New Hampshire employers are struggling to hire workers. Our workforce shortage is preventing success in one of the Granite State’s largest and most important sectors: health care. There are thousands of unfilled positions for health care workers in New Hampshire. Read more… REPORT 2019-02 – NH Health Care Workforce – How does SB 308 make […]
New Hampshire Health Care Workforce Coalition Sign On Letter
January 31, 2019 Dear Friend: New Hampshire’s economy is remarkably strong, with historic revenue estimates and a record low unemployment rate. At the same time, a workforce shortage is slowing the state’s economic potential, jeopardizing the ability of our businesses (both profit and not-for-profit) to thrive, fulfill their missions, and serve those in need. This […]
NHCBHA Comments on New Ten Year Plan
Press Release January 24, 2019 Concord, NH – As the final version of the State’s new Ten-Year Mental Health Plan was released late on Wednesday, Peter Evers, President of the NH Community Behavioral Health Association, made these comments today: “As the organizations that are the hub of the community-based mental health system in New Hampshire, […]
Reducing Variability in Emergency Department Treatment for Patients in a Mental Health Crisis
NHCBHA Policy Paper September 2018: Reducing Variability in Emergency Department Treatment for Patients in a Mental Health Crisis PROJECT BACKGROUND The Emergency Services Learning Collaborative (ESLC) was developed in early 2018 by the NH Community Behavioral Health Association (NHCBHA) to provide a discussion forum for members of the NHCBHA, the community Mobile Crisis Response Teams […]
Another Reason to Stress About Stress
Op Ed September 14, 2018 – by Phil Wyzik Most employers realize that it’s to their advantage to assure that their workplace is free of health threats to their employees. Whether it’s the fear of OSHA fines, high workers compensation claims, or lost productivity, it makes strong business sense to shape the work environment with […]