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  • Dec 16, 2021: COVID’s Uncounted Losses: Deaths at Home Increased in N.J. During Pandemic
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/dec-16-2021-covids-uncounted-losses-deaths-at-home-increased-in-nj-during-pandemic/
    Total deaths in New Jersey last year far surpassed the average numbers in prior years, but not all of those “excess” deaths are directly attributable to COVID-19. A significant rise in at-home deaths …
  • A Myriad of Issues: Medicare's Maze Of Rules And Regulations 2018
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2018-articles/february/a-myriad-of-issues-medicares-maze-of-rules-and-regulations-2018/
    Coding, billing, compliance and a maze of changing Medicare rules and regulations – the only way to implement a successful plan to balance it all is to work strategically to stay ahead of the curve.…
  • A Myriad Of Issues: Medicare’s Maze Of Rules And Regulations 2017
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2017-articles/august/a-myriad-of-issues-medicares-maze-of-rules-and-regulations-2017/
    One of HBS’ most popular programs, A Myriad of Issues: Medicare’s Maze of Rules and Regulations is now in its 13th year. This week’s program, held on June 29th , was the 47th Myriad session and cove…
  • Medicaid & Demographics
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/medicaid-demographics/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • June 3, 2019: Report: Do N.J.’s Medicare Beneficiaries Benefit from the Comprehensive Joint Replacement Bundle Program?
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/june-3-2019-report-do-njs-medicare-beneficiaries-benefit-from-the-comprehensive-joint-replacement-bundle-program/
    For the first time, a new report analyzes Medicare’s mandatory bundling program known as Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement, or CJR, from the state perspective. As the healthcare system shifts …
  • Nov. 24, 2020: Joint Statement of the Medical Society of New Jersey, the New Jersey Hospital Association and the New Jersey State Nurses Association on COVID-19 Precautions for the Holiday Season
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/nov-24-2020-joint-statement-of-the-medical-society-of-new-jersey-the-new-jersey-hospital-association-and-the-new-jersey-state-nurses-association-on-covid-19-precautions-for-the-holiday-season/
    A century ago, Americans weary of the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic marked Thanksgiving with parades and parties. In some cities, throngs of people gathered in a ceremonial tossing away of their gau…
  • March 16, 2022: ‘A Matter of Life and Death’: N.J. Hospitals Send Medical Supplies to Ukraine
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/march-16-2022-a-matter-of-life-and-death-nj-hospitals-send-medical-supplies-to-ukraine/
    New Jersey hospitals are sending more than 250 pallets of medical supplies and equipment and 40,000 doses of medications to Ukraine as the humanitarian crisis grows in the war-torn nation. The aid eff…
  • Medical Professional Licensure Issue Form
    https://njha.com/policy-advocacy/medical-professional-licensure-issue-form/
    If a prospective employee from your facility has applied for licensure to a professional board under the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (such as the Board of Physical Therapy, the Board of Me…
  • June 27, 2018: A-4207, the Medicaid Emergency Room Triage Bill: Key Considerations from N.J. Healthcare and Patient Advocates
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/june-27-2018-a-4207-the-medicaid-emergency-room-triage-bill-key-considerations-from-nj-healthcare-and-patient-advocates/
    Healthcare advocates are raising questions about the impact on patients of a bill pending before Gov. Murphy that would cut payments to hospitals and emergency department physicians when Medicaid pati…
  • Sept. 24, 2013: HHS Launches Effort to Sustain Medical Devices During Power Outages
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-news/sept-24-2013-hhs-launches-effort-to-sustain-medical-devices-during-power-outages/
    During Superstorm Sandy, one of New Jersey’s most significant healthcare challenges was powering the medical devices that many individuals rely on. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services yes…
  • ACA Repeal
    https://njha.com/policy-advocacy/policy-topics/aca-repeal/
    Our Take: As more New Jersey residents have been added to the health insurance rolls under the Affordable Care Act, New Jersey’s healthcare community has absorbed billions of dollars in state and fede…
  • March 15, 2022: First Lady Tammy Murphy Joins N.J. Hospitals and Ukrainian Women’s Group Sending Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine Medical Facilities
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/march-15-2022-first-lady-tammy-murphy-joins-nj-hospitals-and-ukrainian-womens-group-sending-humanitarian-aid-to-ukraine-medical-facilities/
    The New Jersey Hospital Association and the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America have teamed up to collect medical equipment, supplies and medications donated from NJHA members for shipment to…
  • June 12, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the State’s Announcement of Delay in Charity Care and Graduate Medical Education Funding
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/june-12-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-the-states-announcement-of-delay-in-charity-care-and-graduate-medical-education-funding/
    “While we are of course concerned and disappointed by Commissioner Elnahal’s decision to delay charity care and graduate medical education payments, New Jersey’s hospitals are committed to providing c…
  • Southeast Coalition
    https://www.njhcc.org/southeast-coalition/
    Counties Served Atlantic | Cape May | Monmouth | Ocean Coalition Members Southeast Coalition LeaderLawrence Phillips is Director of Safety and Security at Shore Medical Cent…
  • Southwest Coalition
    https://www.njhcc.org/southwest-coalition/
    Counties Served Burlington | Camden | Cumberland | Gloucester | Salem Coalition Members Southwest Coalition LeaderPaul M. Lambrecht, FACHE is the Vice President of Quality a…
  • Section1: What is Palliative Care?
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section1-what-is-palliative-care/
    The need to improve care for patients with serious, complex and potentially life-threatening or life-limiting medical conditions is unquestioned. Implementing a palliative care program helps to preven…
  • June 13, 2024: Coughlin, Singer Named NJHA Legislators of the Year
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/june-13-2024-coughlin-singer-named-njha-legislators-of-the-year/
    Their Leadership in Food Access and Other Community Health Needs Will Be Celebrated at NJHA’s Best at the Beach July 11 in Long Branch The New Jersey Hospital Association will honor Assembly Speaker …
  • ADE
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/ade/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • Waiver Tracker
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/coronavirus/waiver-tracker/
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  • June 13, 2018: NJHA Provides New Opioid Tracking Tool to Hospitals Statewide
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/june-13-2018-njha-provides-new-opioid-tracking-tool-to-hospitals-statewide/
    CEO: 'Far too many drug victims come into our EDs when it’s too late' PRINCETON– As opioid overdoses continue to claim more lives, the New Jersey Hospital Association and its Health Research and Educ…
  • Jobs at NJHA
    https://njha.com/contact-us/jobs-at-njha/
    The New Jersey Hospital Association is seeking talented individuals to join our staff. If you possess the qualifications we're looking for, please review our position openings and apply today by email…
  • Introduction
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/august/introduction/
    Home Introduction Measles Influenza (Flu) Pneumococcal Disease Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Lack of Immunizations Spreads Disease Threat Across New Jersey In…
  • Aug. 18, 2021: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the Importance of COVID-19 Booster Shots
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/aug-18-2021-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-the-importance-of-covid-19-booster-shots/
    “We welcome the updated advice today from the Biden Administration regarding the need forCOVID-19 booster shots, which is based on the latest available research. Our dedicated healthcare workers, who …
  • Conclusions
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/conclusions/
    Home Introduction Patients ANALYSIS HIV in NJ Racial & Ethnic Disparities Zip Code-Level Analysis Low Income HIV Patients Conclusions References DOWNLOAD PDF …
  • Community Benefit in Action
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/health-in-your-community/community-benefit-report/community-benefit-in-action/
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  • June 4, 2018: N.J. Hospitals Commit to Joint Initiative to Reduce C-Sections
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/june-4-2018-nj-hospitals-commit-to-joint-initiative-to-reduce-c-sections/
    New Jersey hospitals are joining with the N.J. Department of Health and New Jersey Hospital Association in a statewide initiative to reduce unnecessary cesarean sections and protect mothers and babies…
  • Introduction
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/may/introduction/
    Home Introduction New Jersey'sExperience The Consumer Impact Next Steps DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Medicare’s Comprehensive Joint Replacement Program: How Are Medicare B…
  • Consumers
    https://njha.com/cqi/consumers/
    // Consumers Banner: Patients who talk with their doctors tend to be happier with their care and have better medical results.Consumers Banner: Patients who talk with their doctors tend to be happier with their care and have better medical results.…
  • Consumers
    https://njha.com/pfp/consumers/
    Consumer Information As a healthcare consumer, you have the right to expect high quality healthcare. One way you can make sure you get good quality healthcare is to be an active member of your …
  • Photo Gallery
