Staffing
OHA typically has taken positions to oppose limitations on the subject of staffing, such as mandated nurse-to-patient ratio legislation.
OHA worked with the Nursing 2015 initiative to develop House Bill 346, signed by Gov. Ted Strickland on June 12, 2008. This legislation provides staff nurses with significant input into the staffing process. It also gives hospitals the flexibility to establish a staffing plan that meets patient needs.
Safe Staffing Law Toolkit
One of the resources used to assist Ohio hospitals with managing temporary staffing vendors is a statewide staffing program to help ensure the quality of nursing and allied health professionals and save hospital money on hourly rates and administrative costs. It was developed by OHA Solutions, a subsidiary of the Ohio Hospital Association, and gives access to high quality, affordable temporary staff that can provide alternatives to mandating overtime or closing beds.
Free Trial Membership on OHHealthJobs.com
Hospitals can still sign-up for a free trial account on OHHealthJobs.com and post current job openings and search the resume databases for candidates. To activate the free trial, visit www.OHHealthJobs.com and click on ‘Subscription Information.’ Select ‘Free Trial.’ Complete the required information and click ‘Submit.’ OHA will be in contact to get you started.
OHA Unemployment Compensation Program
OHA, on behalf of its member hospitals and health systems in Ohio, administers a statewide group unemployment compensation program. For more information, contact Brenda Slagle at brendas@ohanet.org.
OHA Names New CEO
December 6, 2011:
Mike Abrams, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Iowa Medical Society, was announced as the Ohio Hospital Association’s next President and CEO. Abrams will begin his tenure in February, following the December 31 retirement of Jim Castle, OHA’s President and CEO for 23 years.
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