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Dear ASHHRA Colleagues,
Here in Northeast Tennessee, the weather has been as unpredictable as the March Madness brackets. We have had 80 degree weather in February and now snow in March. On a more predictable note, your ASHHRA Board continues to work for you and provide our members the best possible organization that we can.
Our conference theme this year, Meeting the Challenge and Making a Difference, was developed based upon all the challenges you face every day. ASHHRA also faces some of those same challenges, such as remaining relevant in our mission, providing valuable resources to our membership and making sure we hear your voice and respond to your needs. Volunteers are the lifeblood of ASHHRA and we are always looking for members to lend their expertise.
We are currently reviewing how the ASHHRA website is meeting members’ needs and would love to hear from you.
Finally, I hope you are finding time to celebrate Health Care HR Week, now through March 17. Health care human resources is a busy profession, but hopefully you can take some time to slow down and celebrate the good things you are doing for your employees and the patients they serve. On behalf of the ASHHRA Board, thank you for your valuable contributions across the continuum of care!
Sincerely,
Jamie Parsons, CHHR, SPHR, FACHE, SHRM-SCP
ASHHRA President, 2018
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The application for the 2018 Health Care HR Week CHHR Exam Scholarship is now open! The Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) designation is the only professional certification specific to those in health care HR. ASHHRA members who apply for a CHHR Scholarship will be considered to receive a voucher for the full CHHR exam fee (a $295 value!). But you'll need to act fast: The application deadline is Sunday, March 17.
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For every new member who joins during Health Care HR Week (between March 11-17, 2018), BOTH the new and referring member will be entered into the conference raffle where we are giving away two Full Conference registrations to the ASHHRA 54th Annual Conference & Exposition in Pittsburgh! Join ASHHRA today!
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In honor of Health Care HR Week, one of our popular learning products will be available for free on Wednesday, March 14. It will be available for that day only — plan a special educational lunch for your staff to learn together and get a taste of ASHHRA education.
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In 2010, minorities represented 35 percent of the population; that number is expected to rise to 54 percent by 2050. This trend will undoubtedly impact the health care workforce. Leadership and governance should be reflective of the communities and patient populations it serves, as this has been proven to directly affect care. Join this webinar on Tuesday, March 27, at 10:00 am CT to learn how minority representation in your organization's leadership is a must for your health care workforce.
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AHA News
This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week. Of course, every day health care providers focus on patient safety. This year PSAW, which is led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, now merged with the National Patient Safety Foundation, is highlighting safety culture and patient engagement.
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AHA News Health care is changing ... and hospitals and health systems are transforming to meet the evolving needs of our patients and communities. As Rick Pollack wrote recently in the New York Times, communities will always turn to their local hospital in times of disasters, outbreaks and tragedies.
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HR Morning
One of the biggest challenges HR pros face is getting upper management to view them as trusted, vital partners — not a department that’s essentially an ever-expanding expense item and necessary evil.
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HR Morning
In recent months, a number of federal agencies — including the FBI and IRS — are warning employers about new scams targeting employees’ direct deposit, W-2 and I-9 information. And these scams have wreaked havoc on scores of companies. Here are three of the most problematic scams HR pros need to be aware of.
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HR Dive
A majority of employees (78 percent) say a workplace where people are treated equally — regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, race or religion — is important to them, according to the results of a new Randstad US survey. However, more than half of companies are not meeting this expectation.
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HR Dive
As some companies respond to the new tax law with minimum wage bumps and one-time bonuses, others are looking at more strategic uses for their savings, Mercer says in a new whitepaper, "Tax Reform Investment Opportunity."
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Modern Healthcare
Hospitals will continue to feel financial pain stemming from the ongoing nursing shortage for the next three to four years, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service. Labor comprises more than half of most hospitals' operating revenue, and that share will continue to rise as turnover among nurses remains high and not enough new nurses enter the workforce.
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Healthcare Finance
By collecting and sharing patient satisfaction survey results hospitals are earning higher overall scores, according to research.
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Healthcare Daily Online
The health care sector in the United States maintained a steady pace of growth in February, adding 19,000 jobs, according to the latest employment report issued Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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HealthLeaders Media
Within just a few weeks of each other, NewYork-Presbyterian and BayCare Health System each announced new telehealth kiosk programs with Walgreens and Publix, respectively.
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