Workforce Lunch & Learn

Hello Members!

Hospital workforce issues have been elevated to a strategic priority. As hospital needs continue to evolve, we are committed to address them through advocacy, education, and collaboration.

Starting in September, a free 6-part virtual “Workforce Lunch & Learn” series will be offered. 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. 

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. 

Sharing the Mission: Ensuring Access to High-Quality Hospital Care.