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Leadership, Workforce
Chair File: Reflecting on Our Mission of Healing and Health
Whether it’s responding to a pandemic, natural disasters or other medical emergencies, hospitals are ready when our communities need us. Through nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic the challenges have been many, but I’ve often said this marathon we’re running is our finest hour.
Leadership, Environmental Scan
Chair File: Exploring the Health Care Landscape in 2022 and Beyond
Although the COVID-19 marathon is not yet over, it’s a good time to pause and consider the health care landscape ahead.
Workforce, Well-Being & Resilience, People Strategies, Workforce Planning
Chair File: Insights on the Health Care Workforce for Future Success
The AHA has released its 2022 Health Care Talent Scan, a review of reports, studies and other data sources from leading organizations. It provides workforce insights and information you can use to guide your organization forward during this time of uncertainty and continued transformation.
Leadership, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
Chair File: Giving Thanks During Challenging Times
On Thursday, many families and friends will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, reflect on our blessings and remember loved ones. During this holiday season, far too many tables will have empty seats — a painful reminder of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leadership, Rural issues
Chair File: Rural Hospitals Are Vital to the Health of Our Nation
This Thursday, Nov. 18, is National Rural Health Day. It’s an opportunity to show support for our rural hospitals and health systems, and also raise awareness about their resiliency, resolve, relationships and readiness — this year’s themes for the recognition day.
Population/Community Health
Chair File: Hospitals and Health Systems Are Accelerating Work to Build Healthy Communities
Across the country, I see hospitals and health systems doing incredible work to improve societal factors that influence the health of individuals and communities. That’s why I’m excited that the AHA is spotlighting a number of strategies that reinforce the crucial role of hospitals and health systems in serving their communities — it’s all part of a digital campaign that launches today.
COVID-19: Vaccines and Therapeutics, COVID-19: CDC, FDA and CMS Guidance, Leadership
Chair File: Boosting Efforts to Vaccinate America
The recent expansion of COVID-19 booster shots for certain adult Americans means that millions more people are now eligible to seek extra protection against the deadly virus.
Quality Measures, Workforce, Leadership, Leadership Dialogue
Chair File: Leadership Rounds — Discussing Health Care Equity, Quality and Workforce with Maureen Bisognano, President Emerita and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
On this episode, I talk with Maureen Bisognano, a prominent authority on improving health care systems. Maureen served as Institute for Healthcare Improvement president and CEO for five years and IHI executive vice president and chief operating officer for 15 years.
Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), COVID-19: Protecting Health Care Workers, Burnout, Leadership
Chair File: Sustaining the Well-being of Our Health Care Workforce
Working in health care delivery can be stressful and tiring under normal circumstances. And the COVID-19 pandemic has exerted incredible pressures on the emotional and physical well-being of our health care professionals.
United Against the Flu, Flu
Chair File: United Against the Flu
Pandemic fatigue is real for many in our communities, but with flu season starting, now is not the time to let up. This year’s flu season could be extremely challenging for our communities and our hospital teams. Fortunately, we have a vaccine to protect almost everyone ages 6 months and older.