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

Click the image below to open the map as a PDF document.

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.

How to Conduct a Successful Community Health Needs Assessment

Kim Hunwardsen from Eide Bailly joins Lara Brooks to discuss strategies for hospitals to complete community health needs assessments (CHNAs) that comply with federal regulations. Her presentation emphasizes the importance of gathering comprehensive data, engaging community stakeholders, and aligning the assessment process with the requirements set by the IRS and other federal guidelines. The video runs for approximately 60 minutes.

2024 Health Equity Webinar Series Part 4: Community Collaboration

Lindsay Corcoran of Stroudwater Associates joins Lara Brooks from the Oklahoma Office of Rural Health for the fourth installment of the 2024 Health Equity Webinar Series. In this session, Lindsay discusses the importance of community collaboration and overcoming partnership barriers. The video runs for approximately 54 minutes. This is the fourth of five webinars in the series.