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Following this webinar, participants were be able to: List sources of EMS data and recognize common obstacles related to accessing EMS data. Recall how baselines are established. Discuss how outputs and outcomes are different, and give examples of how to measure project outcomes.
Hansford County Hospital District collaborated with Northwest Central Texas EMS Resources, Inc. to create a program that arms registered nurses with the knowledge and training of an emergency medical technician with a class titled RN to Basic.
There are many measurable and nonmeasurable benefits to participation in the RHPTP program.
This webinar playback covers findings discovered in the February 2021 Rural Community Paramedicine Summit.
While rural health care organizations have always worked to minimize staff turnover, the current environment has made workforce sustainability a critical issue. The good news is that organizations of all sizes have a great number of tools at their disposal to maximize the sustainability of their existing workforce by optimizing processes, fostering cultures of engagement and learning, and thinking proactively about the future.
Review the results of the Flex Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 PIMS data collection. Understand the requirements for the Flex FY 2020 PIMS data collection, the Flex FY 2020 End of Year Report submission, and the Flex FY 2020 Annual Federal Financial Report.
Granite County Medical Center spearheaded the effort to establish a mobile dental clinic where the nearest dentist can be up to 70 miles away. GCMC helped with billing, scheduling, marketing, housekeeping, fundraising, IT support, administrative support, and maintenance.

State Flex Programs need to have an in-depth understanding of the policies and regulations governing the Flex Program, as well as a basic understanding of the policy-making process and other policies and regulations affecting rural providers.
View Session III of the DRCHSD Program Revenue Cycle Improvement Bootcamp to learn how to properly code and bill telehealth services.
The Rural Hospital Performance Improvement (RHPI) Project, ended September 2014, after 13 years of hospital performance improvement projects, and is no longer accepting applications for onsite consultations. RHPI has been
This guide is designed to target opportunities within the Flex Program to improve the scope of work requirements for subcontracted consultants. It will assist state programs in building greater accountability with their subcontractors to deliver more meaningful information to improve program deliverables, reporting, and demonstrating measurable program outcomes.
CMMC’s CEO discusses ways they used the SRHT FOA to create a sense of urgency with their board and staff to make necessary changes.
Discover staff engagement and wellness best practices for building Flex Program longevity. Identify employee satisfaction opportunities within different organization types (state government, non-profit, and university). Share innovative ways to celebrate Flex program successes.
Identify contract management best practices and tips they can use for their Flex Program subcontracts or managing the life cycle of their QI project. Recognize how other Flex Coordinators troubleshoot contract management issues to improve office efficiencies and project outcomes.
This document outlines four performance management tools: Balanced Scorecard, Baldrige, Lean and Studer. These tools have been identified as effective methods for managing performance improvement with small rural hospitals.
The Small Rural Hospital Transition (SRHT) Project supported small rural hospitals nationally by providing on-site technical assistance to assist in bridging the gaps between the current health care system and
Human Resources Manager
Atmore Community Hospital participated in a QI Project in 2017. Consistent attention to the implementation of their action plan is leading to quick results in only six months.
Describe issues associated with rural EMS providers that can affect their mental wellness. Recognize ways that rural EMS providers can be resilient through unpredictable circumstances. Recall ways for rural ambulance services to cultivate support to foster mental resilience. Explain how Flex Programs could support a resilient rural EMS workforce.
Understand the importance of care coordination and the foundational elements of an effective program as your hospital or clinic moves forward into Value-Based Payments.