ASHHRA eNews Pulse

American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration

Workday, Inc.
Message from the President
Greetings, ASHHRA!

A few months ago I mentioned an incredible partnership that ASHHRA was creating to impact the Workplace Violence challenges we are experiencing in healthcare. I am so excited to announce that we are launching our first strategy, and YOU have an opportunity to get involved and make an impact! 

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ASHHRA News
Call for SMEs To Develop Tools, Resources and Best Practices for Human Resources and Security Professionals
ASHHRA is pleased to announce a collaboration with the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), the nation’s only membership organization for security, safety, emergency management and law enforcement in healthcare. Volunteers are needed to contribute to the development of education/tools/resources to be used in healthcare organizations to decrease workplace violence and enhance our collective response between HR and Safety & Security Professionals. Submissions are due by 12:00 p.m. CT on July 21, 2023.

Visit https://ashhra.org/resources_library/ashhra-and-iahss-collaborate-on-industry-leading-tools-and-resources-call-for-smes/ to view the full article online.

Healthcare Labor Activity Update for Mid-Year 2023
Tuesday, July 25, 2023  |  1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET)
On July 25, attend this important webinar to learn the latest developments regarding union organizing in the healthcare sector and the latest union tactics that take advantage of the challenges facing hospitals in the post-COVID environment.

Visit https://ashhra.org/resources_library/healthcare-labor-activity-update-for-mid-year-2023/ to view the full article online.


American Medical Technologists
Industry News
The 27 best books and podcasts on health and science to check out this summer
STAT
With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to tuck into a new book or podcast. Whether you’re looking for gripping personal stories or fascinating histories of deadly pathogens, STAT's annual list of health, medicine, and science titles has something for everyone.

Visit https://www.statnews.com/2023/07/05/summer-book-podcast-list-beach-reads-2023/ to view the full article online.

Should hospitals worry about a recession? Maybe, CFOs say
Becker's Hospital Review


As the Federal Reserve navigates a "soft landing" and the job market cools, recession fears are easing among some economists. Due to its essential nature, healthcare has traditionally been thought of as "recession-proof." However, some CFOs warned that hospitals aren't totally insulated from macroeconomic risk.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/should-hospitals-worry-about-a-recession-maybe-cfos-say.html to view the full article online.

New nurses have more options, but are more prone to burnout
Modern Healthcare
With newly graduated nurses making up much of the workforce, health systems are determining how to best meet their needs and integrate them into the industry.

Visit https://www.modernhealthcare.com/nursing/nursing-recruitment-strategies-pay-mentorship to view the full article online.

Key strategies to gain immediate value from AI technology and blunt burnout
Health Data Management
There’s rising pressure to address clinician burnout, and organizations can achieve fast results by considering four things when investing in new health IT innovations.

Visit https://www.healthdatamanagement.com/articles/key-strategies-to-gain-immediate-value-from-ai-technology-and-blunt-burnout?id=133250 to view the full article online.

Are part-time physicians worsening staff shortages? 4 leaders weigh in
Becker's Hospital Review

More physicians are turning to part-time work as a way to combat burnout, while hospitals are grappling with providing patient care in the shifting work environment. Here, four leaders weigh in on whether part-time physicians contribute to staff shortages or whether they could be a solution.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/are-part-time-physicians-worsening-staff-shortages-4-leaders-weigh-in.html to view the full article online.

Developing the next generation of healthcare leaders
American Hospital Association

Every day leaders face many serious challenges at once and make difficult decisions that will impact their organizations, patients and communities. The ability to manage change in the face of uncertainty is critical. It is among the key skills nurtured by AHA’s Next Generation Leadership Fellows program, which focuses on developing promising early and mid-career health care leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospitals and health systems in which they serve.

Visit https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2023-07-07-developing-next-generation-health-care-leaders to view the full article online.

Behavioral health providers get creative to fill jobs
Modern Healthcare
Health systems offering behavioral health services are developing programs to combat staffing shortages while competing for talent against virtual therapy platforms like Talkspace and BetterHelp.

Visit https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/behavioral-health-staffing-shortage to view the full article online.

Primary care pay increases outpaced other specialties in 2022
HealthExec


Primary care providers’ compensation increases significantly outpaced those of other physician specialties in 2022, growing by 6.1% for the calendar year. In comparison, other medical and surgical specialties saw 1.5% and 1.6% increases, according to new data from AMGA Consulting’s 36th annual 2023 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey. 

Visit https://healthexec.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthcare-administration-salary/primary-care-provider-compensation-2022 to view the full article online.

Managing the risk of violence against health care workers: Effective solutions needed
Medical Economics

Violence against health care workers has almost become a routine, if frightening, aspect of their jobs. The situation creates a worsening state of emergency for health care on any number of fronts, not the least is retention, never mind recruitment of qualified professionals.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/managing-the-risk-of-violence-against-health-care-workers-effective-solutions-needed to view the full article online.

Measuring the impact of interventions to retain healthcare staff
Health Affairs

Staffing has long been recognized as a constraint on service delivery in health care, with workforce challenges the top concern cited by hospital CEOs in 2022. Measurement can enable more nuanced understanding and inform interventions to improve staff experience and key outcomes such as retention. 

Visit https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/6-29-mcdermott-piece to view the full article online.

Johns Hopkins, Emeritus launch program to train healthcare leaders
Healthcare Dive
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and online education platform Emeritus announced a new program aimed at providing training in healthcare leadership. The four-month program will provide training to healthcare professionals in team management and decision-making, operations and supply chain management and budgeting, among other key skills.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/johns-hopkins-emeritus-launch-program-train-healthcare-leaders/653981/ to view the full article online.