering certification, principally with an updated CPHRM Examination Study Guide.
Interest Networks
Projects: To deliver four e-newsletters with updated Web resources to members who subscribe to the Patient Safety and/or Risk Financing & Claims Administration Interest Networks.
Journal Editorial Review Board
Project: To review manuscripts submitted for publication in ASHRM’s Journal of Healthcare Risk Management and recommend potential articles and authors. Also to review articles published in the past year and select Journal Author Excellence Award winners.
Membership & Chapter Relations
Project: To plan the chapter development workshop to be held at the Annual Conference by identifying topics and presenters. Review and update the annual membership survey. Plan and execute a chapter leaders’ survey to assess chapter needs.
Monographs
Project: To identify topics and authors for monographs on timely risk management topics. At least one will cover Enterprise Risk Management.
National Health Care Risk Management Week Educational Event
Project: To identify a topic, content and faculty for an audio conference/Webcast to be presented June 22 during NHCRM Week, June 20-24.
National Health Care Risk Management Week Promotion
Project: To identify opportunities to promote the NHCRM Week educational program and products. The task force also will create a kit to help chapters plan events for the week, which can raise awareness of the value of risk management.
National Patient Safety Foundation Congress Event
Project: To develop a one-day event that links risk management practices and patient safety to NPSF’s annual conference in May.
Online Education
Project: To build on success of the first develop the second online course offering.
Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship Scholarship
Project: To identify and recommend the candidate(s) to receive ASHRM’s scholarship for Health Forum’s National Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship.
Risk Management Handbook
Project: To develop the three-volume version of the Risk Management Handbook for Health Care Organizations (5th edition) to be published in October 2006..
Risk Management Pearls Booklets
Project: To prepare a booklet that supports risk reduction efforts of staff. The booklet will be released in advance of the Annual Conference.
Besides these project-based groups, four committees are mandated by ASHRM’s bylaws: Finance, Ethics, Bylaws and Nominating.
Additional task forces and work teams will be commissioned during the year, using volunteers who answered the 2005 Call for Participation. Members who were unable to answer the 2005 Call for Participation but would like to be considered for a current project may contact ASHRM for more information
Task forces and committees are listed at www.ashrm.org (Information, About ASHRM, Work Teams).
ASHRM Update
Personalized info service is a member benefit
Need information, but don’t know where to find it? Or don’t have the time? The AHA Resource Center can help, and it’s one of your member benefits. The Resource Center is a centralized source of information on a broad range of health care issues. A staff of experienced information professionals with access to a wide range of resources – books, journals, electronic databases, personal contacts, and other tools – is available to assist you. The Resource Center can provide a quick fact or referral, a specific article, or more extensive research. Members receive discounted rates on these personalized information services. Contact AHA Resource Center at (312) 422-2050, e-mail rc@aha.org, or visit www.aha.org/resource.
Barton Modules program builds on the basics
Registration is now open for the 2005 Barton Certificate in Healthcare Risk Management program – “Building on the basics to meet new challenges.” The Essentials Module is an educational foundation for new risk managers and a refresher for seasoned professionals. The Applications Module covers relevant topics for those with one to five years in health care risk management, and the Advanced Forum Module provides expertly guided, small-group analysis of special challenges faced by health care risk management leaders. All three modules will be offered in April and July in Chicago; Essentials will be offered in October preceding the Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Antonio. Registration information and detailed agendas are available at www.ashrm.org (Education, Barton Modules page).
Patient Safety Curriculum leads way to safe & trusted health care
As the patient safety movement continues to grow, there is added urgency for health care risk management professionals to develop new skills and understand the tools that can keep their organizations relevant in a changing world. The ASHRM Patient Safety Curriculum addresses this need through a unique series of three sequential programs. Basic Principles of Patient Safety (I) will be offered April 11 and 12 and July 11 and 12, Advanced Principles (II) will be offered April 13 and 14 and July 13 and 14, and Application of Patient Safety Principles (III) will be offered Oct. 21 and 22. For location and agenda details, and to register, visit www.ashrm.org (Education, Special Programs).
Audio conference covers long-term care issues
Unique aspects of risk in long-term care; state litigation environments on tort reform efforts, insurance availability and alternative risk financing strategies; and resources for details about risk exposures and strategies for long-term care were among items discussed during ASHRM’s Feb. 8 audio conference. Tape and CD recordings of the 90-minute program, titled “Long-Term Care Risk Financing Meets Resident Safety,” are available for purchase. For details, visit www.ashrm.org (Education, Audio Conferences).
Chapters recruitment campaign offers $1,000 prize
ASHRM is offering its affiliated chapters a chance to help ASHRM grow and to earn valuable incentives for their chapter with its 2005 Chapter Recruitment Campaign. For each local chapter member who joins the national organization during the campaign, the chapter will receive a $25 rebate in honor of ASHRM’s 25th anniversary in 2005.
