Every year, National Hospital Week serves as an opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems, healthcare workers and the innovative ways they are supporting and connected to the community. For 2022, the MHA celebrated by showcasing member hospital and health system staff across social media channels. Each day of the week, short videos featured staff from across the state — nurses, volunteers, technicians, etc. — sharing what they love about working in healthcare.
The videos aligned with the American Hospital Association’s #WeAreHealthcare efforts, offering a more local perspective from caregivers who have taken on unimaginable challenges and risen to the occasion repeatedly over the course of the pandemic. Submissions came from healthcare workers across the state, including staff from Beaumont Health, Henry Ford Health, Hurley Medical Center, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and Sparrow Health System.
The videos totaled more than 40,000 impressions (the number of times content was seen) and more than 1,500 engagements across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Questions about the MHA’s 2022 National Hospital Week campaign should be directed to Lucy Ciaramitaro at the MHA.
The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), is now available and contains valuable information on board engagement.
COVID-19 has tested boards’ abilities to lead in times of prolonged and daunting pressures, and time spent together as a board has been significantly challenged. Conducting a board assessment is one of the most important actions a board can take to evaluate and better understand trustee engagement and leadership effectiveness. Engaged trustees consistently ask themselves questions like, “What do we know today that we didn’t know yesterday?” If the board is not focused on learning and engagement, a lack of understanding about the impact of trends on the future well-being of their hospital or health system could be a problem. The February newsletter outlines actions to pulse check the board’s engagement, among other topics.
The expanded website and enhanced monthly e-newsletter of Trustee Insights are available through the AHA Trustee Services webpage. They are free and do not require AHA membership.
For information about MHA trustee resources or webinars, contact Erin Steward at the MHA.
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.”— Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The past two years have sharpened the focus on several aspects of healthcare, none more so than efforts to achieve health equity throughout our communities and to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our healthcare organizations and communities. February is Black History Month, which makes it a perfect time to reflect on the areas where we, as healthcare leaders, can do better to promote the elimination of unconscious bias and to address the social determinants of health such as access to transportation, housing and healthy food, while also expanding our DEI efforts.
There is no question that COVID-19 and the momentum behind social justice reform in 2020 served as a force multiplier for many in this arena. The data is clear that, throughout the pandemic, minorities have suffered worse health outcomes from COVID-19, and we need to fully understand the reasons why.
I’m proud to say that the MHA Keystone Center, our association’s safety and quality organization, has already become deeply engaged in this space. Our efforts to date have included the release of the Eliminating Disparities to Advance Health Equity and Improve Quality guide and the MHA Board of Trustees pledge to Address Racism and Health Inequities, which includes a commitment to listen, to act and to lead. This pledge has since been universally embraced by our member hospitals throughout the state, which sets us on a positive path forward. As I have pointed out many times in the past, because hospitals are often the largest employer in their respective communities, we have an extraordinary opportunity to lead by example in all that we do.
Moving forward into 2022, our member hospitals will soon need to ensure compliance with a new state law, fully supported by the MHA, that requires unconscious bias training for all clinicians. Many of our hospitals were providing this sort of training well before the passage of this legislation, and we are eager to continue this work.
As with so many other issues, we are also very fortunate to have strong partners in the American Hospital Association (AHA), in this case with its Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) that offers a wide range of resources and initiatives to pursue health equity from a variety of areas. Together, the AHA and the IFDHE are helping to increase leadership opportunities for ethnic minorities, as they have historically been underrepresented in healthcare management.
We have come a long way in recent years, as we now have an organized, orchestrated effort within our hospitals and health systems to address these important issues. Today, positions and departments have been created, including C-suite leadership roles, that have influence on the actions both inside the hospital and outside with community partners. Just as this is an all-hands-on-deck effort throughout the care continuum, the same holds true with community partners in addressing the many vexing issues that contribute to poor health outcomes. The fact that we have leadership in place to guide this process is a testament to the commitment of our member CEOs and is an encouraging development for further things to come.
