Awards and Recognition / Arizona Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 65 / AHHRA has received the ASHHRA Four Star Recognition from ASHHRA for the past several years. / Joe Marquart
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PH: 480 358 6551
/ Association for Healthcare Human Resource Administration of Rhode Island
Chapter Size: 116 / RI received Four Star recognition at the 2008 Annual Meeting and is going for Four Star recognition for 2009.
In addition, Barbara Arcangeli (AHHRARI President) was awarded the Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award and Tish Devaney (AHHRARI President-Elect) was awarded an Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award.
A member has been submitted for the 2009 Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award. / Louis J. Sperling
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PH: 401/444-2903
Dallas Fort Worth Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: Over 144 members / Submitted nominations for Chapter Officer and Chapter Achievement for the past several years winning each time!
Have participated in the Chapter Management Program since 2002 winning each year – goal to achieve Star IV in 2009! / Rhonda Arrington
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PH: 214.559.7591
Chapter Management / Arizona Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 65 / The AHHRA Board meetings in the 4th quarter of each calendar year for a full day planning session during which the Board:
schedules the following year’s board meeting dates
schedules the following year’s educational sessions including the annual conference
reviews the ASHHRA Chapter Management guidelines as a basis for the following year’s activities / Joe Marquart
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PH: 480 358 6551
Colorado Healthcare Association for Human Resource Management
Chapter Size: 87 / Created two new board positions: Membership Liaison - This person lead a group of volunteers who reach out to new members welcoming them and encouraging them to participate in meetings. The second position is Vendor Liaison – creating his position has increased our sponsorship where we are able to break even on events. / Shelli Lind
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PH: 303.804.8121
Washington Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 175 / The board meets on a semi-annual basis as an opportunity to mentor new board members and brainstorm as a team. We also review our bi-laws, goals and financials to ensure they reflect the wishes and requests of membership. / Kristen Fox
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PH: 509.942.2207
Education / Arizona Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 65 / The chapter hosts two educational programs a year with a featured speaker as well as an annual full day conference. We typically invite a representative from the State Board of Nursing to the first quarter educational program to provide updates prior to the mid-summer license renewal date.
The educational programs are promoted to our membership as well as to colleagues in the local SHRM chapter. We also have an affiliation with Jobing.com and are able to promote our educational programs through their website. / Joe Marquart
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PH: 480 358 6551
Connecticut Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 200 / CHHRA continues to host a robust educational program despite the economic downturn. This year we offered high-quality programs with top-notch speakers on diverse topics such as compensation, benefits, diversity, internet recruiting, and emotional intelligence.
In addition, we hold two major networking events a year, one of which is our holiday get-together. In addition to the networking, we have added an educational component, which has been well received by members.
At our Annual Spring Meeting, we will allow our business partners to set up display booths at no cost combined with a back-to-back educational program. / Dave Watson
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PH: 860.714.4778
/ Colorado Healthcare Association for Human Resource Management
Chapter Size: 87 / In November, one of our education sessions was focused on EFCA. This session led to a great discussion among participants, and ultimately, has lead to a close partnership with the Colorado Hospital Association. Members from hospitals all over the state meet regularly to share resources, BP’s, communication plans est. / Shelli Lind
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PH: 303.804.8121
Kentucky Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Chapter Size: 35 / Holds annual meeting in conjunction with the annual KHA Convention. Our educational sessions offer opportunity for not only HR professional but all hospital professionals to attend. Past two years have averaged 30 participants. / Barry Lindeman
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PH: 859.745-3404
/ Maryland Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: / Organized an Employee Relations Committee which has met 2 times and currently developing a campaign to bring in membership. / Allen McMillin
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PH: 410-601-8593
Montana Society of Healthcare Human Resource Administrators
Chapter size: 68 / Our quarterly newsletter includes a Membership Spotlight section. Photographs and information about members are shared with the chapter. This really helped us get to know each other better. On occasions, it is difficult for members to attend meetings or conferences due to the economy, distance or the weather. The quarterly newsletter provides that connection. / Susan Catt
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PH: 406/863-3551
/ Nebraska Society for Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 78 / We started a new chapter in June 2008. We are planning a State conference later this year. The conference will offer CEU for recertification. We have an active website with a message board. We have achieved so much in such little time. / Nancy Scattergood
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PH: 402/768-4641
Malissa Sittler
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PH: 407.768-4641
Greater New Orleans Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Chapter Size: 57 / We provided an affordable Lorman Education Services program for our Chapter members and others to obtain HRCI approved credits. We brought in 6 attorneys to present Employment Law from A – Z and charged $100 for Chapter members and $125 for non-members. Hurricane Gustav caused us to postpone and reschedule, while filling our disaster planning/storm preparation roles, we were still extremely successful in educating 42 attendees while enjoying a $1,340 profit. / Michelle Chaix
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PH: 985.898.4452
North Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association and Virginia Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Chapter Size: 175 / NC and VA Chapters held an Annual Joint Conference in WilliamsburgVA. Members from Maryland and West Virginia also attended. / Bob Borbet (NC)
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PH: 919.350.8763
Chuck Walton
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PH: 504.459.1180
Ohio Society for Hospital Human Resources Administrators
Chapter Size: 114 / During the 2008 Fall Conference we introduced “Pass the Mike” an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and share Best Practices. This was a structured effort to create interactive dialogue between the attendees. / Mary Beth Knake
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PH: 419.824.1072
Association for Healthcare Human Resource Administration of Rhode Island
Chapter Size: 116 /
- RI conducts five professional development programs per year. This year will be our fourth annual Workforce Summit meeting focused on addressing supply. Participants include healthcare employers, nursing and allied health education programs, governmental agencies, private funding sources, community based organizations, labor unions and secondary schools.
