ASHHRA convened its second Thought
Leader Forum, Saturday, October 11,
2008 in Austin Texas, prior to the
44th ASHHRA Annual Conference and
Exposition.
A select group of thought
leaders—health care workforce and
quality experts— were invited to
participate in the two hour session
to discuss,
“Workforce Issues in Health Care.”Results of the
session have been compiled in a
summary of findings and are being
shared with ASHHRA members, as well
as all AHA-member CEOs and
participants, and is now available
on the ASHHRA Web site,
www.ashhra.org.
“The forum provided an outstanding
opportunity for health care leaders
to identify today’s major workforce
challenges and the many ways HR
professionals should lead efforts
and initiatives to address those,”
said ASHHRA president Jeanene
Martin. “The information provided in
this summary will be beneficial to
all health care leaders; it takes
all of us to plan for and ensure a
productive workforce.”
Thought Leader Forums, a series
under the direction of the ASHHRA
Think Tank, provide a vehicle for
ASHHRA to garner the most vital
health care issues and trends to
help its members become
well-equipped to successfully lead
their organizations into the future.
A third Thought Leader Forum, “The
Role of HR in Advancing Operational
Efficiencies,” is scheduled for July
23, 2009 in San Francisco at the
17th Annual Health Forum and AHA
Leadership Summit.
What is KHHRA?
The Kansas Hospital Human Resources
Association is an organization made up of persons
professionally engaged in the human resources
function of affiliated member institutions of the
Kansas Hospital Association. The Association is
divided into six districts statewide, each with its
own executive board representative.
KHA
● KHHRA
● ASHHRA
AFFILIATION
KHHRA is directly affiliated with the
Kansas Hospital Association and serves in an
advisory capacity to the KHA in matters relating to
human resources functions. KHHRA is also affiliated
with the American Society for Healthcare Human
Resources Administration (ASHHRA).
KHHRA OBJECTIVE
It is the organization's objective to
promote high standards of professional ethics,
education and effectiveness in the area of Human
Resource Management through:
*Stimulating the exchange of information * Furthering the professional and personal
development of its members
EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
Some of the objectives of KHHRA are
achieved through biannual educational programs which
are held at various locations statewide. Topics of
current concern, covering a wide spectrum of human
resources responsibilities and interests, are
presented at these meetings by accredited,
knowledgeable speakers. Other educational meetings
are held at the discretion of the district
representative on a local level within each
district.
DIRECT COMMUNICATION
Aside from the formal education
offered through KHHRA, communication and idea
exchange occur spontaneously just by "getting to
know" and associating with other members in the
human resource profession. Due to the fact that many
of our members have special talents and expertise in
a variety of areas, this becomes a valuable resource
for our members.
NEWSLETTER
In addition to the educational meetings, a
newsletter is also published quarterly with current
information about the organization and other items of
interest.
Regular Membership - Anyone who is involved
in the human resources function of a health care
facility that is a member of the Kansas Hospital
Association (KHA).
Associate Membership - Anyone who is involved
in the human resources function of a health care
facility that is not a member of KHA (clinics,
physician practices, nursing homes, etc.)
RESOURCES
LINKS
Corporate
Sponsors
"The
above companies are sponsors of KHHRA. KHHRA does
not apply any endorsement of the above products or
services, but does provide this information as a
benefit to its' members."
