Health care is about people taking care of people and relies on a strong and healthy workforce. OHA and our member workforce partners work to address emerging and continuing workforce issues and to develop, share and implement sustainable solutions for our member hospitals.

OHA’s Commitment

OHA is committed to supporting our member hospitals and health systems navigate workforce challenges by:

• Advocating for policies supportive of health care workforce development
• Educating policymakers on the need  to expand clinical faculty and to provide student financial support to grow the workforce pipeline
• Communicating the availability of grants and funding sources to enhance clinical faculty capacity
• Raising public awareness of the workforce challenges and opportunities in hospitals
• Streamlining the ability of military and EMT personnel to transition to hospital careers
• Reimagining staffing models
• Sharing technological solutions

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#HealthCareers101 Social Media Campaign and Toolkit

OHA, alongside a member workforce taskforce, has launched a social media ad campaign and member toolkit aimed at bolstering hospital workforce development and recruitment efforts. This initiative also seeks to raise statewide awareness regarding the diverse career opportunities available within Ohio’s hospitals.

The campaign and toolkit, housed under @HealthCareers101 on multiple social media platforms and seamlessly integrated into OHA’s channels, offer a rich array of resources. From captivating videos and compelling graphics to custom social media frames and messaging, this comprehensive digital toolkit aims to inspire and mobilize individuals to pursue careers in health care. Hospitals and health systems can effortlessly incorporate their unique branding into the content. Members can find the online toolkit here.

We’re inviting all OHA member hospitals to join in the campaign and recommend staff members to feature in video content. Thank you to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Holzer Health System for collaborating with OHA to produce the first two videos of the campaign, and we hope other hospitals join them in doing so.

Toolkit

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Workforce Management Services

Adaptive Workforce Solutions partners with health care leaders across Ohio to strengthen workforce strategy through transparency, data-driven insight, and flexible workforce solutions. Services span the entire hospital workforce, including locum tenens physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing, allied health professionals, and non-clinical roles.

Working alongside hospitals and health systems, Adaptive helps improve financial performance, enhance workforce agility, and expands access to a broader, high-performing labor network while supporting sustainable staffing models.

In this short video below, Marti Bauschka, chief nursing officer at Southwest General Health Center, shares her experience working with Adaptive and how a more structured workforce approach supported both operational stability and cost management.

 

Services Available to OHA Members

• Managed Service Programs (MSP) – Vendor-neutral workforce management programs supported by advanced technology, centralized oversight, and enhanced visibility into contingent labor.
• MSP Flex™ – A right-sized, flexible recruitment solution designed to help smaller, rural, and community hospitals address staffing needs without a full program transition.
• Direct Hire – Permanent placement services that identify, recruit, and secure full-time talent for hard-to-fill and leadership roles, reducing vacancy time and long-term reliance on contract labor.
• Employer of Record (EOR) – Administrative employment infrastructure including payroll, benefits, compliance, and workforce administration support.
• Consulting Services – Workforce assessments, market rate analyses, and strategic guidance focused on improving workforce efficiency and cost discipline.

Complimentary Workforce Assessment for OHA Members

OHA member hospitals are eligible for a confidential, no-cost workforce assessment from Adaptive. This review provides practical insight into contingent labor utilization, cost drivers, and opportunities to strengthen workforce strategy while maintaining flexibility.

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