OHA Encourages Hospitals to Share Sustainability Efforts This Earth Day

OHA is excited to partner with The Joint Commission for Accreditation of the Future, a one-day event on the third day of the 110th OHA Annual Meeting & Education Summit (May 19-21) at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. This conference will help healthcare leaders navigate the changing accreditation landscape and uncover actionable strategies for improvement. Key highlights include: The Joint Commission’s benchmarking tool: Gain insight into how your organization’s survey results compare with peers and use the findings to drive meaningful improvement. Thought leadership: Hear from The Joint Commission’s James Merlino, MD, executive vice president and chief innovation officer, and Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN,…

If you haven’t registered yet for the OHA Annual Meeting, now’s the time to secure your spot for Ohio’s premier health care leadership event. As you plan your visit, please keep these important upcoming deadlines in mind: Special accommodations: OHA is happy to accommodate individuals with special dietary (vegetarian, gluten-free, non-dairy) or physical needs by providing auxiliary aids and services. Please email Casey Strader with any special requests before Friday, April 25 to ensure accommodations can be arranged. Cancellation policy: If your plans change, please notify Sherri Cohen. Refunds for special event fees are available until May 2. After that date, no refunds can be issued. Don’t miss your…

The OHA Environmental Leadership Council is proud to announce it will bring back its Health Care Sustainability Awards for the first time since 2022. The two honors set to be given out in 2025 recognize hospitals and health systems that are leading the way in environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. OHA is accepting applications for two award categories through May 16: The Creeley Sustainability Effort Award – Honoring facilities making strong progress in sustainability. The Chapman Sustainability Leadership Award – Celebrating organizations demonstrating leadership and significant achievements in sustainability. Organizations can apply as a health system or submit individual site applications, including those in the Midwest region…

Under HB 452, all Ohio hospitals—both independent and part of larger systems—must implement formal security plans to prevent workplace violence by July 8, 2025. The law requires each hospital to assemble a security team, conduct a security risk assessment, develop a comprehensive security plan and meet specific standards for training, incident reporting, signage and annual review. To comply, hospitals must also submit an attestation through Juvare’s EMResource platform. Access can be requested by completing the Licensure Juvare User/Organization Request form, available through the Ohio Department of Health. For more details, visit the ODH Hospital Security Plans webpage or consult Ohio Revised Code Sections 3727.18, 3727.181 and 3727.182.