Kentucky Hospital Association

The KHA team enjoyed an excellent day in western Kentucky today at the Rotary Club of Paducah, KY meeting, where KHA President Nancy Galvagni presented KY State Senator Danny Carroll with our Legislative Champion award. Thank you, Senator, for putting KY patients first! We are grateful to the Rotary Club for inviting us to come share a bit of the hospital story today.

The Medicare enrollment period is Oct. 15 - Dec. 7 and Medicare Advantage ads can be confusing. Help your loved ones know the risks of Medicare Advantage before they enroll or switch. https://lnkd.in/eDNMu-yK

The Medicare enrollment period is Oct. 15 - Dec. 7. Do you have the best plan for your health care needs, budget and location? Know the risks of Medicare Advantage and consult your provider before you enroll or switch. https://lnkd.in/eDNMu-yK

This week is Antibiotic Resistance Awareness Week! Antibiotic and antifungal drugs are valuable tools for treating infections, but any time they are used they can cause side effects and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance (AR). Learn how the appropriate use of these drugs can help fight AR: bit.ly/3zhewOm #USAAW24

Check out workforce related resources from data reports, staffing resources, studies, to tools and webinars on KHA's website! #WorkforceDevelopment #KHAResources #WorkplaceStudies #Webinars #CareerDevelopment #HealthCareProfessionals #HealthCareStaff #KentuckyHospitals

The KHA Quality Team was proud to present the KHA Patient Safety Hero Award to Dr. David Worthy, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Baptist Health Corbin. Dr. Worthy was nominated by a colleague who noted his “exceptional leadership in advancing patient safety at Baptist Health Corbin.” Through the development and implementation of a hospital-wide safety program, Dr. Worthy has significantly enhanced the safety culture across the facility.

Attention Kentucky residents! Are you thinking about going to school for a job in the health care field? Check out this KHA resource that will help you find scholarships specifically for those pursuing a degree in health care. Check out KHA's website for more details! #KentuckyHealthcare #HealthcareCareers #ScholarshipsForHealthcare #KHAResources #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #KentuckyStudents #KentuckyEducation

On Friday, Crystal Heishman, MBA, MSN, RN, CIC, CRNI, CPHQ, FAPIC, FNAON gave a presentation on Risky Business: Special Pathogens in the OR at KHA's Day for Infection Preventionists!

Kelly Armour and Daniel Blandford, RACR from Owensboro Health shared their hospital's success story today at the KHA Health Care Workforce Summit! #HealthCareWorkforce

Christa Atkins, LSW, MBA and Hannah Lamb from Med Center Health shared with KHA Health Care Workforce Summit attendees their hospital's success story! #HealthCareWorkforce Med Center Health