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Celebrate - National Healthcare Risk Management Week
The second annual National Healthcare Risk Management Week (NHRMW) will take place June 18-22, 2001. "Healthcare Risk Managers - Creating a Safe Community for Patients, Staff and Visitors" is the theme for the week, which will raise the visibility of the critical role which risk managers play in patient safety. The celebration will instill occupational pride among risk mangers, and will raise awareness of loss prevention, patient safety and other issues at the heart of risk management.
To highlight the role of risk managers, ASHRM will be hosting a live satellite broadcast on advanced topics in risk management. The program, modeled after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/ASHRM program aired last year, will take place June 20, 2001, and will carry Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from various organizations. Tentatively titled "Disclosure of Medical Errors: Demonstrated Strategy to Enhance Communication," this program will air from Chicago and will be broadcast via satellite to participating sites.
During National Healthcare Risk Management Week, ASHRM will also announce the winner of the 2001 William J. Curran Student Writing Award. This award, also in its second year, has adopted the theme of patient safety and will reward excellence in student writing. An exciting collection of National Healthcare Risk Management Week commemorative gift items are now available for purchase, including a NHRMW tote bag, mouse pad, travel mug, post-it notes and T shirt. The gift items display the National Healthcare Risk Management Week logo, visually promoting the week within healthcare organizations. A brochure featuring these products will be mailed to ASHRM members in the coming weeks. Watch the ASHRM Web site and eNews for more details. ASHRM encourages members to plan events now to celebrate the week. The recognition week affords risk managers the opportunity to highlight the pivotal role that Risk Managers play in their organization and to create awareness of risk management issues. The week also provides the opportunity for every level of management, from the CEO down, to acknowledge the importance of the risk management profession. InsideThis Issue
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Dial in to ASHRM's Audio Conferences
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This year, ASHRM's 2001 Audio Education Task Force has planned three audio conferences. Audio conferences provide the opportunity to bring educational programs to your desk. ASHRM members continue to enjoy the convenience and flexibility, as well as the quality content, that audio conferences provide.
The topic of the first audio conference, on May 22, will be the new Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Patient Safety Standards. This timely topic will include a discussion of the standards by a representative of the JCAHO, as well as suggested risk management implementation strategies from a practicing risk manager. Participants will also have an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session, to clarify related issues in preparation for the standards implementation date of July 1, 2001.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will be the topic for the second audio conference on July 11. Faculty will include an ASHRM member with expertise on this subject, as well as a representative from the American Hospital Association, with whom ASHRM is collaborating on HIPAA guidelines and implementation strategies.
The final audio conference in the series, on August 28, will explore long-term care risk management issues and concerns. Readers are invited to submit particular issues and concerns to be addressed during this program to Pamela J. Para, Director of Professional and Technical Services, via e-mail at ppara@aha.org, or fax at (312) 422-4580. Audio conference registration price is $159 per site for ASHRM and other PMG members, and $209 per site for non-members. Site pricing provides a great opportunity to get your co-workers together for educational programs. There is one site fee and an unlimited number of attendees can participate at each site. For registration information, please call 1 (800) 775-7654.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for all audio conferences this year, from the Illinois Nurses Association (INA), the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the American Hospital Association (AHA). The audio conference schedule is subject to change. Please refer to future editions of the Forum, e-News: This Week at ASHRM, and the Special Programs Page for further announcements and registration information.
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Meet ASHRM Board Member Ellin Quinn
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Ellin Quinn
Assistant Director Risk Management
Texas Children's Hospital, Huston, Tx
Term: 2001- 2002
Organization: Texas Children's Hospital's integrated delivery system consists of six separate corporate entities. They include Texas Children's Hospital, Texas Children's Pediatric Associates, Texas Children's Health Plan, Texas Children's International, and the TCH Insurance Company, which is a single parent captive domiciled in the Cayman's. The IDS is closely affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, as well as other prestigious educational institutions. We are committed to a community of healthy children and are dedicated to our mission of excellence in pediatric patient care, education and research. We are about to enter into our brand new buildings! We have put a 15-story addition on to one of our buildings built in 1991. This will replace outdated inpatient rooms that were built in 1954. Additionally, we will be moving in to our 21-floor outpatient facility in September. Everything is going to be new, and kid friendly. We are even going to have a food court!
