Hybrid (Virtual & In-Person) Event
Overview
Maggie Kayfes, MS, RHIA
Madeline Warner, RHIA
Hospital accreditation establishes a foundation for quality and patient safety, but achieving measurable improvement requires intentional action beyond compliance. This session connects research with practical application. Using findings from a comparative study of The Joint Commission and DNV-accredited hospitals, presenters will examine how accreditation relates to CMS patient safety outcome measures. Building on these results, the presenters will share how their organization implemented targeted interventions to enhance sepsis outcomes outside of their regulatory framework—demonstrating how evidence-based initiatives can bridge the gap between accreditation standards and sustained quality performance.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the relationship between hospital accreditation type and CMS patient safety outcomes.
- Recognize the limitations of accreditation as a sole driver of quality performance.
- Identify key strategies used to improve sepsis care and compliance within an organization.
- Apply lessons learned from both research and practice to strengthen quality improvement initiatives in their own setting.
1.0 – Health Law and Compliance
Julianne Vasichek
This presentation will take listeners through my journey from pre-diagnosis with a rare liver disease called Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis to a life saving liver transplant. I am now 10 years post-transplant.
Learning Objectives:
- Organ donation awareness,
- Knowledge of the path to a liver transplant,
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Awareness
1.0 – Clinical Foundations
Moderated by Dr. David Marc
Kirsti Hendrickson, RN, BSN, PHN
Umar Siddiqui, MD
Garrett Simiuy, RN
This session brings together an internal medicine physician, RN care coordinator, and clinic manager to explore how technology is reshaping patient care within internal medicine. Panelists will share their real-world experiences implementing electronic tools that enhance communication, coordination, and clinical decision-making while maintaining the human touch central to patient relationships. Attendees will gain insight into how interdisciplinary collaboration and data-driven innovation can improve outcomes, efficiency, and care continuity within the modern healthcare ecosystem.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how technology integration impacts workflow and patient engagement in internal medicine.
- Identify strategies to balance innovation with the patient-centered values of care coordination.
- Discuss how interdisciplinary collaboration supports data-driven decision-making and quality improvement initiatives.
1.0 – Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use
Mackenzie Higgins, RHIA
As healthcare organizations merge, person/patient identity management becomes increasingly complex. We will examine the pivotal role of Health Information Professionals (HIPs) in data conversion planning; key pre-conversion steps will be outlined, including extract specifications, record retention considerations, and testing strategies. The presentation will address data analysis, duplicate record rates, and effective patient matching/linking strategies. This session reveals the risks of over-relying on AI and explores how human oversight enhances patient matching accuracy. Attendees will experience real-world challenges through interactive exercises and gain insights into best practices for data integrity, duplicate resolution, and compliance in M&A transitions.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key pre-conversion steps, including extract specifications, record retention considerations, and testing strategies.
- Analyze data integrity challenges, duplicate record rates, and effective patient matching/linking methodologies.
- Explore the risks of over-relying on AI and learn how human oversight improves patient matching accuracy.
1.0 – Evolving Topics
Neysa Noreen, MS, RHIA
Thinking about moving from in-house system support to external vendors? Join us as we share one organization’s real-world experience making that transition. We’ll talk about what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons learned from partnering with outsourced resources. If you’re planning a similar move, you’ll leave with tips and strategies to make your journey smoother.
Learning Objectives:
- Establish a shared vision and clearly defined goals
- Highlight mutual benefits to all stakeholders
- Define roles and responsibilities with clarity
- Foster buy-in and encourage collaboration
- Build confidence and strengthen trust among partners
- Develop a structured roadmap to guide progress
1.0 – Organizational Management and Leadership
Course Info
Published Date
November 2025
Total CEs
5.0
Domain(s)
Clinical Foundations
Evolving Topics
Health Law and Compliance
Informatics, Analytics and Data Use
Organizational Management and Leadership
Pricing
MNHIMA Member
$75
Non-Member
$100
Student
$5
MNHIMA Member – an AHIMA dues-paying member who has selected Minnesota as their Component Association (CA)
Non-MNHIMA Member – includes AHIMA dues-paying members from other AHIMA Component Associations (CA) as well as AHIMA Credentialed Non-Members
Speakers
Additional Information
AHIMA
This educational offering has been approved for continuing education credit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
AAPC
CEUs are accepted from programs sponsored by AHIMA national offices and the state or regional AHIMA branches. One hour of instruction is worth one CEU. A certificate of attendance or completion is necessary to show participation.
ACDIS
AHIMA CEUs that are CDI-related are accepted.
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Course Content
Course Includes
- 4 Lessons
- Course Certificate
