OHA Workforce Lunch & Learn

Hello Members!

As is well known among our membership, hospital workforce issues have been elevated to a strategic priority for OHA in its new strategic plan. As member hospital needs continue to evolve, OHA is committed to address them through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Join us for any of the following opportunities.

Starting in September, a free 6-part virtual “Workforce Lunch & Learn” series will be offered to our diverse and valued membership. These sessions will not only offer insights into the current healthcare workforce landscape but will also be used as a time to network, share best practices, and work together to identify innovative solutions to address existing challenges.

Here is a quick overview of the content that will be shared throughout the series:

• Strategies for success in onboarding Healthcare Quality professionals.
• Intentional workforce planning, strategic sourcing methods, and actionable strategies to build sustainable healthcare talent pipelines.
• Strategies to cultivate the next generation of diverse healthcare leaders and ensure a resilient and equitable healthcare workforce, through mentorship, accessible educational pathways, inclusive workplace cultures, and organizational innovation.
• Workforce planning metrics and the impact of operational vacancies on staffing efficiency, premium pay, and patient care.
• Workforce challenges and the innovative strategies, cultural transformation, and leadership approaches needed to overcome them and drive workforce innovation in healthcare. 
• Healthcare staffing, hiring practices, and generational dynamics in the workforce.

Who Should Attend
Human Resource, Chief Nursing Officer and Nursing Staff, Chief Medical Officer/VPMA, Patient Care Staff, Emergency Department Staff and Leadership, Patient Advocates/Liaisons, Risk Managers and Quality Staff. 

Please share this information with colleagues and co-workers, as we encourage employees in all areas of our member hospitals to join.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (there is no FEE)

All webcasts will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

September 9, 2025
“Workforce Innovation in Healthcare: Exploring Market Trends and Leadership Strategies”
Arvin Juan, MS, Division VP, Program
https://ohiohospitals.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xXoMmE8MSRSW0EAnDs9Qxw

October 14, 2025
“Operational Vacancy: An Effective Tool for Workforce Planning”
Bill Lecher, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, Director of Nursing, Health Carousel
https://ohiohospitals.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3DbjKzquR0OCsWbGsb7DdQ

November 11, 2025
“Steps to Success as a Healthcare Quality Professional”
Janet Pier, RN, MSN, CPHQ, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
https://ohiohospitals.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H1v2eMurSB6KlvACaiGXxw

January 13, 2026
“Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Heroes: Diversity, Mentorship, and Innovation”
Chris Lewis, MD
https://ohiohospitals.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jxtdsM2QQRmiZXV5lcbOsw

February 10, 2026
“Innovation Global Recruitment: OhioHealth’s Success with International Pipelines”
Davis Rutherford, RN, MSN, Senior Advisor, HR Transformation, OhioHealth
https://ohiohospitals.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LchYzendRNWybrEopgezeA

March 10, 2026
“Predicting and Hiring for Attrition, A Best Practice for Recruitment and Retention for Nurse and Human Resources Leaders”
Bill Lecher, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, Director of Nursing, Health Carousel
https://ohiohospitals.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOxWxqlATFqCOvxPgFWJMg

CONTINUING EDUCATION

DISCLOSURES:  The presenters have indicated no potential or actual conflicts of interest related to the presentation.

The Ohio Hospital Association (OLN-0017-P) is approved as a provider unit of continuing education by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the approver unit at the Ohio League for Nursing (OBN-006-92) and provider unit status is valid through June 2026. 

Dorothy Frabott, MBA | Manager, Administrative & Member Programs
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