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  • Feb. 09, 2021: Report: Patients Continue to Avoid Hospital Care Amid Pandemic
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/feb-09-2021-report-patients-continue-to-avoid-hospital-care-amid-pandemic/
    New data shows that New Jersey residents are slow to return to hospitals to receive non-COVID services, raising concerns about individuals’ health and the financial impact on the state’s hospitals. H…
  • VTE
    https://njha.com/pfp/nationaltools/vte/
    ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Venous Thromboembolism According…
  • Feb. 2, 2022: Joint Statement on the Critical Need for Blood Donations
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/feb-2-2022-joint-statement-on-the-critical-need-for-blood-donations/
    New Jersey’s hospitals and clinicians rely on donated blood every single day – for cancer patients, for accident victims, for people suffering from illnesses like sickle cell disease and for women in …
  • CMS’ Quality Payment Program – Year 1
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2018-articles/may/cms-quality-payment-program-year-1/
    Quality Payment Program Exceeds Year 1 Participation Goal I’m pleased to announce that 91 percent of all clinicians eligible for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) participated in the …
  • May 18, 2020: Report: COVID-19 Results in Unprecedented Fiscal Challenges for N.J. Hospitals
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/may-18-2020-report-covid-19-results-in-unprecedented-fiscal-challenges-for-nj-hospitals/
    PRINCETON – Plummeting revenues and rising expenses during New Jersey’s COVID-19 crisis have had a severe impact on hospitals’ finances, with the statewide hospital operating margin plunging to negati…
  • June 23, 2022: NJHA Survey Finds 10,000 Incidents of Violence Against Hospital Workers in 2021
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/june-23-2022-njha-survey-finds-10000-incidents-of-violence-against-hospital-workers-in-2021/
    New Jersey hospitals reported nearly 10,000 incidents of workplace violence against their employees last year as the healthcare provider community seeks to focus attention on a growing number of incid…
  • Northeast Coalition
    https://www.njhcc.org/northeast-coalition/
    Counties Served Bergen | Essex | Hudson | Middlesex | Morris | Passaic | Union Coalition Members Northeast Coalition LeaderTom Calimano, CEM, is director of emergency manage…
  • CMS Announces Modernization of Local Coverage Determination Process
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2018-articles/october/cms-announces-modernization-of-local-coverage-determination-process/
    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released extensive updates to the Medicare Program Integrity Manual (Pub 100-08) related to the local coverage determination (LCD) process. These chang…
  • Northwest Coalition
    https://www.njhcc.org/northwest-coalition/
    Counties Served Hunterdon | Mercer | Somerset | Sussex | Warren Coalition Members Northwest Coalition LeaderRobert “Bob” Field, Jr., CHEP is the Assistant Vice President, Su…
  • Readmissions
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  • Members Only Data
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  • Mar. 11, 2020: NJHA, Hospitals Collaborate on Standardized Visitor Restrictions to Protect Patients Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/mar-11-2020-njha-hospitals-collaborate-on-standardized-visitor-restrictions-to-protect-patients-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/
    PRINCETON – New Jersey hospitals have partnered with the New Jersey Hospital Association to develop heightened visitor restrictions to protect patients statewide amid the coronavirus outbreak.  These…
  • Readmissions
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/readmissions/
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  • Rowan College At Burlington County Launches Healthcare Informatics Program
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2017-articles/august/rowan-college-at-burlington-county-launches-healthcare-informatics-program/
    "Rowan College at Burlington County will launch a new degree program in Healthcare Informatics this fall, the college announced this week. It said it is launching the new course in response to growi…
  • May 16, 2019: Report: New Jersey’s Nonprofit Hospitals Contribute $2.8 Billion to Community Benefit Programs
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/may-16-2019-report-new-jerseys-nonprofit-hospitals-contribute-28-billion-to-community-benefit-programs/
    New Jersey’s nonprofit hospitals contributed $2.83 billion in community benefit support within their local communities in 2017, a commitment that includes free and discounted care along with support f…
  • May 1, 2018: As Focus Turns to Population Health, N.J. Hospitals Commit $2.9 Billion to Community Benefit Programs
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/may-1-2018-as-focus-turns-to-population-health-nj-hospitals-commit-29-billion-to-community-benefit-programs/
    As the nation’s healthcare delivery system continues its focus on population health, New Jersey hospitals and health systems have upped their investment in community benefit – reaching $2.9 billion in…
  • March 20, 2023: NJHA Announces New Members of Policy and Advocacy Team as Healthcare Field Focuses on the Road Forward
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/march-20-2023-njha-announces-new-members-of-policy-and-advocacy-team-as-healthcare-field-focuses-on-the-road-forward/
    The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s largest trade association for the healthcare provider community, has announced new additions to its policy and advocacy team as the field focuses on me…
  • Consumer Resources
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/consumer-resources/
    As a healthcare consumer, you have the right to expect high quality healthcare. One way you can make sure you get good quality healthcare is to be an active member of your healthcare team. Patients wh…
  • Pregnant Individuals
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  • Resources
    https://njha.com/covernj/resources/
    Additional Resources Health insurance is an important part of good health for you and your family. Knowing the details and rules of your insurance plan will help you receive the healthcare se…
  • Data Quality
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  • ED Community Partnership
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/access-to-care/ed-community-partnership/
    More than one-third of emergency department (ED) use is for non-emergent primary care conditions that would be more appropriately cared for in a community-based primary care setting. To address this i…
  • Be a Flu Fighter
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/seasonal-influenza/be-a-flu-fighter/
    Best Practices for Vaccinating Healthcare Workers Against Influenza As manufacturers have begun shipping vaccine for the 2014-2015 flu season and vaccination programs are in full force, hospitals are…
  • Pressure Ulcers
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/pressure-ulcers/
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    PU/PI: Pressure Ulcers/Pressure Injuries Why We Want to Prevent Pressure Ulcers/Injuries Pressure…
  • Next Steps
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/may/next-steps/
    Home Introduction New Jersey'sExperience The Consumer Impact Next Steps DOWNLOAD PDF Next Steps While it is encouraging that nearly two-thirds of New Jersey’s CJR hospi…
  • Consumer Info
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  • Careers
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  • ADE
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/ade/
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    ADE: Adverse Drug Events Why We Want to Prevent ADE Adverse drug events are injuries stemming fro…
  • Analysis
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/march/analysis/
    Home Introduction Analysis Findings Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Analysis The Cost Growth Problem Per National Health Expenditure data from the Centers for Medicare & …
  • PFE
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/pfe/
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    Patient and Family Engagement (PFE) Why We Want to Improve Patient and Family Engagement Studies sugges…
  • Consumer
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  • Monkeypox Toolkit
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  • Clinical Quality Improvement
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/clinical-quality-improvement/
    Partnership for Patients is a national initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve the quality, safety and affordability of healthcare in the United States. The New …
  • SpectraMedix Offers MIPS Solution
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2018-articles/february/spectramedix-offers-mips-solution/
    NJHA Healthcare Business Solutions announces its latest strategic business partner – SpectraMedix and its eMeasures 360 platform. This partnership follows a comprehensive product review that demons…
  • Annual Meeting
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  • 2017 Articles
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2017-articles/
    August NJHA Health Information Services Partners with Arizona AssociationPosted August 17, 2017 A Myriad Of Issues: Medicare’s Maze Of Rules And Regulations 2017Posted August 14, 2017 Nuance …
  • SSI
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/ssi/
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  • Jan 19, 2018: NJHA Presents Annual ‘Healthcare Leader’ Awards
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/jan-19-2018-njha-presents-annual-healthcare-leader-awards/
    PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and largest healthcare trade association, today held its annual awards program to honor several individuals and organizations for th…
  • Pressure Ulcers
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/pressure-ulcers/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • MACRA MIPS and the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act: Risk, Reward and Reimbursement
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2018-articles/april/macra-mips-and-the-2018-bipartisan-budget-act-risk-reward-and-reimbursement/
