You’re dedicated to running the hospital; we’re dedicated to helping you.
In this section, you’ll find resources to manage a highly efficient, safe and reliable organization.
Patient care is your mission; helping hospitals treat patients is ours.
In this section, you’ll find resources devoted to providing safe, reliable, patient-centered care.
Strong communities need strong hospitals; we’re committed to supporting your strength.
In this section, you’ll find information about all the good work hospitals do outside their four walls.
Health policy shapes the operating environment for hospitals; we influence those policies with one unified voice.
In this section, you’ll stay apprised of legislative, legal and regulatory work occurring at the local, state and federal level.
The evolving health care landscape requires continuous learning; we keep you informed through relevant education and insight.
In this section, you’ll find educational opportunities to accommodate a variety of professions, schedules and topics.
You keep vigil on the front lines; we look out for the big ideas at the forefront of transformation.
In this section, you’ll find information on developing issues as they impact health care.
You rely on others; and so do we.
In this section, you’ll learn how to participate in the collaborations and partnerships that drive our success.
You’re the reason we’re in business; these are the advantages of doing business with us.
In this section, you’ll discover all the benefits an MHA membership has to offer.
Despite the efforts of numerous organizations working to recruit and retain front-line caregivers, the causes of the worker shortage remain multifaceted, with no quick fixes.
Throughout Missouri, hospitals have taken an active role to remedy this situation. From scholarships to flexible hours to employee-friendly benefits packages, Missouri hospitals are implementing innovative programs to attract more people to use their talents and skills in the health care industry.
Hospital staff vacancy and turnover are at record levels. Your organization doesn’t have to be a statistic. Trained preceptors can make a difference. Preceptors are vital to the success of our health care organizations and workforce retention. The Missouri Preceptor Academy is a program designed for registered nurses and health care professionals to gain the training necessary to guide new employees, recent graduates, and students through the onboarding and competence validation process. Preceptor programs have been shown to reduce turnover and the high costs associated with hiring and retaining staff. The Missouri Preceptor Academy is being offered virtually.
Upcoming Preceptor Academies
Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22
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The two-day virtual classes will be offered via Zoom. The presenters will be live and available for questions.
For more information, contact Jean Klindt at 573-893-3700, ext. 1337, or jklindt@mhanet.com.
The Clinical Faculty Academy is a communitywide training program for registered nurses serving as adjunct clinical faculty at nursing schools in Missouri. Our mission is to develop qualified staff nurses for the role of clinical nurse educators in order to increase the faculty workforce and expand and sustain enrollments in schools of nursing.
What Will I Gain?
As a clinical educator, you can help train the next generation of nurses. Through the Clinical Faculty Academy, you will gain the following:
For more information, contact Jean Klindt at 573-893-3700, ext. 1337, or jklindt@mhanet.com.
Below are sample learning objectives at Clinical Faculty Academies.
Please note, this is subject to change based on the event taking place.
Upon completion of the curriculum, participants will be able to:
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Below is a sample agenda that is offered at Clinical Faculty Academies.
Please note, this is subject to change based on the event taking place.
Upcoming Clinical Faculty Academies
For more information, contact Jean Klindt at 573-893-3700, ext. 1337, or jklindt@mhanet.com.
The Mentoring Toolkit is a special training program that includes resources supporting the roles of mentor program coordinators, mentors and mentees. The Mentoring Toolkit is designed for use by hospital nurses and allied health professionals, and it can be used in new or established mentoring programs. This practical, how-to mentoring guide features best practices, questions to jump-start discussions, resources, checklists and activities.
This is a complimentary resource available to MHA-member hospitals. For access, contact Jean Klindt at jklindt@mhanet.com.
Mentors who provide encouragement and support can help others navigate the challenges of working in a hospital setting. A mentor is a good listener who can offer advice and friendship in a trusted relationship.
Mentoring offers the opportunity for:
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Preceptor News
Preceptor News is a bi-monthly newsletter for participants in the Preceptor Academies. The articles provide nurses and health professionals serving as preceptors with tips and advice in mentoring new nurses and health care employees.
This annual report provides outcomes and details regarding the Nurse Expansion Initiative in the metropolitan areas of Kansas City and St. Louis, as well as all of outstate Missouri.
