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December 3-4: Hospital Accreditation Essentials
Location: Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
Provider: The Joint Commission
Program: This seminar provides a comprehensive look at the entire accreditation process, standards, and National Patient Safety Goals. Information pertaining to the Standards Improvement Initiative will also be covered.
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December 7-8: ASC Coding & Billing Seminar
Location: Las Vegas
Provider: ASC Association
Program: Attendees will review the new CPT codes, the new Medicare payment rule and more for ten different specialties.
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December 9-11: Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference
Location: Memphis, Tenn.
Provider: National Rural Health Association
Program: This conference focuses on rural multiracial and multicultural health issues and is designed to benefit those dedicated to bringing quality health care and healthcare services to this portion of the rural population.
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January 19-21: 2010 NCSBN Institute of Regulatory Excellence: Continued Competence 360°
Location: Scottsdale, Ariz.
Provider: National Council of State Boards of Nurses
Program: This conference will explore continued competence from medical, aviation, accreditation, international and consumer perspectives. Attendees will analyze the influence that continued competence has on public safety and examine the future impact that regulation has on continued competence and patient safety.
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January 20-22: 4th Annual NDNQI® Conference
Location: New Orleans
Provider: American Nurses Association
Program: Attendees will have the opportunity to preview the latest research related to addressing organizational performance to improve patient outcomes. Conference goals include identifying the impact of the nursing workforce on patient outcomes and illustrating how electronic health records can be used to collect data for quality improvement and decision support.
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January 24-30: 11th Annual National Nurse Anesthetists Week
Provider: American Association of Nurses Anesthetists
Program: This year’s theme—chosen to celebrate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the country—is providing patients with the professional quality they expect and the personal care they deserve.
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