Tag: Erin Steward

MHA Hosts Successful Virtual Care Models Webinar

Member News

The MHA hosted nearly 100 healthcare staff in patient experience, nursing, quality and human resources roles May 2 during the webinar Virtual Care Models that Improve Engagement and Support Staff.

Representatives from Henry Ford Health and Trinity Health Grand Rapids outlined the design and interface of virtual care models among technology, care teams and the patient, and outcomes demonstrating the value of virtual care to both staff and patients. The webinar also highlights the MHA Person & Family Engagement Roadmap, which features research and tools proven to re-engage patients and improve person and family engagement.

An additional webinar, Recruitment Models that Grow a Strong and Patient-Centered Workforce,  is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. May 30. This webinar will outline nursing internship and patient care tech programs that help students and employees gain clinical experience and makes new and veteran employees feel valued. It will also review a program designed for high school students to excite them about the possible careers in clinical and nonclinical healthcare positions, and the value of building trusting relationships and emotional support with patients and families. Registration is free of charge for MHA member organizations.

Members may contact Erin Steward at the MHA with questions about the MHA Person & Family Engagement Roadmap or webinar.

MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship Receives High Praise

Member News

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024-2025 Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2024 through June 2025.

Chief executive officers who sponsor board members in the MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship, along with fellowship graduates, are praising this learning opportunity. A recently published video highlights positive experiences. The fellowship, conducted through a mix of in-person and virtual sessions over nine months, is an intensive program providing tools and knowledge to help trustees support leaders in navigating tough economic conditions, workforce challenges, and frontline caregiver safety.

Members looking to further explore this one-of-a-kind offering can contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

Latest AHA Trustee Insights Focuses on Importance of Children’s Health

Member News

The April edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), focuses on the value nurse leaders bring to the governing board. An article outlines information from several studies citing how nurses promote health equity and assist boards in achieving oversight compliance requirements with the National Patient Safety Goals, The Joint Commission Leadership Standards and the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services Conditions of Participation.

Studies also reveal nurses who serve on governing boards, or are prepared for a board role, improve recruitment and retention of nurses. The newsletter includes a podcast featuring a registered nurse explaining her mission of bringing more nurses into board positions and how her own experience as a nurse trustee is a testimonial for considering nurses as trustees.

Members with questions about AHA trustee resources or webinars may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

Applications Open for Excellence in Governance Fellowship

Member News

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024-2025 Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2024 through June 2025. The MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is a rigorous and comprehensive program delivering tools and knowledge to help trustees understand how they can help leaders navigate challenging economic conditions, persistent workforce pressures and the safety of frontline caregivers.

The fellowship encompasses strategic areas: principles of effective governance, improving quality and patient safety, building collaborative medical staff partnerships and building strong relationships with the community and stakeholders. The sessions are led by experts in governance with a healthcare background.

With the busy schedules of board members in mind, fellows will meet three times a year in-person at the MHA headquarters in Okemos and through virtual sessions.

Members looking to further explore this one-of-a-kind offering may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

MHA Webinars Share Ways Virtual Care and New Recruitment Models Support PFE

Member News

The MHA will host two webinars May 2 and May 30 on virtual care and recruitment models in healthcare that support person and family engagement (PFE). It is through dialogue, relationship building and shared decision-making among patients, caregivers and healthcare staff that the best clinical outcomes and satisfaction is achieved. The MHA Person & Family Engagement Roadmap outlines the research and tools proven to result in optimal outcomes. This research is the foundation for the two upcoming webinars. Both webinars are noon to 1 p.m. and approved for nursing and social work credit (please visit the Accredited Continuing Education Accreditation Statement online for details).

 The webinar Virtual Care Models that Improve Engagement and Support Staff on May 2 will be led by leaders from Henry Ford Health and Trinity Health Grand Rapids, who will outline recommendations and support from leadership, nursing and patient experience teams for virtual care and the outcomes demonstrating its value.

The webinar Recruitment Models that Grow a Strong and Patient-Centered Workforce on May 30 will be led by leaders from Covenant Healthcare and McLaren Northern Michigan, who will discuss nursing internships and patient care tech programs that provides valuable clinical experience, fostering a sense of value among participants. The webinar will also share details about a program for high school students that aims to spark interest in careers across clinical and nonclinical healthcare roles.

Registration is free of charge for MHA member organizations. Members may contact Erin Steward with questions about the MHA Person & Family Engagement Roadmap or webinars.

Webinar Detailing Virtual Care Models Approved for CE

Member News

The MHA is hosting the webinar Virtual Care Models that Improve Engagement and Support Staff from noon to 1 p.m. May 2. Representatives from Henry Ford Health and Trinity Health Grand Rapids will outline the design and interface of virtual care models among technology, care teams and patients; explain how to gain input and buy-in from leadership and staff; and share the outcomes that demonstrate the value of virtual care to the care team, patients and families. The webinar is approved for nursing and social work continuing education credit.

Virtual nursing is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, facilitating rapid and seamless communication between patients and nurses. Real-time virtual interactions enable patients to have their questions and concerns addressed promptly, leading to enhanced engagement and satisfaction with the healthcare team.

The webinar highlights the MHA Person & Family Engagement Roadmap, featuring research and tools supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care, which are proven to re-engage patients and improve person and family engagement. Registration is free to charge for MHA member organizations.

Members with questions about the MHA Person & Family Engagement Roadmap or webinar may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

Latest AHA Trustee Insights Focuses on Importance of Children’s Health

Member News

The March edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), outlines the array of challenges children are facing and the responsibility to help children reach their potential.

Hospital strategic plans should include both improving clinical results in children’s health and addressing health disparities such as socio-economic conditions and racial inequities, so children experience better health within their communities. The article also highlight examples of key partnerships and initiatives to support children and families and considerations for gun violence and behavioral health.

A Trustee Trends in 2024 is included in this edition which provides more in-depth information about artificial intelligence and quality improvement and ways to assess readiness.

For information about MHA trustee resources or webinars, members may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

Registration Open for Webinar on Virtual Care Models

Member News

Registration is open for the MHA webinar, Virtual Care Models that Improve Engagement and Support Staff, scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. May 2. Attendees will learn from experts and peers about how hospitals and health systems are operationalizing virtual care strategies to positively impact patient experience, clinical outcomes, safety and employee satisfaction.

The webinar, designed for patient experience, quality and human resources professionals and members of the care team, will explore:

  • Workforce shortage data and how technology can support care teams.
  • Virtual care designs and interfaces.
  • Recommendations and support from leadership, nursing and patient experience teams for virtual care.
  • Outcomes demonstrating the value of virtual care to the care team, patients and families.

Registration is free to charge for MHA member organizations. Additionally, attendees will learn more about the MHA Person & Family Engagement Roadmap, a resource that offers tools supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care. These proven strategies can help hospitals re-engage patients and improve person and family engagement.

Members with questions about the MHA Person & Family Engagement Roadmap or webinar.may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.