Highlights of my career: From the time I was a little girl, I was fascinated with medical procedures. I remember I was in first grade when I sliced open my radial artery from a fall onto a broken bottle. I was mesmerized by the blood, and really couldn't understand the panic in my parent's faces! While I was in the Emergency Room of the local hospital, I knew I wanted to be a nurse. The pretty lady in the Emergency Room with the funny hat stood right by me and talked me through the entire suturing process. The doctor repeatedly told her not to let me watch, but she knew I was doing just fine. In my mind, being a nurse was the only thing I could possibly be when I grew up!
I began my career as a nurse in Niagara Falls, New York. Shortly after participating in my first "code" I knew I was meant to try ICU Nursing. The love of critical thinking and working with medically complicated patients brought me Texas. I came here to work with Denton Coolly, MD and his open-heart surgery patients. After 5 years of a super adrenaline charged work life, I decided it was time to slow down a bit. I became engaged to a very nice man, and in 1983 I took a position as a Nursing Specialist for St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and Texas Children's. There I developed my ability to analyze complicated medical claims, which to me was similar to taking care of an ICU Patient, but more fun.
In 1989 after the two hospitals split, I assisted in the start up of the Texas Children's Risk Management Department. There were three of us. The General Counsel, a secretary, and myself. The opportunities for learning were incredible! I began taking insurance classes, learned the Texas Workers Compensation Program, and did a little bit of just about everything that comes and obtained my ARM shortly after that. Together with my original boss, we have developed into quite a busy, productive department. I have become very active in managing the PL claims for our Captive Insurance Company, and we are lucky enough to have two very skilled nurses and a coordinator to allow us to concentrate only on Patient Safety. Additionally, we now have two staff attorneys and a support person to guide us through all of the regulatory concerns! The collaborative working environment we now have is really incredible. I thoroughly enjoy the point I am at in my career. Being a Board Member for ASHRM truly is an honor, and I am grateful to think that the membership considers me a leader in our field.
On a personal note, I am married to a man from Brockport, New York who has been wonderfully supportive of my career. Together we are raising a beautiful daughter, who will be entering high school next year. I am a dog lover, but my black Labrador really is a handful sometimes! I love to do Yoga, Jazzercise, take long walks, watch movies, and spend time with my daughter and her friends. I am always ready to try some new activity. (My other board members recently showed me the joys of hiking.)
Personal Philosophy: I believe that there are many sides to a story, and that truly listening and “hearing” is the key to being successful in our business. I also believe that being optimistic and young at heart is imperative to a long healthy life. (Great music and dancing helps too!)
Pamela J. Para, RN, MPH, CPHRM
Pam Para joined the staff of ASHRM as the Director of Professional and Technical Services on November 1, 1999. Ms. Para’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from DePauw University in Green castle , Indiana, with a minor in Spanish, and a Master of Public Health degree (MPH) from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ms. Para’s professional career began as a staff nurse on the Mother-Baby unit at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. During that time, Ms. Para contributed towards the educational needs of patients and their families as an instructor for postpartum classroom education as well as prenatal classes in both English and Spanish. In addition, Ms. Para conducted educational programs for siblings of newborns.
The next phase of Ms. Para’s career included three years as an officer in the United States Air Force, stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Ms. Para’s responsibilities as a military officer included clinical staff duties on an antepartum/postpartum/gynecological unit, as well as member of the base’s mobility augmentee team. Ms. Para was awarded Commendation and Achievement Medals for her military accomplishments and contributions, as well as an honorable discharge.
While Ms. Para attended graduate school, she worked as a research assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and also as a clinical/flex nurse for the Parent/Child Division of the University of Illinois Hospital, including labor and delivery, transitional nursery, postpartum, pediatric, and pediatric intensive care units. Upon graduation in 1991, Ms. Para began her risk management career as a Nurse Consultant for a local third party claims administrator in Chicago. In this role, Ms. Para reviewed medical records and conducted analyses for professional, general, and product liability claims for self-insured healthcare organizations. Ms. Para also negotiated claims settlements for a major pharmaceutical recall, as well as for workers’ compensation claims.
