Wednesday June 8th Sessions

Its Not Me! Its You! Improving Teamwork through Better Communication
Presenter: Susan Harf, MSW, ACSW; Life Coach

This keynote address will be a conversation between our presenter, Susan Harf and Lynn Wozniak, RRHIMA President. Discussion will include why it’s easy to get frustrated while trying to communicate with people who are not like you. You will learn specific tips you can use to get your point across and get what you need. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions and contribute to the conversation, if they choose.


How Good are YOU at Change?
Presenter: Diann H. Smith, MS, RHIA, CHP, FAHIMA
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

This presentation discusses how you can ignite your future by improving your ability to adapt in the fast-changing environment of healthcare.


Power of Engagement: Building Teams in a Remote Environment
Presenters: Lisa Musshafen, RN, BS, MSMorgan Belliveau, BSN, CCDSSarah Wicks, RN, MS, MBA
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Workflow Engagement

  • Leveraging Microsoft Teams to streamline communication
  • Weekly video Zoom call meetings: Start meetings with casual conversation; time to catch up with each other and then proceed with the agenda.
  • Epic Secure Chat: Direct line to provider while in Epic. Quicker response time without flooding email.
  • Meet regularly with coding to build relationships, brainstorm ways to gain efficiencies in workflow between CDI and Coding
  • Worked with CDI software vendor to optimize workflows between CDI and Coding
    • Highlighted mismatches between CDI and Coding
    • Extended login time to prevent multiple logins
    • Streamlined CDI and Coding messaging back and forth within CDI software

 Departmental Engagement

  • Longevity Plan
  • Career Advancement Program
  • Remote Social Events
    • Picture sharing
    • Recipe exchange
    • Holiday card exchange
    • Coffee and conversation
    • Halloween Trivia
    • Nurse’s Week Trivia
    • Pumpkin contest
    • Virtual tea tasting/coffee tasting
    • Winter Trivia

Closing Comments

NYHIMA Board Members will raffle off a COMPLIMENTARY 2022-23 NYHIMA Membership! You must be present to win!


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