KFMC Health Improvement Partners is excited to co-host the webinar, “Addressing SDOH in Rural Kansas Communities” on April 30, 2024, at 10:30 am. This is the second in a series of webinars discussing how we can all work together to address health inequities in the state. Register today!
We are happy to add a new resource to the Health Equity Resource Hub. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released a Health-Related Social Needs FAQ with additional information regarding the new Medicare codes for Physician reimbursement.
KFMC and KDHE HAI/AR Section are partnering to form an Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative directed at improving the diagnostic practices and treatment of UTIs in Long-term Care Facilities. Enrollment is limited and closes March 15, 2024. The linked flyer contains additional details.
As we begin this new year, I am reflecting on what we heard from the Kansas community through the 2023 Health Equity Summit so we can continue to address the complexities of health equity, inspire meaningful change, and set a precedent for inclusive, collaborative efforts. Let us continue to challenge assumptions, break down barriers, and work collectively toward a future where health equity is not just an aspiration but an undeniable reality for all.
KFMC Health Improvement Partners, with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, host a monthly Open Office Hours about infection prevention and control practices for staff and representatives of critical access and acute care hospitals. Register to join us on the fourth Wednesday of January through October, 2024. Links to summaries and additional resources are posted each month.
KFMC and the Kansas Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, a program of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, co-hosted a health equity webinar, “Food Security in Kansas: Cross-sector Innovations,” on January 30, 2024. If you missed the webinar, it is now available here.
KFMC Health Improvement Partners, with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, host monthly Open Office Hours about infection prevention and control practices for staff and representatives of long-term care facilities and communal settings providers. Register to join us for 30-minute calls on the fourth Tuesday, January through October 2024. Links to summaries and additional resources are posted each month.
Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) and KFMC Health Improvement Partners are working together with other health care partners in the region to bid on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization 13th Scope of Work in Kansas.
KFMC Health Improvement Partners, with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, hosted monthly Open Office Hours about infection prevention and control practices for staff and representatives of long-term care facilities and communal settings providers. The 30-minute calls were held on the fourth Tuesday of January through October 2023. Links to summaries and additional resources are provided for each month.
KFMC President and CEO Sarah Irsik-Good, MHA shares the fundamental pillars of our organizational culture which have positioned KFMC for sustainable success through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