- We will also conduct a ½-day program on Patient Safety & HR.
- We are looking to work with Cvent to manage our membership database and process registration and evaluation process for the professional development programs.
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PH: 401/793-2582
South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 71 / We just held our annual conference in April. We co-sponsored a full day Human Resources and Benefits Management Forum with Palmetto Hospital Trust in March and a two-day “Leadership Conference in HR Professionals” in September. / Teresa Threlkeld
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PH: 864.512.1751
Dallas Fort Worth Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: over 144 members / Planning a full day conference with two half-day sessions. Have already covered the following topics this year: “How Your Website Can be Your #1 Recruiting Tool,” “When Baby Boomers/Healthcare Professionals Retire” and “Legislative Update to Include Proposed Legislation.” / Rhonda Arrington
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PH: 214.559.7591
/ Washington Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 175 / We offer a spring and fall conference. The fall conference was a joint conference with the Oregon Chapter. It was a huge success. Participation continues to increase on both the participant side and the vendor partner side. / Kristen Fox
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PH: 509.942.2207
Legislative / Kentucky Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Chapter Size: 35 / Work closely with the KHA to ensure input and feedback on healthcare HR related legislative initiatives. / Barry Lindeman
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PH: 859.745-3404
Association for Healthcare Human Resource Administration of Rhode Island
Chapter Size: 116 / We partnered to host SHRM-RI’s Annual Legislative Update Meeting. Our Committee Chair collaborates with the chapter and communicates to AHHRARI membership often. Lou Sperling, current AHHRARI President also participated on a panel sponsored again by SHRM that discussed EFCA and implications for both union and non-union organizations. / Marilyn Walsh
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PH: 401/736-4697
South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 71 / Jim Walker, Senior VP with the South Carolina Hospital Association regularly attends our board meetings to keep us updated on all new legislation. / Teresa Threlkeld
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PH: 864.512.1751
Washington Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 175 / We had a very active legislative session with a lot of legislation that would be very costly for Healthcare employers. Through our grassroots approach, (including having members testify), we were able to halt several pieces of costly legislation. / Kristen Fox
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PH: 509.942.2207
Membership/Recruitment and retention / Ohio Society for Hospital Human Resources Administrators
Chapter Size: 114 / To increase membership, we offered group memberships discounts to the Ohio hospital members. 1st member full price and any additional members from the same hospital received a 50% discount. / Mary Beth Knake
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PH: 419.824.1072
Association for Healthcare Human Resource Administration of Rhode Island
Chapter Size: 116 / Our membership holds steady and, in fact, increases by a few new members each year. All of our officers and most of the Board are ASHHRA members. We are in the early stages of implementing a membership drive aimed at college students and those with less than 2 years experience in HR. We have regular, student and associate categories. / Jane Fontaine
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PH: 508/676-8251
/ Dallas Fort Worth Healthcare Human Resource Association
Chapter Size: over 144 members / We have recently increased our membership by 25% using several techniques:
Creating a new website, opening membership to healthcare outside of hospitals and preparing new marketing materials. / Rhonda Arrington
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PH: 214.559.7591
Washington Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 175 / We had a 9% increase in 2008 over 2007 with 168 active members in 2008. We had an 8.7% in 2009 with a total of 175 active members. / Kristen Fox
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PH: 509.942.2207
Re-certification / Arizona Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 65 / The chapter has recently been approved to provide HRCI credits for our educational programming which will enhance value to members and attract new members / Joe Marquart
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PH: 480 358 6551
Central Illinois Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Chapter Size: 85 / Provider status for CEUs. / Crystal Elliott
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PH: 309-353-0655
Colorado Healthcare Association for Human Resource Management
Chapter Size: 87 / We have been able to submit for HRCI credit hours for our programs, which is a huge benefit for certified members. We offer three meetings a year Spring 1.5 days, Summer 2.5 days, Fall 1.5 days. / Shelli Lind
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PH: 303.804.8121
Kentucky Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Chapter Size: 35 / We offer HRCI credits that apply toward PHR and SPHR re-certification. / Barry Lindeman
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PH: 859.745-3404
South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size 71 / We provided 8 pre-approval certification hours for our annual conference. / Teresa Threlkeld
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PH: 864.512.1751
Dallas Fort Worth Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: over 144 members / HR continuing education units are obtained for every meeting/seminar that we hold. / Rhonda Arrington
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PH: 214.559.7591
Vermont Healthcare Human Resources Association / We are currently looking at having our VHHRA programs to become HRCI Pre-approved for folks with PHR/SPHR/GPHR who need recertification credits. Goal is May having our first pre-approved program. / Jean Martaniuk
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PH: 802.674.7230