    From our partners SpectraMedix We’re in Q2 of the 2018 MACRA MIPS performance year. CMS confirmed earlier this year that the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is here to stay. Congress un…
  • Acute Care Founding Dates
    https://njha.com/about-njha/njha-100-to-health/acute-care-founding-dates/
    Hospital Names Founding Years CarePoint Health Hoboken University Medical 1863 Saint Barnabas Medical Center 1865 Saint Michael's Medical Center 1867 St. Jose…
  • Conclusions
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/august/conclusions/
    Home Introduction Measles Influenza (Flu) Pneumococcal Disease Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Conclusions Exemptions from Vaccinations The best way to prevent transmission…
  • May 15, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Resumption of Elective Hospital Procedures
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/may-15-2020-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-resumption-of-elective-hospital-procedures/
    “Gov. Murphy’s action today is necessary for the health of the people of our state. Individuals awaiting a scheduled surgery, or living with pain or chronic conditions, or in need of a procedure to di…
  • Links & Resources
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/links-resources/
    Links Caring Connections Center to Advance Palliative Care Advance Directives for Health Care Video Answers to FAQs on Palliative Care for Patients and Their Families The George Washington In…
  • Harm Reduction
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/harm-reduction/
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  • Oct. 25, 2022: Report: N.J. Hospitals Deliver $3.4 Billion in Community Benefit Programs
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/oct-25-2022-report-nj-hospitals-deliver-34-billion-in-community-benefit-programs/
    Report: N.J. Hospitals Deliver $3.4 Billion in Community Benefit Programs– Plus Thousands of Successful COVID Discharges –in Pandemic’s First Year In the worst public health crisis in a century, Ne…
  • Sept. 19, 2019: NJHA to Host Sept. 24 Conference Suicide & Stigma
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/sept-19-2019-njha-to-host-sept-24-conference-suicide-stigma/
    What: The New Jersey Hospital Association will host the full-day conference Suicide & Stigma: Taking the Conversation Out of the Shadows in observance of Suicide Prevention Month. The event will e…
  • SSI
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/ssi/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • Nov. 12, 2018: NJHA Veteran Navigators Reach More Than 34,000 Individuals in Three Years
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/nov-12-2018-njha-veteran-navigators-reach-more-than-34000-individuals-in-three-years/
    PRINCETON – Three years ago, the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey, and affiliate of the New Jersey Hospital Association, charged a group of Armed Forces veterans with a new mission:…
  • CMS Health Equity Toolkit
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  • Jan. 30, 2025: NJHA Installs Mark Stauder of Hackensack Meridian Health as 2025 Board Chair
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/jan-30-2025-njha-installs-mark-stauder-of-hackensack-meridian-health-as-2025-board-chair/
    Mark Stauder, chief operating officer of Hackensack Meridian Health, was installed today as the 2025 Board Chair of the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA).   Stauder, who also serves as president…
  • Communication with Patients
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/communication-with-patients/
    Effective communication between the provider and patient is critical to ensure high quality care and patient safety. However, our population’s increasing diversity has significant implications for ach…
  • CLABSI
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/clabsi/
    // CLABSI: Central Line-Associated Blood Stream InfectionCLABSI: Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection…
  • PFP
    https://njha.com/pfp/
    Partnership for PatientsFive Year Progress ReportFull PDF Report About Partnership For Patients Partnership for Patients is a national initiative from the U.S. Department of Health an…
  • Q3HIP Partners with IPRO on New Quality Improvement Opportunity
    https://www.q3hip.org/news/2020/q3hip-partners-with-ipro-on-new-quality-improvement-opportunity/
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  • Education
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  • New Jersey's Plan
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  • Section 3: Communication
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-3-communication/
    Communication is the foundation upon which relationships are built. Early communication with patients and families will increase trust, knowledge and satisfaction. Effectively communicating with …
  • Interpreter Training for Bilingual Hospital Staff
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/communication-with-patients/interpreter-training-for-bilingual-hospital-staff/
    NJHA’s Health Research and Educational Trust has worked with healthcare organizations across the state to train bilingual staff as dual-role medical interpreters. The program was developed following t…
  • Data Reports
    https://njha.com/resources/data-reports/
    2019 Nursing Home Profile This report details the economic contributions of New Jersey’s nursing homes. Information is presented statewide, by facility and broken down by county. V…
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  • Jan. 31,2020: NJHA Presents Annual ‘Healthcare Leader’ Awards
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/jan-312020-njha-presents-annual-healthcare-leader-awards/
    PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and largest healthcare trade association, today held its annual awards program to honor several individuals and organizations for th…
  • Reference-Based Pricing
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  • Patient Safety
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/patient-safety/
    Patient Safety, Quality Improvement & Data NJ Perinatal Quality Collaborative The New Jersey Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NJPQC) is an initiative led by NJHA’s Health Research and …
  • New Jersey's Experience
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/may/new-jerseys-experience/
    Home Introduction New Jersey'sExperience The Consumer Impact Next Steps DOWNLOAD PDF New Jersey's Experience CHART analyzed data from 2015 through 2018 to identify chan…
  • Community Benefit Report
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/health-in-your-community/community-benefit-report/
    2023 Community Benefit Report* *2021 data VIEW FULL REPORT AT A GLANCE REPORT ARCHIVE --

    N.J. hospitals’ total contributions to their communities’ well-…
  • Feb. 12, 2020: $24.7 Billion in Economic Activity, $3.2 Billion in Community Benefit: Reports Show How Hospitals Anchor N.J. Communities
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/feb-12-2020-247-billion-in-economic-activity-32-billion-in-community-benefit-reports-show-how-hospitals-anchor-nj-communities/
    Two new studies released today by the New Jersey Hospital Association demonstrate hospitals’ roles as anchors of their communities, providing more than $24.7 billion in total contributions to the stat…
  • Toolkits
    https://njha.com/resources/toolkits/
    TitleDescription Federal/State Surprise Billing Toolkit This toolkit provides helpful information and resources for providers to implement the federal “No Surprises Act” and understand its…
  • Falls
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/falls/
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    Injuries From Falls and Immobility Why We Want to Prevent Falls Between 700,000 and 1 million pat…
  • VAP
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/vap/
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  • CLABSI
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/clabsi/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • 2018 Articles
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2018-articles/
    January Docs left in the dark again about MIPS requirementsPosted January 24, 2018 February SpectraMedix Offers MIPS SolutionPosted February 28, 2018 A Myriad Of Issues: Medicare's M…
  • PFE
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/pfe/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • Obstetric Sepsis
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/harm-reduction/obstetric-sepsis/
    Harm Reduction Obstetric Sepsis Sepsis causes more than 260,000 maternal deaths around the world each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sepsis is responsib…
  • Footnotes
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/footnotes/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • OB Events
    https://njha.com/pfp/nationaltools/ob-events/
    ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Obstetrical Adverse Events Accor…
  • Healthcare Coverage Expansion
    https://njha.com/policy-advocacy/policy-topics/healthcare-coverage-expansion/
    Our Take: New Jersey has achieved a record-low rate of uninsured residents under the Affordable Care Act. That’s good for healthcare consumers – providing them access to regular healthcare, including …
  • My Hospital NJ
    https://njha.com/pressroom/my-hospital-nj/
    Hospitals are cornerstones of their communities. They provide healthcare and jobs, security and peace of mind. From community clinics to the maternity ward, from the operating room to the emergency de…
  • Member Maps
    https://njha.com/membership/member-maps/
    NJHA is the state’s oldest and largest nonprofit trade association dedicated to hospitals, health systems and their patients. But as healthcare has evolved, so too has NJHA. Its membership ranks have …
  • Coronavirus
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/coronavirus/
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  • About the Vaccines
    https://njha.com/covid-bigshot/about-the-vaccines/
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  • Educational Institution
    https://njha.com/membership/membership-categories/educational-institution/
