July 27, 2023
This business partner news update is from LRS Architects, an OHCA business partner. LRS Architects, which prizes creativity, innovation, and collaboration, has hired Mark Luke as the firm’s new Marketing Manager. In his new role, Mark will focus his work on client proposals, pitches, and internal and external communication, bringing his significant background and expertise in...
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July 27, 2023
This is a guest article by Julie Rupenski, the founder, president, and CEO of MedBest, an OHCA business partner. The senior living/long term care industry remains a fiercely competitive environment. Attracting and retaining top talent is so crucial that many organizations are recognizing the need to stay ahead of the curve by adopting proactive talent acquisition strategies...
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July 20, 2023
This news update is from Mary’s Woods, an OHCA provider member. Mary’s Woods, a nationally recognized non-profit retirement community, is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Sr. Roswitha Scholarship program for the year 2023. Established with the vision of encouraging the full development of individuals by creating educational access and training opportunities for team...
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June 16, 2023
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or America’s Second Independence Day, is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. Juneteenth, short for “June 19th,” has been celebrated by Black Americans since the late 1800s. Despite the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which...
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June 16, 2023
This is a guest article by Kelli Jaecks, the 2023 OHCA Spring Expo Keynote speaker. At the 2023 OHCA Spring Expo in April, attendees came together at the keynote presentation to talk about strategies to slay workplace burnout in healthcare. Enthusiastic attendees filled the room, eager to learn best practices as well as the “Thriller”...
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June 5, 2023
This is a guest article by Julie Rupenski, the founder, president, and CEO of MedBest, an OHCA business partner. In any industry especially in senior living, employees spend a lot of time at their jobs, so they should find fulfillment in their work, not just a paycheck! The definition of a fulfilling job is a role that...
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June 1, 2023
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month takes place every June across the world, in celebration of self-identity, inclusivity, and equity. LGBTQIA+ is an acronym meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people collectively. Queer is an umbrella term for non-straight people; intersex refers to those whose sex is not clearly defined because of genetic, hormonal, or...
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May 25, 2023
This is a guest article by Carmen Mattox, office manager of Securus Systems, an OHCA business partner. The U.S. experiences the costliest healthcare data breaches in the world. The average cost of each incident is expected to reach a record high of $10 million this year. These breaches impact more than the bottom line. From...
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May 25, 2023
This is a guest article by Carmen Mattox, office manager of Securus Systems, an OHCA business partner. Phishing attempts run rampant in the healthcare space. With medical records sold for upwards of $1000 on the dark web, cybercriminals get paid by taking advantage of unsuspecting healthcare workers. The most common phishing attempts employees encounter are...
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May 3, 2023
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the month of May, honoring the achievements as well as the historical and cultural contributions of generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the U.S. Earlier this week, Governor Tina Kotek signed a proclamation to commemorate May as Asian American and...
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