Hospital Trustee Resources
QHR s Family of Brands More Than 30 Years of Service to Hospitals and Trustees Effective governance and strategic thinking are essential for the success and survival of America s hospitals. The QHR Family of Brands meets the specific needs of your hospital based on your unique situation. Deliverable Results Nearly 150 multi-year hospital clients in 38 states 97% client retention rate Average full service client tenure 20+ years QHR clients outperform peer hospitals financially, operationally and clinically Deep Resources More than 10,000 healthcare professionals educated annually Seasoned operations experts transfer knowledge to sustain improvements Programs on current healthcare topics as well as hospital operations fundamentals Education delivered via conference, classroom, Webinar and on-line web-based programming Tangible Improvement Over 1,000 consulting engagements per year Among the top ten healthcare consulting firms in the U.S. Practice leaders average 25 years experience in 8 key areas of hospital operations Facilities for the Future Full complement of facility development services, from facility master plans to construction program management Operations perspective helps reduce costs, improve efficiency and delight physician and patient customers Completed more than 645 projects exclusively for hospitals, totaling $3.5 billion Competitive Advantage Through Supply Innovation Access to discounted pricing 5 8% lower than other GPOs Regional staff, analytical tools and resources help clients maximize their savings Relationships with more than 100 additional vendors reduces the cost of non-supply services
Essential Resources for Trustees to Drive Your Hospital s Future Success Monthly Webinars and National Conferences Build critical board governance skills Keep informed about changes in the healthcare industry Board Essentials Workshop Training for new hospital trustees on the complex business of running a hospital and their governance responsibilities Trustee Times Bimonthly newsletter with best practice information for boards Q-View Monthly electronic digest of the business of healthcare Hospital Trustee Quick Reference Guide The essential handbook for new board members
Trustee Education from the QHR Learning Institute Conferences 2012 QHR National Trustee Conferences In this era of uncertainty and change, an informed and educated board is more important to your hospital than ever before. QHR is committed to providing the information our client hospital trustees need to strategically plan for the future. QHR offers this one-and-a-half-day event twice in 2012. Attend the event most convenient to you! Hospital trustees will gain insight from QHR experts and have the opportunity to network with peer trustees. Participants will learn about trends in: Reimbursement Governance and Leadership Hospital/Physician Alignment Quality and Patient Satisfaction Revenue Growth and Cost Reduction And much more! Pre-Conference for Board Leaders QHR s Pre-Conference for Board Leaders will be offered on the afternoon before each 2012 QHR Trustee Conference. QHR s leading operations experts will help board leaders understand the role of the board chair including how to: Improve the board s effectiveness Develop strong relationships with CEOs and the Medical Staff Run more productive meetings And resolve barriers to board success QHR National Trustee Conference - West May 3-4, 2012 7:00AM on 3rd to 12:00PM on 4th The Brown Palace Hotel 321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 297-3111 (800) 321-2599 Hotel Reservation Deadline: April 1, 2012 (Ask for the QHR Room Block) QHR National Trustee Conference - East November 8-9, 2012 7:00AM on 8th to 12:00PM on 9th Hyatt Regency Savannah Two West Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 238-1234 (888) 421-1442 Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 15, 2012 (Ask for the QHR Room Block) Register at www.qhrlearninginstitute.com
Workshops and Webinars QHR Board Essentials Workshop The QHR Board Essentials Workshop is designed to orient new hospital trustees and to refresh the core skills of existing trustees. Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a hospital trustee and acquire the tools you need to be an effective board member. Participants will learn about: Strategic Planning Physician Recruitment and Retention Hospital Revenue Cycle CEO Recruitment and Retention Quality and Duty of Care Financial Oversight Alignment of Board and Medical Staff Fiduciary Responsibility Compliance Oversight QHR Board Essentials Workshop August 9-10, 2012 7:00AM on 9th to 12:00PM on 10th Hilton Nashville Downtown 121 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 620-1000 (800) 445-8667 Hotel Reservation Deadline: July 10, 2012 (Ask for the QHR Room Block) Governance Webinars for Hospital Trustees: Nationally-renowned speakers and QHR experts provide the information and tools you need to lead your hospital in today s changing healthcare landscape. Topics are timely and include a mix of essential trustee skill building with up-to-the minute issues impacting your hospital. Strengthen your leadership and governance skills with QHR s popular monthly Webinar series, specifi cally designed for hospital trustees. Webinars are live, and recordings are also available for your convenience. 2012 Trustee Webinar Schedule 12:00PM-1:00PM C.T. JANUARY 10 JULY 10 FEBRUARY 14 AUGUST 14 MARCH 13 SEPTEMBER 11 APRIL 10 OCTOBER 9 MAY 8 NOVEMBER 13 JUNE 12 DECEMBER 11 To review upcoming topics, visit www.qhrlearninginstitute.com
This hospital wouldn t be here today if it wasn t for QHR. - Alice Dodd, Board Chair Sullivan County Medical Center For more information about QHR Learning Institute 1-800-233-1470 www.qhrlearninginstitute.com