Prior to joining ASHRM, Ms. Para was a Healthcare Consultant for AIG Consultants, Inc., Healthcare Management Division, in Chicago. Ms. Para’s responsibilities included conducting professional and general liability and workers’ compensation assessments for a variety of healthcare organizations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. In addition, Ms. Para became a published author, most notably in the Journal of Healthcare Risk Management and the third edition of ASHRM’s Risk Management Handbook, and performed national speaking engagements on a variety of risk management and workers’ compensation topics.
Ms. Para currently facilitates ASHRM’s education and advocacy committee and task force initiatives. She also continues to provide technical assistance to ASHRM members and other interested parties on a variety of risk management and workers’ compensation issues. Ms. Para earned the CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management) designation as one of ASHRM’s first recipients tested last year. Ms. Para is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Illinois Public Health Association, National Association for Female Executives, American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, and American/Illinois/Chicago Nurses’ Associations. She is listed in the Who’s Who in American Nursing, The National Distinguished Service Registry in Nursing, and Outstanding Young Women of America. She is a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of Illinois.
CONGRATULATIONS NEW CPHRM’s
| Full Name |
City |
State |
| Denise M. Barger |
Berwyn |
PA |
| Debra L. Bittle |
Bel Air |
MD |
| Patricia Blanco |
Coral Gables |
FL |
| Nance Lynn Hove |
Laguna Beach |
CA |
| Kenneth J. Appleby |
New Boston |
MI |
| James G. Ayers |
Chester |
VA |
| Zita M. Bolling |
Fort Worth |
TX |
| Jane W. Brook |
Woodbury |
NJ |
| Myrna T. Dunn |
Dallas |
TX |
| Linda L. Koste |
St. Louis |
MO |
| Susan A. Nemchik |
Fayetteville |
GA |
| Pamela L. Popp |
Dallas |
TX |
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ASHRM 2001 Annual Conference
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Revolutionary ideas In Risk Management
October 29-November 1, 2001
Plans are well under way for ASHRM’s 21st Annual Conference & Exhibition, October 29-November 1, 2001, in Boston, Massachusetts. The theme of this year’s conference is “Revolutionary Ideas in Risk Management.” The ASHRM 2001 Annual Conference Committee has been hard at work preparing the following concurrent session tracks for this year’s conference: Patient Safety; Risk Financing; Risk Management in the Workplace; Claims Management, Legal and Regulatory Issues; and Special Topics. In addition, special keynote presentations are also planned.
Besides ASHRM’s educational opportunities, the Annual Conference is also expected to offer some additional special features. Participants of the conference will also have an opportunity to attend a PAC (Political Action Committee) reception to learn more about ASHRM’s involvement in advocacy. Chapter accomplishments will also be featured at the conference through the Chapter lunch and Chapter Recognition Program. In addition, members will have an opportunity to attend a special workshop to learn more about writing for publications, such as the Journal. The conference will also continue to feature Special Interest Groups from a variety of specialty areas. This year’s conference will also feature a cyber café, where attendees can catch up on e-mail, and the popular onsite ASHRM Bookstore promises to be bigger and better in 2001.
ASHRM is applying for the following continuing education credits for the ASHRM 2001 Annual Conference: nursing continuing education units (CEU) from the Illinois Nurses Association, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality(CPHQ) continuing education credits, and credits from the American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE). In addition, all of ASHRM’s educational programs meet the requirements for continuing education credits towards the ASHRM designations of Fellow (FASHRM) and Distinguished Fellow (DFASHRM). ASHRM educational programs also contribute towards the requirements for renewal of the CPHRM certification.
ASHRM’s exhibit hall is filling up fast and is sure to offer members plenty of opportunities to review a variety of products and services throughout the healthcare industry. Once again, participants will have dedicated time to visit with exhibitors and network with colleagues throughout the conference. Please watch the Forum, e-News: This Week at ASHRM, and the ASHRM Web site for ongoing Annual Conference updates.
On Wednesday February 21, 2001 ASHRM launched the 2001 William J. Curran Student Writing Competition. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and reward student-written articles in the area of risk management.
