Live, In-Person CME/CE Program for Physicians, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals
Healthcare providers will compete to offer the best record of patient quality and safety at the lowest prices. You and your patients will benefit from learning simple techniques that can improve quality, reduce liability and manage costs in the new era of healthcare reform.
Dr. Mackles will present 7 simple strategies that healthcare providers can easily employ to decrease hospital readmission rates.
Topics covered include:
- Targeting “At Risk” Patients
- Effective Communication
- Quality Performance Measures
- Coordination and Continuity of Patient Care
- Effective Discharge Planning
- Medication Reconciliation
- Patient Safety and Satisfaction
- In – Hospital Preventative Health Measures
- Risk reduction for healthcare-associated infections
- Safety of handoffs (medical information, and patients)
Dr. Mackles addressed a specialty medical society CME meeting of 150-200 OBGYN’s, nurses, and microbiologists who work in the field of reproductive medicine at Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, CA. His program, Doctor, Tie Your Shoes Before You Trip – The Prevention of Medical Errors, was very well received and addressed timely issues facing the healthcare community today.
Dr. Mackles brings a personable and professional approach to his talk; making fun of himself and providing stories and examples from his time spent as a physician. He connects with his audience as only a colleague who’s been there can.
Doctor, Tie Your Shoes Before You Trip is a lively , entertaining program addressing a very serious subject. It is a critical message physicians and healthcare professionals need to “get and use” for the good of their patients.