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• Mental Health Community Awareness
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder/mental-health-community-awareness/
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• Mental Health First Aid
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• Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
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• Mental Health First Aid
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• ED Mental Health Low Acuity
  https://www.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…
• Nov. 21, 2019: NJHA Study, Database Ranks State’s Most Vulnerable Zip Codes in Health Status
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/nov-21-2019-njha-study-database-ranks-states-most-vulnerable-zip-codes-in-health-status/
  The health of a community is made up of several factors including access to health services, housing, food access, education, income and unemployment. Now, a new study and database from the New Jers…
• Oct. 17, 2018: CHART Study Shows New Hot Spots in Mental Health, Substance Misuse Crisis
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/oct-17-2018-chart-study-shows-new-hot-spots-in-mental-health-substance-misuse-crisis/
  Essex Leads for Total ER Visits, but Salem and Gloucester Counties Also Hard Hit PRINCETON – An analysis of emergency department visits in New Jersey shows that the hardest hit areas in the state’s m…
• Mental Health Data and Resources
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder/mental-health-data-and-resources/
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• Central Coalition
  https://www.njhcc.org/central-coalition/
  Counties Served Hunterdon | Mercer | Middlesex | Monmouth | Ocean | Somerset | Union Upcoming Meetings In-Person Meetings DateTimeMeetingLocationAddress 7/22/25 10:00…
• Nov. 20, 2024: NJHA, DMAVA Expand the Mission of Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/nov-20-2024-njha-dmava-expand-the-mission-of-supporting-veterans-mental-health/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association is partnering once again with the N.J. Department of Military and Veteran Affairs in a new chapter of the Mental Health First Aid Training initiative to support vet…
• Aug. 25, 2023: NJDMAVA and Hospital Association partner to deliver Mental Health First Aid training to Veterans, Families, Communities
  https://www.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…
• Nov. 29, 2018: HRET of New Jersey Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Veterans’ Mental Health
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/nov-29-2018-hret-of-new-jersey-awarded-federal-grant-to-improve-veterans-mental-health/
  PRINCETON – The Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRET), an affiliate of the New Jersey Hospital Association, has been awarded a $375,000 federal grant to address mental healthcare …
• Apr. 29, 2021: The Other Epidemic: Survey & Hospital Claims Data Show the Mental Health Toll of COVID in NJ
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/apr-29-2021-the-other-epidemic-survey-hospital-claims-data-show-the-mental-health-toll-of-covid-in-nj/
  The prevalence of anxiety, depression and drug and substance abuse have all increased among New Jersey residents amid the pandemic, survey responses and hospital claims data confirm. A new analysis fr…
• June 15, 2022: For Teens, COVID’s Mental Health Toll Continues: Data Shows Increase in Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm and Eating Disorders
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/june-15-2022-for-teens-covids-mental-health-toll-continues-data-shows-increase-in-depression-anxiety-self-harm-and-eating-disorders/
  New Jersey youth seeking hospital care for mental health diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, self-harm and eating disorders remains elevated well beyond pre-pandemic levels, according to a new data…
• Dec. 7, 2022: NJHA: Pediatric Respiratory Illnesses Fill Hospitals as Flu Season Starts with a Vengeance
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/dec-7-2022-njha-pediatric-respiratory-illnesses-fill-hospitals-as-flu-season-starts-with-a-vengeance/
  A triple threat of respiratory illnesses is sending high numbers of children to the hospital, and the New Jersey Hospital Association is urging all New Jerseyans to take added precautions to protect t…
• Next Steps
  https://www.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…
• Christie to Hospitals: Thank You on Behalf of the People of Our State
  https://www.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…
• Federal/State Surprise Billing Toolkit
  https://www.njha.com/resources/toolkits/federalstate-surprise-billing-toolkit/
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• CMS Health Equity Toolkit
  https://www.njha.com/resources/toolkits/cms-health-equity-toolkit/
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• TJC Health Equity Toolkit
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• Aug. 27, 2024: NJHA Report Shows Enduring Health Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/aug-27-2024-njha-report-shows-enduring-health-impacts-of-adverse-childhood-experiences/
  A new report from the New Jersey Hospital Association examines the impact that childhood traumas can have on health status later in life. The report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, among N…
• 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…
• Healthy Holidays
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/coronavirus/healthy-holidays/
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• Understanding Community Benefit Reports
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/health-in-your-community/community-benefit-report/understanding-community-benefit-reports/
  Community benefit reports demonstrate hospitals and health systems’ participation and contributions toward meeting identified community health needs. This could include collaboration with a community …
• Directions to State House
  https://legislativedirectory.njha.com/directions-to-state-house/
  DIRECTIONS TO THE STATE HOUSE The State House is located at 125 West State Street in Trenton, NJ 08625. Driving Directions From the East: Take 195 west to Route 29 north (toward…
• July 21, 2023: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the retirement of N.J. Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/july-21-2023-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-the-retirement-of-nj-health-commissioner-judith-persichilli/
  “Judy was the steady hand and calm voice we needed during the worst public health crisis of our lifetimes. She faced the pandemic head-on and provided guidance and support to our industry as we worked…
• Garden State Patient Safety Center
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/garden-state-patient-safety-center/
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• Health Disparities
  https://www.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…
• Appendix
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• Community Health Need Assessment
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/health-in-your-community/community-health-need-assessment/
  1As part of several new requirements under the Affordable Care Act, tax-exempt hospitals are required to conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and adopt an implementation strategy at leas…
• Oct. 24, 2019: Tri-State Hospital Group Partners to Improve Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety
  https://www.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…
• 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://www.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…
• Healthy Holidays
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• March 5, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO on FY 2020 State Budget Proposal
  https://www.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…
• Jan. 25, 2024: NJHA Installs Bill Arnold of RWJBarnabas Health as 2024 Board Chair
  https://www.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…
• Mar. 13, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s 2019 State Budget Proposal
  https://www.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 …
• NJHA 100: To Health
  https://www.njha.com/about-njha/njha-100-to-health/
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• Income
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/income/
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• Aug. 26, 2025: N.J. Hospitals Create ‘Health and Hope’ for Local Communities with $7 Billion Investment: NJHA Community Impact Report
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/aug-26-2025-nj-hospitals-create-health-and-hope-for-local-communities-with-7-billion-investment-njha-community-impact-report/
  N.J. hospitals care for patients in 15 million visits annually, dispensing nationally ranked healthcare services 24/7. Their commitment to a healthy New Jersey also extends beyond hospital walls, in…
• Life Expectancy
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/life-expectancy/
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• Nov. 20, 2020: New Hospital Visitation Policy Uses Color Codes to Set Standard Safety Precautions for Patients, Visitors and Staff
  https://www.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 …
• Healthy Communities
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/
  Healthy Communities Healthcare today extends well beyond the four walls of the hospital. NJHA and its members know that good health begins in the home and out in the community. Our programs span…
• March 22, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO of NJHA, on New Jersey’s Proposed Health Insurance Safeguards
  https://www.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…
• PE Provider Training
  https://www.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…
• FAQs
  https://www.njha.com/covernj/faqs/