This year the Student Writing Prize will coincide with National Healthcare Risk Management Week, which takes place June 18 -22, 2001. Accordingly, National Healthcare Risk Management Week will lend its theme of “Patient Safety” to the Student Writing Prize. This broad theme may incorporate all settings of the healthcare arena. Students enrolled in the study of public health, health administration, nursing, medicine, insurance, law, business administration, or related fields are encouraged to submit a paper for consideration. Students enrolled in such courses of study abroad are also eligible for this competition.
Any topic relating to patient safety will be accepted. Examples of the broad range of topic areas include, but are not limited to disclosure, medical error, medication error, peer review, discoverability/evidentiary protection, error reporting, environmental/workplace safety, staff competencies as a patient safety strategy, organizational commitment to patient safety, interdisciplinary cooperation as a patient safety strategy, compliance with standards/statutes/regulations as a patient safety strategy, patient relations/communication as a patient safety strategy.
The William J. Curran Student Writing Prize is named after the late Professor Curran, a pioneer in legal medicine and an educator who taught healthcare risk management at Harvard University. The winner of the award will receive a cash prize of $500 and will be recognized at the ASHRM Annual Conference and Exhibition 2001 in Boston, MA, October 29 - November 1. The successful paper will also be considered for publication in the Journal of Healthcare Risk Management of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management.
Eligible submissions should be at least 20 typewritten pages but no longer than 30 pages, double-spaced. Papers will be judged by a task force appointed by the ASHRM board of directors. This task force is a representative group of ASHRM members. Submissions must be received no later than Monday, April 30, 2001. One copy of the paper, along with a disk copy, should be mailed to:
Attn: Stephen Murphy
William J. Curran Student Writing Prize
American Society for Healthcare Risk Management Of the American Hospital Association
One North Franklin Chicago, IL 60606
For further details contact Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, (312) 422-3988, Smurphy@aha.org.
THE CHICAGOLAND HEALTHCARE RISK MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
The Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society is entering its 20th year. Plans are under way to pull together some historic information to share with the membership. Old members will enjoy remembering what has been done. New members will be impressed with how much has been done and how far risk management has come in the past twenty years. Our first education program for 2001 was held the end of January and addressed the HIPAA legislation. There was standing room only! The Program Committee is already working on the annual meeting which will be held on April 6th. Election results will be announced and some education will be provided. Some type of social activity is being planned after the meeting to commemorate the 20th anniversary of CHRMS. Needless to say, we are hoping for a good turnout. The Nominating Committee is meeting in February to begin pulling together a slate of candidates for this year’s election. We’re hoping for a good response from the membership as they identify potential candidates as well as recipients for the Rookie of the Year Award and the Greatest Contribution of the Year Award.
THE KENTUCKY SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE RISK MANAGEMENT
The Kentucky Society for Healthcare Risk Management is sponsoring Module I: Healthcare Risk and Insurance Management -Components of a Fundamental Program on May 16 & 17 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Inn at Jewish Hospital. The program offers 12.25 credits of ASHRM contact hours and 14.0 nursing contact hours. The cost of the program is $175.00 for ASHRM or KSHRM members and $225.00 for non-members. Rooms are available at the Inn for $82.00 plus tax. For reservations, contact the Inn at 502-582- 2481. To register or request a brochure, please contact Robyn Karrer at 502-893-1207.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE RISK MANAGEMENT
The Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management’s (SCAHRM) monthly educational luncheon meetings continue to provide members and their guests with timely and thought provoking presentations. EMTALA and provider based rules and regulations was the topic in February. The March meeting focused on appellate decisions dealing with risk management and health care professionals. The education committee has planned an exciting calendar for the membership.
The annual education conference at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage set for May 9 - 11, 2001, is loaded with “must attend” sessions, including legislative update, long term care and elder abuse and medical error. The conference, entitled “Survivor-Risk Management in the Healthcare Outback” will have, as its final session, a sequel to last year’s docu-drama.
Following the annual conference, Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) will administer a special paper and pencil version of the CPHRM examination. (A number of review courses will be offered during the conference to assist those interested in preparing.) A special application will be sent to all SCAHRM members. Non-SCAHRM members may take the exam but will need to obtain an application form. Please contact Margaret Hambleton at MHambleton@CHW.edu or call (626) 744-2486.
