About Hospital Operations
Hospitals are grappling with staffing shortages, financial shortfalls, and extensive oversight and regulation. One in five hospitals is at risk of closure, yet hospitals remain committed to maintaining the care communities rely on and supporting the state’s health care workforce. To do this, hospitals are actively working with legislators and policymakers to find innovative and efficient ways to deliver care to all Californians.
Report Gives Insights into Orange County Healthcare Workforce
HASC, in partnership with Orange County United Way, engaged Cause IMPACTS to develop a comprehensive workforce report on the evolving needs of HASC member hospitals. The report, “Strengthening Orange County’s Healthcare Workforce: Recommendations for a Resilient Future, was funded by CalOptima Health. The workforce report is designed to provide healthcare leaders with data-driven insights into […]
Apprenticeships: A Strategic Workforce Tool for Hospitals
HASC, in partnership with OC Pathways, is sharing an opportunity for you to learn more about how apprenticeships can strengthen and support your hospital workforce. Hospitals continue to face persistent workforce challenges, from recruiting and retaining skilled employees to creating clear, sustainable pathways into healthcare careers. Apprenticeships offer a practical and scalable strategy to help […]
2027 HR Conference
Save the Date! Great Conversations. Fresh Ideas. New Connections. CHA and HASC are partnering once again for the 2027 HR Conference, bringing healthcare HR professionals together for two days of learning, sharing and connecting. We’re building a dynamic agenda around the topics and issues that are top of mind for healthcare HR today, with plenty […]
Ready, Set, Lead: Hiring and Leadership Development
Overview Learn how to start building future leaders even before you hire them at Ready, Set, Lead: Hiring and Leadership Development. This two-part virtual workshop with renowned expert and author Paul Falcone will empower you to 1) select candidates with the best potential and “fit,” and 2) help them develop into skilled leaders in their first year on the job. […]
Building the Future Healthcare Workforce Through High School Pathway Programs
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 […]
Ready, Set, Lead: Hiring and Leadership Development
Overview Learn how to start building future leaders even before you hire them at Ready, Set, Lead: Hiring and Leadership Development. This two-part virtual workshop with renowned expert and author Paul Falcone will empower you to 1) select candidates with the best potential and “fit,” and 2) help them develop into skilled leaders in their first year on the job. […]
Leave of Absence Workshop
This workshop provides human resources professionals and managers with a comprehensive overview of the various types of leave available under federal and state law. You’ll learn how to avoid common compliance pitfalls and reduce legal risk for your organization when navigating a leave of absence. In addition, you’ll gain a working understanding of employee rights […]
Workplace Investigations
Save when you register for both Workplace Investigations and the Leave of Absence Workshop (Oct. 15). Groups of three or more also receive a discount. Learn more under Workshop Details. Workplace investigations are both an art and a science, requiring a blend of careful strategy and human connection. Join us for an interactive and informative […]
Creating and Sustaining High-performance Teams
This virtual course aims to strengthen charge nurses and other healthcare managers with leadership skills to grow high-performance employees and teams. You’ll explore the connection between teamwork and quality patient care, practice effective listening techniques to address workplace challenges, and identify leadership strategies that foster collaboration. You’ll also learn approaches for motivating staff and sustaining engagement across […]
The Pillars of Physician Retention
Creating an Engaged, Purpose-driven Workforce Retaining physicians has become a critical challenge for healthcare organizations, as high turnover rates disrupt patient care and organizational stability. Studies show that today’s early-career physicians are more likely to leave their first position within two years, compared with previous generations that stayed six years on average, highlighting the urgent […]