In addition, the chapter that attracts the most new members (as a percentage of the chapter’s size) to ASHRM during the campaign will be awarded a cash prize of $1,000.
The campaign runs Jan. 1-July 31, 2005. Any chapter member who joins the national organization during that time will be eligible for the rebate. Chapter members may join ASHRM by filling out an online application or may call ASHRM at (312) 422-3980 to receive an application.
ON THE MOVE
Marva West Tan, RN, ARM, FASHRM, to Associate Director-Quality Initiative, Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC), State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Baltimore
Pamela Popp, JD, MA, DFASHRM, CPHRM, to Senior Director, Claims & Litigation, SHC/LPCH Insurance Co., Stanford University Medical Center & Clinics, Stanford, CA
Send notices for On the Move to ashrm@aha.org.
IN MEMORIAM
Jerry Chien, CPHRM, Senior Risk Management Consultant for Optima Healthcare Insurance Services, died Jan. 1 in San Diego after an illness. He was active in the Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management (SCAHRM), notably on the chapter’s education and marketing committees and served as chair of SCAHRM’s online education task force. He was also on SCAHRM's first Web site task force.
Members may forward recent death notices to administrative assistant Shannon Long Grevas, slong@aha.org. Notices should include the member’s complete name, as well as place and date of death, along with any personal anecdotes or comments on achievements for possible inclusion.
New CPHRMs
The Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management designation provides a credential that verifies a broad-based knowledge of risk management. Certification elevates professionals in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Congratulations to recent CPHRM achievers:
George D. Archibald, Conshohocken, PA
Catherine D. Bertram, Washington, DC
Erika M. Bol, Littleton, CO
Jane E. Bolen, Tulsa, OK
Dotty J. Bollinger, Tampa, FL
Nancy R. Bork, Naperville, IL
Suzi Brenner, Washington, DC
Joyce D. Brown, Cleveland, OH
Rosalie Brown, Bloomsburg, PA
Lee A. Budd, Lakeland, FL
Wendy L. Campbell, Alpine, CA
Kendra M. Case, Opelousas, LA
Jerry Chien, Irvine, CA
Beth D. Chrismer, Longview, TX
April L. Christensen, Valencia, CA
Victoria M. Clark, Temple, TX
Elaine Schulze Colen, Takoma Park, MD
Marcia A. Cook, Shawnee, KS
Susan Ellen Corsey, Oro Valley, AZ
Bonnie V. Custen, Boca Raton, FL
Judy L. Dady, Kearney, NE
Mark Dame, Seymour, IN
Linda M. Deeb, Tallahassee, FL
Lorraine De Iudicibus, Saddle Brook, NJ
Sherry L. Dillon, Tulsa, OK
Hermina R. Doubledee, Joplin, MO
Mary A. Dundon, St. Louis, MO
Judith S. Ebbert, Tavernier, FL
Kenneth E. Emmitt, Port Richey, FL
Fred J. England, Evansville, IN
Nicole R. Fields, Indianapolis, IN
Ingrid M. Flemming, Petoskey, MI
Kristi S. Geier, Cincinnati, OH
Carol A. Gulinello, Hoboken, NJ
Jason Neil Gunter, Chattanooga, TN
Kathleen Guthrie, Philomath, OR
Lisa A. Hall, Paducah, KY
Gillian Hart, Banning, CA
Donna Heatherley, Temple, TX
Patricia A. Hebert, Bennington, VT
Melinda Hoppe, Wausau, WI
Eileen M. Howe, Muskegon, MI
Bradley C. Howell, Rexburg, ID
Patricia Ann Hughes, Worcester, MA
Dixie J. Hukari, Sonora, CA
Maureen A. Humphry, Houston, TX
Susan M. Hurley, Valdosta, GA
Wanda L. Hurr, Madison, WI
Celia C. Inman, Raleigh, NC
Pauline Jakubiec, Hickory Hills, IL
Barry L. Jett, Tampa, FL
Jean A. Jones, Newton, NJ
Juli A. Jordan, Champlin, MN
Paula P. Kendall, Roswell, GA
Angela S. King, Tifton, GA
Beth K. King, Lincolnton, NC
Letha S. Kramer, Urbana, IL
Janice M. Lisboa, Myrtle Beach, SC
Elizabeth A. Lovvorn, Mount Juliet, TN
Krishna Lynch, Chicago, IL
Karen N. MacClain, Anchorage, AK
Dru G. Malcolm, Bristol, TN
Joan S. Martinelli, Hyannis, MA
Tracy J. Masson, Sherman, TX
Susan McCammon, Camden, SC
Barbara McCarthy, Beverly, MA
Sharon A. McCarthy, Brooksville, FL
Anita Charissa McCollum, Whitewright, TX
Joyce L. McComb, Schaumburg, IL
Larry D. McCusker, Harrisburg, PA
Carol S. Miginsky, Waterford, VA
Vivian Barker Miller, Severna Park, MD
Karie Minaga-Miya, Provo, UT
Mary A. Moniz-Gernon, APO, FL
Lisa H. Moore, Columbus, MS
Craig K. Morgan, Houston, TX
Alan L. Moro, Orlando, FL
Carol L. Mullen, Louisville, KY
Ruth Alice Nayko, Great Neck, NY
Judith E. Nelson, Woodruff, WI
Larke A. Nunn, Jacksonville, FL
Mina R. Patriarca, Toledo, OH
Kelle J. Payne, Waialua, HI
Kathryn M. Porath, Louisville, KY
