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Stamford Hospital - The Regional Center for Health
Stamford, Connecticut
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Nominate Committed and Passionate Members to Lead ACMA
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It is now time to nominate individuals who will lead our association until 2016.
This year ACMA members will elect four board positions:
- President-elect (Social Worker)
- Board Member-at-Large (Nurse)
- Board Member-at-Large (Nurse)
- Board Member-at-Large (Social Worker)
(Consistent with ACMA's collaborative philosophy, the National Board of Directors maintains an equal number of Nurse and Social Worker board members. Candidates must be full members of ACMA in good standing).
Members-at-Large will serve a two-year term beginning at the 2014 Annual Meeting in Chicago on April 10, 2014 and ending at the 2016 Annual Meeting (date and location TBD).
Responsibilities include three to four live meetings and five to six conference call board meetings annually, assignments as Board Liaison to Chapters and Committees, and other leadership responsibilities. For more information on board responsibilities and the nomination process, download the Call for Nominations Information Page.
Click here to submit your nominations to the ACMA National Office. Nominations must be received by 12 p.m. CST on January 8, 2014.
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Advancement Forum's Next Stop:
Dallas/Fort Worth
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Are you an aspiring leader? Could you or your staff benefit from progressive topics in health care delivery system case management or transitions of care?
Registration is now open for the American Case Management Association's (ACMA) Advancement Forums in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Seattle, WA; and Mobile, AL. Registration for the Indianapolis, IN forum will soon be available.
This event offers a unique learning experience for current and prospective leaders in case management and transitions of care to advance within their field and further develop skills and competencies within this dynamic practice. With stops in five cities nationwide, this comprehensive professional advancement program will be accessible in a city near you.
The Advancement Forum is a three-part educational package designed to provide participants with education and training in core competencies and trends in case management.
Sessions
Valuable sessions to help grow your case management practice:
- New Shop, New Toolbox: 5 Core Competencies and Essential Skills for Case Managers in 2014
- From Audit to ZPIC: Regulatory Requirements Every Case Manager Should Know
- Ahead of the Curve: Effective Discharge Planning in the Midst of Change - EHR Sponsor Lunch Session
- Career Advancement 101: The What, Why and How
- The Must Haves: Requisite Case Management Leadership Skills and How to Use Them
- Touching Base: Post-Event Webinar and Practical Application
Dates and Location
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
January 16, 2014 - One-Day Workshop
February 6, 2014 - Online Webinar for Workshop Attendees
12-1 PM Central
Brochure and Online Registration Now Available
To download the e-brochure, click here.
For online registration, go to www.acmaweb.org/Advancement. Be sure to register early. Space is limited!
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"Since You Asked" Committee Update
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What is a good method for achieving positive outcomes during tense conversations?
During the holidays expectations and tensions can run high. Patients want to be home with their families, and families worry about caring for their loved ones at home during this hectic season. Crucial conversations surrounding complex medical conditions and difficult decisions for discharge and end-of-life issues become more critical at this time of the year. Case managers must work and communicate collaboratively and efficiently to achieve a positive outcome for their patients and the organization they serve. Effectively holding conversations when the stakes are high begins by understanding what elements constitute a crucial conversation. For answers to that question, we turn to a publication entitled, Crucial Conversations, written by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan and Switzer in 2002. The book offers a guide to mastering difficult conversations and situations - read more...
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