The communications, membership, PR/marketing and by-laws committees have likewise been busy developing goals and objectives for the year. The chapter Web site is now up and running at www.scahrm.org.
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Join a Special Interest Group
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ASHRM’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide the opportunity for members involved in similar settings to network and discuss relevant issues and concerns. SIGs are independent groups that meet on their own schedule and generate their own agenda. SIGs also serve as think tanks on specific interest areas for ASHRM members. In addition, these groups are given an opportunity to meet, display, or propose a presentation for the Annual Conference SIG session, to be held on Wednesday, October 31. ASHRM Special Interest Group Coordinating Committee Chair, Kathleen Knoppe, and the SIG chairs invite you to be a part of the Special Interest Groups and to participate in ASHRM.
What is required?
Membership of a Special Interest Group requires a time commitment of approximately two hours per month. SIGs meet twice yearly by conference call and once in person, at the annual conference. Other communication is carried out by e-mail.
How can I participate?
Review the list of Special Interest Groups below and send an e-mail to Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, at smurphy@aha.org indicating which group you would like to participate in.
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Chapter Recognition Progam
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ASHRM proudly announces the launch of the 2001 Chapter Recognition Program. This exciting initiative has been designed to recognize and promote ASHRM Affiliated Chapters for special projects and significant achievement, and promote networking and innovation among Chapters.
“As our membership continues to grow, the relationship between the national society, ASHRM, and our chapters is more important than ever,” says ASHRM President Geri Amori, PhD, CPHRM, ARM, FASHRM. Educational programming, publications and networking opportunities, which chapters offer on a local basis, are paramount to the growth of risk managers.
In recognition of the vital role which chapter programs play, ASHRM will offer four awards of $500. This year’s Chapter Recognition program has been redesigned with input from the Chapter Presidents’ Council of 2000. Submission will be categorized by membership size of Chapter, as follows: less than 50; 51-150; 151-250; more than 250. One award will be offered for each category. Topics for submission are determined by the Chapter to reflect their pride in a special project or significant achievement over a twelve-month period, during January 1, 2000 and July 1, 2001. Projects may also be featured in ASHRM publications and Web site.
To participate, Chapters should submit a poster, no larger than 4’ by 8’ and a 1 to 3 page abstract summarizing the Chapter’s special project or significant achievement. Chapters should also submit a current Chapter membership roster, and the contact information of a contact person for additional information. Final judging of entries will be completed at the ASHRM Annual Conference and Exhibition, in Boston, October 29 - November 1, 2001. At this time Chapters should not send their posters to the ASHRM office.
“The Chapter Recognition Program is an ideal opportunity to showcase your achievements and inspire other chapters,” says Lee Budd, RN, Chair, Chapter Relations Task Force. The Chapter Relations Task Force will implement the recognition program this year, a program which was originally designed by the Chapter Presidents’ Council of 2000.
“Chapters were surveyed and results indicated a desire for a more goal-oriented program that was less burdensome, and not necessarily competitive, but definitely focused on recognition,” explains Pat Fowler, RN, ARM, CPCU, FASHRM, Chair, Chapter Presidents Committee, 2000. Pat notes that benefits to chapters of participating in the program include recognition for the chapter, internally and externally, enhanced networking and professional growth.
Every chapter that submits an entry will receive a certificate of participation and have the option of a brief presentation at the Annual Conference Chapter Leadership Development Workshop. One Chapter in each of the size distinctions will be selected by a panel of judges appointed by the ASHRM Board of Directors for an Outstanding Achievement Award to be presented at the Annual Conference Chapter lunch. A certificate of outstanding achievement and $500 will be awarded to each of the four winning Chapters. New affiliated Chapters will be recognized with a commemorative plaque at the Annual Conference Chapter Lunch.
For further information on the Chapter Recognition Program, please contact :
Stephen Murphy
Project Specialist
(312) 422-3988
smurphy@aha.org
At a January meeting in a cold and snowy Chicago, ASHRM President Geri Amori, PhD, CPHRM, ARM and the ASHRM Board of Directors presented committee and task force chairs with six goals for the association in 2001. These goals will direct ASHRM activities this year and are listed below.
