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Posted October 4, 2006

Events

Using Rapid Response Teams
to Save Lives
Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) have proven to decrease mortality rates in patients with deteriorating vital signs, by increasing planning, communication, and training to recognize decline in a patient's condition. Yet RRT implementation is a complex process. Whether you're considering implementing RRTs or just starting your implementation, you'll gain crucial insights from the Joint Commission Resources conference, Using Rapid Response Teams to Save Lives.This conference will be held on November 2-3, 2006, in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

This program features experienced critical care practitioners who'll provide you with practical strategies, implementation suggestions and proven frameworks to gain buy-in from your staff. This conference will help you to:

Communicate the rationale and justification for implementing an RRT program and gain staff commitment

Conduct an organizational assessment

Determine the organizational resources needed to support the implementation process

Customize RRT practices used successfully at other hospitals to improve your organization's commitment to patient safety

Using Rapid Response Teams to Save Lives is the last conference for 2006 in the Chicago area. For more information or to register for this conference, click on link below: http://jcrinc.co.mansellgroup.net/UM/T.asp?A2557.25634.1930.1.117656

Focusing on Patient-Centered Care:
The 2006 Planetree Annual Conference
Healthcare professionals from around the world will travel to San Diego, CA to attend the 2006 Planetree Annual Conference on October 9-12, 2006. Hosted by Planetree-affiliate Sharp Coronado Hospital, the 2006 Conference brings together healthcare practitioners, academics, patient advocates, hospital staff and administrators, and architects to advance and expand the patient-centered care movement.

Among the keynote speakers for the four-day event will be music icon Judy Collins who will talk about the healing power of art and music. Other keynote speakers will include: Dr. C. Norman Shealy, President of Holos University Graduate Seminary, which offers doctoral programs in Spiritual Healing and Energy Medicine; acclaimed journalist Linda Ellerbee, who will talk about her experiences with living with breast cancer; Don Miguel Ruiz, best-selling author of The Four Agreements; Erick Wahl, a recognized artist and corporate consultant who provides bold innovative strategies to challenge organizations to keep ahead of the changes and competition in today's dynamic marketplace; and Tom Kelley, the general manager of IDEO, the famous design and development firm responsible for the Apple mouse, Polaroid's IZone instant camera, the Palm V, and hundreds of other cutting edge products.

In addition to these speakers, the 2006 Planetree Annual Conference will feature breakout sessions on practical strategies for implementing and fostering a patient-centered culture in healthcare institutions. Topics include employee satisfaction evaluation tools, patient safety, clinical aromatherapy, therapeutic touch and patient-centered facility design, among others.

For more information on participating in the 2006 Planetree Annual Conference as an attendee, call the Planetree National Office at 203.732.1365 or visit www.planetree.org.