Ohio Hospital Newswire

Ohio Hospital Newswire is published weekly for employees of member hospitals, media and community stakeholders interested in the hospital community in Ohio. 

Newswire is a digest of hospital and health care news happening across the state. 

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Last Call: OHA Health Care Worker of the Year Award Nominations Due by Jan. 31

The deadline for the Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award nominations has been extended through Jan. 31. The award is presented to one Ohio caregiver who personifies a leader, gives back to the community, reflects the mission and values of his or her organization and routinely goes beyond the call of duty. Learn more about...

Central Ohio Hospitals Saved $3.5 Million with Energy Efficiency Efforts

The four Franklin County hospital systems collaborate to identify ways to reduce energy costs and lower energy use. As a result of the Central Ohio Hospital Energy Efficiency Collaborative, the hospital systems have seen a 7.3% increase in energy savings from 2018 through June 2022, resulting in $3.5 million in savings. Through the...

ODH Asks Providers to Complete Survey on Priorities by Feb. 9

The Ohio Department of Health invites providers to complete a survey to provide insights regarding health-related priorities, strengths, challenges and emerging trends that will help inform the next iteration of the State Health Assessment and State Health Improvement Plan. Read more and access the survey here.

Ohio EPA’s Recycle Ohio Grant Program Open for 2023 Through Feb. 3

Ohio EPA's Recycling and Litter Prevention program supports communities, nonprofits, businesses, and academic institutions that initiate or expand recycling programs, encourage sustainable practices, stimulate economic growth and support litter prevention efforts through four different grants. Grants are awarded on an annual basis...

Register for AHA “How 3 Health Systems Improved Efficiency, Staff Shortages and Patient Throughput” Feb. 14

Join the American Hospital Association for “How 3 Health Systems Improved Efficiency, Staff Shortages and Patient Throughput” webinar at 1 p.m. Feb. 14. The webinar focuses on how various health care system leaders have achieved success with digital health. Attendees will discover how effective digital initiatives can reduce staff...

ODH, SORF Release New Video Resource Available Discussing Suicide and Overdose Fatality

The Ohio Department of Health and other collaborators convened a Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review, SORF. The workgroup gathered crucial data on the components of SOFRs, details on structure and establishment, legislation, processes, partnerships and available resources and supports. The information was recorded and developed into a video...

OSHHRA Webinar Series Continues Jan. 24 with The Great Resignation: Attracting & Training Gen Y & Z

Join the Ohio Society of Health Care Human Resources Administrators for the fifth session of the 6-part series at noon Jan. 24. Scott Warrick will walk attendees through the critical changes, we all need to make in order to better attract and retain employees in the 21st Century. Read more  

ODH Asks Providers to Complete Survey on Priorities by Feb. 9

The Ohio Department of Health invites providers to complete a survey to provide insights regarding health-related priorities, strengths, challenges and emerging trends that will help inform the next iteration of the State Health Assessment and State Health Improvement Plan. Read more and access the survey here.

OHA Health Care Worker of the Year Award Nominations Due by Jan. 31

The deadline for the Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award nominations has been extended through Jan. 31. The award is presented to one Ohio caregiver who personifies a leader, gives back to the community, reflects the mission and values of his or her organization and routinely goes beyond the call of duty. Learn more about...