We also have a strong culture of shared learning in our state, and the willingness of hospitals and health systems to collect and share data (including race, ethnicity and language, or REAL, data) and best practices is encouraging and impactful. Despite our progress, we still have a long way to go, and I encourage any leader or organization that has not done so already to join the MHA on this journey. For too long our hospitals have treated the end results of years of health disparities, and the time is now for us to be leaders in driving change.
The MHA Legislative Policy Panel convened Jan. 19 to develop recommendations for the MHA Board of Trustees on legislative initiatives impacting Michigan hospitals. The meeting was highlighted by presentations from representatives of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners and the Michigan State Medical Society …
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announced Jan. 19 that four Upper Peninsula community organizations will receive $490,000 in grant funding to help them address gaps in service for individuals and families facing substance use disorder and to support the development and growth …
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers are five times more likely to suffer a workplace violence injury than workers overall. This affects workers not just physically, but mentally, contributing to burnout and worsening turnover. …
The MHA’s major membership meeting Breakthrough will be held Feb. 17 and 18 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The early registration discount will expire Jan. 28 and the discounted room rate at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa will expire Jan. 26. …
The valuable role of Michigan hospitals and healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic is unmistakable. Brave personnel throughout these facilities have worked for two years to care for the staggering number of patients coming through their doors. …
The MHA will host a virtual member forum from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24 to outline the MHA 2021-2022 program year’s strategic action plan, which the MHA Board of Trustees approved in August. The forum will review the priorities set for the year, progress to date, and the tactics the association will use to …
The webinar Governance Megatrends: What is the Impact on Your Board? Is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and will focus on relevant trends to the board and how to perform a comprehensive review of an existing strategic plan through pandemic-era eyes. Registrants will examine …
Salary.com, an MHA Endorsed Business Partner, is sharing its “10 Compensation Best Practices” e-book as a resource for hospital leaders to consider in developing compensation strategies. Hospitals and health systems continue to transform, and compensation …
The MHA will host a free Lunch and Learn webinar from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET Feb. 1 to provide an update on the latest labor market trends and leading practices to attract and keep valuable employees.
DataGen hosted a national webinar Jan. 19 to review the 2022 Medicare fee-for-service outpatient prospective payment system final rule and hospital impact analysis. A recording from the webinar is available online.
Trustees of healthcare organizations can benefit from two current resources designed specifically for them.
The webinarGovernance Megatrends: What is the Impact on Your Board? Is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and will focus on relevant trends to the board and how to perform a comprehensive review of an existing strategic plan through pandemic-era eyes. Registrants will examine opportunities to improve clinical care in the post-acute setting and master new reimbursement models, as well as how to use Medicare claims data to gain valuable insights regarding referral sources’ needs. Suggested actions are paired with real stories demonstrating the value of these approaches. MHA members can register for $155 per hospital, with an unlimited number of connections within that hospital. The single connection fee does not apply to multiple sites within a health system.
The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), is now available. The January issue discusses why governing boards must understand the nuances of inequities in their communities and how to provide care and contribute to their communities in a manner that is equitable. This issue provides 10 questions that can serve as critical conversation starters for trustees to develop actions that lead to genuine, systemic and sustainable positive change for underserved populations. The expanded website and enhanced monthly e-newsletter of Trustee Insights are available through the AHA Trustee Services webpage. They are free, and do not require AHA membership.
For information about MHA trustee resources or webinars, contact Erin Steward at the MHA.
The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), is now available. This month’s issue features an article on crisis standards of care. In this severe pandemic, one of the most challenging demands that many hospitals may face is determining objective criteria and clinical guidelines for making decisions regarding the triage and management of COVID-19 patients. These patients may be competing for scarce resources, such as hospital emergency admissions, ventilators and other equipment, medications and intensive care resources, and the article outlines considerations for the board.
