LHA Trust Funds

09/03/2026

🩺 Celebrating Clinical Nurse Specialists 🩺

This National Clinical Nurse Specialist Recognition Week, we're recognizing the nurses who use clinical expertise, leadership, and evidence-based practice to help improve patient care.

The nursing process plays an important role in identifying patient needs, developing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.

📚 Explore our Nursing Process Toolkit for resources to support safer, more effective care: https://lhatrustfunds.com/toolkits/nursing-process-toolkit

Our Nursing Process Toolkit provides resources to support quality nursing care, performance improvement, and risk assessments of critical nursing processes.

09/01/2026

One last step💪🏼 Register online today for testing here: https://bit.ly/4ek7E4S

08/27/2026

🔍 Every healthcare organization has opportunities to strengthen safety.

Can you identify the most common gaps before they become bigger issues?

Our latest blog highlights 10 safety gaps every healthcare leader should know.

📖 Read the blog: https://lhatrustfunds.com/news/top-10-safety-gaps-across-healthcare-today

Article Information: Post Date: 06/25/2026 Share: Article Categories: Top 10 Safety Gaps Across Healthcare Today Throughout the country, healthcare organizations work tirelessly to provide safe, high-quality patient care. Yet even the most dedicated teams can overlook safety and security vulnerabili...

08/25/2026

✅ A completed risk assessment is just the beginning.

The real impact comes from turning findings into action that improves safety and strengthens operations.
Discover how your organization can move from checklist to catalyst.

📖 Read the blog: https://lhatrustfunds.com/news/from-checklist-to-catalyst-closing-the-loop-on-risk-assessments

Article Information: Stacie Jenkins, RN, MSN, CPSO Vice President, Patient Safety and Risk Post Date: 07/13/2026 Share: Article Categories: From Checklist to Catalyst: Closing the Loop on Risk Assessments Risk assessments are often treated as a compliance exercise—a hurdle to be cleared, filed, an...

08/21/2026

🩺 Discharging a noncompliant pain-management patient isn't easy—but following best practices can help reduce risk while supporting quality care.

Our latest blog shares key considerations for navigating these challenging situations.

📖 Read the blog: https://lhatrustfunds.com/news/safely-discharging-noncompliant-pain-management-patients

Article Information: Jamie Lamb Vice President of Claims Operations Caroline Stegeman, RN, BSN, MJ, CPHRM, HSLP, CPSO, ONC Director of Patient Safety Post Date: 07/13/2026 Share: Article Categories: Safely Discharging Noncompliant Pain-Management Patients Managing patients on long-term opioid therap...

08/19/2026

To earn the HSLP designation, students must pass a 120-question examination that evaluates:
👉 Recall of key regulatory concepts
👉 Application through case scenarios
👉 Analytical decision-making in real-world situations

This ensures the credential reflects measurable professional competence and not just participation alone.

🧐 Explore the program: https://bit.ly/4ek7E4S

08/18/2026

🤝 Let’s Connect the 2026 LMGMA Annual Conference! 🤝

Stop by the LHA Trust Funds booth at the 2026 LMGMA Annual Conference on August 20 to meet our Business Development Specialist, Lindsay Minzey.

She will:
🗣️Share how we help Louisiana healthcare organizations manage risk and protect their teams
🗣️Talk professional liability, general liability, and workers’ compensation solutions tailored for your facility

This is a great opportunity to:
✔ Share challenges your organization is facing
✔ Explore strategies for reducing risk and improving safety
✔ Build partnerships that support better care

We believe the best solutions start with strong relationships. Let’s start the conversation.

See you in Biloxi!

08/17/2026

🤝 Membership with LHA Trust Funds is about more than coverage—it's about supporting safer Louisiana healthcare.

Our members have access to valuable resources designed to help strengthen patient safety, reduce risk, and support healthcare teams, including:
📚 Patient safety education
🛡️ Risk management resources
🏆 Grant and award opportunities
🎓 Educational webinars and conferences

Explore the tools and resources available to support your organization: https://lhatrustfunds.com/resources

Your one-stop shop for information pertinent to improving processes, identifying best practices and reducing risks in your healthcare practice.

08/14/2026

🩺 Join Caroline Stegeman, Director of Patient Safety at LHA Trust Funds, at the 2026 LMGMA Annual Conference for an expert discussion on best practices in physician office settings. 🩺

📅 Thursday, Aug 20 | 2:30 PM | Clinical Documentation Excellence: Best Practices for Physician Office Settings breakout session

Let’s talk about risk management, safety, and protecting your practice!

08/13/2026

What sets a Safety Star Award submission apart? 🤔 💭

It’s not just the idea—it’s the impact.

Strong nominations clearly demonstrate:
✔ A defined safety challenge
✔ A targeted solution (process, program, or technology)
✔ Measurable, sustained improvement

If your team has reduced risk, strengthened outcomes, or improved reliability—you already have something worth sharing.

✨ Eligible applicants: Members of the LHA Malpractice and General Liability Trust Fund

🌟 2026 Safety Star Award nominations open September 10. 🌟

Explore criteria: https://lhatrustfunds.com/grants-and-awards/safety-star-award

Improve patient safety in your healthcare facility and get rewarded! Submit your application for the LHA Trust Funds Safety Star Award today.