Thursday, January 31, 2008
Interviewing Workshop
On Thursday February 14 from 2:00-2:45pm, HPMA will hold an interviewing workshop for HPMA members in the 6th Floor HPI Conference Room. We will welcome Andrea Abt from Career Services for advice and practice to build this vital skill.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Community Service Opportunities
Hey everyone!
Sorry I couldn't make it to the meeting. I have some information to share with you about a community service opportunity. I have been working with the East End Cooperative Ministry to coordinate a relationship with them for future service projects. We are looking at planning a day and time for us to serve lunch to the homeless. I will need several volunteers to bring food/drink items. I will let you know the date and time once it is arranged.
For those students who do not have time to attend the project, please help me collect the following items:
-blankets
-winter jackets
-canned food
-bags/purses
You can turn these items to me at any time if you have class with me. I can also arrange to meet you with you to pick these items up. If you have any questions about this organization, let me know or visit them at eecm.org.
More information soon to come!
Thanks you all your help!
Alyshia
Sorry I couldn't make it to the meeting. I have some information to share with you about a community service opportunity. I have been working with the East End Cooperative Ministry to coordinate a relationship with them for future service projects. We are looking at planning a day and time for us to serve lunch to the homeless. I will need several volunteers to bring food/drink items. I will let you know the date and time once it is arranged.
For those students who do not have time to attend the project, please help me collect the following items:
-blankets
-winter jackets
-canned food
-bags/purses
You can turn these items to me at any time if you have class with me. I can also arrange to meet you with you to pick these items up. If you have any questions about this organization, let me know or visit them at eecm.org.
More information soon to come!
Thanks you all your help!
Alyshia
Sunday, January 27, 2008
01/28/08 Meeting Minutes
Hi Everyone,
Here is what went on at Thursday's meeting:
Attendees:
Jamal Robinson, Wade Ebersole, Jennifer Boekeloo, Janet Fan, Jillian Williams, Jackie Hughes, Kristi Powers, Erica Franko, Anna Oberacker, John Zaharoff.
*Each member present indicated their intent to attend or not attend Congress; if you have not done so, please contact John to let him know your Congress status
I. ACHE Congress Updates since 1/17 meeting:
Travel Grants - For those attending Congress and wishing to fill out all financial assistance in the Travel Grant packet, none of us will qualify for the first one (GSPA Office of Student Affairs); however, we are eligible for the other two. Remember to submit by Feb. 1st!
ACHE Western PA - ACHE Western PA is offering $500 to two members who submit an essay by January 31st. The application is on our website.
II. Fundraising
Privilege - The date is set for Friday, Feb. 22nd. Last year, the price charged was $15 at the door and $10 pre-order. The ticket price includes 2 free drinks and access to the VIP area. Erica is taking the lead on this one, and is looking for volunteers to sign up for this committee. Also, we are still in need of a theme (suggestions brought up were a Chicago theme or a President's Day theme since Feb. 22nd is President's Day). Contact Erica if you'd like to join the committee or have suggestions for the theme.
Tennis - The date is set for Saturday, Feb. 16th from 6-8 (we will be able to have the courts until 9, however) at the Mount Lebanon Tennis Club. Jackie will be the lead for this fundraiser. Rackets and tennis balls will be provided. To raise a few extra bucks, we will sell hamburgers and hot dogs since there is a kitchen area and a living room area for food and games. There will be a DJ to play music. Jackie's father will send out a mass email to all of his contacts letting them know about this event; this will hopefully bring a lot of people. John will contact the alumni association as well. A suggestion for the event was that we have a 50/50 raffle for a prize that might be donated (gift certificate, tennis apparel, etc.). If tickets to the event are purchased in advance they will be able to enter the raffle for free. Another suggestion was that when guests RSVP they indicate their experience level so that those who wish to play a match may do so; a 1-point tournament will help facilitate this. The suggested donation for the event is $10 or $15. All ages are welcome.
Sarris - Jamie was not present; updates will be provided as available.
Bake Sale - In light Valentine's Day coming up, we can sell baked goods that members bake and sell in high-traffic areas on campus. In the past, other organizations were able to raise about $200. Erica will be gathering up volunteers.
III. Golf Outing
It was determined that for this semester, a golf outing will not be feasible. Wade presented his research that a minimum of 80 participants is needed at a cost of $100 per person to reserve a date. However, ACHE Western PA wants to hold a golf outing; John will contact them and find out if they will be willing to let us do most of the work in return for half of the money raised. Updates will be provided as available.
IV. Professional Development
Etiquette Dinner - Not much luck with this. Kristi is working on a few contacts and waiting for replies from them. If anyone has any suggestions or knows anyone that might have any information on this, contact Kristi. If we cannot come up with someone to do this, Erica will offer her etiquette skills to us.
Other - A career services resume/cover letter writing workshop was suggested.
V. Social
Bodies Exhibit - The cost for this is $22 a person, but if we get a group of 15 or more, tickets are only $18. Most people present at the meeting have already seen the exhibit, so anyone interested should contact Janet.
VI. Community Service
East End Cooperative Ministry - Neither Abdul nor Alisha were present; updates will be provided as available.
