Worker Safety
Protect staff well-being with resources that address workplace hazards, support injury prevention and strengthen a culture of safety across health care settings.
Hospital Safety Programs
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Robert Loseman, Jr.
Vice President of Safety and Preparedness
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- 573-893-3700| ext. 1305
We will work with member hospitals, stakeholders and the public to help create a safe and respectful environment in which those who care for people can do their best work.
Strengthening Protection Protocols Across People, Places & Processes
MHA equips hospital safety leaders, facility managers and health system administrators with the resources they need to create and maintain safe, compliant environments for patients, staff and visitors.
From implementing life safety protocols and emergency evacuation procedures to promoting worker safety and systemwide communication, MHA offers tools and training that support preparedness, protect staff well-being and ensure regulatory alignment. These resources are designed to help health care organizations strengthen their safety culture and respond confidently to potential risks.
Safety in Every Corner of Care
Elevating Hospital Culture Through Respect & Readiness
Safe Environments
Promote safer care settings with guidance on building standards, emergency evacuation procedures and strategies to reduce physical and environmental risks.
Patient Safety
Improve patient outcomes with strategies for clinical quality, readmissions and care transitions support.
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September 28, 2026
MHA Accountable Leaders Convening Highlights Leadership, Collaboration In Workplace Violence Prevention And Intervention
Health care leaders from across Missouri convened Sept. 23 in Columbia, Mo., for “Accountable Leaders for Worker and Environmental Safety,” a…
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September 28, 2026
CMS Moves Restraint And Seclusion Death Reporting Form To New Digital Platform
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services transitioned Form CMS-10455 — Report of a Hospital Death Associated With the Use of Restraint or…
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September 28, 2026
MHA Distributes Analysis Of Final Updates To 2027 Medicare SNF PPS
The Missouri Hospital Association prepared an analysis illustrating the financial effect of the federal fiscal year 2027 final updates to the…
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September 25, 2026
CMS Issues Preliminary CY 2027 Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule Payment Rates
As directed under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must collect private payer rates…
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Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Forum
The Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Forum brings together marketing, communications, public relations and digital strategy leaders…
Oct
9
23rd Annual Health Care Leadership Series
Step into leadership with confidence! Gain skills, tools and a strong network to lead change in today’s evolving health care landscape.
Oct
9
PQC Connect: Building an Integrated Perinatal Mental Health Clinic in an OB-GYN Residency Practice: Lessons From a Maternal Health Innovation Grant
This session describes the development and early implementation of an integrated perinatal mental health clinic, supported by a maternal health…
Oct
13
MO PQC Maternal and Infant Symposium
The Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s Maternal & Infant Symposium will highlight patient-centered quality improvement and workforce…
Be Ready When It Matters Most
Emergency preparedness is essential to protecting patients, staff and operations during critical incidents. From natural disasters to large-scale health threats, having clear protocols and trained teams in place ensures your hospital can respond quickly, safely and effectively.