- We actively reach healthcare risk managementprofessionals and address their professional association needs
- We develop, advocate and foster professional standards for healthcare risk management
- We provide opportunities and actively foster personal and professional development
- We cultivate a positive public image for healthcare risk management
- We actively expand our services, contact, and membership on an international platform
- We embrace and utilize evolving technology
ASHRM’s committees and task forces are working this year to fulfill these goals, through projects such as the Module series, the development of a new CPHRM Study Guide and a new Pearls on Medication Error.
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is considering the development of a potential matrix or index relative to patient safety. Initially, the proposed matrix or index would potentially be based on an organization’s compliance scores in regard to standards that relate to patient safety. If the newly adopted patient safety standards are included, the JCAHO estimates that 50% of present standards relate to patient safety. Other data would also be included in calculating the index or matrix. An American Hospital Association (AHA)-JCAHO Special Advisory Group has provided negative feedback on the proposed index and a JCAHO Board Strategic Issue Work Group on Patient Safety will further evaluate the utility of the index or matrix and whether any recommendations should be made to the JCAHO Board of Commissioners concerning its adoption and use. To read a full JCAHO Update from AHA, go to www.aha.org.
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
St. Louis, MO
St. John’s Mercy Health Care, a member of the Sisters of Mercy Health System-St. Louis, has a current opening for Director of Corporate Compliance. Primary responsibilities include planning, designing, monitoring, and maintaining a system integrity and compliance program to include necessary and required policies, procedures, management systems and processes. This position will also be responsible for conducting educational sessions and formulating communications processes. Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or CPA preferred. JD would be beneficial but is not required. A minimum of 5 years experience in risk management, quality, internal audit, finance, or accounting with two years in management also required. Must possess knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Medicare, Medicaid programs, compliance and other pertinent matters related to tax-exempt organizations. St. John’s Mercy Health Care offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience and outstanding benefit package. Applicants may send resume to: Human Resources, 12409 Powers Court Drive, St. Louis, MO 63131, e-mail: jobs@stlo.smhs.com or fax: 314/364-2671.
MANAGER, RISK MANAGEMENT, Austin, TX
Ascension Health, a large not-for-profit health care system, has an immediate opening for a Manager, Health Ministry Risk Management Services. This position located in Austin, Texas is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and managing the inpatient and outpatient facilities, off-site locations and other network entities of the Seton Healthcare Network (SHN) risk management functions. Individual will also recommend financial targets and operating budgets for risk management and safety programs at SHN.
Candidates must have a graduate degree in a health care related field. A minimum of eight years experience in health care risk management or health care administration is required. Experience as a director in a large health care network is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; computer experience (MS Windows environment); and a willingness to travel are needed. Individual must be able to work effectively with a wide range of individuals; possess high level analytical and problem solving skills; and have effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills. This position offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit a detailed resume and salary history to: Director, Loss Prevention & Program Services, Ascension Health, P.O. Box 45998, St. Louis, MO 64145-5998 Fax: 314-253-6799, EOE
RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Southern CA
We seek an individual with strong communication skills to develop education programs focused on lowering physicians' loss exposures, perform site reviews, and research risk management developments. This opportunity requires a college degree and 3 years experience in the health care field. Must own/lease an automobile and be available for travel. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Send your resume, INCLUDING salary history and Req. # 00061 to: NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company, 560 Davis St., San Francisco, CA 94111-1902, fax to (415) 835-9817. See our website at www.norcalmutual.com. EOE.
RISK MANAGER, Northern, CA
Excellent opportunity in Northern California for a professional to develop, implement and evaluate systems, programs and policies designed to reduce or eliminate loss exposure. This position, reporting to the Director of Quality Improvement, requires 2+ years experience in hospital risk management, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field, and computer proficiency including word processing, spreadsheet and data base programs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. ARM preferred. Will consider other nationally recognized Risk Management certification. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits offered. Send resume, c/o TMP Reply, Dept. RM, to: stephanie.fong@tmp.com or fax to: 925/939-4507. EOE Ads are limited to 100 words and must be paid in advance with a check payable to ASHRM and mailed to Joy Roney, American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, of the American Hospital Association, One North Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606. Employers pay $80 ($100 non-members of ASHRM or AHA). Job seekers pay $50 ($60 non-members.) Questions? Call Joy Roney at (312) 422-3985 or e-mail: Jroney@aha.org.
