Message from the President
Dear ASHHRA Colleagues,
November is an important month for me. Veteran’s day is in November. I am so grateful for those who have served (and continue to serve), including both of my brothers and my sister-in-law. Thank you for your service to our country.
As we move deeper into the month, kids are hopefully recovering from sugar overload associated with trick-or-treating, and those of all ages are still basking in the glow of an amazing World Series. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention a win 108 years in the making ... especially since ASHHRA is based in Chicago. No matter who you were rooting for, this year’s World Series was a reminder to us all that patience and perseverance creates amazing outcomes. For me, the most touching moment was the outcome of a brief rain delay. The Indians had just come back and tied the game. For many, it appeared that the momentum had shifted away from the Cubs. The delay was a defining moment for the Cubs. It could have easily been spent focusing on what had just happened that resulted in them losing their lead and what could have been. Instead, the Cubs took the moment of pause and focused on their belief in each other and the possibility of what they could do together. Ultimate teamwork nirvana!
We can all learn from that moment, can’t we? Especially during moments of high stress and in environments where we are navigating shifting landscapes, it is easy to get into fight-or-flight mode. Imagine the possibilities if we instead focused on recognizing and supporting each other. The power of teamwork!
As I reflect on this season of thanks, one of the many things I am thankful for is my ASHHRA team — it's the relationships and support I have with each of you through my ASHHRA membership and the incredibly hardworking ASHHRA staff that makes membership a special experience. Thank you for all that you do!
I wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Kristen E. Fox, MBA, CHHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
ASHHRA 2016 President
Director, Partner Integration
Providence Health and Services
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ASHHRA News
Join us tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST for a 60-minute educational presentation on a crucial portion of the hiring process — the reference check. Virginia Hospital Center will share how they leverage technology to innovate a key step of the recruitment process, enabling them to improve overall quality of hire and recruitment efficiency, which in turn impacts quality of care. The presentation is free to ASHHRA members and approved for 1.0 credit hour toward CHHR and HRCI recertification. Register now.
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The renewal cycle for the Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) credential is three (3) years, with expiration on the last day of the month in which certification expires. Renewal may be achieved by completing eligible professional development activities or retaking and passing the CHHR Examination. The issued CHHR certificate indicates the date certification was earned and expires.
Visit http://www.ashhra.org/learning/chhrrenewal.shtml to view the full article online.
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Industry News
AHA News NowAmerica’s hospitals continue to improve patient safety and quality, according to the latest annual report from The Joint Commission, released Monday. The report summarizes data on 33 measures reported by more than 3,300 hospitals accredited by the organization in 2015. The measures relate to children’s asthma, inpatient psychiatric services, venous thromboembolism care, stroke care, perinatal care, immunization, tobacco use treatment and substance use care.
Visit http://news.aha.org/article/161107-report-americas-hospitals-continue-to-improve-patient-care to view the full article online.
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Compensation
Employee Benefit NewsU.S. jobs continued to rise at a steady pace in October and wage gains accelerated — both signs that the labor market and economy made steady progress at the start of the fourth quarter. Payrolls climbed by 161,000 last month following a 191,000 gain in September that was larger than previously estimated, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Visit http://www.benefitnews.com/news/payrolls-in-us-rise-by-161-000-in-october-as-wages-accelerate to view the full article online.
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Health Care HR
EssenceLast month, a young black OBGYN practicing in Texas was barred from helping a sick passenger aboard a Delta flight because members of the crew refused to acknowledge her as a medical professional. Luckily, the passenger’s life was saved, but the incident illustrates the commonality of how racism and implicit bias affect the health care system—both for those who work within the system and those who are seeking its care.
Visit http://www.essence.com/culture/whatadoctorlookslike-implicit-bias to view the full article online.
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Workforce
The New York TimesThe main argument for a physician shortage is that we aren’t adding enough new doctors to keep up with changing demographics. The AAMC has projected that by 2025 there will be a shortfall of between 46,100 and 90,400 doctors. In primary care, it projects a shortage of between 12,500 and 31,100 doctors. But there is strong evidence that we are thinking about this the wrong way.
Visit http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/08/upshot/a-doctor-shortage-lets-take-a-closer-look.html?_r=0 to view the full article online.
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International Business TimesMany hospitals and health care services have begun offering bonus incentives and competing salaries to help bolster their struggling staffing quotas. That means nurses are once again in high demand in various health care markets as employers try to accommodate a wave of retiring nurses and an influx of unfilled positions within the industry, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Visit http://www.ibtimes.com/nurses-hire-demand-medical-workers-increases-salary-bonus-2442779 to view the full article online.
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Health Care & Hospitals
The Sacramento BeeOn Election Day, many voters headed to their neighborhood polling places or had already mailed in absentee ballots. But what about those in the hospital due to a medical emergency or the birth of a baby? In some hospitals on Tuesday, ballots were hand-delivered to patients' bedsides.
Visit http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article113187658.html to view the full article online.
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Healthcare Business & TechnologyThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling attention to facilities’ obligations for reporting harmful incidents involving devices in response to two devices that made headlines for causing illness in patients: duodenoscopes and morcellators.
Visit http://www.healthcarebusinesstech.com/fda-medical-devices/ to view the full article online.
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