In addition, the newsletter features a video series and report outlining place-based investment, otherwise known as community investment, which helps create the social and physical environments that support community health over the long term. Hospitals and health systems are using this “anchor mission” strategy to address housing insecurity and other social determinants of health.
The expanded website and enhanced monthly e-newsletter of Trustee Insights are available through the AHA Trustee Services webpage. They are free, do not require AHA membership and include articles, tools and webinars. Those interested in subscribing to AHA Trustee Insights may do so online.
For information about MHA trustee resources, contact Erin Steward at the MHA.
Correction: Corrects prior press release to share all organizations that have achieved either Age-Friendly Health System recognition level.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center recently concluded its second Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community with over 60 Michigan healthcare organizations across the care continuum participating with the intention to become nationally recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) as Age-Friendly Health Systems.
The MHA Keystone Center concluded its second Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community in October, with funding support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Action Communities provide support for state-based teams to accelerate reliable practice of the 4Ms in an active community of learners and testers. This work demonstrates the MHA Keystone Center’s dedication to working with local and statewide agencies and organizations to advance age-friendly efforts to create an age-friendly ecosystem spanning an older adult’s continuum of life.
“Through continued commitment to patient safety and quality, our members worked tirelessly to provide every older adult with the best care possible, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said MHA CEO Brian Peters. “The learnings of the Action Community extend beyond bedside care for an older adult. Participants engaged in identifying strategies that address important factors like social determinants of health and ageism that impact the well-being of our older adults.”
The following organizations have been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence, meaning they have three months of verified data to demonstrate the early impact of using the 4Ms:
Bronson LakeView Hospital
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Albany Health & Rehabilitation Center
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Bronson Commons
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Brookdale Battle Creek
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Brookdale Portage
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Caretel Inns of Lakeland
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Cass County Medical Care
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Chalet of Niles
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Chesterton Manor
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Douglas Cove
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Edgewood Health and Rehab
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Evergreen Manor
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Fairview Nursing and Rehab
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Grace Healthcare of Three Rivers
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Greenwood Health and Living
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Hallmark Living of Benton Harbor
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Heartland Healthcare Care Center
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Journey Senior Living Valpo
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Maplewood of Marshall
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Masonville Place
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Medilodge of Kalamazoo
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Medilodge of Portage
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Medilodge of Westwood
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group North Woods Village at Kokomo
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Pine Ridge Michigan
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Signature Healthcare of Bluffton
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group SKLD Care
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group The Willows AL
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Twin Cities Nursing and Rehab
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group West Woods of Bridgman
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group West Woods of Niles
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center Gibson Family Health Clinic
Hurley Medical Center
ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital
Sparrow Carson City Hospital
Sparrow Ionia Hospital
Mary Mercy Hospital – TONE Home Health
The following organizations have been recognized as Age-Friendly Health Systems Participants, meaning they have successfully developed plans to implement the 4Ms:
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
Baraga County Physician Group
Beaumont Dearborn
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
EHM Senior Solutions Redies Centre
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Country Charm
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Hallmark Living of Holland
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Riverside Village
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka
GuideStar Eldercare Medical Group
The Hearth at Juday Creek
Hills & Dales General Hospital
Ingham County Medical Care Facility
Karmanos Cancer Center Dresner Clinic & Infusion Center
Karmanos Cancer Center Eisenberg Clinic & Infusion Center
McKenzie Professional Group
McLaren Caro Region
Sparrow Clinton Hospital
Sparrow Hospital
Sparrow Medical Group St. Johns Outpatient
Sparrow Medical Group St. Johns Inpatient
Spectrum Health Blodgett ACE Unit
Spectrum Health Medical Group Geriatrics
Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital
“We’re grateful to have such tremendous partners dedicated to implementing age-friendly care across the state,” said Neel Hajra, CEO of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. “It’s remarkable to see the progress they’ve made in such a difficult environment thanks to their commitment to this work. Everyone deserves to age with dignity, and when older adults seek care, their needs and aspirations should shape the assistance they receive — the MHA is helping ensure that is the case in Michigan.”