  FAQs Get answers to questions we commonly hear about insurance coverage and the open enrollment period. If you have a question we haven’t answered here, submit it to us. Wh…
• Methodology
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/methodology/
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• Findings
  https://www.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…
• Oct. 24, 2018: Two N.J. Residents Awarded Health Career Scholarships
  https://www.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…
• COVID-19 and Maternal Health
  https://www.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 …
• May 29, 2019: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on Maternal and Child Health Efforts
  https://www.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. 25, 2022: Hospitals Confront Rising Staff Vacancy Rates and Employment Costs as COVID Sparks Unprecedented Workforce Challenges
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/feb-25-2022-hospitals-confront-rising-staff-vacancy-rates-and-employment-costs-as-covid-sparks-unprecedented-workforce-challenges/
  New Jersey hospitals are feeling the impact of the nationwide workforce shortage, with an industry survey showing rising staff vacancy rates even as hospitals triple their spending on supplemental sta…
• Introduction
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2018/introduction/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Demands for mental health services, along with the inappropriate use of pharmaceutica…
• ED Chronic Conditions
  https://www.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…
• Community Benefit in Action
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/health-in-your-community/community-benefit-report/community-benefit-in-action/
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• May 8, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Signing of Maternal Health Bills
  https://www.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…
• Jan. 14, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s State of the State Address and Healthcare Transparency Plan
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/jan-14-2020-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-gov-murphys-state-of-the-state-address-and-healthcare-transparency-plan/
  “New Jersey hospitals and health systems have made meaningful strides in recent years to provide greater price transparency to consumers, but we know there’s more work to be done to make this informat…
• Jan. 23, 2019: N.J. Hospitals Join Statewide Conversation on Improving Maternal Health
  https://www.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…
• Background
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/background/
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• 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://www.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…
• Quality & Patient Safety
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/
  Quality & Patient Safety NJHA has a proud legacy of leadership in healthcare quality and safety. Our Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey was the first of its kind at the …
• Jan. 30, 2025: NJHA Installs Mark Stauder of Hackensack Meridian Health as 2025 Board Chair
  https://www.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…
• May 11, 2020: NJHA, Frontline Foods Partner to Provide ‘Comfort and Nourishment’ for Healthcare Heroes While Supporting Local Restaurants
  https://www.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…
• Mar. 14, 2018: NJHA Advocates for Opioid Crisis Solutions in D.C.
  https://www.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…
• Analysis
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2018/analysis/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions DOWNLOAD PDF Analysis Staff from CHART analyzed hospital emergency department mental health claims data for 70 …
• Community Benefit Report
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/health-in-your-community/community-benefit-report/
  2025 Community Impact Report* *2023 data VIEW FULL REPORT AT A GLANCE PRESS RELEASE REPORT ARCHIVE

  N.J. hospitals’ total contributions to their communities’ well-being, bey…

• Public Health Issues
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/
  Public Health Issues
• Dec. 17, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Passage of Legislation Preserving the Status of Nonprofit Hospitals
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/dec-17-2020-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-passage-of-legislation-preserving-the-status-of-nonprofit-hospitals/
  “This legislation is the result of cooperation at the highest levels between the Legislature, municipalities and the Hospital Association. It preserves New Jersey's nonprofit hospital property tax exe…
• Oct. 26, 2020: These Navigators Have a Mission to Cover New Jersey with Health Insurance
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/oct-26-2020-these-navigators-have-a-mission-to-cover-new-jersey-with-health-insurance/
  New Jersey’s 2020-2021 open enrollment period for health insurance begins Nov. 1, and the veteran health navigators from the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRETNJ) are here to he…
• Aug. 18, 2021: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the Importance of COVID-19 Booster Shots
  https://www.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 …
• Apr. 10, 2020: NJHA Has a Message for Multicultural Health Month: ‘End Virus Bias’
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/apr-10-2020-njha-has-a-message-for-multicultural-health-month-end-virus-bias/
  PRINCETON – New viruses often bring with them stigmatization for certain populations, and the New Jersey Hospital Association is urging all communities to fight “virus bias.” NJHA’s #EndVirusBias o…
• Sept. 24, 2019: Testimony of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, Presented to the N.J. Electronic Smoking Device Task Force
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/sept-24-2019-testimony-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-presented-to-the-nj-electronic-smoking-device-task-force/
  New Jersey has been a leader in curbing the ill effects of tobacco with the Smoke Free Act in 2006, by raising the smoking age to 21 in 2017, and again this year by adding e-cigarettes to our state de…
• Health in Your Community
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/health-in-your-community/
  NJHA’s Health Research and Educational Trust is committed to supporting hospitals and other healthcare organizations in every step of the assessment and implementation process by providing them with a…
• Aug. 12, 2025: NJHA Welcomes Health Policy Veteran Robin Ford in New Role
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/aug-12-2025-njha-welcomes-health-policy-veteran-robin-ford-in-new-role/
  Robin Ford, whose healthcare experience includes serving as Deputy Commissioner of Health Systems at the N.J. Department of Health (NJDOH), has joined the New Jersey Hospital Association as Vice Presi…
• Consumers
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• Consumers
  https://www.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 …
• New Jersey Maternal Child Health
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/new-jersey-maternal-child-health/
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• Michigan Health & Hospital Association
  https://www.njha.com/michigan-health-hospital-association/
  The Michigan Health & Hospital Association in partnership with New Jersey Hospital Association – Healthcare Business Solutions is pleased to offer the Webinar Workshop Serie…
• Health Information Services
  https://www.njha.com/business-services/health-information-services/
  HBS HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES Healthcare Business Solutions, Inc. has been a leader in innovative HIM solutions for over 30 years. Our team of expert professionals provides solutions including …
• Jan. 9, 2018: Victoria Brogan Joins NJHA as ‘Point Person’ on Strategic Health Initiatives
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/jan-9-2018-victoria-brogan-joins-njha-as-point-person-on-strategic-health-initiatives/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association this week welcomed Victoria Brogan of Moorestown as senior vice president of strategic initiatives. In the newly created position, Brogan will serve as the “point …
• Conclusion
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/conclusion/
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• Medicaid & Demographics
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/medicaid-demographics/
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• No HS Diploma
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/no-hs-diploma/
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• Sept. 25, 2024: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO, New Jersey Hospital Association, on today’s release from the Health Care Affordability, Responsibility, and Transparency (HART) Program
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/sept-25-2024-statement-of-cathy-bennett-president-and-ceo-new-jersey-hospital-association-on-todays-release-from-the-health-care-affordability-responsibility-and-transparency-hart-program/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association is committed to ensuring high quality, affordable care for every New Jerseyan. The healthcare industry voluntarily joined the effort to address affordability throug…
• A Tale of 2 Zip Codes
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/a-tale-of-2-zip-codes/
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• Unemployed
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  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 1, 2018: As Focus Turns to Population Health, N.J. Hospitals Commit $2.9 Billion to Community Benefit Programs
  https://www.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…
• June 26, 2020: Survey Results Show Fiscal Challenges as Nursing Homes Move Forward from COVID