    Educational Institution members are New Jersey educational institutions providing associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and other health education course work. Tier One: New Jersey-based institutions o…
  • ADE
    https://njha.com/pfp/nationaltools/ade/
    ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Adverse Drug Events According to Healt…
  • The N.J. Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Implementation Toolkit
    https://njha.com/resources/toolkits/the-nj-aid-in-dying-for-the-terminally-ill-implementation-toolkit/
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  • June 26, 2020: Survey Results Show Fiscal Challenges as Nursing Homes Move Forward from COVID
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/june-26-2020-survey-results-show-fiscal-challenges-as-nursing-homes-move-forward-from-covid/
    PRINCETON – The nation’s nursing homes have been staggered by the toll of COVID-19 on their frail and elderly residents, as well as staff. But as nursing homes begin focusing on reform and recovery, t…
  • Falls
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/falls/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • VAP
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/vap/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • Medication Assisted Treatment
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/medication-assisted-treatment/
    Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Priority 6: Medication Assisted Treatment The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) developed clinical guidance to assist providers …
  • Videos
    https://njha.com/pressroom/healthyeatsnj/videos/
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  • LGBT Resources
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/pfe/lgbt-resources/
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    Reducing LGBT Health Disparities Why We Want to Reduce LGBT Health Disparities The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu…
  • Healthcare Policy
    https://njha.com/resources/healthcare-policy/
    TitleDescription Managed Care Plan Responsibilities: A Compilation of Statutory and Regulatory Expectations Brochure This members-only brochure is intended to aid providers in understandin…
  • Hypertension
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/harm-reduction/hypertension/
    Harm Reduction Hypertension Obstetric Hypertension affects about 6 to 8 percent of expectant mothers. It can lead to a serious complication called preeclampsia, which typically develops af…
  • COVID-19 and Maternal Health
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/covid-19/covid-19-and-maternal-health/
    COVID-19 References and Resources FEATURED EDUCATION: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Pregnant Individuals & Other Vulnerable Populations …
  • Oct. 23, 2013: HHS Awards Grants for Hurricane Sandy Recovery Research
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-news/oct-23-2013-hhs-awards-grants-for-hurricane-sandy-recovery-research/
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced more than $8 million in grants to support research to aid the long-term recovery in areas hit by Hurricane Sandy, the first time HHS ha…
  • Pressure Ulcers
    https://njha.com/pfp/nationaltools/pressure-ulcers/
    ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Pressure Ulcers According to Hea…
  • Substance Use Disorders
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder/substance-use-disorders/
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  • Oct. 25, 2013: Federal Funds to Provide $15.5 Million for Health Initiatives for Sandy-Impacted Families
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-news/oct-25-2013-federal-funds-to-provide-155-million-for-health-initiatives-for-sandy-impacted-families/
    New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd announced yesterday that federal funding in the amount $15.5 million has been allocated for various health initiatives to help families and …
  • Board of Trustees
    https://njha.com/about-njha/board-of-trustees/
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  • PE Provider Training
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/healthcare-coverage/pe-provider-training/
    Presumptive Eligibility Provider Training Beginning January 2014, NJ FamilyCare – New Jersey’s publicly funded health insurance program – includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. T…
  • DRG Assure: Don’t Miss Introductory Webinar Dec. 4
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2018-articles/november/drg-assure-dont-miss-introductory-webinar-dec-4/
    As reimbursement methods shift toward value-based payments, it is critically important to understand the relationship between clinical documentation, performance improvement/quality scores and medic…
  • DRG Assure: Driving Severity and Risk Scores - Over 50 Attend Introductory Session
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2018-articles/december/drg-assure-driving-severity-and-risk-scores-over-50-attend-introductory-session/
    NJHA-HBS Health Information Services presented today the webinar – DRG Assure: Driving Severity and Risk Scores Under Value Based Payments. As reimbursement methods shift toward value-based payments…
  • Policy & Advocacy
    https://njha.com/policy-advocacy/
    Policy & Advocacy NJHA advocates for healthcare policy that promotes quality, accessible and efficient healthcare and that allows our members to fulfill the NJHA mission: to improve the heal…
  • HRO Participants Only
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/hro/hro-participants-only/
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  • HRO Participants Only
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/hro/hro-participants-only/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • Jan. 25, 2024: NJHA Installs Bill Arnold of RWJBarnabas Health as 2024 Board Chair
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/jan-25-2024-njha-installs-bill-arnold-of-rwjbarnabas-health-as-2024-board-chair/
    Healthcare leader Bill Arnold, Executive Vice President and Southern Region President for RWJBarnabas Health and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, was installed today as chair of the Boa…
  • Oct. 8, 2020: NEW SURVEY FINDS MOST OLDER NEW JERSEYANS STILL HESITANT TO ENTER HOSPITALS FOR NON-COVID-19 PROCEDURES
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/oct-8-2020-new-survey-finds-most-older-new-jerseyans-still-hesitant-to-enter-hospitals-for-non-covid-19-procedures/
    -      New Jersey Hospital Association’s Consumer Awareness Campaign “Get Care Now NJ” Uncovers Health Risks in 50+ Population by Postponing Care   -  Princeton, New Jersey – October 8, 2020 - Result…
  • Oct. 24, 2019: Tri-State Hospital Group Partners to Improve Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/oct-24-2019-tri-state-hospital-group-partners-to-improve-healthcare-quality-patient-safety/
    Three hospital associations in New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania today announced the creation of Q3 Health Innovation Partners (Q3HIP), a new joint venture to improve health quality and patient safe…
  • Tri-State Hospital Group Partners to Improve Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety
    https://www.q3hip.org/news/2019/tri-state-hospital-group-partners-to-improve-healthcare-quality-patient-safety/
    Three hospital associations in New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania today announced the creation of Q3 Health Innovation Partners (Q3HIP), a new joint venture to improve health quality and patient safety…
  • Background
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/background/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • LGBT Resources
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/pfe/lgbt-resources/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • Juvare
    https://www.njhcc.org/juvare/
    Juvare The New Jersey Regional Healthcare Coalition maintains New Jersey’s license for Juvare applications and can offer access to all healthcare coalition members throughout New Jersey. New J…
  • Infographics
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/ebola/infographics/
    These infographics are available for free download and public use to educate members of the public about Ebola risk and transmission, and to encourage common-sense precautions to protect against the s…
  • Nurse Emotional WellBeing
    https://njha.com/nurse-emotional-wellbeing/
    Empathy and compassion are two of the key qualities that nurses bring to their profession. That has never been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic as nurses supported not just their…
  • Introduction
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/january/introduction/
    Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Introduction Healthcare delivery in New Jerse…
  • Uninsured
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/uninsured/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • May 29, 2019: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on Maternal and Child Health Efforts
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/may-29-2019-statement-of-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-maternal-and-child-health-efforts/
    “New Jersey has begun turning the corner on some of its maternal and child health challenges, including the state’s historically high C-section rates. We’ve had a 10 percent decline in our overall C-s…
  • Feb. 23, 2021: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on Gov. Murphy’s FY 2022 Budget Proposal
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/feb-23-2021-statement-of-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-gov-murphys-fy-2022-budget-proposal/
    “Thank you to Governor Murphy for a budget proposal that recognizes the critical role of our healthcare infrastructure and healthcare heroes in both responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and leading the…
  • C-Sections
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/harm-reduction/c-sections/
    Harm Reduction Cesarean Sections New Jersey continues to make strides in improving the state’s historically high C-section rates, although more work remains to reduce unnecessary C-sections. In …
  • Facebook Live Events
    https://njha.com/pressroom/healthyeatsnj/facebook-live-events/
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  • Mar. 14, 2018: NJHA Advocates for Opioid Crisis Solutions in D.C.
