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CHA is a valuable resource for information, services and programs especially for the people of Catholic health care. A wealth of useful informational and educational tools is available here on CHAUSA.org.  For the leaders and caregivers in CHA-member organizations, the website provides information about strategic areas of ethics, mission, leadership formation, sponsorship, health reform, advocacy, community benefit and international outreach. And CHA’s extensive portfolio of virtual programs and webinars — many available on-demand — provide a convenient, affordable way for members to learn about timely issues and trends and to advance their professional development. Resources from CHA help the people of the health ministry navigate today’s challenging environment and maintain the Catholic identity of their health systems and facilities.

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Ministry Identity Assessment

The Ministry Identity Assessment is a comprehensive tool using the seven core commitments of the Shared Statement of Identity for the Catholic Health Ministry and the Baldrige Maturity Framework. The assessment enables ministry systems and facilities to evaluate their policies, practices, community partnerships, and treatment of patients/residents and caregivers utilizing the agreed upon criteria for Catholic health care excellence as represented in the core commitments, Catholic Social Teaching and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
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Washington Update

Washington Update

Published weekly when Congress is in session, Washington Update provides important information on advocacy and public policy topics that are important to Catholic health care organizations.The newsletter is available only to members of the Catholic Health Association of the United States.