AONL webinar to discuss nursing leadership, rural care in Chickasaw Nation

In continued celebration of National Rural Health Month, the AONL is hosting a webinar exploring nursing leadership and rural care in the Chickasaw Nation on Nov. 12 from noon-1:00 p.m. CT.  Intended for healthcare leaders who are unfamiliar with Tribal governance, access models and care delivery structures, the webinar will feature Chickasaw Nation Department of Health leaders discussing the Tribally operated health system and the nursing leaders who serve its patients and communities. Presenters will describe Tribal sovereignty in healthcare and explain how a Tribally operated system differs from the Indian Health Service. They will explore how eligibility, access, rural geography, workforce, care coordination and broader tribal resources influence nursing leadership and care delivery. Speakers will highlight similarities and differences between tribal and rural health systems. Participants should register in advance.