Workforce Case Studies, White Papers and Publications

The AHA has been collecting resources to assist organizations in their efforts to plan for the future post-COVID-19 workforce.

As we chart a new path together, we have developed this new resource – under the guidance of the AHA Board of Trustees’ Task Force on Workforce and with input from many members of the Association – to help hospitals navigate workforce challenges and opportunities, as well as highlight strategies and resources to assist on these pivotal efforts.

Treasure Hunt uncovers $116,600/year in potential energy savings to reallocate to patient care.

Using renewable energy sources, hospital reduces annual utility bill from more than $3 million to $2.8 million despite an almost 40% increase in the cost of electricity.

Team approach and the strategic use of data helps downtown hospital earn ENERGY STAR® certification.

System achieves 10 ENERGY STAR® designations and validates over $100 million in utility savings since 2008.

Hospital employs an ESCO to build enthusiasm and achieve ENERGY STAR® 100.

Large system takes steps to recognize more than $13 million in energy savings over four years.

Hospital system in the District of Columbia saves $42,000 a year by bringing sustainability efforts into sharp focus.

New heating and water system in brand new facility tweaks design for improved sustainability.

Embracing energy efficiency to attain measurable results is a facility-wide effort.

Excela’s executives charged its hospital directors with finding cost-cutting opportunities.

Even small hospitals can make big moves to improve their sustainability.

ASHE hosted a two-day Energy to Care Treasure Hunt at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) in Baltimore

Atrium Health Cleveland has made great strides in energy efficiency in the last decade.

OhioHealth and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center openly share best practices to improve patient outcomes and celebrate each other’s successes

A new AHA report highlights the significant growth in expenses across labor, drugs, and supplies, as well as the impact that rising inflation is having on hospital prices.

Be Well: Northwell Health Center for Traumatic Stress, Resilience and Recovery Northwell Health is an integrated delivery

The American Hospital Association’s 2022–2024 Strategic Plan seeks to position the AHA to lead, represent and serve the field as its national advocate and provide guidance to our members and stakeholders who will tailor their paths to their own communities.

Mary Washington Healthcare entered into an academic practice partnership with Germanna Community College to meet workforce and clinical needs for the future. The Earn While You Learn model accelerates practice readiness by bridging the gap between education and clinical practice while addressing the demand for more nurses.