  https://www.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…
• Summary
  https://www.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…
• Jan. 29, 2021: NJHA Installs Douglas Struyk as 2021 Board Chair
  https://www.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…
• References
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/references/
  Home Introduction Patients ANALYSIS HIV in NJ Racial & Ethnic Disparities Zip Code-Level Analysis Low Income HIV Patients Conclusions References DOWNLOAD PDF …
• Mar. 4, 2020: NYU Nursing Leader Joins NJHA Team
  https://www.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 …
• Uninsured
  https://www.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…
• Jan. 31,2020: NJHA Presents Annual ‘Healthcare Leader’ Awards
  https://www.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…
• Garden State Patient Safety Center
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• Resources for Parents
  https://www.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…
• Nov. 12, 2018: NJHA Veteran Navigators Reach More Than 34,000 Individuals in Three Years
  https://www.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:…
• Findings
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2018/findings/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions DOWNLOAD PDF Findings A broader view of the data shows a growing map of New Jersey counties at high risk in a…
• New Jersey's Plan
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• Affiliated Organizations
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  Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey The Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey engages in research and educational activities that support healthcare providers in deliveri…
• Waiver Tracker
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• Sept. 4, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on New Jersey’s 2020 Maternal Health Report Card
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/sept-4-2020-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-new-jerseys-2020-maternal-health-report-card/
  “Today’s report sums up New Jersey’s journey in improving maternal health – there is much to celebrate, but also more that we have yet to accomplish. Each year, New Jersey’s 49 birthing hospitals welc…
• #StayWellSummer
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  COVID ARCHIVE With the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, this content is not regularly updated. The information here may be outdated and links may no longer function.   Summer…
• ADE
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  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 Health Information Services Partners with Arizona Association
  https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2017-articles/august/njha-health-information-services-partners-with-arizona-association/
  NJHA Healthcare Business Solutions today announced a new partnership with the Arizona Hospital and Health Association that will make NJHA’s health information education and coder training programs a…
• Jan 19, 2018: NJHA Presents Annual ‘Healthcare Leader’ Awards
  https://www.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…
• Executive Staff
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• Bulletins
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  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…
• CLABSI
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  ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
• Oct. 25, 2022: Report: N.J. Hospitals Deliver $3.4 Billion in Community Benefit Programs
  https://www.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…
• Veterans
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• June 4, 2018: N.J. Hospitals Commit to Joint Initiative to Reduce C-Sections
  https://www.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…
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• PFP
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  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…
• Cathleen D. Bennett
  https://www.njha.com/about-njha/executive-bios/cathleen-d-bennett/
  Cathy Bennett, President and CEO Cathleen Bennett took the helm Nov. 9, 2017, as president and CEO of the New Jersey Hospital Association, a nonprofit trade association representing New Jersey’s hosp…
• Sept. 4, 2018: NJHA: New Data Center Will Explore Root Causes of Healthcare Challenges
  https://www.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…
• Navigators
  https://www.njha.com/covernj/navigators/
  Our Navigators NJHA’s Health Research and Educational Trust first launched its navigator program in 2013 by hiring former U.S. servicemen and women and training them to assist consumers in ex…
• Footnotes
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• Council on Hospital Governance
  https://www.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…
• Clinical Quality Improvement
  https://www.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 …
• March 2, 2022: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s Executive Order 290 on COVID Vaccination and Booster Shots for Healthcare Workers
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  “We greatly appreciate the Governor’s flexibility in giving New Jersey healthcare workers additional opportunities to comply with the state’s booster shot requirement, and for sticking with the scienc…
• Coalition Projects
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  Coalition Projects From conferences to exercises and much more, learn about New Jersey Healthcare Coalition projects to support members in the field.  

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• Jan. 18, 2019: NJHA Presents Annual ‘Healthcare Leader’ Awards
  https://www.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…
• Conclusions
  https://www.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 …
• Jan. 13, 2021: NJHA Announces Free Webinars on Coping and Resiliency During Pandemic through New EdPower Platform
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/jan-13-2021-njha-announces-free-webinars-on-coping-and-resiliency-during-pandemic-through-new-edpower-platform/
  PRINCETON –Today, the New Jersey Hospital Association announced the release of a series of free on-demand wellness webinars, developed by mental health professionals to provide coping and resiliency s…
• June 27, 2018: A-4207, the Medicaid Emergency Room Triage Bill: Key Considerations from N.J. Healthcare and Patient Advocates
  https://www.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…
• CLABSI
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  ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Central Line Associated Blood Stream In…
• Latest Release
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  August 26, 2025: N.J. Hospitals Create ‘Health and Hope’ for Local Communities with $7 Billion Investment: NJHA Community Impact Report N.J. hospitals care for patients in 15 million visits annuall…
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• June 1, 2021: Once Hard-Hit, N.J. Hospitals Send Donations as India Confronts COVID Surge
  https://www.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 …
• May 7, 2020: Asian and Hispanic Residents Have Highest COVID-19 Diagnosis Rates, While Black Patients Experience Highest Mortality Rates – NJHA Analysis
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/may-7-2020-asian-and-hispanic-residents-have-highest-covid-19-diagnosis-rates-while-black-patients-experience-highest-mortality-rates-njha-analysis/
  PRINCETON – New Jersey’s communities of color are experiencing disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 in diagnosis rates and mortality rates, according to an analysis from the Center for Health Analytic…
• Our History
  https://www.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…
• Substance Use Disorders
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• July 25, 2023: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO on Nomination of Dr. Kaitlan Baston as N.J. Health Commissioner
  https://www.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…
• Sept. 12, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO of NJHA, on Protecting New Jerseyans from Health Risks of Vaping
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  "New Jersey has been a leader in curbing the ill effects of tobacco with the Smoke Free Air Act in 2006, and again in 2017 by raising the smoking age to 21. According to the Centers for Disease Contro…
• Introduction
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  Home Introduction New Jersey'sExperience The Consumer Impact Next Steps DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Medicare’s Comprehensive Joint Replacement Program: How Are Medicare B…
• Jan. 28, 2022: NJHA Installs Lori Herndon as 2022 Board Chair
  https://www.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…
• 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…
• Medication Assisted Treatment
  https://www.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 …
• May 7, 2025: NJHA Announces 2025 Best at the Beach Honorees
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/may-7-2025-njha-announces-2025-best-at-the-beach-honorees/
  Awards Will be Presented in Beachfront Celebration June 26 in Long Branch They’re a healthcare executive with a storied 45-year career supporting patients and caregivers. A physician/researcher bring…
• MHFA Outreach
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• Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
  https://www.njha.com/maternal-child-health/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/
  Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Controlling a Healthcare Crisis The impact of opioid use by women of child-bearing age has reached epidemic proportions. The Neonatal Abstinence Consensus Initia…
• Obstetric Sepsis
  https://www.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…
• Section1: What is Palliative Care?