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/mar-14-2018-njha-advocates-for-opioid-crisis-solutions-in-dc/
    PRINCETON – Members and staff of the New Jersey Hospital Association were in Washington, D.C., today to advocate for a multi-pronged solution to the opioid epidemic facing the country.  A priority am…
  • June 1, 2023: NJHA’s Best at the Beach Celebrates Healthcare’s Superstars: Meet the 2023 Honorees
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/june-1-2023-njhas-best-at-the-beach-celebrates-healthcares-superstars-meet-the-2023-honorees/
    They’re a nurse leading the crusade to improve maternal health and birth outcomes. A team fighting back against the scourge of opioids in its community. A young leader in senior care who got his start…
  • Aug. 25, 2023: NJDMAVA and Hospital Association partner to deliver Mental Health First Aid training to Veterans, Families, Communities
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/aug-25-2023-njdmava-and-hospital-association-partner-to-deliver-mental-health-first-aid-training-to-veterans-families-communities/
    As part of the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) and the New Jersey Hosp…
  • June 03, 2020: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on report to improve long-term care in New Jersey
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/june-03-2020-statement-of-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-report-to-improve-long-term-care-in-new-jersey/
    “This report provides an opportunity to learn and improve; continuous quality improvement is at the heart of good care, especially for our most frail and vulnerable populations. We appreciate the repo…
  • May 8, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Signing of Maternal Health Bills
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/may-8-2019-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-signing-of-maternal-health-bills/
    “Today is an important step in continuing to make New Jersey the safest place in the world to deliver a baby. NJHA applauds the Governor and the Legislature for prioritizing and strengthening their co…
  • 69 Indiana hospitals accused of retaining $324M in fraudulent EHR incentive payments
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2017-articles/november/69-indiana-hospitals-accused-of-retaining-324m-in-fraudulent-ehr-incentive-payments/
    "A recently unsealed lawsuit filed by attorneys under the qui tam, or whistle-blower, provision of the False Claims Act accuses Indiana hospitals of overcharging patients for their electronic medica…
  • March 22, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO of NJHA, on New Jersey’s Proposed Health Insurance Safeguards
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/march-22-2019-statement-of-cathy-bennett-president-and-ceo-of-njha-on-new-jerseys-proposed-health-insurance-safeguards/
    “Health insurance helps individuals access the care they need, at the right time and in the right healthcare setting. That is essential to ensure better health for the people of New Jersey. We applaud…
  • Key Data: A New Quality Measure Abstracting Service
    https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2019-articles/february/key-data-a-new-quality-measure-abstracting-service/
    Improving the quality of care and reducing cost is critical in today's value and evidence-based healthcare environment. Key to achieving quality and cost metrics is the ability to obtain, evaluate a…
  • Life Expectancy
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/life-expectancy/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • POLST
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/polst/
    POLST – Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment – is a healthcare planning tool that empowers individuals to work closely with their medical team to detail their personal goals and medical p…
  • Jan. 18, 2019: NJHA Presents Annual ‘Healthcare Leader’ Awards
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/jan-18-2019-njha-presents-annual-healthcare-leader-awards/
    PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and largest healthcare trade association, today held its annual awards program to honor several individuals and organizations for th…
  • OB Sepsis
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/sepsis/ob-sepsis/
    // OB SepsisTips for Prevention: You can prevent sepsis by getting vaccinations against the flu and pneumonia...and practicing good hygiene such as handwashing brochureTips for Prevention: You can prevent sepsis by getting vaccinations against the flu and pneumonia...and practicing good hygiene such as handwashing brochure…
  • OB Sepsis
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/sepsis/ob-sepsis/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • Dec. 17, 2019: Delivering Results: N.J. Reduces C-sections Overall and for First-Time Moms
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/dec-17-2019-delivering-results-nj-reduces-c-sections-overall-and-for-first-time-moms/
    New Jersey’s overall C-section rate dipped to 34.3 percent last year, marking the lowest rate this decade as the state focuses on reducing the number of C-sections performed in the Garden State. In a…
  • No HS Diploma
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/no-hs-diploma/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • Findings
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/findings/
    Home Summary Background Findings A Tale of 2 Zip Codes Conclusion Methodology Appendix Footnotes Check Your Zip Code! DOWNLOAD PDF FINDINGS ED Chronic Condit…
  • IPAC
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/ipac/
    Building on the success of the Project Firstline infection prevention initiative, NJHA and its Health Research and Educational Trust has developed “I-PAC: Infection Prevention and Control for…
  • News
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  • A Tale of 2 Zip Codes
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/a-tale-of-2-zip-codes/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • April 5, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Revised Out-of-Network Bill
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/april-5-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-revised-out-of-network-bill/
    “Since the beginning of the out-of-network debate eight years ago, NJHA has stood firmly behind two priorities: protecting healthcare consumers from surprise medical bills and preserving a level playi…
  • Income
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/income/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • Patient Safety Week
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/clinical-quality-improvement/patient-safety-week/
    March 3-9 is the national observance of Patient Safety Awareness Week. The goal is simple: improving patient safety. But the journey is anything but simple. The New Jersey Hospital Association and its…
  • Unemployment Claims Management
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  • Palliative Care Toolkit
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/
    Comfort and Compassion at the End of Life: A Palliative Care Tool Kit for Clinicians The need to improve care for patients with serious, complex and potentially life-threatening or life-limiting medi…
  • July 25, 2023: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO on Nomination of Dr. Kaitlan Baston as N.J. Health Commissioner
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/july-25-2023-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-nomination-of-dr-kaitlan-baston-as-nj-health-commissioner/
    “I applaud Governor Murphy for selecting Dr. Kaitlin Baston to be the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health. Dr. Baston is a dynamic leader whose background as both a practicing phy…
  • Council on Hospital Governance
    https://njha.com/about-njha/council-on-hospital-governance/
    The NJHA Council on Hospital Governance enhances the abilities of New Jersey hospital and health system trustees to fulfill their roles and responsibilities and improve the health status of the commun…
  • Open Enrollment
    https://njha.com/covernj/open-enrollment/
    Enrollment Health insurance is essential for good health. It covers you – and your family – for preventive care including checkups, well child visits and immunizations as well as illnesses an…
  • Jan. 4, 2023: NJHA Patient Safety Initiative Significantly Reduces C-Sections and Maternal Deaths
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/jan-4-2023-njha-patient-safety-initiative-significantly-reduces-c-sections-and-maternal-deaths/
    New Jersey’s birthing hospitals have reduced birth complications and C-section rates under a statewide patient safety initiative led by the New Jersey Hospital Association. Their collaborative efforts…
  • Section 4: Advanced Care Planning
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-4-advanced-care-planning/
    The conversation for advanced care planning should begin before the onset of an illness. As clinicians we should be having these conversations with our patients early on so they may begin to plan for …
  • Measles
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/august/measles/
    Home Introduction Measles Influenza (Flu) Pneumococcal Disease Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Measles Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious. It is easily sp…
  • May 11, 2020: NJHA, Frontline Foods Partner to Provide ‘Comfort and Nourishment’ for Healthcare Heroes While Supporting Local Restaurants
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/may-11-2020-njha-frontline-foods-partner-to-provide-comfort-and-nourishment-for-healthcare-heroes-while-supporting-local-restaurants/
    PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association has partnered with Frontline Foods, a growing grassroots organization, to feed healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 emergency with loca…