Ronald McDonald House - Because of differing schedules between the first and second years, we will have two sessions. Typically, the sessions begin around 5:00 pm for dinner. The two days available are Monday night and Wednesday night near the end of Feb. We will bring ingredients necessary for the dinner, and the Ronald McDonald House will provide the kitchen and tools needed. Remember to collect pop tabs to bring to the session!
VII. Public Health Week
Organizations were asked to participate in Public Health Week at GSPH.
Theme: Climate Change
Suggestion: Competition between the GSPH departments to see who can get the most people to cancel their catalogs on a particular website. Any other suggestions?
VIII. Happy Birthday Wade!
Here is what went on at Thursday's meeting:
Attendees:
Jamal Robinson, Wade Ebersole, Jennifer Boekeloo, Janet Fan, Jillian Williams, Jackie Hughes, Kristi Powers, Erica Franko, Anna Oberacker, John Zaharoff.
*Each member present indicated their intent to attend or not attend Congress; if you have not done so, please contact John to let him know your Congress status
I. ACHE Congress Updates since 1/17 meeting:
Travel Grants - For those attending Congress and wishing to fill out all financial assistance in the Travel Grant packet, none of us will qualify for the first one (GSPA Office of Student Affairs); however, we are eligible for the other two. Remember to submit by Feb. 1st!
ACHE Western PA - ACHE Western PA is offering $500 to two members who submit an essay by January 31st. The application is on our website.
II. Fundraising
Privilege - The date is set for Friday, Feb. 22nd. Last year, the price charged was $15 at the door and $10 pre-order. The ticket price includes 2 free drinks and access to the VIP area. Erica is taking the lead on this one, and is looking for volunteers to sign up for this committee. Also, we are still in need of a theme (suggestions brought up were a Chicago theme or a President's Day theme since Feb. 22nd is President's Day). Contact Erica if you'd like to join the committee or have suggestions for the theme.
Tennis - The date is set for Saturday, Feb. 16th from 6-8 (we will be able to have the courts until 9, however) at the Mount Lebanon Tennis Club. Jackie will be the lead for this fundraiser. Rackets and tennis balls will be provided. To raise a few extra bucks, we will sell hamburgers and hot dogs since there is a kitchen area and a living room area for food and games. There will be a DJ to play music. Jackie's father will send out a mass email to all of his contacts letting them know about this event; this will hopefully bring a lot of people. John will contact the alumni association as well. A suggestion for the event was that we have a 50/50 raffle for a prize that might be donated (gift certificate, tennis apparel, etc.). If tickets to the event are purchased in advance they will be able to enter the raffle for free. Another suggestion was that when guests RSVP they indicate their experience level so that those who wish to play a match may do so; a 1-point tournament will help facilitate this. The suggested donation for the event is $10 or $15. All ages are welcome.
Sarris - Jamie was not present; updates will be provided as available.
Bake Sale - In light Valentine's Day coming up, we can sell baked goods that members bake and sell in high-traffic areas on campus. In the past, other organizations were able to raise about $200. Erica will be gathering up volunteers.
III. Golf Outing
It was determined that for this semester, a golf outing will not be feasible. Wade presented his research that a minimum of 80 participants is needed at a cost of $100 per person to reserve a date. However, ACHE Western PA wants to hold a golf outing; John will contact them and find out if they will be willing to let us do most of the work in return for half of the money raised. Updates will be provided as available.
IV. Professional Development
Etiquette Dinner - Not much luck with this. Kristi is working on a few contacts and waiting for replies from them. If anyone has any suggestions or knows anyone that might have any information on this, contact Kristi. If we cannot come up with someone to do this, Erica will offer her etiquette skills to us.
Other - A career services resume/cover letter writing workshop was suggested.
V. Social
Bodies Exhibit - The cost for this is $22 a person, but if we get a group of 15 or more, tickets are only $18. Most people present at the meeting have already seen the exhibit, so anyone interested should contact Janet.
VI. Community Service
East End Cooperative Ministry - Neither Abdul nor Alisha were present; updates will be provided as available.
Ronald McDonald House - Because of differing schedules between the first and second years, we will have two sessions. Typically, the sessions begin around 5:00 pm for dinner. The two days available are Monday night and Wednesday night near the end of Feb. We will bring ingredients necessary for the dinner, and the Ronald McDonald House will provide the kitchen and tools needed. Remember to collect pop tabs to bring to the session!
VII. Public Health Week
Organizations were asked to participate in Public Health Week at GSPH.
Theme: Climate Change
Suggestion: Competition between the GSPH departments to see who can get the most people to cancel their catalogs on a particular website. Any other suggestions?
