HASC convened its first forum on health care worker fatigue on March 19 at the HASC-LA offices, led by Jaime Garcia, HASC Los Angeles Regional Vice President, and Julia Slininger, RN, BS, CPHQ, Vice President, Quality/Patient Safety. Attendance was limited to ensure an active and candid discussion of this issue that impacts turnover/retention rates, patient satisfaction and quality at some of our organizations today.

An additional forum was held in Santa Barbara / Ventura on March 26 at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center. The final forum is scheduled for March 29 in the Inland Empire. Register now!

The issue of health care worker fatigue has received increased attention during the past year by researchers, regulators and legislators. The free forums, presented by HASC and CHA, are intended to explore how we can decrease the safety risks and reduced productivity associated with the issue. Objectives include:

• Frame the discussion about this issue including an overview of its evolution
• Establish a shared understanding of the issue and what it looks like in our hospitals
• Consider how we might reframe the issue
• Talk through possible solutions and next steps

Seating is limited and attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. CNOs, HR executives, risk managers and employee wellness managers are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Karen Ochoa, (213) 538-0765, kochoa@hasc.org.

Final Health Care Worker Fatigue Forum:

Inland Empire
March 29, 2013
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Parkview Community Hospital
Medical Center, Founders Center
Zweig Room 1

Contact: Teri Hollingsworth
(213) 538-0763, thollingsworth@hasc.org