Preconference Workshops

Workshop200

Information Security Workshop

Sunday, February 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tom Walsh, CHS, CISSP

Security of information and information systems requires special insights and skills for designing, implementing, and administering comprehensive information security protection programs. With the leadership of a top-rated HIMSS instructor, we'll cover these key concepts during this full-day workshop. Through some interactive exercises, you'll develop an understanding of best practices and common security practices used in healthcare.

Topic Information:
Interoperability, Standards and Health Information Exchange - Primary Topic

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Speaker Information:
Tom Walsh, CHS, CISSP
President, Tom Walsh Consulting, LLC

Level:
Introductory

Objectives:

  • Rationalize to executive management how information security can be a business enabler

  • Describe at least five characteristics of a sound information security program
  • Identify, assess, and manage security risks
  • Define what is meant by "reasonable and appropriate" security safeguards and controls
  • Explain the interrelationship between security management and other information security practices such as evaluation, certification, and auditing

CEUs Information:
ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executives )
CME (Continuing Medical Education)
CNE (Continuing Nurses Education )
CPHIMS (CPHIMS Certification)

Location:
Convention Center

Room:
203 A

Fee:
$250.00

Workshop201

Deploying the Principles of Lean Production to Healthcare

Sunday, February 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Charles Noon, PhD
Joseph "Jody" Crane, MD, MBA
Keith Leitner, M.S.

This workshop provides a hands-on approach to understanding and deploying Lean principles in healthcare. The workshop will begin with a hands-on simulation of an Emergency Department to demonstrate why traditional improvement approaches have only limited success. After introducing Lean principles, the simulation will be revisited and the participants will utilize a basic set of Lean Tools to improve the process. Although this will indeed result in an improved system, it will also highlight aspects of healthcare that require special attention and analysis in order to gain even greater improvements. Additional Lean principles will then be introduced and mapped into the simulation. The workshop will be conducted by a faculty team with experience in teaching and deploying Lean Healthcare in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Topic Information:
Process Improvement - Primary Topic

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Speaker Information:
Charles Noon, PhD
Professor of Management Science, The University of Tennessee
Joseph "Jody" Crane, MD, MBA
Associate Director, Fredericksburg Emergency Medical Alliance and Adjunct Professor, The University of Tennessee
Keith Leitner, M.S.
Adjunct Professor, The University of Tennessee

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

  • Review a basic understanding of Lean principles applied to Healthcare

  • Describe the difference between Lean and Six Sigma
  • Gain hands-on experience with basic Lean methods for process improvement
  • Discuss the challenges of applying Lean in healthcare organizations

CEUs Information:
ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executives )
CME (Continuing Medical Education)
CNE (Continuing Nurses Education )
CPHIMS (CPHIMS Certification)

Location:
Convention Center

Room:
203 B

Fee:
$250.00

Workshop202

The Five "Rights" of Project Management: Effective Tools for Streamlining Project Implementations

Sunday, February 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Kim Brant-Lucich, PMP
Kiron Bondale, PMP, MBA
Lisa DiTullio
Doug Sabotin, MBA

Critical to the success of any project, whether clinical or non-clinical in nature, is the ability to effectively select the right tools and the right people for the right project, resulting in an implementation that meets the right schedule and the right budget. During this workshop, attendees will learn effective methods for tailoring project management principles, as defined by the Project Management Institute's Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), to meet individual project needs for both clinical and non-clinical projects. Additional emphasis will be given to ensure strategic alignment of projects through a project selection process, while also examining the current state of a process prior to signing a contract. Participants will also be given the opportunity to develop project plans based on real-world examples.