  https://www.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…
• Dec 16, 2021: COVID’s Uncounted Losses: Deaths at Home Increased in N.J. During Pandemic
  https://www.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 …
• CLABSI
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• Jan. 4, 2023: NJHA Patient Safety Initiative Significantly Reduces C-Sections and Maternal Deaths
  https://www.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…
• 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://www.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…
• Consumer Resources
  https://www.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…
• Toolkits
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  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…
• Promoting and Protecting Health
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  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 …
• 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://www.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…
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  https://www.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…
• Non-Pharmacological Interventions
  https://www.njha.com/maternal-child-health/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/non-pharmacological-interventions/
  Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Priority 7: Non-Pharmacological Intervention From hospital admission to the weeks or months following discharge of mother and baby, interventions should be guide…
• March 10, 2025: NJHA Adds IT and Cybersecurity Professional Pat Zinno to Leadership Team
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/march-10-2025-njha-adds-it-and-cybersecurity-professional-pat-zinno-to-leadership-team/
  Association Also Announces Expanded Roles for Bailey, Ditri New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathy Bennett today announced the addition of Pat Zinno, an experienced technology and cy…
• June 13, 2024: Coughlin, Singer Named NJHA Legislators of the Year
  https://www.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 …
• Dec. 02, 2020: Study: COVID-19 Mortality Rate Declined 75% Since First Hospitalized Cases, but Concerns Remain for N.J.’s Second Wave
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/dec-02-2020-study-covid-19-mortality-rate-declined-75-since-first-hospitalized-cases-but-concerns-remain-for-njs-second-wave/
  As New Jersey confronts an intense second wave of COVID-19, one key finding from the first months of the pandemic provides a note of hope: The mortality rate for patients hospitalized with the disease…
• Education Calendar
  https://www.njha.com/education/education-calendar/
  Current Offerings Date Title Location Registration 9/04/25 SUD Clinical Connections: Respectful, Equitable & Supportive Care This session will focus on …
• Vax2School Vaccination Toolkit
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• Aug. 13, 2024: Report: N.J. Hospital Data Shows Marked Rise in Patients with Obesity Post-Pandemic
  https://www.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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• May 24, 2023: Report: Data Shows N.J. Hospitals Caring for Sicker Patients
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/may-24-2023-report-data-shows-nj-hospitals-caring-for-sicker-patients/
  New Jerseyans are coming to the hospital with more severe levels of illness over the last three years, according to a data analysis released today by the New Jersey Hospital Association. The proporti…
• Calendar
  https://www.njha.com/pfp/calendar/
  Education Calendar DateTitleTimeDescription Dec 5 Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections across Healthcare Settings 8:45am This learning session aims to discuss the current st…
• May 24, 2021: NJHA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination for Team Members
  https://www.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. …
• Jan. 31,2020: NJHA Installs Kevin J. Slavin as Board Chair at 101st Annual Meeting
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  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…
• Introduction
  https://www.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 …
• July 15, 2022: Report: Despite Improvements, Racial Disparities Persist in Organ Donation in N.J.
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/july-15-2022-report-despite-improvements-racial-disparities-persist-in-organ-donation-in-nj/
  A New Jersey Hospital Association analysis of organ donation trends in New Jersey shows some progress in closing the racial gap in organ donations, but more donations are needed to avoid a growing wai…
• Pressure Ulcers
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  ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
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• ACA Repeal
  https://www.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…
• Jan. 31, 2018: NJHA’s Mary Ditri Receives ACHENJ Business Partner Award
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/jan-31-2018-njhas-mary-ditri-receives-achenj-business-partner-award/
  PRINCETON – Mary A. Ditri, DHA, of Neptune, director of professional practice at the New Jersey Hospital Association, received the American College of Healthcare Executives Northern New Jersey’s Busin…
• June 1, 2023: NJHA’s Best at the Beach Celebrates Healthcare’s Superstars: Meet the 2023 Honorees
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  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…
• Conclusions
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/march/conclusions/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Conclusions The Work Continues The increase in health spending over the previous half century is likely to…
• Resources
  https://www.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…
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• Affiliate
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  For freestanding, non-hospital healthcare provider organizations ie: long term care, home health, rehabilitation or assisted living. NJHA membership offers countless advantages including access to con…
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• About NJHCC
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  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…
• ABX
  https://www.njha.com/pfp/njtools/abx/
  ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
• Sustainability
  https://www.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…
• Aug. 28, 2019: Study: N.J. Sees More Measles Cases and More Children Exempted from Vaccinations
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/aug-28-2019-study-nj-sees-more-measles-cases-and-more-children-exempted-from-vaccinations/
  August marks the annual observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, but as schoolchildren return to the classroom, a new analysis from the Center for Health Analytics, Research and Transforma…
• May 30, 2024: NJHA Announces 2024 Best at the Beach Honors Celebrating Healthcare Heroes
  https://www.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…
• Solutions by NJHA
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• May 16, 2019: Report: New Jersey’s Nonprofit Hospitals Contribute $2.8 Billion to Community Benefit Programs
  https://www.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…
• Jan. 3, 2019: Report: Hospitals Add $23.6 Billion to N.J. Economy, Plus 150,000 Jobs
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/jan-3-2019-report-hospitals-add-236-billion-to-nj-economy-plus-150000-jobs/
  PRINCETON – New Jersey’s acute care hospitals deliver a $23.6 billion boost to the state economy, along with 150,000 jobs, according to the 2018 Economic Impact Report by the New Jersey Hospital Assoc…
• SSI
  https://www.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…
• Findings
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/january/findings/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Findings The analysis shows that there is a c…
• Consumer
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• July 19, 2021: Honoring Healthcare Heroes
  https://www.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 …
• Your Voting Rights
  https://www.njha.com/policy-advocacy/get-involved/your-voting-rights/
  New Jersey healthcare providers support the rights of patients and residents to cast their ballots. This new resource helps ensure that our citizens’ votes are counted, even if they are in our care …
• LGBT Resources
  https://www.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…
• The N.J. Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Implementation Toolkit
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• Sept. 20, 2018: N.J. Supportive Housing Initiative Gets $12 Million Boost
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  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…
• Zip Codes
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  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Spotlight: Zip Codes Zip Code Analysis Zip…
• Seasonal Influenza
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/seasonal-influenza/
  Seasonal influenza typically strikes in the fall and winter months, but there are new variant forms of influenza developing all the time. Healthcare providers play an important role in planning and …
• Seasonal Social Media Toolkit
  https://www.njha.com/resources/toolkits/seasonal-social-media-toolkit/
  These resources are provided to NJHA members to support social media efforts during the fall and winter holiday season. The graphics and sample messages address viral precautions during family gatheri…