Did you know that ASHRM is a Personal Membership Group (PMG) of the American Hospital Association (AHA)? The PMG division of the AHA consists of thirteen professional societies, dedicated to providing member services to members in particular areas of healthcare. PMG members are members of AHA who, through their affinity with a particular profession, choose to belong to one or more of the societies or groups that are a part of this division. The services provided by the PMGs include education, publications, networking, leadership opportunities, and recognition.
The mission of the Division of Personal Membership Groups of the AHA is to serve as a unique consortium of healthcare organizations, to promote professional development, leadership, education and collaboration among its members, and to foster a professional community dedicated to extraordinary customer service, innovation and life-long learning.
Collectively, the PMGs aspire to the same vision - that the Division of PMGs of AHA is the recognized leader for health care management professions and disciplines collaborating to lead, represent and support individual members as they improve the delivery of healthcare in their communities.
The thirteen PMGs of the AHA are:
- The AHA At Large Personal Members (At-Large)
- American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP)
- American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
- American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES)
- American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators (ASHFSA)
- American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administrators (ASHHRA)
- Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management (AHRMM)
- American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM)
- American Society of Directors of Volunteer Services (ASDVS)
- Health Care Executive Assistants (HCEA)
- Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocates (SHCA)
- Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD)
- Society for Society Work Leadership in Health Care (SSWLHC)
ASHRM members interested in benefiting from the work of other PMG’s may renew their membership at the enhanced level. Doing so entitles members to added benefits, such as society newsletters and reduced rates on other PMG products. For further information on these societies, go to www.aha.org/pmgs/pmglist.asp.
Advocacy/Legislative & Regulatory Agenda - Questions regarding ASHRM’s Advocacy/Legislative & Regulatory agenda? Contact Pam Para, Director, Professional and Technical Services, (312) 422-3982, ppara@aha.org
Annual Conference - Educational sessions, social events, trade exhibition, and excellent networking opportunities. New Orleans/Nov. 2-5, 2000; Boston/Oct. 28-31, 2001; Seattle /Sept. 29 Oct. 1, 2002; Nashville/Nov. 2-5, 2003; Orlando/ Oct. 17-20, 2004. Call (312) 422-3980. /ashrm/annual2002/home.html
ASHRM Forum - Bimonthly bulletin of news and resources. For classified advertising placement or information, call Joy Roney, Administrative Assistant, (312) 422-3985, jroney@aha.org. With editorial matters, call Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, (312) 422-3988, smurphy@aha.org.
Certificate Program - Five-module, educational program offered regionally. Participants receive a certificate of completion. Each module will be presented at least once, sometimes twice, annually. Call (312) 422-3980. http://www.hospitalconnect.com/ashrm/modules/home.html
Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) - The American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC) offers the CPHRM certification to those who successfully pass an examination proving their proficiency. The 110-item examination is offered via computer Monday through Friday, twice each day, at numerous test sites throughout the U.S. Applications and information about the examination may be obtained by calling Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. at (913) 541-0400. For more information about AHA’s certification programs, contact Maribeth Casey, AHA-CC, Executive Director (312) 422-3715, mcasey@aha.org.
Chapter Achievement Awards Program - Affiliated chapters apply for awards in specific categories. Call Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, (312) 422-3988, smurphy@aha.org.
Chapter Development Assistance - Written guidelines, forms, and informal consultation on procedures for organizing a state or metropolitan healthcare risk management chapter. Call Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, (312) 422-3988, smurphy@aha.org.
Chapter Rebate Program - Affiliated chapters receive $10 for each member who joins ASHRM through that chapter. Call Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, (312) 422-3988, smurphy@aha.org.
