OHA HIIN scholarship recipients attend skin and wound management course

Posted on: 7/18/18


 
OHA HIIN leaders participated in skin and wound management course.
The OHA Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN) awarded 15 scholarships to OHA HIIN leaders to attend the Skin and Wound Management Course, a week-long interactive training program, in Oklahoma City, June 25-29. The course, offered by the Wound Care Education Institute, provided skin and wound management education based upon current standards of care and the use of new tools and techniques. Additionally, eight OHA HIIN leaders successfully completed the Wound Care Certification (WCC) national certification exam of the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO.)

OHA HIIN is a part of 35 states taking part in the HRET HIIN initiative of the CMS Partnership for Patients HIIN initiative to focus on improving care for patients across the country. Pressure ulcer/wound prevention is one of the focus topics of HIIN.

Scholarship recipients were:  
 
Jessica Rathbun, WCC - Cleveland Area Hospital
Anita Thomas - Creek Nation Community Hospital, Okemah
Brooklyn Delue - Cherokee Nation WW Hastings Indian Hospital, Tahlequah
Tonya Wann, WCC - Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, Poteau
Brenda Rainey - Hillcrest Hospital Cushing
Debbie Clark - Newman Memorial Hospital, Shattuck
Stephanie Paine, WCC - Northeastern Health System, Tahlequah
Allison Foster, WCC - Okeene Municipal Hospital
Christine DeFontes, WCC - OSU Medical Center, Tulsa
Gicela Anabel Rodriquez, WCC - OU Medicine
Susan Wilkins - Pauls Valley General Hospital
Angela Brand, WCC - Perry Memorial Hospital
Lesley Wadley - Physicians Hospital of Anadarko
George Spriggs - Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton
John Karlin, WCC - Weatherford Regional 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.