EVENTS

AHHA offers a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year to support the needs of hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare partners. Below is a list of upcoming events.

If you have a specific unmet education need that we might be able to support, please contact
Jann Mylet at jmylet@alaskahha.org.

Thu, Aug 15
Developing & Implementing a QAPI Program
Online
Multiple Dates
Register
Aug 15, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Online
This series will assist SNF providers in effectively designing and implementing a QAPI program in the nursing facility setting. Participants will gain knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of QAPI program activities and interdisciplinary team participation.
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Tue, Aug 20
2024 LTC Series: Documentation in Depth
Online Series
Multiple Dates
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Aug 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Online Series
This webinar series aims to empower healthcare professionals in SNFs/NFs to provide the highest quality of care while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of their documentation.
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Wed, Aug 21
AHHA Quality Café: Understanding Your Overall Star Ratings
online
Details
Aug 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
online
AHHA’s quality café series includes a 20-30 minute learning session followed by Q&A. The café is open to any interested staff (quality staff, regular staff working on a quality project team, etc.) with a goal to foster networking and shared learning among quality professionals in Alaska
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Thu, Aug 29
Alaska Health Information Exchange Summit
The Lakefront Anchorage or online
Register
Aug 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Lakefront Anchorage or online, 4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517, USA
Join healthEconnect for their annual HIE summit, "From Data to Decisions: Empowering Health Systems"
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Tue, Sep 24
2024 AHHA Annual Conference
Alyeska Resort
Register
Sep 24, 2024, 7:30 AM AKDT – Sep 25, 2024, 1:30 PM AKDT
Alyeska Resort, 1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
Join us at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood for AHHA's annual conference to focus on current issues impacting Alaska healthcare, network with colleagues from across the state, and learn from leaders in the field.
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Thu, Sep 26
PAC Teepa Snow Dementia Training
Anchorage, AK - Exact location is TBD
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Sep 26, 2024, 8:30 AM – Sep 27, 2024, 4:30 PM
Anchorage, AK - Exact location is TBD
Would you love to bring education and awareness to your facility by running monthly dementia trainings? Consider being a Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Trainer!
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Sun, Oct 06
AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention & Expo
Orlando, FL, USA
Register
Oct 06, 2024, 7:00 AM – Oct 09, 2024, 4:00 PM
Orlando, FL, USA
AHCA/NCAL's annual convention & Expo is a great opportunity to learn, network, and gain insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in long term care.
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Oct 21-25
Wound Care Training
Dimond Center Hotel
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Oct 21-25
Dimond Center Hotel, 700 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99515, USA
This 4-day wound care course is a train-the-trainer model for clinicians with 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time experience where wound care was a component of the job duties.
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Self-paced learning
Rural Nurse Education
online
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Self-paced learning
online
In 2023, AHHA conducted a member survey on specialty nurse training needs. In response to collected feedback, we have curated a pilot year of programming serving nurses in critical access and small, rural hospitals, especially newly graduated nurses or nurses who are new to the rural setting.
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Self-paced
Preceptor Training Course
Online
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Self-paced
Online
This program familiarizes nurses with fundamental skills needed to be effective in supporting the growth and development of nurse learners. The content is a combination of learning modalities including microlearning modules, video, text, and discussion boards.
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On Demand
Management Training for LTC Supervisors
Online Event
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On Demand
Online Event
AhcancalED offers this five-module management training course for assisted living, skilled nursing, and ID/DD staff with supervisory responsibilities.
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On-demand training available for purchase
Dementia Care Training by HealthCare Interactive
Details at hcinteractive.com
Details
On-demand training available for purchase
Details at hcinteractive.com
HealthCare Interactive provides person-centered online video training with an easy-to-use approach to dementia care called the CARES® Approach.
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RECORDINGS - PAST EVENTS

Solutions for Staffing Shortages (January 19, 2024)
Clinical workforce leaders from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and Prolink as they share how they have helped to solve critical pandemic-era staffing shortages in Hawaii through successful workforce programs.
> Watch the recording (passcode: y6H^HU7u)

Behavioral Health Series
AHHA and state leaders are offering a monthly webinar series of hour-long sessions on behavioral health topics and issues. Below are links to past events. Check the event calendar above for upcoming sessions.

Recording Involuntary Commitment and Title 47 – Common questions about the law

Passcode: q^pn.^3*

SMART Medical Clearance Form Recording

Passcode: ^85ms90c

Download the SMART form and SMART Cover Page

Implementing a Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum of Care
Passcode: 9.Db+&#z

Psychiatric De-Escalation Strategies (Dr. Scott Zeller with Vituity)
Passcode: 66Mqs8^s

OTHER TRAINING:

AHCA/NCAL Programs
AHCA/NCAL offers a wide range of trainings for long-term care facility and assisted living staff, administrators, and providers. Visit educate.ahcancal.org for details.