HASC is releasing an early awareness alert about a new regional workforce development initiative that may create future opportunities for Inland Empire healthcare employers. The state’s Employment Development Department has awarded the workforce development boards for San Bernardino County and Riverside County a $1 million regional coordination grant to launch the Inland Empire Upskilling Healthcare […]
As we inch toward the end of summer, I want to share an update on several efforts underway at HASC that focus on both immediate challenges facing our hospitals and the longer-term health of the communities we serve. Over the past several months, HASC has conducted a series of listening sessions across our six-county region. […]
Across Southern California, hundreds of students are preparing for healthcare careers through specialized high school pathway programs. These pathways focus on nursing, patient care, emergency medicine, biotechnology, public health, medical assisting, sports medicine and other health professions.Such students offer a valuable opportunity for hospitals to build awareness, strengthen workforce pipelines and connect with future talent […]
HASC, in partnership with AARP and the City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board, recently held a virtual workshop on Rethinking Age at Work. The interactive employer training was designed to help employers rethink age in the workplace and turn demographic change into a competitive advantage. During the session, participants explored age-inclusive practices and practical strategies […]
HASC is pleased to welcome three new associate members, effective Aug. 20. Associate provider member New Start Health Enterprises, Chatsworth, is a skilled nursing facility. HHS, a Texas-based company providing support services, and Medtronic, a Colorado-based producer of atrial fibrillation devices, are associate corporate members. New Start Health EnterprisesAssociate Providerhttp://www.newstarthealthenterprises.comChatsworth, CA Sian Welch, chief executive […]
HASC, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and City and County of Los Angeles public safety partners held their second Health Care Security and Emergency Preparedness Symposium July 28 at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), Pomona. With hospitals facing increased threats and swatting, such as a recent bomb scare at Huntington Health, the program offered timely […]
HASC is pleased to welcome two new hospital chief executives. Anthony Coleman, D.H.A, joined St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino as hospital president in June. David Kim, M.D., became chief executive officer of MemorialCare in July. In his new role, Coleman leads St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San […]
HASC is pleased to introduce the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), a new Education Partner. CPI is a global leader in offering proven de-escalation and crisis prevention training to healthcare providers and other organizations. As a HASC Education Partner, CPI brings nationally recognized expertise in violence prevention and crisis intervention training for professional organizations. The institute’s decades of experience […]
HASC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Alliant Human Capital and Employee Benefits. The collaboration provides HASC members expanded access to integrated workforce consulting and employee benefits solutions designed to help healthcare organizations address today’s evolving workforce and organizational challenges. As part of Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’s fourth largest insurance brokerage, Alliant […]
The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced on June 30 the unanimous appointment of Steve Walsh as its next president and chief executive officer. Walsh will assume leadership of the nation’s largest hospital and healthcare system membership organization this fall. The AHA represents nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems, networks and other providers. He has served […]
