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AHA Statement on Final Rule on Minimum Staffing in Nursing Homes

The AHA strongly believes that a skilled, caring workforce is integral to delivery of high quality, safe care. Yet, the process of safely staffing any health care facility is about much more than achieving an arbitrary number set by regulation.

AHA Statement on Proposed Rule on Minimum Staffing in Nursing Homes

The AHA strongly believes that a skilled, caring workforce is integral to delivery of high quality, safe care. At the same time, safe staffing is about much more than a number. We are concerned that in proposing a one-size-fits-all numerical staffing threshold, CMS would remove the role of clinical judgment in staffing facilities, and inadvertently create patient access challenges across the health care system.

America’s Hospitals, Nursing Homes Send Joint Letter To CMS Urging Against Unfunded Staffing Mandates

The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the largest associations representing America’s hospitals and nursing homes, respectively, sent a joint letter today to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), outlining concerns with a federal staffing mandate for nursing homes. CMS is planning to issue a federal staffing minimum for nursing homes this year.
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AHA Statement in Response to the Sentencing of Former Nurse Radonda Vaught

We are pleased that the judge showed leniency in the sentencing of a health care professional who made a medical error.

Supporting Those Who Care for Patients

Our workforce continues to confront a landscape deeply altered by the pandemic’s effects. This is especially true of nurses, who are essential in all aspects of health care delivery.

Statement from the Tri-Council on New York Times article "Nursing Is in Crisis: Staff Shortages Put Patients at Risk"

AONE Changes Name to Foster Inclusivity

To reflect its commitment towards creating an environment inclusive of all nurse leaders, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) announced today it is changing its name to the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). The revitalized brand includes using a new tagline: Education. Advocacy. Community.

Robyn Begley Named CEO of the American Organization of Nurse Executives and Chief Nursing Officer of the AHA

 
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Kris Doody, RN to Receive AHA Board of Trustees Award

Press Release Kris Doody, RN to Receive AHA Board of Trustees Award The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Kris Doody