• Hurricane Relief
  https://www.njha.com/hurricane-relief/
  Here to Help – Hurricane Relief Just as N.J. hospitals are here to care every day for their local communities, they also stand up to help others when the need is great. Your donation will a…
• Hypertension
  https://www.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…
• N.J. Hospital Map
  https://www.njha.com/membership/nj-hospital-map/
  New Jersey is home to a comprehensive network of acute care hospitals and specialty hospitals providing inpatient care for behavioral health, rehabilitation and long term acute care. Each of New Jerse…
• Nov. 8, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President & CEO on N.J. Hospitals’ Top National Ranking in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
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  “Healthcare is complex, but at the end of the day nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our patients. And I have to tell you, it’s rewarding to see New Jersey’s focus on quality …
• New Jersey's Experience
  https://www.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…
• Parents & Children
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• Pressure Ulcers
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  ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Pressure Ulcers According to Hea…
• Enterovirus D-68
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/enterovirus-d-68/
  The United States recently experienced a nationwide outbreak of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) associated with severe respiratory illness. Most states, including New Jersey, had confirmed cases of enterovi…
• Nov. 23, 2021: NJHA Analysis: Pre-Pandemic List of N.J.’s Most Vulnerable Zip Codes Foreshadowed Communities Hit Hardest by COVID
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/nov-23-2021-njha-analysis-pre-pandemic-list-of-njs-most-vulnerable-zip-codes-foreshadowed-communities-hit-hardest-by-covid/
  Preparing for the next big public health threat could be more effective by focusing on communities that are lacking in social determinants of health like food access, stable housing and employment opp…
• HIV in NJ
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/hiv-in-nj/
  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
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  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…
• Introduction
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  Home Introduction Measles Influenza (Flu) Pneumococcal Disease Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Lack of Immunizations Spreads Disease Threat Across New Jersey In…
• Introduction
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  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Introduction Healthcare delivery in New Jerse…
• Reproductive Rights Toolkit
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• COVID-19
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  COVID-19 Surviving and Thriving The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to labor and delivery professionals and units, from infection prevention and control, to breastfeeding a…
• Strategic Business Partners
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• Quality & Patient Safety
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  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…
• Aug. 5, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett NJHA President and CEO on New Jersey’s Hospital-Based Gun Violence Prevention Bills
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  “It is time we act to protect New Jerseyans from gun violence in the same way we do from chronic diseases like hypertension or diabetes. The data leaves no doubt that firearm deaths are increasing in …
• Data Reports
  https://www.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…
• June 03, 2020: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on report to improve long-term care in New Jersey
  https://www.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…
• Pregnant Individuals
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• Hemorrhage
  https://www.njha.com/maternal-child-health/harm-reduction/hemorrhage/
  Harm Reduction Maternal Hemorrhage Postpartum hemorrhage causes approximately 11 percent of maternal deaths nationally and is the leading cause of death that occurs on the day of birth. Im…
• Hospital Week
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• June 07, 2022: NJHA’s Best at the Beach Event Toasts NJ’s Healthcare Community
  https://www.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…
• Post-Sepsis Syndrome and Sepsis Survivors
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• POLST
  https://www.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…
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• March 20, 2023: NJHA Announces New Members of Policy and Advocacy Team as Healthcare Field Focuses on the Road Forward
  https://www.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…
• Aug. 19, 2021: N.J. Hospital Visitation Restrictions Return as COVID Surges
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/aug-19-2021-nj-hospital-visitation-restrictions-return-as-covid-surges/
  PRINCETON – Rising COVID activity has led to the return of visitation restrictions for hospitals in some parts of New Jersey. Under color-coded visitation guidelines adopted across the state’s hospit…
• Coding Challenge Archive
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  Foundations, financial and academic institutions, accounting and architectural firms, management consultants, law offices, health insurers, and MSOs/PHOs are just a sampling of the organizations that …
• Jan. 27, 2023: NJHA Installs Edward Condit of St. Mary’s General Hospital as 2023 Chair
  https://www.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…
• Introduction
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/march/introduction/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction New Jersey’s Hospitals and Health Systems Decade Long Attention to Efficiency Pursuit of effi…
• Dec. 17, 2024: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on legislation to address health insurance prior authorization
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/dec-17-2024-statement-of-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-legislation-to-address-health-insurance-prior-authorization/
  “The hospital community has long advocated for reforms to reduce administrative barriers to care. We need to update the processes surrounding prior authorization of necessary healthcare services to re…
• Jan. 19, 2021: NJHA Announces New Members of Senior Leadership Team
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/jan-19-2021-njha-announces-new-members-of-senior-leadership-team/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association announced the hiring of two new members of its senior leadership team: Chief Operating Officer Raymond Brandes and Chief Financial Officer Christopher Bailey. Both…
• Mar. 11, 2020: NJHA, Hospitals Collaborate on Standardized Visitor Restrictions to Protect Patients Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
  https://www.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…
• Measles
  https://www.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…
• Dec. 19 2023: Report: New Jerseyans Battling a Growing Burden of Chronic Illnesses
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  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…
• Sepsis
  https://www.njha.com/pfp/njtools/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…
• Sept. 7, 2021: Unvaccinated Are Nearly 6x More Likely to End Up in the Hospital, According to Analysis of New Jersey’s COVID Cases
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/sept-7-2021-unvaccinated-are-nearly-6x-more-likely-to-end-up-in-the-hospital-according-to-analysis-of-new-jerseys-covid-cases/
  Those who are unvaccinated were nearly six times more likely to be hospitalized with severe COVID illness in August than those who have received the vaccine, according to a New Jersey Hospital Associa…
• Jan. 29, 2019: Report: Chronic Conditions Take Greatest Toll in NJ’s Poorest Communities
  https://www.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…
• Post-Sepsis Syndrome and Sepsis Survivors
  https://www.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 HBS
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• Jan 19, 2018: NJHA Installs Amy Mansue as Board Chair in 100th Anniversary Year
  https://www.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…
• Oct. 31, 2019: Report: Hospital Codes Paint Picture of Vaping Use in N.J.
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  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…
• Juvare
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  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…
• Best at the Beach 2025
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  Presented by Congratulations to our honorees and thank you to our sponsors and guests for making NJHA's Best at the Beach June 26, 2025, in Long Branch the must-attend event of the su…
• June 13, 2018: NJHA Provides New Opioid Tracking Tool to Hospitals Statewide
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  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…
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• June 3, 2019: Report: Do N.J.’s Medicare Beneficiaries Benefit from the Comprehensive Joint Replacement Bundle Program?