Jan Rebstock, Gainesville, FL
Catherine A. Riley, Crystal, MN
Catherine E. Robertson, Houston, TX
Rebecca L. Ruhl, Barrow, AK
Waskom Russell III, The Woodlands, TX
Joseph I. Saarinen, Nashville, TN
Christine Sangalli, Portage, MI
Patricia M. Santaniello, Hackensack, NJ
Elliot Sarantakos, Augusta, ME
Janet C. Schell, Hartwell, GA
Donna M. Schiedel, Billings, MT
Jill C. Schilp, Richardson, TX
Gordon Cecil Sanders, Jr., Warren, OH
Shevona R. Shamblin, Beckley, WV
Barbara J. Sharp, Juneau, AK
Deborah L. Sheets, Anderson, IN
Raeann Shepherd, Farmington Hills, MI
Mary Ann R. Slaughter, Concord, CA
Patricia M. Smith, St. Louis, MO
Duana Lyon Stabile, Juno Isles, FL
Jeffrey J. Stafford, Indianapolis, IN
Patricia A. Stultz, Lavalette, WV
Ann B. Turbyne, Hooksett, NH
Cheryl B. Vacchiano, Portland, ME
Bonnie J. Vamosi, Leesburg, FL
Lynda G. Vilanova, Mountain Home, ID
Kerry G. Waraksa, Pontiac, MI
Carol D. Von Cloedt, Thornton, CO
Susie Barbour White, Jacksonville, FL
Kimberly A. Woodward, Arlington, VA
Rebecca L. Yarb, Aventura, FL
James P. Yates, San Jose, CA
The CPHRM designation is awarded based on participants meeting eligibility requirements and passing an examination. For details about the designation, download the CPHRM Candidate Handbook from the AHA Certification Center via www.ashrm.org (click on the CPHRM logo at the bottom of the home page) or call (312) 422-3715.
Preparing for the CPHRM Exam
Whether you are planning to take the CPHRM examination or are eligible for CPHRM renewal and want a refresher, ASHRM’s CPHRM Examination Preparation Course can help you focus on content areas for further study or review once-familiar subjects as needed. This engaging overview of material corresponds to the six content areas of the exam (detailed in the CPHRM Candidate Handbook). Registration is open for the next course, April 13 and 14 in Chicago. Visit www.ashrm.org (Education, Special Programs) or call (312) 422-3980 for details.
*Also, the CPHRM Examination Study Guide (3rd Edition) covers exam content in a flexible format to meet the needs of anyone who has not yet purchased a study guide or does not plan to take a CPHRM Examination Preparation Session. Content was adapted from the Risk Management Handbook for Health Care Organizations (4th Edition). Also, practice tests in the study guide correspond with the CPHRM content outline. The study guide is available for purchase via the AHA Online Store. Visit www.ashrm.org (Members Services, Tools & Products) or call (800) 242-2626 and request item 178836.
Risk managers see OR safety efforts
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) recently partnered with ASHRM to help risk managers experience first-hand what’s being done to improve the quality of patient care in operating rooms. Perioperative nurses invited their risk managers to put on scrubs and spend some time in hospital and ambulatory surgery center ORs during AORN Perioperative Nurse Week, Nov. 14-20.
Daryl Gelfarb, JD, and Rebecca Ward, RN, risk managers for Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, visited their region’s ambulatory surgery centers. Their first stop was at the Kensington, MD, ASC where surgery center supervisor Wanda McCulley gave them a tour. They followed two patients from the pre-operative holding area to the OR suite and into the pre-anesthesia care unit. They observed a cataract extraction with lens placement as well as a knee arthroscopy. The next day at the Falls Church, VA, ASC, they were welcomed by lead surgery nurse Linda Tarring and observed a breast biopsy and shoulder arthroscopy.
The risk managers were impressed with each perioperative nurse’s commitment to patient safety. Nurses verified patient identification at several points and participated in the surgical pause to assure that no patient was subjected to “wrong-patient, wrong-site” surgery. Patient charts and the appropriate imaging studies were available in the OR.
Communication among the entire surgical team was effective, with the nurses anticipating the needs of team members. During the knee arthroscopy, the circulating nurse knew ahead of time that the surgeon preferred to use a certain size needle and she had a ready supply at hand. Medication safety apparently also was a high priority. After drawing up medications in a syringe, the risk managers watched as a nurse visually confirmed with the surgeon the contents of the empty bottles.