Claims Data Gathering Project - The objectives of the Claims Data Gathering Project are to test the viability and effectiveness of standardized risk management definitions, capture information on events reported through internal versus external notification, and, eventually, identify performers that appear to be using best practices. Contact Pam Para, Director, Professional and Technical Services, (312) 422-3982, ppara@aha.org
Distinguished Service Award - Annual award presented to an ASHRM member who has made significant contributions to the field of healthcare risk management. Call (312) 422-3980. e-News. This weekly e-mail news briefing informs ASHRM members about key technical, public policy, regulatory and accreditation issues of interest to the healthcare risk management profession and related ASHRM advocacy activities. e-News welcomes your input! For editorial matters, call Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, (312) 422-3988, smurphy@aha.org.. Educational Seminars. Jointly co-sponsored with other professional organizations on topics of mutual interest. Call (312) 422-3980 or visit http://www.hospitalconnect.com/ashrm/education/education.html
Fax-on-Demand - Find out about upcoming events, membership, certification program and ASHRM publications all in one phone call. Dial (800) PMG-FAX4 [(800) 764-3294]. www.ashrm.org/
Journal of Healthcare Risk Management - Peer-reviewed quarterly journal of scholarly articles and research in the field of healthcare risk management. For advertising placement and information, call Joy Roney, Administrative Assistant, (312) 422- 3985, jroney@aha.org.. With editorial matters, call Liz Summy, Executive Director, (312) 422-3989, esummy@aha.org. http://www.hospitalconnect.com/ashrm/resources/products.html
Mailing List - Names and addresses of ASHRM’s 4,000+ members available for rental. Call Grecelda Buchanan, Administrative Assistant, (312) 422-3984, gbuchan@aha.org.
Membership Directory - Addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of more than 4,000 ASHRM members. Includes directory of risk management-related businesses. Hard copy updated annually. Call Liz Summy, Executive Assistant, (312) 422-3989, esummy@aha.org.. The directory is updated monthly on ASHRM’s Web site. www.ashrm.org/
Monographs - Scholarly papers on focused subjects in risk management. Mailed out occasionally with the ASHRM Forum and meant to stand alone (not part of a larger publication). Call Liz Summy, Executive Director, (312) 422-3989, esummy@aha.org.
Professional Recognition Program - Created to formally acknowledge individual achievement of professional excellence in healthcare risk management. Designations are Fellow (FASHRM) for superior achievement and Distinguished Fellow (DFASHRM) for outstanding achievement Call (312) 422-3980. www.ashrm.org
Publications - Books, booklets, proceedings, reference articles — all for sale at member discounts. For a catalog or to place an order, call (800) 242-2626. www.hospitalconnect.com/ashrm/resources/products.html
Research & Innovation Awards Program - To recognize active members who pursue original research or innovatively solve on-the- job problems. $5,000 awarded to each of two candidates. Deadline for submission of abstracts is March 30, 2001. Call Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, (312) 422-3988, smurphy@aha.org
Student Writing Competition - To recognize student writing in the broad area of risk management. This year’s theme is “Patient Safety”. Closing date for submission of entries is April 30, 2001. Call Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, (312) 422-3988. Technical Questions. For assistance with technical risk management issues, contact Pam Para, Director, Professional and Technical Services, (312) 422-3982, ppara@aha.org .
Teleconferences - Convenient and cost effective opportunities to attend educational seminars for further education. Watch e-News, the ASHRM Web site, and ASHRM publications for titles, schedules, and faculty. Contact Pam Para, Director, Professional and Technical Services, (312) 422-3982, ppara@aha.org .
Tool kits - ASHRM tool kits are designed to be instructional and informative educational resources on specialized topics. Topics that will be available this year include: informed consent, physician office risk management, risk management program development, and confidentiality. Contact Stephen Murphy, Project Specialist, (312) 422-3988, smurphy@aha.org
Web Site - Located at www.ashrm.org. Receive timely information about issues and events related to healthcare risk management. The site has new information added each week. Call Dawn Porter, Web site Manager, (312) 422-3808, ashrm@aha.org. Discussion Forum: You can access and post messages of interest with other ASHRM members. Whatever your interests or needs, post your messages and respond to others in this valuable new online forum only for ASHRM members.
Sponsorship: ASHRM now is accepting Web site sponsorship. Have your message placed anywhere on the ASHRM site. Contact Joy Roney, Administrative Assistant, (312) 422-3985, jroney@aha.org. www.hospitalconnect.com/ashrm/advertise.html
