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Aggression Management Training, Abilene - March 26
This TEAM: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management workshop is designed to provide attendees with the tools necessary to reduce injuries sustained by patients, staff and visitors during escalated situations in the health care setting.
KHA Board Meeting - March 27
For more information regarding this meeting, contact Amy Fluke at (785) 233-7436 or afluke@kha-net.org.
KSHIMSS Educational Program - March 28-29
Make plans to attend the 2019 KSHIMSS Chapter Conference. See a lineup of speakers on topics that Health IT professionals face daily.
Kansas Chief Medical Officer Forum - April 3
Education program sponsored by KMS and KHA.
Pioneer Health Network Board Meeting - April 3
For more information on this meeting - contact Mary Adams at (620) 276-6100 or mary@phn.org.
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