Sheryl Rickard was recently elected to the role of board chair for the Northwest Hospital Alliance. Sheryl is the Chief Executive Officer of Bonner General Health in Sandpoint, Idaho where she has worked since 1986. She has been the Chief Executive Officer for 15 years. Sheryl received her bachelor’s of science degree in Finance from […]
On Friday, September 27, three new hospitals joined the Northwest Hospital Alliance. Syringa Hospital and Clinics in Grangeville, Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics in Orofino, and St. Mary’s Hospital and Clinics in Cottonwood, are the newest members of the Alliance. “For the past 28 years we have built relationships and a mutual trust between the […]
Bonner General Health Community Hospice is collaborating with Kootenai Health and NW Palliative Care and hosting a week-long conversation October 14-19, 2019 about “Living and Dying Well” in Sandpoint, ID. The week-long series of events will include: Monday, October 14th 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ~ Death Cafe – People gather to eat cake, drink tea […]
Hospice of North Idaho is hosting Being Mortal a Frontline Documentry Screening in multiple locations this fall. The event is free and no RSVP is needed. For questions call 208-772-7994. See below for dates and locations September 18: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Benewah Community Hospital: Francie Board Room, St Maries, ID September 19: 10:00 am-12:00 pm […]
Bonner General Health received the Qualis Health Award of Excellence for their Antibiotic Stewardship program that works to prevent the overuse, misuse, and abuse of antibiotics. Bonner General Health received a Qualis Health Award of Excellence in 2017 for “Code Stork” their emergency cesarean section protocol, and in 2016 for their Telestroke program. Qualis Health […]
‘Mental Health First Aid’ Training to be held on Thursday, June 14, from 8 AM to 5 PM. Location: Shoshone Medical Center Community Outreach Center: 9 Country Club Lane, Pinehurst, ID 83850 This training is approved for 7.25 continuing education contact hours for registered nurses. Who Should Attend: Healthcare professionals, law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS […]
Topic: The Cost of Being Human: A Discussion About Human Trafficking On Tuesday, April 10 staff from Kootenai Health will present Nursing Grand Rounds on human trafficking. The presentation will include: Discussion on the prevalence of human trafficking Recognizing physical and psychosocial indicators that a person may be a human trafficking victim Description of what […]
On Tuesday, April 3, Benewah Community Hospital will host a training on Mental Health First Aid’ which teaches individuals how to help those experiencing mental health challenges or crises. Who Should Attend: Healthcare professionals, law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS personnel and people who have a person with mental health issues or crisis in their personal […]
Topic: Choking on a No Code Status: Discussions on Advance Directives and Moral Distress in Healthcare. On Tuesday, February 13 staff from Shoshone Medical Center and Kootenai Health will present on Choking on a No Code Status: Discussions on Advance Directives and Moral Distress in Healthcare. The presentation will include: Understanding advanced directives (purposes, limitations, scopes […]
Nationally known speaker and trainer facilitated a Utilization Management Training on Tuesday, May 16 at Bonner General Health. The training included a combination of formal classes and interactive sessions as well as case scenarios from Idaho hospitals. Topics included: The Key Elements Necessary to Be Successful With Payer Rules, Documentation Guidelines and Ongoing Provider & […]
