TRIIUM UPDATE - MAY 2007Director's MessageI want to thank the attendees, speakers and partner exhibitors for making our 2nd Annual Triium conference a success. From the conference survey, it sound like attendees enjoyed the keynote speaker and breakout sessions. We would love any feedback on hot issues or needed education for future conferences. We are already starting the planning process for 2008. Triium Conference Drawing WinnersCongratulations to Karen Koloski from Broadway Medical Center, our drawing winner of the Famous Dave's gift card. Thank you for all those that gave us feedback on the conference. The survey drawing winners were Lynn Axel (Associated Eye Care), Julie Kinsman (River Falls Medical Clinic) and Rachelle Ballard (North Clinic).
Translators and InterpretersBy Tom Garden - Garden & Associates The United States has millions of individuals classified as limited English proficiency (LEP) which means they are unable to speak, read, write or understand English sufficiently to effectively communicate in English. As a result, these language barriers can affect the ability of LEP persons to receive proper health care services. [Read More].
Remote Data Back-Up: Essential component to any EMR Business Continuity Plan
By Brian McEnaney - Solbrekk IT Remote data back-up is not only a good thing to have in today's rapidly changing technology environment, it is absolutely necessary. This is especially true as Electronic Medical Records (EMR) grows in importance within the healthcare community. It is also necessary for those health care clinics that do not have the resources or technology to properly ensure the integrity of their data back-up and recovery. [Read More].
The Importance of CommunicationBy Georgine Madden - Purpose, People, Performance, Ltd. Research indicates that managers spend somewhere between 50% - 80% of their total time communicating in one way or another. This isn't surprising, since communication is so critical to everything that goes on in an organization. Without effective communication there can be little or no performance management, innovation, understanding of clients, coordination of effort, etc. [Read More]. New Postal Rates: Shape-based vs. Weight-based ratesIf you are like me, you weren't aware that there is a new postal rate change taking affect on May 14th until you were notified with any postal meter software changes. For those of you that mail any type of package or odd sized envelope, you may be affected. Postage is based on both the weight and shape of the package instead of weight alone. [Read More]. Training/Education CalendarManaging Unique & Diverse Personalities - Thurs., May 17th - 8:30-Noon HR Basics: Recruitment, Promotion & Termination (New Course)- Tues., Sept. 25th - 8:30-Noon
CPN Coding
Primary Care Clinic Coding Work Groups - Tues., June 12th - 8:30-11:30
Primary Care Clinic Coding Work Groups - Tues., Sept. 11th - 8:30-11:30 Specialty Care Clinic Coding Work Groups - Tues. Oct. 9th - 12:30-3:30
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