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Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Jan. 9

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Quality Corner Call - Jan. 10

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

KHA Board Meeting - Jan. 22

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include American Hospital Association delegate.

KHA's Advocacy Day - Jan. 23

Advocacy is at the heart of every service KHA provides for our members. Whether we are educating, advocating or relationship-building, we look for ways to assist policymakers at the federal, state and local levels in understanding the implications of the policies being discussed.

KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 28

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

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Worker Protections Against Violence

Kansas law now provides additional protections for Kansas health care workers who can face threats in the course of their work caring for patients. Assault of a health care worker is now a Class A misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of one year’s jail time and a $2,500 fine.

KHA created toolkit of resources. There is a series of eight posters to be used in your facilities to raise awareness about the increased penalties for acts of violence against health care workers. Instructions and links to posters for public and employee spaces are available to KHA members.

Additional resources in our member toolkit include a template media release on the new law, a health care crimes list including statutes and a document for planning for and reporting a crime.

Employee and Patient Relations Resources

Kansas community hospital employees spend their days caring for people and deserve the most positive work environment possible to fulfill that compassionate mission. Especially in today's uneasy times, hospitals view employee and patient relations as a top priority. Resources can be found at the links below.

American Hospital Association

The AHA Health Career Center aims to connect health care employers and top talent in all disciplines through its online job board network.

American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration

The American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) is the nation’s only membership organization dedicated to meeting the needs of human resources professionals in health care.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Workforce Freedom Initiative

The Employment Policy division regularly interacts with Congressional staff, numerous Federal agencies and many national coalitions (some of which are chaired by the Chamber) to help define and shape national labor, immigration and employee benefit policy.

America Works Initiative

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization. Members range from small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country that support their communities, to the leading industry associations and global corporations that innovate and solve for the world’s challenges, to the emerging and fast-growing industries that are shaping the future.  The U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate, partner and network, helping to improve society and people’s lives. 

Employee Financial Wellness

Have you thought about how the financial health of your employees recently? If you're like most business owners these days, you have.

A comprehensive benefits program improves employee health and productivity, reduces absenteeism, and cuts healthcare costs.

That's why the number of employers offering financial wellness for employees has more than doubled over the last five years. In fact, according to The Retirement Advisor Council, a solid financial wellness program provides:

Benefits for both employers and employees;
Criteria and scope required for effective programs;
Essential engagement and delivery methods; and,
Defines key success metrics.

The need for workplace financial wellness is not going away. In fact, it is more critical than ever. Download this free whitepaper to see how your workplace wellness program may be different when competing for the best employees, optimizing productivity and reducing costs.

Employee Free Choice Act

Employees must have freedom to participate in structuring their work environment, and any threat to those freedoms is unacceptable. The Employee Free Choice Act was introduced in the 111th Congress during the early weeks of 2009. On behalf of member hospitals, the Kansas Hospital Association is standing up for employees against strong-arm coercion and misinformation.

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