For more information about the Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community, visit the MHA Keystone Center’s Older Adults webpage.
Michigan is once again among the states with the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases in the nation, with the New York Times reporting that Michigan and Minnesota lead the country in cases per capita. On Nov. 19, there were 3,424 adults hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19, in addition to …
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has provided a 30-day notice that the out-of-state licensure provider exemption will no longer be in effect as of Jan. 11, 2022. The MHA worked with the state to develop this provision effective March 16, 2020, and to keep it in effect since …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced that the Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will increase by $72 in calendar year 2022 to $1,556. The Part A daily coinsurance amounts …
Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals deal with many common fears that can be debilitating. Healthcare providers need to understand the obstacles that this population faces to improve medical care for their patients. The MHA Health Foundation Transgender Healthcare Dignity Model …
Applications for the 2022 Michigan State Loan Repayment Program will be accepted from March 7-11 through the File Transfer Application System. Providers should create an account in the system as soon as possible, but should not upload their MSLRP application documents before March 7. …
The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association, is now available. This month’s issue includes a report on the latest forces and trends affecting healthcare human resources, including education, training and the evolving practice …
The MHA has been actively fielding and responding to media requests related to the growth in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, hospital capacity and healthcare workforce sustainability. …
The Keckley Report
The KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey: An Accurate but Incomplete Picture
“Last Wednesday, Kaiser Family Foundation released its 2021 Employer Health Benefits Survey—the 23rd in the series. …
“The KFF researchers note that changes in employer benefits participation are ‘unchanged’ but noticeable trends suggest changes ahead.”
The MHA Monday Report will not be published Nov. 29, but timely news will continue to be posted in the MHA Newsroom prior to publication of the Dec. 6 edition of Monday Report.
The MHA will offer a webinar on Unemployment Compensation and Vaccine Mandates at 10 a.m. EST Dec. 9.
The MHA will host a free webinar from noon to 12:45 p.m. EST Dec. 9 to review new requirements from The Joint Commission on workplace violence that take effect in January.
The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), is now available. This month’s issue includes a report on the latest forces and trends affecting healthcare human resources, including education, training and the evolving practice landscape, growing the workforce to keep pace with demand, and the effects of the pandemic on the workforce.
In addition, the newsletter features tips for new CEOs on how to establish and nurture an effective strategic partnership with the board.
The expanded website and enhanced monthly e-newsletter of Trustee Insights are available through the AHA Trustee Services webpage. They are free, do not require AHA membership and include articles, tools and webinars. Those interested in subscribing to AHA Trustee Insights may do so online.
For information about MHA trustee resources, contact Erin Steward at the MHA.
The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), is now available. The October issue includes articles about board consolidation and steps boards should consider for improving overall pandemic-era engagement.
In addition, the newsletter features an interview with Marcus Osborne, senior vice president of Walmart Health, who laid out his views on what healthcare will look like in 2040, including more use of artificial intelligence and the demand for people to help patients manage their care.
The expanded website and enhanced monthly e-newsletter of Trustee Insights are available through the AHA Trustee Services webpage. They are free, do not require AHA membership and include articles, tools and webinars. Those interested in subscribing to AHA Trustee Insights may do so online.
For information about MHA trustee resources, contact Erin Steward at the MHA.
The past two years have sharpened the focus on several aspects of healthcare, none more so than efforts to achieve health equity throughout our communities and to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our healthcare organizations and communities. February is Black History Month, which makes it a perfect time to reflect on the areas where we, as healthcare leaders, can do better to promote the elimination of unconscious bias and to address the social determinants of health such as access to transportation, housing and healthy food, while also expanding our DEI efforts.
