Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association

Joanne M. Conroy M.D. Chairperson's File 900x400 as of 2-26-24

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Health Equity, Accelerating Health Equity Conference

Chair File: Driving Change Together and Accelerating Health Equity

More than 1,000 people will convene in Kansas City, Mo., beginning tomorrow to participate in the AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference. This year’s theme, Driving Change Together, emphasizes the importance of leaders at hospitals, health systems, public health departments and community-based organizations taking a united approach to ensure all individuals have access to and receive quality health care.

Innovation/New Models of Care, Safety culture

Chair File: Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Safety in Health Care

In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of innovation and safety in health care. Hospital and health system teams responded and adapted nimbly during the pandemic — developing and deploying innovative processes and creating new tools and technologies to better serve their patients, communities and care teams.

Workforce, Hospitals Against Violence, Workplace Safety, Workplace Violence, SAVE Act

Chair File: Keeping Health Care Workers Safe

The AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence (HAV) initiative shares resources and strategies to promote a culture of safety across the field. To guide health care leaders in efforts to prevent and mitigate violence, the HAV initiative developed the Building a Safe Workplace and Community framework.

Quality & Patient Safety

Chair File: Accelerating Efforts to Enhance Patient Safety and Quality

This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week. It’s an annual recognition to inspire action and raise awareness to improve the safety of our health care system and acknowledge the progress that’s been made.

At hospitals and health systems, patient safety is a priority every single day. Leadership and care teams are committed to making improvements and enhancements to ensure all patients receive safe, world-class care.