2014-15

Marie Sandusky was selected as a Trojan Touchstone Ambassador and attended the Trojan Touchstone Academy training. This training was to kick off the initiative that will be brought campus-wide this fall semester.

Charlotte Beck, Assistant Director, participated in a series of  live webinars on HIPAA compliance for small medical practices. These webinars were presented by NueMD, Total HIPAA Compliance, and Taylor English Duma LLP.

Marie Sandusky, Director, attended a three-day workshop at the Jack T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute on the UAMS campus. Topics discussed included: Sandusky also attended a hands-on-workshop for closure of the intentional and unintentional wound (suturing).

Marie Sandusky, Director; Charlotte Beck, Assistant Director; Chanell Smith, RN; and Linda Toler, Administrative Specialist II, attended the first ever joint conference between the Arkansas College Testing Association (ACTA), Arkansas College Health Association (ArCHA), Arkansas Association on Higher Education and Disability (Ark-AHEAD), Arkansas College Personnel Association (ArCPA), and Arkansas Academic Advising Network (ArkAAN). Marie Sandusky, Tara Kittrell … Partners for Student Success

The Core Alcohol and Drug Survey was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to measure alcohol and other drug usage, and attitudes and perceptions among college students. With a few exceptions, Health Services has participated in the national survey since the early 90’s. This year, the survey was administered via a web-based version versus … Core Alcohol and Drug Survey

Health Services utilized a paper patient satisfaction survey for most of the year. Overall, results showed that individuals were very satisfied with the accessibility to health care in terms of location, hours of operation and wait time. Respondents also commented that they were very pleased with the way they were treated by both the administrative and … Patient Satisfaction Survey

Once each quarter, a total of 5 patient medical records from clients for which the APRNs have provided services are randomly selected and reviewed by the UALR Medical Consultants (Dr. Keith Cooper & Dr. Albert Kittrell) for appropriateness of care and accuracy of documentation. These important reviews have shown that all providers are consistently providing … Practice Review

All pap screening tests were reviewed by the director to ensure compliance with follow-up recommendations according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Health Services achieved 100% compliance and all female patients having abnormal pap results were referred appropriately.

All facilities in the United States that perform laboratory testing on human specimens are regulated under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). Health Services is CLIA certified for waived tests and Provider Performed Microscopy Procedures. Proper documentation and record keeping is an important element of good laboratory practices. The practice in Health Services is … Lab Practices

A HIPAA risk assessment was conducted to determine administrative, physical, and technical safeguard compliance within Health Services. All items posing a high threat were addressed immediately. As part of the risk assessment, Charlotte Beck, HIPPA Compliance Officer, came up with a HIPAA “mascot” for Health Services. “HILDE-GUARD, the HIPAA Compliance Troll” makes surprise appearances and leaves … HIPAA Risk Assessment