Critical Access Hospital Quality Improvement Program (CAH-QI)

June 4, 2026 at West Texas A&M University Harrington Academic Hall, Amarillo, Texas

Aug. 14 at THA Headquarters in 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.

Cost: Critical Access Hospital Employee – no cost through MBQIP Flex Program

Rural Hospital Employee – $20  (covers cost of meals and CE certificate for nursing)

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June 16, 23 and 30  (Noon – 1:00 PM Central)

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.

Cost: Critical Access Hospital Employee – no cost through MBQIP Flex Program

Rural Hospital Employee – $10 (covers cost of CE certificate for nursing)

June 11, 19 and 25 (Noon – 1:00 PM Central)

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.

Cost: Critical Access Hospital Employee – no cost through MBQIP Flex Program

Rural Hospital Employee – $10 (covers cost of CE certificate for nursing)

Aug. 6-7 at THA Headquarters in Austin 

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.

Cost: Critical Access Hospital Employee – no cost through MBQIP Flex Program

Rural Hospital Employee – $50 (covers cost of meals and CE certificate for nursing)