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Thompson Named AHA Senior Vice President for Nursing
New role will focus on national workforce agenda issues
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Susan Gergely, AONE - (312) 422-2815
Chicago, IL (February 19, 2010) —The American Hospital Association (AHA) has named Pamela A. Thompson, MS, RN, CENP, FAAN, AHA senior vice president for nursing. In addition to this new role, Thompson will continue to maintain her current duties as AONE chief executive officer (CEO).
A current member of the AHA executive team, Thompson will lead a coordinated internal team effort on workforce issues impacting health care organizations. “Employment projections indicate that while health care will be a growth sector in the coming years, shortages in key areas such as nursing will require not only an increased supply, but also a significant redesign of how care is provided. Pam will serve an instrumental role in strengthening AHA’s workforce agenda and aligning the association’s internal efforts to best serve our members," said AHA president and CEO Rich Umbdenstock.
In her role as AONE CEO, Thompson represents nurse leaders on a number of initiatives including healthful practice workforce environments, quality and safety, and the design of future patient care delivery via the nationally-recognized Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) initiative. She currently serves as chair of the board of the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF).
About the American Organization of Nurse Executives
The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is the national professional organization for nurses who design, facilitate and manage care. With more than 6,700 members, AONE is the leading voice of nursing leadership in health care. Since 1967, the organization has provided leadership, professional development, advocacy and research to advance nursing practice and patient care, promote nursing leadership excellence and shape public policy for health care. AONE is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA). For additional information, visit the AONE website at www.aone.org.
About American Hospital Association (AHA)
The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the improvement of health in their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which includes more than 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, and 38,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For additional information, visit the AHA website at www.aha.org.
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