UPCOMING
Official ASP Baton and Tactical Handcuffing 2-Day Certification
De Zilva Martial Arts and Sciences
3326 Keele St, #106 (Upstairs) Toronto
416.456.3273
Times to be announced...
ASP Baton and Handcuffing Certification...
A quick note to all as many have been enquiring... Our next ASP Expandable Baton and Tactical Handcuffing End-User certification will be held at De Zilva Martial Arts on Sat/Sun Feb 9th and 10th. This officially certifies you as an end-user.
Cost is $220.00 which includes both certifications.
Spots are limited so if you would like more information or a training slot please contact us ASAP to reserve one for you.
Feel free to email or call 416.456.3273 to reserve your spot!
Yours in justified force,
Robbie Cressman
Canadian Use of Force Systems
info@canadianuseofforce.com
416.456.3273
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CAMPUS SAFETY CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 19 - 20 , 2008
LONG BEACH , CALIFORNIA
http://www.campussafetyconference.com/
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Incipient Fire Suppression Training
May 21, 2008 & October 15, 2008
Montgomery County Fire Academy
Conshohocken, PA.
BOBSHEW@AOL.COM
SPONSORED BY THE HOSPITAL FIRE MARSHALS' ASSOCIATION
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Joint Commission Resources (JCR) is offering the following educational programs for behavioral health care organizations. JCR is an affiliate of The Joint Commission.
The Joint Commission Presents Behavioral Heath Care Accreditation Essentials
March 26-27
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $450
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
August 26-27
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $450
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
This interactive, solution-based seminar is designed to provide participants with practical strategies and implementation tips that they can adapt and apply within their behavioral health care setting. Topics include global approaches to the standards, elements of performance and National Patient Safety Goals within the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Behavioral Health Care. Participants will have an opportunity to analyze case studies, vignettes and other practical examples.
The Joint Commission Presents Behavioral Heath Care Accreditation Essentials: A Primer for Beginners
March 25
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $100
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
August 25
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $100
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
This basic seminar provides the fundamental information about the standards and the accreditation process. The seminar content provides the foundation for the Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Essentials program that follows. Faculty will take participants through the accreditation process step-by-step and answer questions.
The Joint Commission Presents Applied Tracer Methodology: Conducting Tracers in Your Organization
March 11
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $470
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
June 11
Naperville, Illinois
Fee: $470
Sponsor: Illinois Hospital Research and Education Foundation
Call: 630.276.5440
This program will provide participants with practical insights into tracer methodology, what it is, how it is used, and how it dramatically improves the way an organization assesses its systems and processes for continuous improvement. Also significant is the discussion of how tracer methodology can be used as an internal management tool.
The Joint Commission Presents Environment of Care Base Camp
February 12-13
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $645
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
May 15-16
Atlanta, Georgia
Fee: $645
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
May 31-June 1
Las Vegas, Nevada
Fee: $645
Sponsor: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Call: 800.344.3555
August 13-14
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $645
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
Participants of this program will be able to: reenergize an existing environment of care program; utilize the methods and framework for building a solidly structured and functional environment of care program; access and utilize the Environment of Care Toolkit; assess their Life Safety Code® issues with the new electronic Statement of Conditions (eSOC); conduct thorough emergency drills; implement the latest emergency management requirements; and take home and use the publication, Environment of Care: Essentials for Health Care, Seventh Edition.
The Joint Commission Presents Environment of Care Standards: A Primer for Beginners
February 11
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $450
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
August 12
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $450
Sponsor: Joint Commission Resources
Call: 877.223.6866
New environment of care staff can get up to speed and ready for the Environment of Care Base Camp; identify key issues addressed in all seven functions of the Management of the Environment of Care (EC) standards; develop specific management plans required in the EC standards; and be able to confidently participate in the EC survey process.
