Manuals & Toolkits
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THA offers manuals and toolkits to assist Texas hospitals in addressing critical legal and operational issues. Combining THA’s deep understanding of legislative and regulatory issues with the association’s intimate knowledge of Texas hospitals, the following resources provide unparalleled support in key areas:
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End-of-Life Decisions: A Guide to Complying with Federal and Texas Advance Directives Laws (Revised Edition)
Manual and DVDs
| Tools to help Texas Medicare-participating facilities comply with federal and state advance directives requirements. The revised edition has been updated to reflect changes in state law effective Sept. 20, 2003. |
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Non-Member Price |
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| Complete Package (End-of-Life Decision Manual with CD-ROM, Employee Training DVD and Community DVD |
$170 | $205 | Online Fax/Mail |
| Manual with CD-ROM only | $75 | $95 | Online Fax/Mail |
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Employee Training DVD only |
$75 | $95 | Online Fax/Mail |
| Community Education DVD only | $75 | $95 | Online Fax/Mail |
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DVD package (both DVDs) |
$110 | $135 | Online Fax/Mail |
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HIPAA Privacy: Navigating Texas and Federal Regulations
CD-ROM Manual
THA Members: $295
Non-members: $350
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Texas hospitals face a daunting challenge in HIPAA privacy compliance: applying both federal and Texas regulations - which sometimes conflict - and getting it right by fast-approaching deadlines. By working to influence the regulations at both the federal and state levels, THA gained a deep understanding of the requirements. THA has now combined this knowledge with that of Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C., to create HIPAA Privacy: Navigating Texas and Federal Regulations, a roadmap to applying the regulations. The manual:
Order online or by fax or mail. The manual may also be ordered in a print edition -- please indicate this on your fax/mail form. |
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Texas Sharps Safety Manual
Printed Manual
Cost: $125
Assistance for public health care providers in complying with bloodborne pathogens control standards, as well as useful information for all health care providers on creating safer work practices. The manual includes pertinent forms and other helpful tools. It will help you:
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Order online or by mail or fax.
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Health Care Terms and Abbreviations (5th Edition)
Printed Reference Booklet
Published by Texas Healthcare Trustees
Cost: $20 per set of 10 copies
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Practical pocket guide that defines numerous health care terms and acronyms — a vital resource for hospital administrators and trustees. Learn more.
Minimum order is 10 copies. Additional copies are $2 each (includes shipping and handling). |
Order here.
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Trustee Guidebook for Hospital and Health System Governance
Printed Manual
Published by Texas Healthcare TrusteesTHT Members: $25 per manual or 10 manuals for $200
Non-THT Members: $40 per manual or 10 manuals for $350
| Reference manual that assists hospital and health system trustees in effectively carrying out their duties as governing board members. Learn more. |



