Renal Disease Overview

Betsy Graham-Mueller, Senior Medical Science Liaison at CorMedix provides a comprehensive overview of renal disease, focusing on chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and dialysis-related complications. The session highlights disparities in renal health for rural populations, the importance of early detection and treatment, and strategies to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). Betsy also discusses practical prevention methods, such as infection control protocols and patient-first approaches, to improve outcomes for high-risk individuals. The video runs for approximately 33 minutes.

Antimicrobial Stewardship: Join the Fight

In this webinar, Madison Riojas, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist at the Oklahoma State Department of Health, shares valuable insights on antimicrobial stewardship tailored for rural providers. The presentation covers the importance of combating antibiotic resistance, utilizing resources like regional antibiograms, and implementing the CDC’s core elements for stewardship programs. Madison highlights practical strategies, such as gap analysis, optimizing vancomycin dosing, and addressing penicillin allergies while showcasing tools for tracking and reporting antibiotic use. Participants also learn about statewide trends, available resources, and actionable steps to strengthen their stewardship practices. The video runs for approximately 40 minutes.

Oklahoma ABLE Tech Programs and Services

In this webinar, Shelley Gladden from Oklahoma Able Tech shares an overview of the resources and programs available to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities in Oklahoma. She explains what assistive technology (AT) is, its various forms, and how it can help people accomplish daily tasks. Shelly discusses Able Tech’s core programs, including device demonstrations, short-term loans, durable equipment exchanges, and partnerships, like the one with the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority, to provide refurbished equipment at no cost. She also covers the financial loan program, digital accessibility initiatives, and the newly launched Assistive Technology Respite Kits for caregivers. Shelly provides tips on how to find funding for AT. The video runs for approximately 34 minutes.

Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Emergency Hospitals in Oklahoma, October 2024

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2024 Rural Hospital CEO/CFO Webinar Series Part 4: Swing Bed Development

In the final installment of the 2024 Rural Hospital CEO/CFO Webinar Series, industry experts Jonathan Pantenburg and Nicole Thorell from Wintergreen discuss the role of swing bed programs in enhancing the financial health of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Discover how these programs boost revenue streams and ensure that quality care remains accessible to your local community.

This 37-minute session wraps up our comprehensive four-part series designed to equip rural hospital administrators with essential insights and strategies for success.

2024 Health Equity Webinar Series Part 5: Implementation & Evaluation

Lindsay Corcoran of Wintergreen joins Lara Brooks from the Oklahoma Office of Rural Health for the final installment of the 2024 Health Equity Webinar Series. In this session, Lindsay addresses the importance of sustaining key activities and measuring success and outcomes. The video runs for approximately 43 minutes.

2024 Rural Hospital CEO/CFO Webinar Series Part 3: Chronic Care Management

In the third installment of the 2024 Rural Hospital CEO/CFO Webinar Series, Nicole Thorell from Wintergreen and Lara Brooks from the Oklahoma Office of Rural Health discuss the benefits of establishing a chronic care management plan for critical access hospitals. The video runs for approximately 20 minutes and provides valuable insights into how such plans can improve patient outcomes and hospital efficiency. This installment is part of a four-part series aimed at providing crucial information and strategies for rural hospital administrators.