  • Federal/State Surprise Billing Toolkit
    https://njha.com/resources/toolkits/federalstate-surprise-billing-toolkit/
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  • April 25, 2019: Media Advisory: College of St. Elizabeth, New Jersey Hospitals Team Up to Encourage Students with ‘Retro Activity’
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/april-25-2019-media-advisory-college-of-st-elizabeth-new-jersey-hospitals-team-up-to-encourage-students-with-retro-activity/
    What: Retro Activity is an on-campus event that promotes good health by encouraging students to put down their phones, take out their earbuds and connect with others and their own well-being. Local ho…
  • Mar. 13, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s 2019 State Budget Proposal
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/mar-13-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-gov-murphys-2019-state-budget-proposal/
    We appreciate Gov. Murphy’s focus on good health by continuing critical funding for key healthcare initiatives. It’s vitally important that we maintain charity care funding for the underserved in all …
  • Section 5: POLST
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-5-polst/
    The Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) program first started in Oregon in 1991. POLST was created to address the barriers in the healthcare delivery system as it relates to the …
  • FAQs
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  • Then and Now
    https://njha.com/about-njha/njha-100-to-health/then-and-now/
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  • Facts
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/seasonal-influenza/be-a-flu-fighter/facts/
    Research shows that the unvaccinated staff has a good chance of getting sick and passing that infection on to at-risk patients. Medical institutions that have adopted a requirement that their employee…
  • June 25, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett President and CEO, New Jersey Hospital Association, on Nomination of Judy Persichilli as N.J. Health Commissioner
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/june-25-2019-statement-of-cathy-bennett-president-and-ceo-new-jersey-hospital-association-on-nomination-of-judy-persichilli-as-nj-health-commissioner/
    “Two words: Excellent choice. Judy Persichilli started her career as an RN at the bedside caring for patients. She remained true to that commitment as she became CEO at St. Francis Medical Center in T…
  • April 12, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the N.J. Legislature’s Passage of Out-of-Network Legislation
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/april-12-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-the-nj-legislatures-passage-of-out-of-network-legislation/
    “It’s a good day when a diverse group of individuals and organizations can find common ground for the sake of healthcare consumers. The out-of-network bill approved today by the Senate and Assembly is…
  • June 1, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Out-of-Network Consumer Protections Signed Into Law
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/june-1-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-out-of-network-consumer-protections-signed-into-law/
    “After eight long years, New Jersey law today protects healthcare consumers from surprise out-of-network bills. We thank Gov. Murphy for signing this measure into law. We know medical billing is compl…
  • Summary
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/summary/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • Advanced Care Planning
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/
    NJHA works closely with industry partners on critical issues related to advance care planning, from Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders, to palliative care to POLST. NJHA has collaborated with the Medical Soci…
  • ED Chronic Conditions
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/ed-chronic-conditions/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • ED Mental Health Low Acuity
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/ed-mental-health-low-acuity/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • Unemployed
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/unemployed/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • Healthcare Professionals
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  • Hospital Week
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  • Education
    https://njha.com/education/
    Education The New Jersey Hospital Association offers cost-effective learning opportunities to healthcare leaders and professionals. Our educators are dedicated to supporting you and your organiz…
  • Federal Healthcare Actions Updates
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  • Resources for Parents
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder/resources-for-parents/
    Mental Health Resources for Parents Resources are available for children experiencing behavioral, emotional and mental health challenges, but knowing where to find them can be difficult. This…
  • Resources
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/emergency-preparedness/resources/
    Communication Tools BOLO: Be on the Lookout Form Planning Tools Emergency Management Security Readiness Assessment Tool Guide on the Special Needs of People with Disabilities for Emergency M…
  • Nov. 18, 2013: Report: Falls and Fractures Rise Among Elderly after Superstorm Sandy
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-news/nov-18-2013-report-falls-and-fractures-rise-among-elderly-after-superstorm-sandy/
    New Jersey’s hospitals experienced an 18 percent increase in visits related to falls and a 13 percent rise in visits related to fractures during the week that followed Superstorm Sandy. More specifica…
  • Sept. 4, 2013: EMS Coordinators Receive Portable Radios to Improve Emergency Preparedness
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-news/sept-4-2013-ems-coordinators-receive-portable-radios-to-improve-emergency-preparedness/
    As part of $118,000 in funding provided by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services' Social Services Block Grant, New Jersey Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd today presented 21 County Emergency …
  • Assess the Report Cards
    https://njcarecompare.njha.com/assess-the-report-cards/
    The National Quality Forum says a good, reliable healthcare report card should be able to answer yes to these questions: check Transparency: Does the report share details about how it arrived a…
  • Conclusion
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/conclusion/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • Methodology
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/methodology/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • Appendix
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/appendix/
    Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
  • Dec. 4, 2013: NJHA Policy Committee Expresses Support for Mobile ED Resource
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-news/dec-4-2013-njha-policy-committee-expresses-support-for-mobile-ed-resource/
    The NJHA Policy Development Committee today heard a presentation from Hackensack University Medical Center on its Mobile Satellite Emergency Department, which was deployed during Hurricane Sandy and i…
  • Mar. 24, 2020: ‘How Can I Help?’ NJHA Offers Ways to Connect New Jerseyans with Volunteer, Donation Opportunities in COVID-19 Response
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/mar-24-2020-how-can-i-help-njha-offers-ways-to-connect-new-jerseyans-with-volunteer-donation-opportunities-in-covid-19-response/
    PRINCETON –The COVID-19 crisis has prompted an outpouring of support from the people of New Jersey. Inspired by the Jersey Strong spirit, the New Jersey Hospital Association has created a resource for…
  • Palliative Care
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/
    The need to improve care for patients with serious, complex and potentially life-threatening or life-limiting medical conditions is unquestioned. Implementing a palliative care program helps to preven…
  • VTE
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/vte/
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    VTE: Venous Thromboembolism Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a major source of morbidity and mortal…
  • VTE
    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/vte/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • NJHA Strategic Plan
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  • Jan 19, 2018: NJHA Installs Amy Mansue as Board Chair in 100th Anniversary Year
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/jan-19-2018-njha-installs-amy-mansue-as-board-chair-in-100th-anniversary-year/
    PRINCETON – Amy B. Mansue, of Hightstown, president of the Southern Region of RWJBarnabas Health, was installed as chair of the Board of the New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and lar…
  • July 13, 2023: ‘Pure Jersey’: Healthcare Heroes Statewide to Be Honored at Beachfront Event
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/july-13-2023-pure-jersey-healthcare-heroes-statewide-to-be-honored-at-beachfront-event/
    The New Jersey Hospital Association will celebrate the people and programs that deliver excellent care and compassionate service to New Jersey patients and communities at its Best at the Beach event J…
  • Our History
    https://njha.com/about-njha/njha-100-to-health/our-history/
    In 1918, with the world beginning its recovery from World War I and confronting a global influenza pandemic, leaders of seven N.J. hospitals gathered in Newark to discuss the challenges and changes fa…
  • Aug. 25, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s Proposed Budget Cuts for Hospital Charity Care and Education for Healthcare Workers
