ASHHRA eNews Pulse

American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration

Message from the President
Greetings, ASHHRA!

I am so excited as we are less than 2 weeks away from our 2023 conference in Charlotte! Over 400 healthcare HR professionals have already registered. There is still time to register, though. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to learn, grow and network!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ahh-nwl/articles/index-v4.asp?aid=776529&issueID=90996 to view the full article online.

 
ASHHRA News
We're less than two weeks away from #ASHHRA23, but you still have time to register so you don't miss out on the longest-running HR conference specifically for the healthcare field. Whether you're new to healthcare HR, a mid-career professional or a seasoned executive, you'll discover you're in the right place at #ASHHRA23. Carefully curated healthcare-focused education (with CEUs!), inspiring keynotes, and an expo hall buzzing with excitement and solutions to make your job easier. Experience for yourself and understand why our attendees come back year after year.

 

Register before prices go up on April 22. Use promo code CHARLOTTE75 at checkout to take $75 off!

Visit https://ashhra.org/register23/ to view the full article online.

 
This briefing offers a summary review and analysis of union organizing among resident physicians, interns and fellows (i.e., “House Staff”). It includes important historical background and context helpful to understanding the wave of House Staff organizing currently sweeping the country. The briefing provides insight into the specific topics central to most of today’s House Staff organizing campaigns, as well as the tools used by today’s tech-savvy unions and House Staff cohorts to build support for union representation.

Visit https://ashhra.org/resources_library/house-staff-union-organizing-a-review-and-analysis-of-current-trends-april-2023/ to view the full article online.

 
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET) FREE


When multiple healthcare organizations are vying for the same top talent, a fast and easy credentialing process can be a valuable differentiator — turning a traditional pain point into a satisfier, with additional positive impacts on patient access and the bottom line. By implementing a repeatable, predictable and scalable credentialing process, healthcare organizations can remove manual and redundant effort, enhance the physician experience and complete credentialing faster. As a result, providers can start seeing patients sooner and focus on delivering the best possible patient care.

Sponsored by QGenda

Visit https://ashhra.org/resources_library/credentialing-as-a-path-to-physician-engagement/ to view the full article online.

 
American Medical Technologists
Naylor Association Solutions
Industry News
Medical Economics
U.S. employment remained stable in March but healthcare job additions were lower than in recent months. Healthcare added 33,900 jobs last month, lower than the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the prior six months. Home health services led the sector with 15,200 jobs.

Visit https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/health-care-adds-jobs-in-march-but-monthly-gains-lower-than-6-month-average to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare IT Today

In healthcare, clinical staffing shortages can significantly impact the quality of patient care and the overall efficiency of healthcare organizations. Investing in IT solutions can help healthcare organizations address some of the challenges of clinical staffing shortages. 

Visit https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2023/03/17/addressing-clinical-staffing-shortages-in-healthcare-the-crucial-role-of-it-investment/ to view the full article online.

 
Becker's Hospital Review
Workplace violence is a recognized hazard in healthcare, and the industry has faced a significant uptick in incidents in recent years. In fact, a 2018 study indicated that healthcare staff are five times as likely to suffer a workplace violence injury than workers overall. There are actions that can help organizations create a safer, more secure workplace for their employees, however.

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hr/confronting-workplace-violence-head-on-how-to-make-healthcare-safer-for-everyone.html to view the full article online.

 
Health Exec

Despite ongoing concerns of burnout and fears that clinicians will be dropping out of the healthcare industry in droves, the majority of nurses are planning to remain in the field. According to the fourth annual 2023 State of US Nursing Report by Incredible Health, 80% of nurses plan to stay in healthcare until retirement. That’s way up from 55% who said the same in 2022.

Visit https://healthexec.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthcare-administration-salary/nurses-plan-stay-field-they-want-more-progress to view the full article online.

 
Becker's Hospital Review

It's no secret that employees want flexible work arrangements, but the definition of "flexible" remains a bit foggy. A recent report from employee engagement organization Quantum Workplace explores the middle ground of flexible work. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/5-ways-to-offer-flexibility-without-remote-work.html to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Finance

An aging physician workforce means many healthcare professionals are considering retirement. But physicians have different reasons for retirement, and different expectations, than their administrators believe, according to a new survey from Jackson Physician Search.

Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/physicians-administrators-dont-see-eye-eye-retirement to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Dive
A federal nurse staffing law to set minimum nurse to patient ratios for all hospital units will be considered by lawmakers after the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted concerns around healthcare staff workloads and labor shortages.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/federal-nurse-staffing-ratios-bill-reintroduced/646426/ to view the full article online.

 
STAT News

Acupuncture and chiropractic care weren’t always the common fixtures of employer benefit plans they are today. It took clamoring from workers, the accumulation of evidence, and the slow realization by businesses that those perks would be popular with workers. A similar evolution could be in store for psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health conditions. 

Visit https://www.statnews.com/2022/12/06/psychedelic-therapy-moving-to-next-frontier-workplace-perk/ to view the full article online.

 
Scrubs Magazine
According to a new survey from the University of Michigan, 40% of registered nurses in the state plan to leave their jobs within the next year, which would have a devastating effect on the local healthcare system. 

Visit https://scrubsmag.com/study-40-of-michigan-nurses-plan-to-quit/ to view the full article online.

 
American Hospital Association


Hospital and health system board members make decisions that affect their health care organization as well as their communities. Good governance helps ensure quality care for patients and families and safe, positive environments for health care workers — and ultimately helps create healthier communities. 

Visit https://www.aha.org/news/chairpersons-file/2023-04-10-chair-file-resources-support-good-governance-strengthen-workforce-and-create-healthier to view the full article online.

 
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