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Articles by Judi Trout
November 5, 2026
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Texas Hospital Association and ECRI Joint Infection Prevention Series
Reusable medical devices and equipment are essential to healthcare delivery, but inadequate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization can create significant risks for patient safety, including the transmission of pathogens and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This three-part webinar series explores the infection prevention challenges associated with reusable medical equipment, providing healthcare professionals with practical knowledge and strategies to strengthen reprocessing practices. Participants will… April 7, 2026
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Critical Access Hospital Quality Improvement Program (CAH-QI)
Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) – Texas Flex Program Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) are essential to the health and economic stability of rural Texas communities, yet they face increasing regulatory, financial, and operational pressures. In today’s healthcare environment, sustained viability is directly linked to measurable quality performance, regulatory compliance, and the ability to demonstrate value. The Medicare Beneficiary Quality… March 27, 2025
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CAHQI RN Documentation Workshop – 2025
Texas Hospital Association Foundation Critical Access Hospital Quality Improvement Program Frontline Staff Nursing Documentation Workshop April 22, 2025 – Kerrville, Texas April 29, 2025 – Abilene, Texas May 14, 2025 – Canyon, Texas This program is funded through the Texas State Office of Rural Health This educational activity is jointly provided by Texas Hospital Association Foundation and AXIS Medical Education… October 16, 2023
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Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series
This FREE 3-part educational series was made possible thanks to funding from The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and Texas Hospital Association Foundation. Click HERE for the recording (opens in YouTube SESSION 1: Improving Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons learned from COVID-19 to reduce the Risk and Anxiety of our community. This webinar… May 5, 2023
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Resources
NHSN Overview Links BSI – Device-associated Module UTI – Device-associated Module Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Additional Resources Courtesy of the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact Judi Trout at [email protected] or 512-465-1564. September 29, 2022
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Resilient Manager’s Toolkit – CE
October 5 – November 9, 2022 Resilient Manager’s Toolkit: 6 Weeks to Better Work, Life and Relationships Click here for instructions on obtaining Continuing Education (CE) (PDF). Please email Karen Kendrick, V.P. of Quality & Patient Safety: [email protected] for additional information. September 16, 2022
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Infection Prevention Resources
2020 – 2022 IP Nuggets of Knowledge Series August 29, 2022
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