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HLA Competency Directory, Version 2
Contact:
Susan Gergely, AONE - (312) 422-2815
Chicago, IL (November 19, 2010) — The Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA), a collaboration of the nation’s premier professional societies representing over 140,000 members across the healthcare management disciplines, is pleased to announce the release of the newly updated HLA Competency Directory, version 2.0.
The Directory is a searchable reference tool that highlights the expertise needed for effective management across a broad spectrum of healthcare administration roles, including, hospital administration, medical practice administration, nursing administration, healthcare financial management, and healthcare information and management systems. The Directory provides a comprehensive listing of the competencies managers and leaders need to meet the challenges of managing the nation’s healthcare organizations.
Based on recent job analyses and expert input from the nation’s top professional associations the Directory contains competency statements that are classified according to the following Common Competency Domains: Communication and Relationship Management; Leadership; Professionalism; Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment; and Business Skills and Knowledge.
Ideal uses for the Directory include assessing the breadth of your healthcare management knowledge and skill as well as assessing the complementary skills and knowledge of your executive team. Further, educators may use the Directory to build university and college course curriculum.
To learn more about the HLA Competency Directory and to download, visit www.healthcareleadershipalliance.org.
About the Healthcare Leadership Alliance
The HLA is a consortium of the nation’s premier professional healthcare administration associations, representing more than 140,000 healthcare management professionals. The goal of the Alliance is to pursue common interests and advance the healthcare management profession. The HLA Competency Directory is a direct result of this unique and valuable collaboration. The associations within the HLA include:
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- American College of Physician Executives (ACPE)
- American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)
- Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
- Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and its certification body, the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)
About the American Organization of Nurse Executives
Founded in 1967, AONE is the national professional organization for nurses who design, facilitate and manage care. With more than 7,500 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.