VIII. Happy Birthday Wade!
Friday, January 18, 2008
HPMA meeting 1/24/08
Agenda
Health Policy & Management Association
1/24/08
12:00 – 12:40
Room 425
I. Any ACHE Congress updates since 1/17 meeting 2min
a. Travel grants
b. ACHE
II. Fundraising 15min
a. Privilege
b. Tennis
c. Sarris
d. Bowling?/other
III. Golf outing 5min
IV. Professional Development 5min
a. Etiquette dinner
b. Other
V. Social 2min
a. Bodies Exhibit
VI. Community Service 5min
a. East End Cooperative Ministry
b. Ronald McDonald House
VII. Public Health Week 5min
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
"Lessons Learned from EMR Implementation"
Students can attend a session entitled "Lessons Learned from EMR Implementation" on January 24 from 1:30-3:30 at Hospital Council of Western PA (500 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale - For directions click HERE). Regular price is $35 but students enjoy this informative presentation for only $10.
This session is presented jointly by ACHE of Western PA and Western PA HIMSS. More information follows:
Speakers:
This session is presented jointly by ACHE of Western PA and Western PA HIMSS. More information follows:
Speakers:
Vivian Funkhouser, MIM, MBA, Business Development Manager, Global Healthcare Solutions, Motorola's Enterprise Mobility
Peg Spisak, RN, BSN, MPM, Director of Quality/Risk Management & Patient Safety Officer, Ohio Valley General Hospital
Sharon Dorogy, MEd, Director of Information Systems, The Children's Institute
Karen Franke, MT, MIS, Project Lead, The Children's Institute
Danniele Fullard, RN, MHIS, Clinical Analyst, The Children's Institute
Click HERE to register
As we open this meeting, we’re reminded that there really is a difference between the concepts of an Electronic Medical Record and an Electronic Health Record. Vivian Funkhouser, MIM, MBA, Business Development Manager for the Global Healthcare Solutions sector of Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility organization, will kick-off the afternoon’s activities with an overview of the “EMR” vs. the “EHR.”
Peg Spisak, RN, BSN, MPM, Director of Quality/Risk Management & Patient Safety Officer at Ohio Valley General Hospital, will share her organization’s EMR experience from a patient safety perspective. In particular, she will focus on ‘Automating Medication Administration at the Bedside: A Community Hospital Experience.’
Having had a campus-wide EMR solution installed and operating since 2002, The Children’s Institute has, in many ways, taken their EMR to a new level. Sharon Dorogy, MEd, Director of Information Systems at The Children’s Institute, along with Karen Franke, MT, MIS (Project Lead) and Danniele Fullard, RN, MHIS (Clinical Analyst) will share their EMR implementation experiences, including their current strategic initiatives that focus on using the EMR data for daily operations, information management reporting and new research initiatives.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
ACHE Congress Scholarship
From Kaneen Allen, the Student Task Force Committee Chairperson of the ACHE of Western PA Board of Directors:
ACHE of Western PA offering a Scholarship to students in our region to attend Congress in March. The essay topic is below in quotes. I have also included a description of who we are.
ACHE of Western Pennsylvania
We have a 14 member Board of Directors. We provide services for healthcare executives, managers and enthusiasts in 26 counties of Pennsylvania, spanning from Lake Erie to West Virginia. The region includes nearly 100 tertiary and community hospitals, making the Western Pennsylvania area a leader in organ transplantation, cancer care, women's health and medical research. Several colleges and universities in the area are on the cutting edge in information technology and life sciences.
We offer several programs a year to meet networking and educational needs. We invite you to join us at our sessions. The website will have the schedule of events posted.
Website: http://westpa.ache.org/x16.xml
Essay Topic: Due January 31st, 2008
"Healthcare, both as a science and as an industry, is continuously evolving. As society changes, healthcare evolves concurrently, as new challenges emerge and existing ones resurface. Choose a timely organizational issue occurring in healthcare today and point to the major issues and potential solutions. Be sure to emphasize what seminars and sessions at the conference Redefining the Healthcare Landscape that you believe will help stimulate and/or provide creative, innovative ideas to the organizational issue you selected and would support your potential solutions. Some potential areas to consider are Transparency, Medicare Reimbursement and Quality."
Page Limit 3 pages
ACHE of Western PA offering a Scholarship to students in our region to attend Congress in March. The essay topic is below in quotes. I have also included a description of who we are.
ACHE of Western Pennsylvania
We have a 14 member Board of Directors. We provide services for healthcare executives, managers and enthusiasts in 26 counties of Pennsylvania, spanning from Lake Erie to West Virginia. The region includes nearly 100 tertiary and community hospitals, making the Western Pennsylvania area a leader in organ transplantation, cancer care, women's health and medical research. Several colleges and universities in the area are on the cutting edge in information technology and life sciences.
We offer several programs a year to meet networking and educational needs. We invite you to join us at our sessions. The website will have the schedule of events posted.
Website: http://westpa.ache.org/x16.xml
Essay Topic: Due January 31st, 2008
"Healthcare, both as a science and as an industry, is continuously evolving. As society changes, healthcare evolves concurrently, as new challenges emerge and existing ones resurface. Choose a timely organizational issue occurring in healthcare today and point to the major issues and potential solutions. Be sure to emphasize what seminars and sessions at the conference Redefining the Healthcare Landscape that you believe will help stimulate and/or provide creative, innovative ideas to the organizational issue you selected and would support your potential solutions. Some potential areas to consider are Transparency, Medicare Reimbursement and Quality."
Page Limit 3 pages
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