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The American Society for Health Care Engineering is hosting the 2023 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction March 12-15 in Phoenix. The summit will bring together professionals working in health care planning, design and construction to share insights, network and discover ways to create...
January is a time to a recognize the life-saving contribution of people who donate blood while also acknowledging the significance of giving blood and platelets. Due to the limited supply of blood throughout the winter, this period is crucial. Red Cross is urging blood donations due to a shortage of blood. Blood donors are encouraged to book an...
The Ohio Patient Safety Institute invites hospitals; health systems; physicians; long term care, outpatient facilities and home health care to submit a nomination for the annual Dr. Frank Dono Best Practice Award by Dec. 30. The best practice award is presented annually to an individual or organization that has designed and implemented the most...
Join members of the Ohio Society of Health Care Human Resources Administrators and human resource professionals for OSHHRA’s Fall/Winter Webinar Series. The second session of the 6-part series launches at noon Dec. 13. Gain an understanding of key HR issues affecting hospitals, labor law and employment, OHA compensation survey results...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a new report, National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care, which describes the urgent need to improve crisis response services for children, youth and families and provides guidance on how communities can address the existing gaps in care for youth. The report...
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement launched Rise to Health: A National Coalition for Equity in Health Care, whose founding collaborators include the AHA. Their vision is for a transformed health-care ecosystem where all people have the power, circumstances, and resources to achieve optimal health. The AHA launched the Health Equity...
Join AHA for the “Cybersecurity Adaptations from the Pandemic and Ransomware Revolution” webinar Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. Speakers from Medigate will outline how the federal government, specifically Health and Human Services, has engaged a diverse group of health care and cybersecurity experts from the public and private sectors to align...
This past week organizations have promoted Handwashing Awareness Week. It is crucial to wash hands for 20 seconds to prevent the spread of illness. As Covid-19 and flu season are in effect, its important to keep everyone around you safe. The CDC has information on how to stop the spread of disease and the correct way to wash your hands.
OHA’s Institute for Health Innovation board member Heidi Gartland was named one of the YWCA Greater Cleveland 2023 Women of Achievement Honorees. This award is given to women who achieve extraordinary accomplishments through career success, community service and their dedication to YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering...