Region 1
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Region 1 Resources
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Region 1 Consultant |
Lisa McIlwain-
2011: Quarter 3 News - Sept. 19, 2011 NEW
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2011: Quarter 1 News - Feb. 28, 2011
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Region 1 is looking to provide financial assistance to those interested in attending the ASHHRA 47th Annual Conference & Exposition. The objective is to provide HR practitioners with a venue to receive educational tools and resources, in addition to networking opportunities that will allow them to become successful HR leaders.
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The scholarship must be used to attend the 2011 ASHHRA Annual Conference
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Scholarships will be awarded to two recipients
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Applications must be received by July 22, 2011 to be considered
Download Application and more info
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November 22, 2010
ASHHRA MetLife Scholarship - Region 1 Recipient Report
by Ann Angell
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April 1, 2010
Greetings from Region 1!
Planning for our 2011 Region 1 Conference is well ahead of schedule thanks to the enthusiasm of an outstanding planning committee. The Rhode Island Chapter is taking the lead, organizing an event staged in historic Newport, Rhode Island. The theme, Crossing the Bridge to HR Excellence, promises to deliver strong educational components with a first class scenic backdrop. Members from other State Chapters are welcome and encouraged to attend! Mark your calendars for June 12 - 14, 2011.
In addition to conference planning, the Rhode Island Chapter continues to thrive under the leadership of Lisa Pratt. The new ASHHRA guidelines are being met through professional development programs including Technology in the Workplace, Compensation & Benefits, and Succession Planning, among other things. CVent, a web based registration system, is now being used with great success for program communication and membership surveys. Other states are encouraged to check out CVent! The Rhode Island Chapter is committed to community outreach, and this year they have chosen to target their efforts on Crossroads RI, whose mission is “to assist the homeless and disconnected on their journey toward a better quality of life.”
In Connecticut, Dave Watson reports that CHHRA has sponsored a number of free educational events for its members since last September. A Membership Educational Event titled “Our Iceberg is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions” was presented by Linda Rappaport, Managing Partner, Gazelle Strategic Partners. They also hosted a well attended Employee Relations Open Forum, and Dr. Reza Yavari of Beyond Care presented “Taking Care of the Caregiver/Yourself – A Health and Wellness Program about Therapeutic Lifestyle Change.” The annual CHA compensation survey distribution event had over 60 practitioners in attendance in February, and the Benefits Roundtable Forum was also popular. CHHRA uses Survey Monkey for program feedback to capture ideas for future programming.
Vermont has taken on a “green” initiative for their Chapter meetings and is now paperless. The Chapter is currently in the process of creating a Charitable Donation Program to support causes within the state, which will become an annual opportunity to give back to their communities. In addition, Vermont’s 2010 student scholarship program (VSCA) is underway. This program awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare or human resources management. Upcoming educational programs, which rotate around Vermont, include Succession Planning & Coaching/Mentoring, Healthy Hospital Survey Results, Increasing Your Web Presence, and the Employee Non-Discrimination Act. In the near future, Vermont and New Hampshire hope to host a joint meeting. The upcoming educational program for New Hampshire will address Affirmative Action.
Beginning in July, 2009, MSHHRA (Maine) kicked off the 2010 fiscal year with a strategic planning session held in Maine’s capitol, Augusta. The executive committee and committee chairs participated, and nine robust educational programs were scheduled, ranging from Legal Updates to Crucial Conversations to joint meetings with the Maine Nursing Executive Group (OMNE). Most educational sessions have had standing room only. The presentation by the MSHHRA/OMNE group was a culmination of over two years of collaborative efforts by MSHHRA, OMNE and the Maine State Nurse licensing board. A toolkit was the result of this collaborative effort, which was sanctioned by the Board of Nursing. The toolkit was designed to assist and guide both clinical and Human Resource managers when dealing with the impaired nurse population.
Massachusetts, the geographical center of our Region, has 82 ASHHRA members. Unfortunately, the state Chapter is currently inactive. Through invitations to educational programs from other Region 1 states, we hope to re-engage our Massachusetts colleagues and generate some interest in re-forming their once-thriving Chapter.
We appreciate the diligence of Mike Paruta, our Region 1 Advocacy Representative. Mike keeps us abreast of legislative activity, particularly in the areas of union organizing and healthcare reform. Information has been coming fast and furious.
Many thanks to all our ASHHRA members and state Chapter leaders, whose volunteer efforts support HR, healthcare and the community at large!