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/aug-25-2020-statement-of-cathy-bennett-president-and-ceo-on-gov-murphys-proposed-budget-cuts-for-hospital-charity-care-and-education-for-healthcare-workers/
    “We are dismayed that the Governor proposed this cut in the midst of an ongoing national health crisis. Never before has the essential role of our hospitals and their employees been more evident. Hosp…
  • Oct. 24, 2018: Two N.J. Residents Awarded Health Career Scholarships
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/oct-24-2018-two-nj-residents-awarded-health-career-scholarships/
    PRINCETON – Denise Schwabe of Annandale and Keisha Cogdell, RN, BSN, of Marlton were recently awarded $2,500 scholarships from the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRET), the educa…
  • Patient & Family Engagement
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/patient-family-engagement/
    Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Priority 3: Patient & Family Engagement Opioid use disorder among pregnant women is rapidly increasing nationwide. Engaging patients and their families and s…
  • Opioid Misuse Webinar Series
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/webinars/opioid-misuse-webinar-series/
    Innovative Tools to Improve Patient Care Across the Continuum Adolescents and Pain Management – Jan. 30, 2018 Alternatives to Opiates for Pain Management (ALTO) – Dec. 6, 2017 Opioid Addiction Trea…
  • Parents & Children
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  • Mark Stauder
    https://njha.com/about-njha/executive-bios/mark-stauder/
    Mark Stauder, 2025 Board Chair Mark S. Stauder is the Chief Operating Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, President, Hackensack Meridian Hospitals Corporation and President, Hackensack Meridian …
  • Jan. 31,2020: NJHA Installs Kevin J. Slavin as Board Chair at 101st Annual Meeting
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/jan-312020-njha-installs-kevin-j-slavin-as-board-chair-at-101st-annual-meeting/
    PRINCETON – Kevin J. Slavin, of Hackettstown, president and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health, today was installed as chair of the Board of the New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and largest…
  • Hospital & Price Compare
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  • Sustainability
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/sustainability/
    Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Priority 9: Sustainability Evaluation workplans help organizations think systematically about their improvement initiatives and continually evaluate all of their…
  • Social Determinants
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/social-determinants/
    Social determinants of health are the daily aspects of New Jerseyans’ lives – including housing, food, education, employment, transportation, air quality and other societal issues – that influen…
  • Introduction
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/introduction/
    Home Introduction Patients ANALYSIS HIV in NJ Racial & Ethnic Disparities Zip Code-Level Analysis Low Income HIV Patients Conclusions References DOWNLOAD PDF …
  • Jan. 18, 2019: NJHA Installs Joseph W. Devine as Board Chair at 100th Annual Meeting
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/jan-18-2019-njha-installs-joseph-w-devine-as-board-chair-at-100th-annual-meeting/
    PRINCETON – Joseph W. Devine, FACHE, of Sewell, president of Jefferson Health New Jersey, today was installed as chair of the Board of the New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and large…
  • OON Implementation Toolkit
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  • Coalition Projects
    https://www.njhcc.org/coalition-projects/
    Coalition Projects From conferences to exercises and much more, learn about New Jersey Healthcare Coalition projects to support members in the field.  

    Featured Coalition Project

    There is no …
  • Healthcare Workforce
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/healthcare-workforce/
    An adequate supply of trained healthcare professionals is critical to the healthcare community's goal of providing accessible and quality healthcare. Healthcare providers have often faced cyclical sho…
  • Quality & Patient Safety
    https://njha.com/resources/quality-patient-safety/
    TitleDescriptionDownload Working Together to Make Healthcare Better: Partnership for Patients-NJ 2012-2016 An update on the progress made over the course of five years of quality improveme…
  • Jan. 29, 2021: NJHA Installs Douglas Struyk as 2021 Board Chair
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/jan-29-2021-njha-installs-douglas-struyk-as-2021-board-chair/
    CEO of Christian Health Care Center is 1st Post-Acute Leader to Serve the Role Douglas A. Struyk, President and CEO of Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, today was installed as chair of the Boa…
  • June 07, 2022: NJHA’s Best at the Beach Event Toasts NJ’s Healthcare Community
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/june-07-2022-njhas-best-at-the-beach-event-toasts-njs-healthcare-community/
    The New Jersey Hospital Association will host its Best at the Beach event July 7 at Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch – a beachfront celebration for the healthcare community and all N.J. leaders commi…
  • Jan. 27, 2023: NJHA Installs Edward Condit of St. Mary’s General Hospital as 2023 Chair
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/jan-27-2023-njha-installs-edward-condit-of-st-marys-general-hospital-as-2023-chair/
    First Chair in Association’s 104-Year History to Come from a For-profit Hospital PRINCETON –Edward J. Condit, president and CEO at St. Mary’s General Hospital, today was installed as chair of the Bo…
  • News
    https://njha.com/pfp/news/
    PfP Resources for Patient and Family Engagement One of the goals of the federal Partnership for Patients (PfP) campaign is to promote greater patient and family engagement in health ca…
  • Low Income HIV
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/low-income-hiv/
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  • Health Disparities
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/health-disparities/
    Health disparities are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence or opportunities to achieve optimal health that a…
  • Be a Flu Fighter!
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/other-resources/be-a-flu-fighter!/
    New Jersey is in the grips of a severe flu outbreak in the 2012-2013 season. In addition to the seasonal flu, a separate norovirus, often accompanied with gastrointestinal symptoms, is affecting many …
  • May 24, 2021: NJHA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination for Team Members
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/may-24-2021-njha-mandates-covid-19-vaccination-for-team-members/
    The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s largest healthcare trade association representing hospitals and post-acute care facilities, will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for its 130 employees. …
  • June 1, 2021: Once Hard-Hit, N.J. Hospitals Send Donations as India Confronts COVID Surge
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/june-1-2021-once-hard-hit-nj-hospitals-send-donations-as-india-confronts-covid-surge/
    As one of the nation’s first COVID hotspots, New Jersey hospitals were the grateful recipients of medical equipment donations from across the country. Now, they’re returning the favor to colleagues …
  • March 5, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO on FY 2020 State Budget Proposal
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/march-5-2019-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-fy-2020-state-budget-proposal/
    “In a time when the state has numerous competing priorities, we appreciate that Gov. Murphy’s budget proposal preserves charity care funding to provide a safety net for the working poor uninsured, alo…
  • April 1, 2019: Media Advisory: First Lady Tammy Murphy to Kick Off NJHA Conference ‘Patients, Prejudice & Policy’
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/april-1-2019-media-advisory-first-lady-tammy-murphy-to-kick-off-njha-conference-patients-prejudice-policy/
    To launch April’s observance of Minority and Multicultural Health Month, NJHA is hosting a daylong conference “Patients, Prejudice & Policy” April 2 to promote a frank dialogue about unconscious b…
  • Christie to Hospitals: Thank You on Behalf of the People of Our State
    https://njha.com/pressroom/christie-to-hospitals-thank-you-on-behalf-of-the-people-of-our-state/
    Gov. Chris Christie delivered a 25-minute speech during Friday’s NJHA Annual Meeting, thanking New Jersey’s healthcare community for its support during Sandy and cautioning providers that their servic…
  • Post-Sepsis Syndrome and Sepsis Survivors
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/sepsis/post-sepsis-syndrome-and-sepsis-survivors/
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  • CAUTI
    https://njha.com/pfp/nationaltools/cauti/
    ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infec…
  • CLABSI
    https://njha.com/pfp/nationaltools/clabsi/
    ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Central Line Associated Blood Stream In…
  • SSI
    https://njha.com/pfp/nationaltools/ssi/
    ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Surgical Site Infections According to …
  • Leadership & Culture
    https://njha.com/pfp/nationaltools/leadership-culture/
    ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Leadership & Culture According to …
  • Sept. 1, 2022: New Jersey Hospital Association Adds Veteran Government Affairs Executive to Senior Leadership Team
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/sept-1-2022-new-jersey-hospital-association-adds-veteran-government-affairs-executive-to-senior-leadership-team/