  https://www.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 …
• Careers
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  The New Jersey Hospital Association is a not-for-profit trade organization committed to delivering support and services to the state’s hospitals, health systems and other healthcare providers. Togethe…
• Nurse Emotional WellBeing
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  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…
• Sept. 15, 2022: N.J. Hospitals See Dramatic Jump in Alcohol-Related Disease Amid Pandemic
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  Alcohol-Related Hospitalizations Jumped Amid COVID,with Women Experiencing Some of the Greatest Impacts Alcohol use took a growing toll on the health of New Jerseyans last year, with double-digit inc…
• Mar. 10, 2021: Partnership Brings COVID Vaccine Information to N.J. Residents
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  ‘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…
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• July 15, 2021: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
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  “The safety of patients and staff is every hospital’s priority, and we applaud Hackensack Meridian Health for taking this decisive action. Expanding vaccination to as many New Jerseyans as possible no…
• 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…
• Safe Tables Terms & Conditions
  https://www.njha.com/safe-tables/safe-tables-terms-conditions/
  Safe Tables Terms & Conditions By participating in this Safe Table I agree to perform Patient Safety Activities, such as presenting, reviewing, analyzing, and participating in deliberations…
• Nutrition
  https://www.njha.com/maternal-child-health/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/nutrition/
  Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Priority 5: Nutrition Practice lags behind policy in terms of supporting breastfeeding in women receiving medication-assisted treatment, particularly for Black w…
• Acute Care Founding Dates
  https://www.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…
• CAUTI
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• Assisted Living Members
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  Successful quality initiatives in assisted living raise the bar for resident satisfaction and quality of life, as well as improve business performance.  The Garden State Patient Safety Center is…
• News
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  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…
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• Language/Communication
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  TitleDescription Language Identification Guide A useful guide to help diverse patients identify their primary language View Patient Race, Ethnicity and Primary Language Data Collecti…
• Sept. 20, 2018: Rowan University, New Jersey Hospitals Team Up to Encourage Students to ‘Unplug and Connect’
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  What: Unplug and Connect is an on-campus event that promotes social and emotional wellness at the launch of a new academic year by encouraging students to put down their phones, take out their earbuds…
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• Section 6: N.J. Universal Transfer Form
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  The N.J Universal Transfer Form (UTF) must be used by all licensed healthcare facilities and programs when a patient is transferred from one care setting to another. To access the UTF, click here. Th…
• Member Maps
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  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 …
• June 23, 2022: NJHA Survey Finds 10,000 Incidents of Violence Against Hospital Workers in 2021
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  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…
• Dec. 17, 2019: Delivering Results: N.J. Reduces C-sections Overall and for First-Time Moms
  https://www.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…
• Feb. 22, 2021: Statement of NJHA President & CEO Cathy Bennett on the Signing of A-1135, the Hospital Property Tax Bill
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/feb-22-2021-statement-of-njha-president-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-the-signing-of-a-1135-the-hospital-property-tax-bill/
  “This law is the right solution to allow our hospitals and municipalities to move forward together in pursuit of good health for New Jersey communities. Thank you to Gov. Murphy, Speaker Coughlin, Sen…
• Hospital Visitation Codes
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  Workplace Violence   Introduction Workplace Violence (WPV) in the healthcare sector has grown in prominence following the COVID-19 pandemic and is now acknowledged as a significant hazard for hea…
• Palliative Care
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  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…
• Coronavirus
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• Be a Flu Fighter!
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  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 …
• Patient Safety Week
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  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…
• Feb. 12, 2020: $24.7 Billion in Economic Activity, $3.2 Billion in Community Benefit: Reports Show How Hospitals Anchor N.J. Communities
  https://www.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…
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• Patients, Policy & Prejudice
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  Debuting in April 2019 for Minority and Multicultural Health Month, NJHA’s Patients, Prejudice and Policy series brings together an array of presenters for some frank talk on implicit bias, stru…
• May 18, 2020: Report: COVID-19 Results in Unprecedented Fiscal Challenges for N.J. Hospitals
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  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…
• May 15, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Resumption of Elective Hospital Procedures
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  “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…
• Falls
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• May 22, 2020: NJHA Charts Rise and Fall of COVID Hospitalizations; Peak Occurred April 14
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  PRINCETON – A new bulletin from the New Jersey Hospital Association reviews the “rise and fall” of COVID-19 in New Jersey hospitals, charting the peak day of hospital activity on April 14 and the …
• Healthcare Workforce
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  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…
• NJHA Consumer Resources
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  Healthcare Consumers The New Jersey Hospital Association is a not-for-profit association of hospitals, health systems, nursing homes, home health and hospice agencies, assisted l…
• Apr. 27, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s ‘The Road Back’ Plan for New Jersey
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/apr-27-2020-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-gov-murphys-the-road-back-plan-for-new-jersey/
  “New Jersey’s healthcare facilities never stop caring for their patients and residents – including in times of crisis. Our healthcare teams have been heroic in caring for those with COVID-19 while als…
• NJHA Education Catalog
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  Explore NJHA's Education Programs NJHA’s catalog of live and on-demand programs is powered by its learning management system, a user-friendly platform that enables busy healthcare professionals…
• Waiver Tracker
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• Calendar
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  Enrollment Calendar Whether you meet with our veteran navigators in person or virtually, be ready with the following information for yourself and anyone in your household applying for coverag…
• Q3HIP Partners with IPRO on New Quality Improvement Opportunity
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• June 8, 2023: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO, on Unhealthy Air Quality
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  New Jersey remains under a blanket of unhealthy air from the wildfires in Canada. Another fire is burning in the New Jersey Pinelands, although that impact is much more localized. We must reiterate th…
• Plain Language Guidance
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• 2018 Community Benefit in Action
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• Community Benefit Report
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• Community Impact Report
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• Oct. 8, 2020: NEW SURVEY FINDS MOST OLDER NEW JERSEYANS STILL HESITANT TO ENTER HOSPITALS FOR NON-COVID-19 PROCEDURES
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  -      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…
• Patient Safety
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  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 …
• Mar. 24, 2020: ‘How Can I Help?’ NJHA Offers Ways to Connect New Jerseyans with Volunteer, Donation Opportunities in COVID-19 Response
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  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…
• April 26, 2022: Ripple Effect of Hospitals' Economic Activity Reaches $62B Statewide
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/april-26-2022-ripple-effect-of-hospitals-economic-activity-reaches-62b-statewide/
  New Jersey hospitals contributed $27.8 billion in direct economic activity in the 2020 pandemic year, but the total infusion to the state economy swells to $62 billion as hospital spending supports ot…
• Leadership & Culture
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• Feb. 09, 2021: Report: Patients Continue to Avoid Hospital Care Amid Pandemic
  https://www.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…
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• Sept. 1, 2022: New Jersey Hospital Association Adds Veteran Government Affairs Executive to Senior Leadership Team
  https://www.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 …
• Policies and Procedures
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  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 …
• Oct. 2, 2020: Report: COVID-19 Has ‘Historic’ Impact on Hospital Finances
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/oct-2-2020-report-covid-19-has-historic-impact-on-hospital-finances/
  COVID-19 continues to have deep and lingering financial impacts on the state’s hospitals. A mid-year analysis of financial data shows nearly 60 percent of the state’s hospitals in the red and an avera…
• Zip Code Analysis
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• Core
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  Core members are single, independent, licensed hospitals or systems that contain at least one licensed hospital. Membership includes all provider facilities in systems containing one or more licensed …
• Community Benefit
