OHA HIIN awards scholarships to increase capacity in hospitals

Posted on: 4/25/18


OHA HIIN (Hospital Improvement Innovation Network) is working to increase capacity in the 45 hospitals participating in HIIN. The purpose of HIIN is to decrease hospital acquired harm by 20 percent and reduce avoidable readmissions by 12 percent.  

The OHA partnered with the New Mexico Hospital Association to offer ten scholarships funded through HIIN for those wanting to advance their infection control and epidemiology knowledge, skills, and credentials. The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic certification for all infection prevention and control professionals meeting educational and practice requirements. Participation in this scholarship requires an extensive amount of self-study and time commitment. This CIC Preparation Review Program duration is from April 24 through Dec. 31.

The scholarship includes the APIC Certification Study Guide, the APIC Infection Prevention Certification Online Review Course, and 10 support calls conducted by Barbara Mooney and Kerry Flint of Infection Control Consultants of New Mexico, and reimbursement of the Certification in Infection Prevention and control (CIC ®) exam upon successful completion by Dec. 31.

Congratulations to the awardees:

Gina McMurtry, AllianceHealth Deaconess, Oklahoma City
Tammy Shaddox, Cherokee Nation WW Hastings Indian Hospital, Tahlequah
Brad Warden, Grady Memorial Hospital, Chickasha
Lisa Dennis, Hillcrest Hospital Pryor
Tandy Warren, Lindsay Municipal Hospital
Aundra Peters, Muscogee Creek Nation Department of Health
Judy Owen, OU Medicine, Oklahoma City
Teresa Shepherd, Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton
Joan Walters, Stroud Regional Medical Center
Peter Gordon, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.