    Christine Stearns to take on newly created role ofchief government relations officer PRINCETON, N.J. - New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathy Bennett today announced the addition of …
  • Healthy Holidays
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  • Continuing Education Credits
    https://njha.com/education/continuing-education-credits/
    Credit for Continuing Education Many of NJHA's courses offer continuing education credits, including: Continuing Medical Education (CME) Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Continuing Le…
  • N.J. Hospital Fast Facts
    https://njha.com/pressroom/nj-hospital-fast-facts/
    Download our New Jersey hospitals fact sheet New Jersey is home to 70 acute care hospitals, plus 42 specialty hospitals providing rehabilitation, psychiatric care and long-term acute care – for a t…
  • Section 2: Clinician Guidelines
    https://njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-2-clinician-guidelines/
    Palliative care is the comprehensive care and management of the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families with chronic, serious or life-threatening illness.…
  • Safe CT Imaging
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/safe-ct-imaging/
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    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/safe-ct-imaging/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • July 19, 2021: Honoring Healthcare Heroes
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/july-19-2021-honoring-healthcare-heroes/
    New NJHA Awards Program Recognizes Members’ Efforts in Pandemic LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The New Jersey Hospital Association recently honored the compassion, leadership and heroics of its members during …
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  • May 30, 2024: NJHA Announces 2024 Best at the Beach Honors Celebrating Healthcare Heroes
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/may-30-2024-njha-announces-2024-best-at-the-beach-honors-celebrating-healthcare-heroes/
    May 30, 2024: NJHA Announces 2024 Best at the Beach Honors Celebrating Healthcare Heroes They’re an advocate who spearheads hospital-community efforts to help the poor and disenfranchised. A physicia…
  • Best at the Beach 2024
    https://njha.com/events/best-at-the-beach-2024/

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    -- Congratulations to our honorees and thank you to our sponsors and guests for making NJHA's Best at the Beach July 11, 2024,…
  • Apr. 17, 2020: Engineer Society, Rotary Clubs Step Up to Increase Ventilator Supply for N.J. Patients
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/apr-17-2020-engineer-society-rotary-clubs-step-up-to-increase-ventilator-supply-for-nj-patients/
    New Jersey hospital teams are working tirelessly to care for coronavirus patients, many of which require ventilators. The scarcity of ventilators has been a nationwide challenge, with supplies running…
  • Policies and Procedures
    https://njha.com/maternal-child-health/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/policies-and-procedures/
    Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Priority 4: Policies & Procedures Screening questions about prenatal exposure to alcohol and other substances, as well as disclosure of that information, is …
  • ABX
    https://njha.com/cqi/njtools/abx/
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    https://njha.com/pfp/njtools/sepsis/post-sepsis-syndrome-and-sepsis-survivors/
    ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
  • About NJHCC
    https://www.njhcc.org/about-njhcc/
    New Jersey’s Regional Health Care Coalitions New Jersey’s three Health Care Coalitions serve the people and communities of New Jersey through a multidisciplinary group of agencies, faciliti…
  • Findings
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/march/findings/
    Home Introduction Analysis Findings Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Findings A Decade of Progress Hospitals in New Jersey have spent the better part of the last decade shifti…
  • Reproductive Rights Toolkit
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  • Jan. 23, 2019: N.J. Hospitals Join Statewide Conversation on Improving Maternal Health
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/jan-23-2019-nj-hospitals-join-statewide-conversation-on-improving-maternal-health/
    CAMDEN – New Jersey’s hospital community joined with First Lady Tammy Murphy, Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal and other New Jersey health leaders today in a commitment to improving maternal he…
  • Sept. 4, 2018: NJHA: New Data Center Will Explore Root Causes of Healthcare Challenges
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/sept-4-2018-njha-new-data-center-will-explore-root-causes-of-healthcare-challenges/
    The New Jersey Hospital Association today announced the start-up of a new data and informatics center, charged with tapping data to better understand some of the state’s most pressing health challenge…
  • ContactLR
    https://legislativedirectory.njha.com/contactlr/
    CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE OVERVIEW The New Jersey Hospital Association is a trade association charged with representing its members' interests in both Trenton and W…
  • Contact Your Legislative Representative
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  • Hypertension
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/january/spotlights/hypertension/
    Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Spotlight: Hypertension One in five New Jerse…
  • Bulletins
    https://njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/bulletins/
    CHART Home LATEST REPORTS SPECIAL REPORT:LOSS, LESSONS, LIVES SAVED: New Jersey’s Pandemic Year Major Study:New Jersey's Most Vulnerable Communities: A Zip Code Analysis of Social Gaps…
  • Jan. 28, 2022: NJHA Installs Lori Herndon as 2022 Board Chair
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/jan-28-2022-njha-installs-lori-herndon-as-2022-board-chair/
    PRINCETON – Lori S. Herndon, MBA, BSN, RN, President and CEO of the health system AtlantiCare, today was installed as chair of the Board of the New Jersey Hospital Association. In addition to hospital…
  • Mar. 10, 2021: Partnership Brings COVID Vaccine Information to N.J. Residents
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/mar-10-2021-partnership-brings-covid-vaccine-information-to-nj-residents/
    ‘Big Shot’ Website Features Healthcare Workers Who Were 1st to Be Vaccinated PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association today unveiled a new partnership with other statewide organizations to hig…
  • Nov. 20, 2020: New Hospital Visitation Policy Uses Color Codes to Set Standard Safety Precautions for Patients, Visitors and Staff
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/nov-20-2020-new-hospital-visitation-policy-uses-color-codes-to-set-standard-safety-precautions-for-patients-visitors-and-staff/
    As COVID-19 cases climb in New Jersey, the New Jersey Hospital Association and New Jersey’s hospitals partnered to create a standardized policy for hospital visitation that provides color codes based …
  • Jan. 29, 2019: Report: Chronic Conditions Take Greatest Toll in NJ’s Poorest Communities
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/jan-29-2019-report-chronic-conditions-take-greatest-toll-in-njs-poorest-communities/
    New Jersey’s poorest zip codes have the highest incidence of people with chronic conditions seeking care in hospital emergency rooms, revealing barriers to the ongoing supportive care that individu…
  • Oct. 31, 2019: Report: Hospital Codes Paint Picture of Vaping Use in N.J.
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/oct-31-2019-report-hospital-codes-paint-picture-of-vaping-use-in-nj/
    Data Shows Use Detected Beginning at Age 11-12, Peaking at 18-24 A new analysis of New Jersey hospital discharge data shows the beginning of an uptick in hospitalizations where e-cigarette usage is d…
  • Sept. 20, 2018: N.J. Supportive Housing Initiative Gets $12 Million Boost
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/sept-20-2018-nj-supportive-housing-initiative-gets-12-million-boost/
    Partnership Between HMFA and Hospitals Recognizes Housing’s Relationship to Health TRENTON – The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Board today unanimously approved a $12 million investm…
  • Dec. 19 2023: Report: New Jerseyans Battling a Growing Burden of Chronic Illnesses
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/dec-19-2023-report-new-jerseyans-battling-a-growing-burden-of-chronic-illnesses/
    More than 1 in 4 New Jersey hospital patients in 2022 experienced eight or more underlying chronic conditions. It’s a rising trend that shows the great – and growing – complexity of patients’ needs, a…
  • Aug. 13, 2024: Report: N.J. Hospital Data Shows Marked Rise in Patients with Obesity Post-Pandemic
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/aug-13-2024-report-nj-hospital-data-shows-marked-rise-in-patients-with-obesity-post-pandemic/
    Report: N.J. Hospital Data Shows Marked Rise in Patients with Obesity Post-Pandemic Obesity is a chronic health condition with a long list of associated health risks including diabetes, heart disease…
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  • Mar. 4, 2020: NYU Nursing Leader Joins NJHA Team
    https://njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/mar-4-2020-nyu-nursing-leader-joins-njha-team/
    Cayo Extends Association’s Focus on Improving Health in N.J. Communities PRINCETON – A nursing leader from the Rory Meyers College of Nursing at New York University will join the New Jersey Hospital …
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    When healthcare organizations face regulatory education requirements, NJHA Education develops targeted programs to aid providers and support compliance. Here are current programs to address…
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