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May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, June 9, 11, 16, 18, 2026, Noon–1 P.M.
Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation: Ensuring Compliance 2026
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.
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June 4, 2026, 8:30 A.M. – June 6, 2026, 11 A.M.
THT Healthcare Governance Conference
Join Texas Healthcare Trustees and more than 400 board members and hospital CEOs from around the state at the Healthcare Governance Conference. Let’s talk all things health care including the regulatory landscape, compliance infrastructure, governance best practices and trends heading into the new year.
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June 4, 2026, 8:30 A.M. – June 6, 2026, 11 A.M.
THT Healthcare Governance Virtual Conference
Join Texas Healthcare Trustees and more than 400 board members and hospital CEOs from around the state at the Healthcare Governance Conference. Let’s talk all things health care including the regulatory landscape, compliance infrastructure, governance best practices and trends heading into the new year.
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June 11, 2026
CAHQI Frontline Excellence: Strengthening Documentation, Safety & Communication at West Texas A&M
Join us for a one-day Frontline Staff Documentation Workshop with frontline nursing and clinical staff who are responsible for thorough and accurate documentation within the patient medical record. This session will cover the essential components of effective nursing documentation, how electronic health records (EHRs) have transformed documentation practices and the risks associated with “checking the box” rather than documenting meaningful clinical care. Participants will also explore the legal implications of insufficient, missing, or inaccurate documentation, as well as gain an overview of the legal process should a nurse be deposed or called to testify.
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June 11, 19, 25, 2026
The Policy Playbook: Developing, Vetting, and Implementing Effective Policies
Join us for this three-part virtual series focused on health care policies and procedures. Administrators, departmental leaders and mid-level managers play a crucial role in ensuring safe and consistent patient care through the development and implementation of effective policies and operational plans. Frontline staff also have a responsibility to understand and adhere to these policies. This educational series will provide in-depth training on the creation, implementation, vetting and adherence to best practices for hospital policies and procedures, including guidance on utilizing peer-reviewed sources. This series is designed for administrators, nursing leaders, department directors, mid-level managers and frontline staff interested in actively participating in the policy development and review process
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June 16, 23, 30, 2026
Frontline Excellence: Foundations of Quality, Safety & High Reliability
Join us for a virtual learning series targeted to all frontline staff. Keeping patients and care providers safe through reduction in medical errors and patient harm events requires knowledge and action at all levels of the health care team. This series of three 1-hour virtual learning sessions will provide frontline staff with education and training on relevant topics such as quality improvement basics, impact of health care mistakes on patients and staff, trauma informed care and patient and family engagement. This virtual educational series is appropriate for department directors, middle managers, frontline nursing staff and ancillary department team members across the organization.
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July 22 and 29, 2026, Noon–1:30 P.M.
EMTALA 2026
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.
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August 6-7, 2026
CAHQI Leading Nursing Excellence: Strengthening CNO Leadership in Rural Healthcare
Many nurses step into the chief nursing officer (CNO) role with limited formal leadership preparation—especially in critical access and rural hospitals. This intensive two-day workshop equips current and emerging nurse executives to lead with confidence, clarity and impact. Participants will learn to build high-performing teams, navigate workforce challenges, steward resources, engage in strategic planning, translate strategy into action and manage conflict constructively. Designed for current CNOs and nurse executives in rural and critical access settings, as well as emerging leaders identified through succession planning, this program provides practical, immediately applicable tools to strengthen nursing leadership and organizational performance.
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August 14, 2026
CAHQI Frontline Excellence: Strengthening Documentation, Safety & Communication at Austin
Join us for a one-day Frontline Staff Documentation Workshop with frontline nursing and clinical staff who are responsible for thorough and accurate documentation within the patient medical record. This session will cover the essential components of effective nursing documentation, how electronic health records (EHRs) have transformed documentation practices and the risks associated with “checking the box” rather than documenting meaningful clinical care. Participants will also explore the legal implications of insufficient, missing, or inaccurate documentation, as well as gain an overview of the legal process should a nurse be deposed or called to testify.
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September 22, 8 a.m. – September 23, 2026, 11:30 A.M.
THA 2026 Annual Conference
The THA Annual Conference will be held in Fort Worth, providing the latest in health law, finance, health IT and more. Make plans to join us in-person in September 2026!
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September 22, 8 a.m. – September 23, 2026, 11:30 A.M.
THA 2026 Annual Virtual Conference
The THA Annual Conference will be held in Fort Worth, providing the latest in health law, finance, health IT and more. Make plans to join us virtually in September 2026!
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