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• Mar. 13, 2020: N.J. Hospitals Enact No-Visitor Policies to Protect Patients
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/mar-13-2020-nj-hospitals-enact-no-visitor-policies-to-protect-patients/
  Updated guidelines come as state sees community transmission of coronavirus PRINCETON – With coronavirus case counts climbing, New Jersey hospitals and the New Jersey Hospital Association are moving …
• Readmissions
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• Open Enrollment
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  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…
• June 1, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Out-of-Network Consumer Protections Signed Into Law
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  “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…
• Annual Meeting
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• June 18, 2025: NJHA Adds Managed Care Expert to Senior Leadership Team
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  NJHA Adds Managed Care Expert to Senior Leadership Team NJHA has welcomed Jason Friedman to its senior leadership team as vice president of managed care and healthcare financing. Friedman brings a …
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  ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Preventing Serious Fall Injuries and Im…
• CHART
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• Influenza
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  Home Introduction Measles Influenza (Flu) Pneumococcal Disease Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Influenza (Flu) The flu (influenza) is a respiratory illness caused by the huma…
• Proposed Solutions
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  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions DOWNLOAD PDF Proposed Solutions This study is an evaluation of patient claims data based on where services were…
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  Home Introduction New Jersey'sExperience The Consumer Impact Next Steps DOWNLOAD PDF The Consumer Impact Translating utilization data into outcomes for patients is a si…
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  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…
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• Oct. 18, 2021: NJHA Series Takes ‘All-In’ Approach to Improving Infection Prevention Across Healthcare
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/oct-18-2021-njha-series-takes-all-in-approach-to-improving-infection-prevention-across-healthcare/
  COVID-19 has demonstrated the vital importance of infection prevention to protect patients, long term care residents and healthcare workers. The New Jersey Hospital Association is launching a year-lon…
• Educational Institution
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  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…
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• Northeast Coalition
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  Counties Served Bergen | Essex | Hudson | Middlesex | Morris | Passaic | Union Coalition Members Northeast Coalition LeaderTom Calimano, CEM, is director of emergency manage…
• Allied
  https://www.njha.com/membership/membership-categories/allied/
  Allied members are formally structured, healthcare-related personal membership groups, whose members are providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare to the communities they serve. Members…
• Section 4: Advanced Care Planning
  https://www.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 …
• Apr. 17, 2020: Engineer Society, Rotary Clubs Step Up to Increase Ventilator Supply for N.J. Patients
  https://www.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…
• DRG Assure: Don’t Miss Introductory Webinar Dec. 4
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  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…
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• Nov. 7, 2023: NJHA Welcomes Joy Lindo as General Counsel
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  The New Jersey Hospital Association today announced the addition of Joy Lindo, Esq., to its senior leadership team as General Counsel. Lindo brings a wealth of expertise to the Association and its 4…
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  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 …
• HCCs in Action
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  The COVID-19 public health emergency presented an unprecedented challenge for the HCCs. Pandemic Training and Drills: As the novel coronavirus in Asia first hit the headlines in late 2019, the HCCs…
• HCCs in Action
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  The COVID-19 public health emergency presented an unprecedented challenge for the HCCs. Pandemic Training and Drills: As the novel coronavirus in Asia first hit the headlines in late 2019, the HCCs…
• HCCs in Action
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  The COVID-19 public health emergency presented an unprecedented challenge for the HCCs. Pandemic Training and Drills: As the novel coronavirus in Asia first hit the headlines in late 2019, the HCCs…
• HCCs in Action
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  PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association announced recently Jonathan Chebra of Bordentown City as senior director of federal affairs. Chebra will serve as the chief advocate for NJHA’s members…
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  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.…
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  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…
• Mar. 25, 2021: 66,000 Patient Lives Saved: Report Looks Back at New Jersey’s Pandemic Year
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  In a year of pandemic marked by loss, a new report shows the life-saving outcomes of New Jersey hospitals: More than 66,000 lives saved among patients with severe COVID disease who were discharged suc…
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• April 25, 2019: Media Advisory: College of St. Elizabeth, New Jersey Hospitals Team Up to Encourage Students with ‘Retro Activity’
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  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…
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• July 13, 2023: ‘Pure Jersey’: Healthcare Heroes Statewide to Be Honored at Beachfront Event
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  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…
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• Aug. 1, 2018: Financing Agency, N.J. Hospitals Team Up to Invest in Local Housing
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  The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and the New Jersey Hospital Association have forged an innovative partnership to promote hospital investment in supportive housing in their communiti…
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  The following is a selected list of resources that provide explanations of words and expressions commonly used in healthcare administration. The resources represent non-clinical healthcare terms gener…
• IPAC
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  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…
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  "The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force released their long-awaited 'Report on Improving Cybersecurity in the Health Care Industry' on June …
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  ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice National Tools The nationa…
• Feb. 23, 2021: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on Gov. Murphy’s FY 2022 Budget Proposal
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• June 11, 2021: N.J. COVID Hospitalizations Reach Lowest Level Since Pandemic’s Earliest Days
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  PRINCETON – New Jersey hospitals are caring for 385 COVID-19 patients today – the lowest number on record since New Jersey began formally tracking COVID hospitalizations through the NJHA data portal. …
• Dec. 10, 2024: Hospitals’ Economic Impact: Jobs and Opportunity for New Jersey
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  NJHA Report Shows $31.4 Billion Direct Benefit to State Economy New Jersey hospitals strengthen state and local economies with nearly 160,000 healthcare jobs and $31.4 billion in direct economic bene…
• April 1, 2019: Media Advisory: First Lady Tammy Murphy to Kick Off NJHA Conference ‘Patients, Prejudice & Policy’
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  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…
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• Proposed Solutions
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  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Proposed Solutions Explore strategic partners…
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  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…
• Sept. 26, 2022: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on the Passing of Gov. Jim Florio
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  “Gov. Florio has had an indelible impact on the health and safety of New Jersey communities. From his tenacious work on the environment to his courageous leadership on controlling assault weapons, Gov…
• Healthcare Systems
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  Horizontal Systems: Horizontally integrated and including two or more acute care, specialty or psychiatric providers. May be vertically integrated as well. Vertical Systems: Contains only one acute o…
• South Coalition
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  Counties Served Atlantic | Burlington | Camden | Cape May | Cumberland | Gloucester | Salem Upcoming Meetings In-Person Meetings DateTimeMeetingLocationAddress 7/22/25…
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  Training Opportunities   Date Time Course Name Location Registration 8/26-27/25 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MGT-343: Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Uti…
• Home
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  This report quantifies the dollar value of the many community programs N.J. hospitals provided in 2012. The grand total: $2.58 billion in free and discounted care, public health events, education …
• Home
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  This report quantifies the dollar value of the many community programs N.J. hospitals provided in 2013. The grand total: $2.8 billion in free and discounted care, public health events, education p…
• Thank You
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  Thank You Thank you for contacting us for more information on getting New Jerseyans enrolled in health insurance. A member of our COVERNJ project team will be reaching out to you soon. …
• VaPE
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  E-cigarette use, or vaping, is emerging as a serious health risk, but the full extent of this public health threat remains unknown – even as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) trac…
• 2017 Articles
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  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 …
