KENTUCKY REGIONAL EXTENSION CENTER

Registration Open! Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 23

Registration Open! Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 23

Apr 11, 2025

The Campbell House, Lexington, Kentucky – Join Us in Person or Online

Join us for an engaging day where we share essential topics shaping healthcare today and into the future. Our agenda includes in depth discussions of Quality Initiatives, HIPAA, Hospital Promoting Interoperability, and more.

Whether you’re a clinician, administrator, or a member of healthcare staff, this event is tailored to equip you with the insights and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.

Guest speakers will join us to present on relevant topics. Details and Agenda coming soon!

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Questions? Contact the Kentucky REC Annual Conference Team at Kentucky REC. 859-323-3090.

Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 24th: SDOH Roundtable

Sep 27, 2024

Hybrid Event with Special Guest Speakers – In Person and Online

Oct. 24 2024, Lexington Kentucky, The Campbell House

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Collaborative Solutions: SDOH Strategies and Innovative Approaches

Expert Roundtable

Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion on how technology, policy, and community engagement converge to address social drivers of health. Our expert panelists will share insights on integrating SDOH data, fostering sustainable initiatives, and overcoming challenges in diverse communities.

Discover how you can apply innovative strategies and best practices that are shaping the future of health equity. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, policymaker, or community leader, this conversation will equip you with actionable solutions to drive meaningful change in your work.

Panelists:
Rachel Hogg-Graham, UK HealthCare
Tukea Talbert, UK HealthCare
Laura Eirich, UK HealthCare
Andrew Bledsoe, KHIE
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare

Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.

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Kentucky REC Annual Conference Agenda

Thursday, October 24

8:00 —Registration, Coffee with Advisors & Exhibitors
8:30 — Welcome
8:45 — Security Incident Response Plan - A Tabletop Exercise

Amy Daley, Kentucky REC
Colin Glover, CISA
Ryan Lewis, CISA

CISA Representatives Colin Glover and Ryan Lewis join Kentucky REC Security Team Lead Amy Daley in a tabletop exercise based on vetted cybersecurity scenarios that allow for active participation from the audience. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of the current incident response plans and/or policies to review during the exercise.

9:45 — Break & Networking
10:00 — Transforming Care: QI Approaches to Address SDOH

Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Jessica Sass, UK HealthCare

Trudi Matthews and Jessica Sass will lead a discussion of evidence based quality improvement approaches to address social drivers of health and improve patient care and well-being. 

10:50 — Collaborative Solutions: SDOH Strategies and Innovative Approaches

Rachel Hogg-Graham, UK HealthCare
Tukea Talbert, UK HealthCare
Andrew Bledsoe, KHIE
Laura Eirich, UK HealthCare
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare

Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion of how technology, policy, and community engagement converge to address social drivers of health. 

11:35 — Lunch
12:15 — KEYNOTE SPEAKER Harold Dennis Jr.

Destiny: Choice, Not Chance

Harold Dennis Jr, survivor of the worst drunk driving accident in US history, takes you on a journey from tragedy to triumph, sharing stories of grit and determination. 

1:30— Break & Networking
1:45 — Medicare Promoting Interoperability: Key Considerations for Hospitals

Robin Curnel, Kentucky REC

Expert Kentucky REC Advisor Robin Curnel will discuss the challenges posed to hospitals attesting to the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. She will review PY 2024 requirements, SAFER Guides, and more.

2:15 — Human-Factors Design: Quality Improvement Strategy with Intention

Jessica Elliott, Kentucky REC

Quality Team Lead Jessica Elliott will discuss core concepts of human-factors design principles and their application in the creation of a safe, efficient, and patient-centered clinical care environment. 

3:15  — Closing Remarks

Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.

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Kentucky REC Annual Conference Oct 24: Human Factors Design

Aug 19, 2024

Hybrid Event with Special Guest Speakers – In Person and Online

Oct. 24 2024, Lexington Kentucky, The Campbell House

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Human-Factors Design: Quality Improvement Strategy with Intention

Speaker: Jessica Elliott, Kentucky REC

It is not uncommon in many healthcare organizations to view and address improving patient safety and quality outcomes as separate functions. This separation can result in unintended consequences leading to patient harm and poor outcomes. In To Err is Human, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) argued that most medical errors are caused by poorly designed systems and processes and not the individual.

In the nearly 25 years since publication, healthcare has continued to struggle in shifting this mindset. We cannot redesign humans, but we can redesign the system within which humans work. Implementing a human-factors design approach reduces the likelihood of errors and positively impacts clinical outcomes. This presentation will discuss core concepts of human-factors design principles and their application in the creation of a safe, efficient, and patient-centered clinical care environment.

Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.

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Keynote Speaker Oct 24 Annual Conference: Harold Dennis Jr

Aug 5, 2024

Hybrid Event with Special Guest Speakers – In Person and Online

Oct. 24 2024, Lexington Kentucky, The Campbell House

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Keynote Speaker: Harold Dennis Jr

HAROLD DENNIS is a motivational speaker and one of the survivors of our nation’s deadliest drinking and driving related crashes – the Carrollton Bus Crash in Carrollton KY, May 14, 1988, which killed 27 people. Harold was 14 years old when the crash occurred.

After a high school and collegiate career in sports, Harold went on to earn his Master’s Degree and is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. Harold has spoken at events for a variety of major organizations on both subjects pertaining to alcohol and substance abuse, as well as beating the odds and overcoming adversity. Harold’s unique experiences and leadership roles reflect lessons learned in a multitude of areas relevant to achievement in today’s dynamic business environment.

Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.

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Welcome to Summer Discount! Kentucky REC Annual Conference – Register Now

Jun 12, 2024

The Campbell House, Lexington, Kentucky – Join Us in Person or Online

Happy Summer 2024! Register Today to get a discount on your ticket for our Annual Conference on October 24 in Lexington.

Join us as Kentucky REC and featured guest speakers we share on essential topics shaping modern healthcare. Our agenda includes in depth discussions of quality initiatives, HIPAA, Social Drivers of Health, and more.

Whether you’re a clinician, administrator, staff member, or a student, this event is tailored to equip you with the insights and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.

Register Today

Questions? Contact the Kentucky REC Annual Conference Team at Kentucky REC. 859-323-3090.

Register Today! Oct 24 – Kentucky REC Annual Conference

May 3, 2024

The Campbell House, Lexington, Kentucky – Join Us in Person or Online

Join us for an engaging day where we share essential topics shaping modern healthcare. Our agenda includes in depth discussions of quality initiatives, HIPAA, Social Drivers of Health, and more.

Whether you’re a clinician, administrator, or a member of healthcare staff, this event is tailored to equip you with the insights and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.

Guest speakers will join us to present on relevant topics.

Register Today

Questions? Contact the Kentucky REC Annual Conference Team at Kentucky REC. 859-323-3090.

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