Submitted by Lisa McIlwain, Region 1 Regional Consultant
Message from Judy West, Region I Consultant
Hi Everyone:
It has been a pleasure this past year working with the different chapter presidents and with ASHHRA to look at ways to serve each of the chapters. I am impressed with the commitment—so many individuals give their time and talent in each of their states to grow ASHHRA membership at the local and national levels. Over the next year I plan on visiting many of the state chapters, and I look forward to hearing about the great things you are doing in your state, as well as ways that ASHHRA can support you.
Have a great 2009!
Judy
Region I Conference News
Maine in 2009 – Hold the Date
Region I conference will be held in Portland, Maine, June 28-30, 2009. Plan on attending this great event, great education sessions, great networking, and an opportunity to network with colleagues. And always great fun and food! Click here for the official conference site: http://www.ashhraregion1.org.
State Chapter News
Rhode Island Chapter News
Congratulations to Our 2008 Scholarship Winners!
$1, 000 to Sarah DeRosa, Human Resources Assistant at Miriam Hospital. Sarah is enrolled in the Human Resources Certificate Program at Bryant University.
$1,000 to Lauren Paniatoski, student in the Human Resources Management Program at Bryant University. Lauren worked as an intern at The Miriam Hospital. She expects to graduate in 2009
AHHRARI Sponsors Nursing Summit
Rhode Island Chapter was a proud sponsor of the Health Care Futures Grant Nursing Education Summit held at the Radisson Hotel on June 13, 2008. The Summit, entitled Nursing Education and Practice: Partnering for Change, featured nationally known leaders in the education, practice, and research fields.
Community Service
Rhode Island Chapter continues the community service pledge with its donations to both the Rhode Island Food Bank and to Dorcas Place, the Clothing Collaborative. We received many donations from our membership. Thank you. You make us proud!
Connecticut Healthcare Human Resources Association
CHHRA held its annual meeting at Water's Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook on June 4, 2008. Although the weather was overcast, the attendance and food was sparkling.
The following slates of CHHRA Board Members were approved for 2008-2009:
Officers:
President: Dave Watson, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
President-Elect: Stuart Rosenberg, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Treasure: Maria Alicea, Bridgeport Hospital
Secretary: Stacey Hofmann, Yale New Haven Health System
Standing Committees and CHA Liaison:
Professional Development: Amy Polmon, CHA
Membership: Marge Stehman, Bridgeport Hospital
Long-Term Planning: Beverly Fein, Bridgeport Hospital
CHA Liaison: Cora Buchanan, CHA
Massachusetts Chapter
Nicole Morin-Scribner is working with Diane Bono from Massachusetts and other members of ASHHRA to look at opportunities to assist the Massachusetts Chapter during this challenging time of rebuilding. Over the next year we may ask for assistance and advice from around Region I on ways as a region we can work together to help the Massachusetts Chapter rebuild its membership and meet the needs of the health care human resources professionals in one of our key region states. A special thank you goes out to Diane Bono and Nicole Morin-Scribner for the work they are doing.
February 2008
Congratulations to Judith West, VP HR Maine Medical Center, on her election to the role of Regional Consultant. Judith will be an outstanding advocate for our region. I also want to thank Dan Arsenau and Tim Clifford for being willing to give of their time to serve our region if chosen. Both of them have consistently volunteered their time to their own chapters to ensure that our profession and the membership of their chapters are being well served through ASHHRA and the various educational programs being delivered to their memberships. I look forward to working with Judy as we transition to her my duties and responsibilities as your regional consultant.
It has been my great pleasure to have served you as the regional consultant and to have had the opportunity to interact with so many fine people within the region. The strength of our chapters is what has always enabled Region One to consistently achieve many awards and recognitions from ASHHRA. The dedication of those volunteering their time, their strong commitment to our profession and to our professional association is very gratifying and truly made serving as the regional consultant a rewarding experience. I am glad to be able to have opportunities to continue to serve on the local, regional, and national level, and will be staying involved with ASHHRA and with Region One colleagues as this year I have been elected to be president-elect of the Rhode Island Chapter with an eye toward serving as the president of AHHRARI in 2009. May your year be filled with joy and success in all your endeavors. Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully submitted by outgoing Regional Consultant Louis J. Sperling
VP HR, RIH
Lifespan
Providence, R.I.
LSperling@Lifespan.org
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Events
2011 Region 1 Conference
June 12-14, 2011
Newport, RI
www.ashhraregion1.org