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  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Analysis The Cost Growth Problem Per National Health Expenditure data from the Centers for Medicare & …
• Feb. 2, 2022: Joint Statement on the Critical Need for Blood Donations
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  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 …
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  Housing instability is a known social determinant of health. Poor housing situations often exacerbate poor health, and often the reverse is also true. According to uniform billing data analyzed by th…
• Adenovirus
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  Adenoviruses are common viruses that cause a range of illness. They can cause cold-like symptoms, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea and pink eye (conjunctivitis). For most people adenovirus…
• Section 3: Communication
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  Communication is the foundation upon which relationships are built. Early communication with patients and families will increase trust, knowledge and satisfaction. Effectively communicating with …
• Introducing SDoH Assure
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  Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) can contribute to an individual’s overall health by as much as 80%. SDoH include factors such as literacy, housing, transportation, nutrition and safety issues …
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  NJHA's HRET Trustee Institute was founded in 1996 to provide hospital and health system trustees with educational programs and an expanded web site. Trustees know that the healthcare environment is co…
• Facts
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  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…
• Key Data: A New Quality Measure Abstracting Service
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  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…
• Flu Resources
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  Web sites & Reports CDC: For Healthcare Professionals CDC: Flu Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals The Joint Commission: Report on improving vaccination rates Flu.gov: Seasonal …
• Mar. 26, 2018: Statement of NJHA’s Neil Eicher, Vice President of Government Relations & Policy, on Paid Sick Leave Legislation
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/mar-26-2018-statement-of-njhas-neil-eicher-vice-president-of-government-relations-policy-on-paid-sick-leave-legislation/
  “We support paid sick leave to protect the public health, but we also appreciate Assemblywoman Lampitt's and Sen. Weinberg’s recognition that there is a segment of workers who have made the choice to …
• Ebola
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  NJHA provides Ebola preparedness and response support to New Jersey healthcare providers and serves as a liaison between New Jersey hospitals and public health and public safety officials. This page p…
• Policy & Advocacy
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  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…
• DRG Assure: Capturing Revenue and Improving Quality in Coding and Compliance
  https://www.hishbs.org/whats-new/2024-articles/may/drg-assure-capturing-revenue-and-improving-quality-in-coding-and-compliance/
  NJHA-HBS Health Information Services DRG Assure program has achieved a 6 X return on investment for clients. By carefully reviewing documentation to capture all factors that impact Severity and Ris…
• Jan. 28, 2025: Statement of NJHA President & CEO Cathy Bennett on Trump Administration directive pausing federal grants
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/jan-28-2025-statement-of-njha-president-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-trump-administration-directive-pausing-federal-grants/
  “The Administration’s memo was broadly drafted so there are many unknowns. The pause could have wide-ranging implications for healthcare from pausing research on cures for childhood cancer, to disrupt…
• Sept. 19, 2019: NJHA to Host Sept. 24 Conference Suicide & Stigma
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  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…
• VAP
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• Safe Tables
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  Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Safe Tables The Garden State Patient Safety Center – a federally certified Patient Safety Organization (PSO) - recognizes that finding robust answers and str…
• Patient & Family Engagement
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  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…
• DRG Assure: Driving Severity and Risk Scores - Over 50 Attend Introductory Session
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  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…
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  Access to primary care is an important issue in our healthcare delivery system with specific economic ramifications. Individuals without access to primary healthcare or regular sources of care do not …
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  Download Nurse2Nurse Outreach Tools NJHA has partnered with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and New Jersey Nursing Initiative to develop the Nurse2Nurse Outreach Toolkit. The toolki…
• Coding And Documentation Of COVID-19
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  NJHA-HBS’s Health Information Services team held a WebEx today on the topic of Coding and Documentation of COVID-19: Understanding and Implementing CDC Guidance. Over 550 professional coders and CDI…
• A Myriad Of Issues: Medicare’s Maze Of Rules And Regulations 2017
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  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…
• ED Community Partnership
  https://www.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…
• Campus Outreach
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/social-determinants/campus-outreach/
  NJHA has developed and pilot-tested an on-campus event that brings together a host college or university with NJHA and its local healthcare members to promote health, safety and well-being. Part pi…
• Healthcare Policy
  https://www.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…
• Leadership Team
  https://www.njha.com/about-njha/leadership-team/
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• May 12, 2021: A Green Light for Hospital Visits in New Jersey
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/may-12-2021-a-green-light-for-hospital-visits-in-new-jersey/
  As COVID Cases Decline, Color-Coded Hospital Guidelines Allow More Visitors For the first time since its inception during last fall’s COVID surge, a color-coded hospital visitation guide shows all re…
• Employee Communication
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/seasonal-influenza/be-a-flu-fighter/employee-communication/
  Healthcare workers sometimes do not have accurate information about the disease and vaccine. The CDC recommends that the following basic information be provided to healthcare providers as part of any …
• 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…
• Coding
  https://www.hishbs.org/solutions/coding/
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• Discharge Planning & Referrals
  https://www.njha.com/maternal-child-health/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/discharge-planning-referrals/
  Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Priority 8: Discharge Planning & Referral After delivery, the risk of relapse for women with substance use disorder is heightened. Support services, continua…
• Racial and Ethnic Disparities
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/racial-and-ethnic-disparities/
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• Covering the Uninsured
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/healthcare-coverage/covering-the-uninsured/
  NJHA’s Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey has a long tradition of outreach initiatives that help New Jersey residents access health insurance coverage. HRET was awarded a grant fr…
• Downloads
  https://www.njha.com/covid-bigshot/downloads/
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• Advanced Care Planning
  https://www.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…
• SSI
  https://www.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 …
• VTE
  https://www.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…
• June 21, 2023: Greenwald, Singleton Named NJHA Legislators of the Year
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/june-21-2023-greenwald-singleton-named-njha-legislators-of-the-year/
  Sponsors of Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act Will be Honored at NJHA’s Best at the Beach July 13 in Long Branch Two lawmakers who championed a new law to protect healthcare workers from ris…
• Continuing Education Credits
  https://www.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…
• 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…
• Moms & Those Who Love Them
  https://www.njha.com/maternal-child-health/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome/moms-those-who-love-them/
  Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Priority 10: Moms & Those Who Love Them Consumer engagement in the development and delivery of health services to enhance the care of pregnant women result…
• Section 5: POLST
  https://www.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 …
• HRO
  https://www.njha.com/cqi/njtools/hro/
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• HRO
  https://www.njha.com/pfp/njtools/hro/
  ABX ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls Pressure Ulcers Sepsis OB Sepsis PSS & Sepsis Survivors SSI VTE VAP Safe CT Imaging Readmissions Leadership & Culture PFE LGB…
• OB Events
  https://www.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…
• Contact Business Services
  https://www.njha.com/business-services/contact-business-services/
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• Low Income HIV
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/low-income-hiv/
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• ADE
  https://www.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…
• CAUTI
  https://www.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…
• VAP
  https://www.njha.com/pfp/nationaltools/vap/
  ADE CAUTI CLABSI Falls OB Events Pressure Ulcers SSI VTE VAP Readmissions Leadership & Culture Community of Practice Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia …
• 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…
• Pneumococcal Disease
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/august/pneumococcal-disease/
  Home Introduction Measles Influenza (Flu) Pneumococcal Disease Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Pneumococcal Disease Pneumonia can be caused by a variety of viruses, bacteria,…
• Section 2: Clinician Guidelines
  https://www.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.…
• Emerging Leaders Summit
  https://www.njha.com/education/emerging-leaders-summit/
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• Education
  https://www.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…