Read about the 2025 AzCHER medical response surge exercise, the deadline extension for the Arizona Transition to Practice Program cohort four applications and the AHA releasing a new resource snapshot on integrating physical and behavioral health services.
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This week, read about: The 2025 AzCHER medical response surge exercise in February. The deadline ext
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Connection Newsletter
By AzHHA Communications ● Dec. 19, 2024
Smart Brevity® count: 2.5 mins...677 words
This week, read about:
- The 2025 AzCHER medical response surge exercise in February.
- The deadline extension for the Arizona Transition to Practice Program cohort four applications.
- The AHA releasing a new resource snapshot on integrating physical and behavioral health.
Editor’s note: Due to the winter holidays, there won’t be a Connection newsletter on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. We’ll be back on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!
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Save the date: 2025 AzCHER medical response surge exercise
The 2025 Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response (AzCHER) medical response surge exercise is on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
Who should attend:
- Acute care hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Public health stakeholders
- County and tribal emergency management professionals
The bottom line: Participation will enhance your organization’s preparedness level, identify and address gaps and build stronger partnerships. AzCHER regional managers will send exercise invitations directly.
Questions? Reach out to your AzCHER regional manager or Jamie Beauvais.
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🚨Deadline extended: Arizona Transition to Practice Program applications for fourth cohort
The application deadline has been extended for the fourth cohort of the Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses beginning in February 2025.
- Applications are due Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
- Already applied? The Arizona Transition to Practice Program team will reach out to you soon.
Why it matters: With this program, we aspire to create an environment where our nurses can transition seamlessly from academia to practice, gaining the confidence and competence they need to provide the best possible quality care to our communities.
The big picture:
- Any Arizona healthcare facility licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services that hires new graduate registered nurses may apply.
- Priority will be given to critical access hospitals or hospitals located in counties with a population of less than 500,000 people.
- Hospitals with existing 12-month Transition to Practice programs are not eligible.
Questions? Email [email protected].
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AHA releases new resource snapshot on integrating physical and behavioral health
On Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, the American Hospital Association (AHA) released a collection of resources to help hospitals integrate their physical and behavioral health services.
Why it matters: The resources include:
- Case studies
- Issue briefs
- Podcasts
- Videos
Go deeper: These and many other sources of information can be found here.
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AzHHA releases DataGen reports
In relationship with DataGen, AzHHA distributes reports to hospitals based on information submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. DataGen generates hospital-specific reports which are sent to AzHHA hospital members as part of their membership.
Why it matters: This data helps hospitals understand the financial impact of proposed changes and annual updates.
- The reports can also assist in preparing budgets or benchmarking results with other similar organizations.
The below reports were recently sent to members:
- CY2025 home health final rule brief and analysis (sent Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024)
- OPPS CY2025 final rule analysis and description (sent Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024)
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Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 - 2025 Winter State of the State
This event includes The Hertel Report’s bi-annual healthcare market update. Topics include Medicare Advantage, the ACA Marketplace, Medicaid (AHCCCS), accountable care organizations and the industry’s shift to value-based payments. AzHHA members receive $15 off their registration with code “azhha2025.” Register now.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 - Introduction to POLST
Join physician orders for life-sustaining treatment paradigm (POLST) for their one-hour virtual workshops equipping healthcare professionals with knowledge and resources to begin using POLST in Arizona. Register here.
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