The Joint Commission Presents 2009 Leadership Standards: A Foundation for Patient Safety
March 13
Princeton, New Jersey
Fee: $450
Sponsor: New Jersey Hospital Association/HRET
Call: 609.275.4148
May 6
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Fee: $470
Sponsor: Oklahoma Hospital Association
Call: 405.427.9537
October 16
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Fee: $450
Sponsor: The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Call: 717.561.5270
This program will address the changes in the Joint Commission’s Leadership standards that become effective in 2009. The Joint Commission has identified four key pillars which support effective performance. These pillars are: Leadership Structure, Leadership Relationships, Organization Culture and Performance and Operations. This program will address these elements with a focus on leadership as the foundation which supports patient safety in the organization. This program will address issues such as managing conflict, developing a culture of safety, getting the board actively involved in quality and safety activities, and using quality and safety data. Discussion will also include strategies to deal with disruptive staff.
The Joint Commission Presents Implementing the National Patient Safety Goals
February 5
Phoenix, Arizona
Fee: $450
Sponsor: Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association
Call: 602.445.4300
April 18
Dallas, Texas
Fee: $450
Sponsor: Texas Hospital Association
Call: 512.465.1000
September 25
Louisville, Kentucky
Fee: $410
Sponsor: Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation
Call: 502.426.6220
This program provides an overview to the 2008 National Patient Safety Goals and focuses on those goals that are the most challenging for organizations across all accreditation programs to meet. Areas of focus include: communication issues; medication reconciliation; hand hygiene; and reducing falls. The program includes discussion, case studies on good practice examples, take home tools, and the opportunity for participants to identify strategies that they can implement within their organizations immediately.
The Joint Commission Presents Periodic Performance Review and Sustaining Gains
February 5
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Fee: $450
Sponsor: The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Call: 717-561-5270
October 17
Austin, Texas
Fee: $450
Sponsor: Texas Hospital Association
Call: 512.465.1000
This seminar teaches participants how to use findings from the Periodic Performance Review (PPR) to uncover the main cause of non-compliance and develop an effective plan of action that will address identified issues. The program emphasizes development of Evidence of Standards Compliance (both corrective and clarifying), Plans of Action, and Measures of Success, along with basic statistical analysis for trending Measures Of Success (MOS) data. Faculty will also discuss what to have in place in preparation for the unannounced survey.
The Joint Commission Presents Applying the NFPA 101® Life Safety Code® to The Joint Commission Statement of Conditions
March 31-April 2
Garden Grove, California
Fee: $1,095
Early bird fee: $985 (Expires 30 days before program)
NFPA members: $985
Sponsor: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Call: 800.344.3555, or register online at www.nfpalearn.org
April 16-18
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Fee: $1,095
Early bird fee: $985 (Expires 30 days before program)
NFPA members: $985
Sponsor: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Call: 800.344.3555, or register online at www.nfpalearn.org
April 28-30
Las Vegas, Nevada
Fee: $1,095
Early bird fee: $985 (Expires 30 days before program)
NFPA members: $985
Sponsor: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Call: 800.344.3555, or register online at www.nfpalearn.org
May 12-14
Atlanta, Georgia
Fee: $1,095
Early bird fee: $985 (Expires 30 days before program)
NFPA members: $985
Sponsor: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Call: 800.344.3555, or register online at www.nfpalearn.org
June 16-18
Baltimore, Maryland
Fee: $1,095
Early bird fee: $985 (Expires 30 days before program)
NFPA members: $985
Sponsor: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Call: 800.344.3555, or register online at www.nfpalearn.org
This 3-day comprehensive seminar provides information on the Life Safety Code® as it is applied to health care occupancies under four parts of the Joint Commission’s Statement of Conditions (SOC). The seminar is taught by leaders with direct experience in code content, application and inspection. Attendees will develop a comprehensive understanding of the seven components of the Management of the Environment of Care (EC) standards: safety, security, hazardous materials and waste, emergency preparedness, life safety, medical equipment, and utility systems. Updates will be provided on new Joint Commission EC standards.
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