Washington Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 175 / We have all of our programs pre-approved for recertification. In 2008, we offered over 17 recertification credit educational opportunities. We have already offered over 16 recertification credit educational opportunities in 2009. / Kristen Fox
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PH: 509.942.2207
Scholarship / North Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 175 / NCHHRA Annual Conference Scholarship. To provide financial assistance to members to attend the NCHHRA Fall Annual Conference. Six scholarships, one per district, will be offered. New program in 2009 / Bob Borbet
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PH: 910/671-5811
Karen Moorefield
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Association for Healthcare Human Resource Administration of Rhode Island
Chapter Size: 116 / We have sponsored a scholarship program and have awarded at least one (1) scholarship every year to someone taking course work in HR or studying for their SPHR certification. / Jane Fontaine
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PH: 508/676-8251
Dallas Fort Worth Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: over 144 members / We will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship for the promotion of HR certifications and the furthering HR careers! / Rhonda Arrington
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PH: 214.559.7591
South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 71 / We provide a scholarship on an annual basis. / Teresa Threlkeld
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PH: 864.512.1751
Survey
/ Central Illinois Healthcare Human Resources Administration / We have a successful wage and salary survey collaboration between the Central & Southern Illinois groups. / Crystal Elliott
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PH: 309-353-0655
Kentucky Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Chapter Size: 35 / Conducts annual health professional salary survey with HRadvantage with over 40 participants annually from Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. / Barry Lindeman
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PH: 859.745-3404
North Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: / State of the Economy Survey and Its Impact on NCHHRA Organizations. NCHHRA developed a survey for its membership that identified changes organizations made to their HR programs due to the economy. / Bob Borbet
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PH: 910.671.5811
Association for Healthcare Human Resource Administration of Rhode Island
Chapter Size: 116 / This is the first year we will partner with Cammack LaRhette and Olney to conduct a combined Benefit and Compensation survey.
The results are presented annually at the May professional development program. In the past, we have just conducted the Compensation Survey. / Louis J. Sperling
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PH: 401/444-2903
South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter size: 71 / Mercer has conducted a statewide benefits survey for our chapter for the past two years which shows how our plan's benefits compare to other SCHHRA members. / Teresa Threlkeld
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PH: 864.512.1751
Tools
/ Philadelphia and Suburban Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 65 / Several years ago, a nurse migrated from hospital to hospital, across state boundaries, and had the reputation of being an “angel of death”. He was able to do so because our industry’s policy was to verify only name, rank and serial number for a reference. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania attempted to address this problem and the “Healthcare Institution Applicant Reference Form” was born - thanks in large part to Joe Micucci.
The purpose of this process is to allow employers the protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’ s new law and for employers to be enabled to make informed hiring decisions for positions that involve interactions with patients. / Thom Rossi
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PH: 856.782.3300
Web Site / Kentucky Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Chapter Size: 35 / Developed KSHHRA.org with assistance from WestLake Financial. / Barry Lindeman
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PH: 859.745-3404
/ Montana Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administrators / We are proud of our chapter’s MSHHRA website – We recently surveyed our membership and found that 96%or those responded are familiar with our website and have their passwords for the Members Only section. One of the most popular features of the site is the List Serve. We regularly hear accolades from members who have used the feature reporting that within minutes they receive responses. / Susan Catt
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PH: 406/863-3551
Association for Healthcare Human Resource Administration of Rhode Island
Chapter Size: 116 / AHHRARI has had its own website for three years. We have links to ASHHRA on the site and use it to communicate with our membership. AHHRARI will also be uploading our content to the ASHHRA website. / Louis J. Sperling
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PH: 401/444-2903
Marry Torres
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PH: 401/574-4951
Dallas Fort Worth Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: over 144 members / We have created a new website in partnership with jobing.com / Rhonda Arrington
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PH: 214.559.7591
South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: 71 / We have a website in conjunction with the South Carolina Healthcare Association. / Teresa Threlkeld
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PH: 864.512.1751
Struggling Chapter/
Challenges
/ Connecticut Healthcare Human Resources Association
Chapter Size: / Attracting HR executives to step up to the plate in leadership roles.
Oureffort in reaching out to Western Mass hospitals, inviting them to our educational activities. / Dave Watson
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PH: 860.714.4778
Kentucky Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Chapter Size: 35 / Continue to have issues with member recruitment and retention. Hard to attract the senior level professionals to participate in programs, hold offices and work on committees. / Barry Lindeman
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PH: 859.745-3404
Presented at the 2009 Chapter Leadership Conference