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The Opioid Education Alliance’s research shows that Denial, OH ads are resonating with parents with nearly 50% of those in central Ohio Recalling the advertisements. After seeing the Denial, OH ads, 57% of parents and caregivers reported discussing the danger of opioids and prescription painkillers with their children. Despite the...
The Ohio Overdose Network of the Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership’s Proposals for the 2019 Annual Pilot Project Grants are due by noon Nov. 8. Each grant will span nine months and can be funded at $4,000- $6,000 based on the strength of the application. Click here, for more information and to the application. Hospitals are eligible to...
The American Hospital Association has released its October United Against the Flu social media toolkit. It provides the opportunity to start discussions around the importance of the flu shot. The toolkit also provides additional resources regarding educational materials regarding the flu and vaccines. Click here for the toolkit.
The Ohio Organization for Nurse Leadership invites members and Ohio nurse leaders to attend the fall conference on Nov. 13 -Nov. 15. The event includes a pre-conference, a day and a half of educational programming on subjects such as evidence-based practices, patient care, safety and quality, case studies, nursing leadership, teamwork and hot...
As flu season begins, OHA is joining the American Hospital Association in being United Against the Flu by working to amplify the importance of getting vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that last year more than 37 million flu illnesses were reported in the United States, with more than 531,000 Americans...
OHA this week welcomed Morris Ellington as director of Health Economics & Policy. In his role, Ellington will lead the association’s policy work with Ohio’s private health insurance companies, focusing on these payers’ impact on our member hospitals. Prior to joining OHA, Ellington managed provider relations and contracts...
The Ohio departments of Medicaid and Mental Health and Addiction Services are holding a joint a stakeholder briefing from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 6 in the Auditorium of the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, 30 W. Spring St., Columbus, covering Ohio’s recently approved Medicaid demonstration waiver supporting comprehensive...
Gain an understanding of the trends and updates that hospitals are facing in risk management at this year's Boot Camp sponsored by OHA and the Ohio Society of Health Care Risk Managers. Learn about common cyber threats, social media implications and steps hospitals can take to better protect themselves. Acquire a basic understanding of...
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has announced a new name for vaping-related illness: EVALI, which stands for e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury, according to new health care recommendations the agency released. As of Oct. 17, 1,479 EVALI cases have been reported in 49 states (none in Alaska), with...