Offered through the Texas Hospital Association Foundation, a nonprofit THA subsidiary, THA online education programs bring hospital leadership teams and staff a broad range of continuing education focused on enhancing hospital operations and performance. In our industry, change is constant. With this in mind, THA develops easily accessible programs to help members strategize and meet the challenges of frequent changes in regulations and operations head on. Check out the live webinars slated for the upcoming months or our on-demand webinars.
If you cannot attend a scheduled live program, recordings and program materials are available to those who register. If you missed registering for our live webinars, check out our on-demand webinars. Contact the Education Team at 512/465-1514 for more information.
Live Webinars
What Happened? Patient Safety and Risk Management Tips Through Case Studies
Thursday, October. 16, 2025 | Noon–1 p.m. CST
Speaker: Laura A. Dixon, BS, JD, RN, CPHRM, President, Healthcare Risk Education and Consulting, LLC, Denver, CO
This program will address common and often-occurring patient safety events that lead to patient harm. Information on medical errors and the importance of a culture of safety are addressed. Patient care errors typically result from more than one contributing factor: Human and processes. This program will cover the diverse types of harm and common error-prone situations. The program will cover five patient care cases and include patient safety and risk management suggestions and CMS conditions of participation.
Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) 2026
March 24, 26 , 31, April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 28, 2026 | Noon–1 p.m. CST
Speaker: Laura A. Dixon, BS, JD, RN, CPHRM, President, Healthcare Risk Education and Consulting, LLC, Denver, CO
This eleven-part online webinar series will review key sections of the CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoP) manual, Appendix A. It’s designed to help hospital staff understand and comply with federal regulations, including those required for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Topics include infection control, QAPI, medical staff, nursing services, patient rights, and more. The program will also cover updates from 2020 through 2025, including areas where interpretive guidelines and survey procedures are still pending.
Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation: Ensuring Compliance 2026
May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, June 9, 11, 16, 18, 2026 | Noon–1 p.m. CST
Speaker: Laura A. Dixon, BS, JD, RN, CPHRM, President, Healthcare Risk Education and Consulting, LLC, Denver, CO
This ten-part webinar series will guide CAHs through the CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP) found in Appendix W, with special focus on commonly cited areas like Patient Rights. Although the CAH manual lacks a dedicated Patient Rights section, hospitals are still required to ensure a safe environment and uphold all patient rights. The series will address recent regulatory changes, including infection control, QAPI, and discharge planning, as well as areas with missing interpretive guidelines. It also covers key compliance topics such as nursing care plans, medication management, informed consent, and required policies and procedures.
EMTALA 2026
July 22 and 29, 2026 | Noon–1:30 p.m. CST
Speaker: Laura A. Dixon, BS, JD, RN, CPHRM, President, Healthcare Risk Education and Consulting, LLC, Denver, CO
This two-part webinar series will review the CMS Conditions of Participation and Interpretive Guidelines related to EMTALA, which apply to hospitals with emergency departments and those with specialized capabilities. It will cover all twelve EMTALA tag numbers, plus additional guidance on on-call physicians and community care plans. The program will also discuss a landmark case that expanded hospital and practitioner liability under EMTALA. With ongoing legislation, hospitals can expect increased scrutiny, fines, and deficiencies related to EMTALA compliance.
On-Demand Webinars
Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) 2025
On-Demand 10-Part Webinar Series: Nine 1-hour sessions + One 2-hour session
Speaker: Laura A. Dixon, BS, JD, RN, CPHRM, President, Healthcare Risk Education and Consulting, LLC, Denver, CO
This ten-part on-demand seminar series will cover a majority of the CMS Hospital CoP manual – Appendix A. Every hospital that accepts payment for Medicare and Medicaid patients must comply with the Conditions of Participation. The manual has interpretive guidelines that must be followed for all patients treated in the hospital or hospital owned departments. This program will include the 2020 changes, 2023 and 2024 updates and where some of the gaps continue – absence of interpretive guidelines and survey procedures, and any recent updates.
Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation: Ensuring Compliance 2025
On-Demand 9-Part Webinar Series: Eight 1-hour sessions + One 2-hour session
Speaker: Laura A. Dixon, BS, JD, RN, CPHRM, President, Healthcare Risk Education and Consulting, LLC, Denver, CO
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) must comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Conditions of Participation located in Appendix W in the manual. This nine-part on-demand webinar series will cover the CAH CoP manual. Included is a 2-hour program on Patient Rights – one of the most cited segments of the Manual. The CAH Manual does not include a specific section on Patient Rights as does the Acute manual; but hospitals must provide a safe environment for patients and method to ensure all patient rights are met.
Patient Restraints in Acute Care Settings: Navigating Clinical Judgment and Legal Responsibility
Free On-Demand Webinar: One and half hour session
Speaker: Dr. Razaq Badamosi, M.D., VP, Chief Quality Officer, JPS Health; Ellee Cochran, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP; and Joe Geraci, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP
This webinar explores the complex clinical and legal considerations surrounding the use of chemical and mechanical restraints in acute care hospital settings. Participants will gain insight into best practices for ensuring patient and staff safety, maintaining ethical standards, and staying compliant with relevant laws and regulations. Experts will discuss case studies, risk management strategies, documentation requirements, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration when making restraint-related decisions.
EMTALA 2025
On-Demand 2-Part Webinar Series: 2-hour sessions
Speaker: Laura A. Dixon, BS, JD, RN, CPHRM, President, Healthcare Risk Education and Consulting, LLC, Denver, CO
Every hospital that has a dedicated emergency department and accepts Medicare and Medicaid payment must follow the federal law and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation Interpretive Guidelines on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Hospitals without such emergency departments must comply with EMTALA if they have specialized capabilities. This 2-part on-demand webinar will cover the regulations and interpretive guidelines regarding EMTALA. It will cover all twelve sections – Tag Numbers – plus an additional section for on-call physicians and the shared and community care plan process.