Whether your facility is in the beginning stages of electronic health record (EHR) implementation or in post implementation phase, this seminar is for you. Regardless of your healthcare setting, this full-day session will provide you with valuable information pertaining to the phases of EHR implementation, along with tools and techniques that will equip you to transition to the EHR.
PROGRAM AGENDA
8:30 am - 9:00 am REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 am -10:30 am
Beginning Stages of EHR Implementation
Margret Amatayakul, RHIA, CHPS, CPHIT, CPEHR, FHIMSS
President, Margret\A Consulting, LLC
Ms. Amatayakul will share her e-HIM expertise with us as she discusses items to consider during the beginning phase of an EHR implementation. Topics will include:
Education and readiness assessment
Vision and migration path development
Project management oversight
Benefits realization studies and adoption strategies
10:30 am - 12:00 noon EHR: Post Implementation Issues
Beth Liette, RHIA
Senior Director, HIM Department
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Ms. Liette will discuss the EHR post-implementation issues that she and her team have tackled at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm BUFFET LUNCH
Enjoy a delicious HOT LUNCHEON BUFFET with a spectacular view of the Columbus Skyline.
"This was the best food I have ever had at any meeting!" Click Here for additional comments from past attendees.
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Legal Health Record in an EHR Environment
Margret Amatayakul, RHIA, CHPS, CPHIT, CPEHR, FHIMSS
President, Margret\A Consulting, LLC
Ms. Amatayakul will discuss the issues facing HIM professionals as they ensure the existence of a legal health records in an electronic environment. Margret A will provide insight and guidance for dealing with these tough issues.
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm BREAK
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm How HIM Roles Change in an EHR Environment
Charlene Keiffaber, RHIA
Manager, Health Information Management
Mt. Carmel West Hospital
Ms. Keiffaber will discuss how HIM roles, technical and management, change in the EMR environment. Ms. Keiffaber will also discuss what skill set to look for when interviewing for e-HIM positions.
In an attempt to reduce consumption and waste, OHIMA will be offering a paperless option for the speaker handouts.
New this year, you may choose a CD containing speaker presentations in lieu of the printed handouts. The CD will be distributed at the meeting and choosing this option will also give you the opportunity to view/print speaker handouts from our website prior to the meeting. Speaker presentations will be available online one week prior to the seminar for only those registering for the CD option.
All registrations received after the Early Bird deadline of 9/22 will automatically receive the CD option.
As a bonus, choose the CD option and you'll be entered into a prize drawing for a gift bag of 'eco-friendly' products!
CE CREDITS
This program meets the AHIMA CE Guidelines for 6.0 hours of continuing education in the HIM Domain of Technology.
Confluence Park Restaurant has the most spectacular waterfront view in the area with banquet facilities overlooking the Columbus skyline at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. PARKING IS FREE.
Coming from the North on I-71- Take 71 South to 315 North. Exit at the Dublin-Long Street Exit. Turn left off the exit, turn left onto Souder Ave. Immediately turn left onto Rickenbacker. Follow driveway to parking lot.
Coming from the South on I-71- Take 71 North to 315 North. Exit at the Dublin-Long Street Exit. Turn left off the exit, turn left onto Souder Ave. Immediately turn left onto Rickenbacker. Follow driveway to parking lot.
Coming from the East on I-70- Follow 70 West to 315 North. Exit at the Dublin-Long Street Exit. Turn left off the exit, turn left onto Souder Ave. Immediately turn left onto Rickenbacker. Follow driveway to parking lot.
Coming from the West on I-70- Follow 70 East to 315 North. Exit at the Dublin-Long Street Exit. Turn left off the exit, turn left onto Souder Ave. Immediately turn left onto Rickenbacker. Follow driveway to parking lot.
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES (after 9/22, fees increase $15)
$125 for OHIMA Members (Current active AHIMA members residing in or choosing Ohio as state association). $150 for Non-OHIMA Members $ 35 for OHIMA Student Members* (Current student AHIMA members residing in or choosing Ohio as state association - see below for further definition).
* DEFINITION OF STUDENT MEMBER: Students who do not have an AHIMA credential and have not previously been Active members of AHIMA and have chosen Ohio as state association. Must also meet at least one of two educational criterias:
1. currently enrolled in an accredited CAHIIM HIM program
2. currently enrolled in an approved AHIMA medical coding program
Note that 'New Graduate Members' do not qualify for the student rate.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Register by
Monday, September 22, 2008 to receive the Early Bird discount. Fees increase $15 as of September 23rd. If paying by check, registration and payment must be postmarked and mailed no later than September 22nd. After this date, only credit card payments will be accepted. Onsite registrations will be accepted, but will incur an additional $15 fee. Credit card payments will be not be accepted onsite - only cash or check.
TO REGISTER We now accept Mastercard & Visa credit card payments!
Whether paying by credit card or check, please register via our secure server and complete the online registration form.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration fees will be refunded (less a $20 processing fee) if notice is received by Friday, September 19, 2008. No refund will be issued for cancellations received after this date. Substitutions of registrants is permitted, please contact OHIMA with your name and the name, employer, and title of your substitute.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Tabletop exhibit space is available for a $500 sponsorship donation. Sponsorship includes:
6-foot draped table for display in back of either the Coding or e-HIM session (your choice). Dedicated display time: 8:30-9:00am (Continental Breakfast); 12:00am - 1:00pm (Lunch) Opportunity to present brief overview of product/services to audience prior to opening session. Company recognition in program materials, OHIMA e-newsletter, and at the meeting. Complimentary registration & lunch for one representative. Listing of names, titles, and addresses of registrants attending the seminar you are sponsoring.
Click Here for more information and to secure your space. Sponsorship deadline is Friday, September 19th.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
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In an attempt to reduce consumption and waste, OHIMA will be offering a paperless option for the speaker handouts. 
All registrations received after the Early Bird deadline of 9/22 will automatically receive the CD option. 
As a bonus, choose the CD option and you'll be entered into a prize drawing for a gift bag of 'eco-friendly' products!
We now accept Mastercard & Visa credit card payments!
Whether paying by credit card or check, please 