Topic Information:
Leadership and Strategic Planning - Primary Topic

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Cosponsor:
Co-sponsored by the PMI Healthcare SIG and developed with input from the HIMSS Project Management SIG

Speaker Information:
Kim Brant-Lucich, PMP
Director, Information Systems, St. Joseph Health System
Kiron Bondale, PMP, MBA
Manager of Client Services, Solution Q, Inc.
Lisa DiTullio
Director, Project Management Office, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Doug Sabotin, MBA
Manager, Six SIgma Certified and Six Sigma Process Design, Columbus Regional Hospital

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

  • Review methodologies that can help organizations strategically align its goals through the use of a project selection methodology
  • Discuss ways to examine an existing process to determine whether to acquire new technology, just change processes, or do both
  • Examine individually selected tools that are most applicable and appropriate for streamlining project implementations in each aspect of the project management process groups: initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing
  • Discuss the importance of ensuring strategies to ensure ongoing operations and sustainability

CEUs Information:
ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executives )
CME (Continuing Medical Education)
CNE (Continuing Nurses Education )
CPHIMS (CPHIMS Certification)
PDU (Professional Development Unit)

Location:
Convention Center

Room:
204 C

Fee:
$250.00

Workshop203

Introduction to Healthcare and IT Enabling Technologies: All you Wanted to Know and Were Afraid to ask

Sunday, February 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Marion Ball, Ed.D, Fellow
Karen Ondo

This workshop is designed to provide individuals new to the healthcare arena or wanting to understand more with an understanding of the role and structure of the US healthcare system and the impact of information technology on improved patient safety and quality as well as the role of HIT in efficiency of delivery of healthcare. It is designed to provide an overview of the US health system, its structure and operations and provide an interactive opportunity for newcomers to the field to immerse themselves in the healthcare space. This program will feature workshop leaders representing healthcare leadership to provide a unique, high impact learning experience.

Topic Information:
Clinical Informatics - Primary Topic

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Speaker Information:
Marion Ball, Ed.D, Fellow
Center for Healthcare Management, IBM Research
Karen Ondo
Executive Vice President, Klas Enterprises, LLC

Level:
Introductory

Objectives:

  • Describe the US healthcare system, including structure, organization and funding
  • Identify key stakeholders in the healthcare areana
  • Explain the role of healthcare IT in improved patient care, quality outcomes and efficiency
  • Explain the role of healthcare IT in improved patient care, quality outcomes and efficiency

CEUs Information:
ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executives )
CME (Continuing Medical Education)
CNE (Continuing Nurses Education )
CPHIMS (CPHIMS Certification)

Location:
Convention Center

Room:
204 A

Fee:
$250.00

Workshop204

Leading the IT Charge: Realities and Strategies

Sunday, February 24, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Kim Slocum, FHIMSS
Kenneth Klineberg

IT Professionals in healthcare can encounter problems where accepted wisdom about the value of IT is often inadequate to produce stakeholder buy-in for deployment of technology tools. This can lead to frustration, lack of job satisfaction, and poor results. It is important for IT professionals to learn about the broader health policy context in which they must operate so they can better understand the root causes for some of the challenges they encounter from various stakeholders. At the same time, they must develop leadership and change management skills that will allow them to overcome these challenges and bring the benefits of information technology to a field that can benefit greatly from what IT has to offer. This workshop will provide a background on the current US health care landscape, issues that affect stakeholder attitudes toward IT as well as offer insight into the leadership and change management skills IT professionals will require to succeed.

Topic Information:
Leadership and Strategic Planning - Primary Topic

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Speaker Information:
Kim Slocum, FHIMSS
President, KDS Consulting, LLC
Kenneth Klineberg
Vice President - Hospital Strategist - Clinical Solutions Group,, ALLSCRIPTS

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

  • Review issues related to the US healthcare IT environment
  • Discuss the blending between healthcare delivery, policy and finance and being an astute healthcare leader
  • Review the critical skills needed to effectuate change in healthcare information technology
  • Discuss making a compelling case for change

CEUs Information:
ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executives )
CME (Continuing Medical Education)
CNE (Continuing Nurses Education )
CPHIMS (CPHIMS Certification)

Location:
Convention Center

Room:
202 B

Fee:
$125.00