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Dear ASHHRA Colleagues, Happy Black History Month and welcome to February 2022. The month of February is dedicated to honoring African Americans' accomplishments and service to the United States. I'd like to thank all of the leaders who have paved the way for African American professionals in our field, including myself.
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We look forward to welcoming you back in person for the premier event for healthcare HR professionals across the continuum of care. ASHHRA22 will take place in Phoneix, Arizona, April 24-27. Early Bird rates are in effect, so secure your spot before prices go up!
Visit https://ashhra.org/ashhra22-registration/ to view the full article online. |
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Gain a better understanding of the HR function, including areas of strength and opportunities for improvement, and consistently measure metrics significant for the healthcare industry. New this year — ASHHRA members qualify for a significant discount on 600+ metrics.
Visit https://ashhra.org/resources/hr-metrics-tool/ to view the full article online. |
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ASHHRA and Dallas College are seeking healthcare systems and sites that will use the IRAP model to onboard, train and retain employees. IRAPs have been validated by industry experts, are recognized and evaluated by a third party, are low cost, and have high return on investment. We have an open call process for employers who meet requirements to participate on the project for as long as grant funds are available.
Visit https://ashhra.org/resources_library/healthcare-iraps/ to view the full article online. |
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Healthcare Dive While earlier shortages were characterized by staff calling in sick and school closures, stress and burnout now are leading to rising turnover with many healthcare personnel at their breaking points.
Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/staffing-shortages-top-concern-for-hospital-CEOs-COVID/618402/ to view the full article online. |
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STAT
Many clinicians have felt that with the waves of COVID have come waves of abandonment — by employers unable or unwilling to protect workers, by lawmakers undercutting public health measures, and by a public resigned to the ongoing crisis. And ultimately, health workers can feel betrayed by themselves, as circumstances outside their control make it painfully difficult to care for their patients or colleagues. Visit https://www.statnews.com/2022/02/08/health-worker-burnout-nurses-covid19/ to view the full article online. |
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Chief Healthcare Executive
Healthcare executives are most focused on cost in 2022, according to a survey of industry leaders. The Healthcare Executive Group unveiled its top 10 focus areas for the year and cost rose to the top of the list. But when it comes to cost, executives are focused on prices, profits and transparency, as well as concerned about the costs facing their own organizations and the costs for consumers. Visit https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/healthcare-leaders-name-10-areas-of-focus-for-2022 to view the full article online. |
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Becker's Hospital Review Amazon Care’s virtual health services are now available nationwide, and its in-person services will be rolled out in more than 20 new cities in 2022, Amazon said recently.
Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/disruptors/amazon-care-rolls-out-telehealth-services-nationwide-4-notes.html to view the full article online. |
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HealthLeaders Media
Already strained by the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals around the country are desperate to staff their facilities as the highly transmissible omicron variant continues to spread. Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/human-resources/bounties-and-bonuses-leave-small-hospitals-behind-staffing-wars to view the full article online. |
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Kaiser Health News Frail older adults are finding it harder than ever to get paid help amid acute staff shortages at home health agencies. Several trends are fueling the shortages: Hospitals and other employers are hiring away home health workers with better pay and benefits. Many aides have fallen ill or been exposed to COVID, and staffers are burned out after working during the pandemic in difficult, anxiety-provoking circumstances. Visit https://khn.org/news/article/pandemic-fueled-home-health-care-shortages-strand-patients/ to view the full article online. |
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Healthcare Dive Providers face staffing shortages and continued pressure on margins while payers are challenged by people who continue to put off care, resulting in a member base that is sicker.
Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-trends-of-2022/618018/ to view the full article online. |
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American Hospital Association
Rural hospitals have been and always will be a critical part of the nation’s healthcare delivery system. For nearly one in five Americans, they offer a caring and compassionate lifeline for individuals and families who would have few healthcare options otherwise. Visit https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2022-02-04-perspective-importance-healthy-rural-hospitals to view the full article online. |
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Fierce Healthcare The study authors recommend organizations raise compensation across the low-wage end of the healthcare sector and provide accessible career ladders.
Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/black-women-make-quarter-healthcare-workforce-often-have-lowest-wage-most-hazardous-jobs to view the full article online. |
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Becker's Hospital Review As hospitals and lawmakers urge federal authorities to investigate travel staffing agencies for price-gouging, some travel nurses want the scrutiny redirected toward health systems' C-suites.
Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/compensation-issues/cap-hospital-ceo-pay-travel-nurses-say.html to view the full article online. |
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HealthLeaders Media
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, protecting the well-being and mental health of nurses and other healthcare workers is more important than ever, says April Kapu, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/covid-persists-healthcare-worker-mental-health-must-be-prioritized to view the full article online. |
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American Hospital Association
The AHA and a number of other national health care organizations have published a new resource with five evidence-based action items that hospital and health system leaders can use to support the well-being of nurses, doctors and other team members during the current stage of the pandemic. Visit https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-02-04-aha-others-collaborate-new-resource-improve-team-well-being to view the full article online. |
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