State of Reform to host annual conference Sept. 12 in Irving

State of Reform has a date in North Texas! After the past two years in Austin, the conference series bridging the gap between healthcare policy and political reality will host a busy agenda on September 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Irving Convention Center. DJ Wilson, president/CEO of State of Reform, will […]

Countdown has begun to the “Patient Safety Summit” on Aug. 1!

Tickets are still available to the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 12th Annual Patient Safety Summit on August 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hurst Conference Center. This year’s theme is “Safer by the Dozen,” in honor of its 12th anniversary, with Rich Bluni, RN, the nationally known author of “Inspired Nurse,” […]

Sponsorships still available to Aug. 1 Patient Safety Summit!

Sponsorships are still available to the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 12th Annual Patient Safety Summit on August 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hurst Conference Center. This year’s theme is “Safer by the Dozen,” in honor of its 12th anniversary, with Rich Bluni, RN, the nationally known author of “Inspired Nurse,” […]

National workforce conference held in Dallas

It was a meeting of great workforce minds when The National Fund for Workforce Solutions 2019 Convening was held in Dallas, June 25-27 at the Fairmont Hotel. Two North Texas hospitals were honored while our very own Sally Williams, workforce center director at the DFW Hospital Council Foundation, participated in a panel discussion. The National […]

Speaker Spotlight – Schirato and Taylor to discuss “Human Trafficking” at Aug. 1 Patient Safety Summit

Co-founders of Reclaim 611, Carrie Schirato and Carrie Taylor will discuss “Human Trafficking: What Signs Healthcare Workers Should Look For” during the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 12th Annual Patient Safety Summit on August 1. The Summit is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hurst Conference Center. Schirato and Taylor’s presentation begins at […]

DCCCD, Department of Labor announce $12 million apprenticeship grant

Dallas County Community College District is the recipient of a $12 million apprenticeship grant from the U.S. Department of Labor that will promote successful training and serve as a model for programs to strengthen the local workforce with trained, credentialed workers. U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta was on hand to make the announcement yesterday […]

Speaker Spotlight – Rich Bluni to serve as keynote at Patient Safety Summit on Aug. 1

The nationally known author Rich Bluni, RN will serve as keynote speaker at the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 12th Annual Patient Safety Summit on August 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hurst Conference Center. Rich is the best-selling author of the award-winning book Inspired Nurse, Inspired Journal. His newest book Oh […]

Foundation to host “High-Level Disinfection” event on Aug. 12

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation in association with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host the educational event “High-Level Disinfection: What Surveyors are Looking for” on August 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Dodjie Guioa, a CMS program lead, and Lane Vause, CLIA […]

DFWHC seminar detailing “In-House Recruiting” on Wednesday – last chance to register!

Last chance to register for the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Texas Healthcare Staffing, Inc. complimentary educational event “How to make In-House recruiting more effective and efficient” taking place on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. This seminar will provide insight on how healthcare workers are engaging […]