(AHVRP) Auxilians Publication & Resources

Auxilians & Volunteers Publications & Resources

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AHA Data Located at www.ahadata.com, AHA Data provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate data about the healthcare industry. Sources include over 6,000 hospitals, 55,000 providers and 90,000 contact names. Purchase information about healthcare providers and industry decision-makers online. For more information visit: www.ahadata.com


AHA News Now Located at www.ahanews.com, this email service is designed to deliver news that keeps you informed and successful. To start your subscription to AHA News Now, send a message from your subscribing email address to listserv@ahals.aha.org and type in the message area: subscribe ahanewsnow. For more information visit: www.ahanews.com

AHA On-Line Store Located at www.ahaonlinestore.com this venue provides a wide variety of items for AHVRP members and other healthcare professionals interested in hospitals and healthcare systems. See new products, test online demos and subscribe to thought-provoking magazines, all in one convenient location. For more information visit: www.ahaonlinestore.com

AHA New Portal AHA's new web portal connects almost 40 web sites including, aha.org, healthforum.com, ahanews.com, and AHVRP online as well as all other AHA Professional Membership Group webpages. Each site exists independently, but information is shared between all sites within the portal. In one search, you will be able to find the latest advocacy issues, news articles, and regulatory information. For more information visit: www.hospitalconnect.com.

AHA Recruitment & Retention Guide for Volunteers Recruitment and retention issues directly affect the success of volunteer organizations. This AHA benefit assists volunteer leaders and provides successful tools for recruitment and retention of volunteers. The Resource and Guide contain strategies; recruitment, training, retention, recognition, recruitment & retention best practices, resources, volunteer websites and more. AHA Recruitment & Retention FREE - Click here to download form

AHA Resources Center Provides a source of information on a broad spectrum of healthcare issues using a staff of informed specialist, a network of information sources and customized information delivery services. For more information visit: http://www.aha/resource_center/index.html

Annual Leadership Training Conference Healthcare volunteer administrators assemble to attend a diverse selection of workshops led by national and world known experts in healthcare volunteer administration. This conference includes a trade show exhibition, exciting networking opportunities and social events. For more information contact the Conference Planning Committee Chair or visit www.todaysvolunter.org

AHVRP - News You Can Use Exclusive Member Benefit – an enlightening bi-weekly news service especially prepared for AHVRP members. This exceptional member benefit features commentaries on current issues related to volunteer administration, a calendar of upcoming events, weekly quotes, helpful hints and links to other informative sites including the AHA Online Catalog. For more information contact Diana Hammer at (312) 422-3702 or send an email to: dhammer@aha.org

Assessment of the Department of Volunteer Services in a Health Care Institution - 3rd Edition Identify the elements of successful volunteer management using this tool in electronic or hardcopy to evaluate the effectiveness of the department of volunteer services. Results will provide a definitive assessment to determine how effectively the department identifies the needs and meets the goals of a healthcare provider and its volunteers. Contact: (312) 422-3939 and reference your desired catalog # to place an order. Assessment of Dept. Catalog #202210 $45 AHVRP members $65 Non-members Click here to purchase at the AHA Online

Award for Excellence (Exclusive Member Benefit) Gain recognition for your exemplary service and contribution to the Society and to the profession of healthcare volunteer management. Individuals with a minimum of five years membership in AHVRP are eligible to receive this great honor. For more information visit: www.todaysvolunteer.org

Career Center Are you looking to make a career move? Do you need to expand your staff? Reach over 1,200 members via the AHV RP Career Center, the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. Here, employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs. For more information click here.

CAVS Review Guide - 2^ndEdition The CAVS Review Guide 2nd Edition offers you many professional development resources that can both help you prepare for the national certification examination and improve your current program. The 200+ pages guide follows the national certification examination content outline and features 48 content sections. The guide provides the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals, a brief overview of the 2009 Joint Commission standards, practice questions, excerpted text from major volunteer resource professionals’ publications and an expanded professional development resource listings. For more information call (312) 422-3939 and reference your desired catalog # to place an order. CAVS Guide Catalog # 2000810 $99 AHVRP members $119 Non-members

Data on Volunteerism Link to Giving and Volunteering information on the Independent Sector website For more information visit: www.independentsector.org

Disaster Preparedness Guidelines Learn from the experience of September 11th, other natural disasters and emergencies. Be prepared for unexpected challenges that may arise in your facility. FREE Click here to download a copy.

Extended Benefit Members may tap into selective services of other Professional Membership Groups through a simple upgrade of their existing society membership. Interested in additional memberships? For more information contact the Member Services Department at (312) 422-2765 or (800) PMG.FAX4 (800 764.3294).

Guidelines for Volunteer Departments in a For-Profit Healthcare Facility This white paper serves as a source of information and suggestions for the DVS regarding Volunteer Services Programming and Financial Considerations and is available to members via the website,. FREE -AHVRP Members click here to download form $10 Non-members To purchase call (312) 422-3939 or send an email to: ahvrp@aha.org

Health Adventures Program^TM Get the electronic tools you need to implement this best practice program aimed to reach youth and to provide them with one-to-one mentoring opportunities at your healthcare facility. Access this information on. For more information visit: www.todaysvolunter.org

Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence (HAVE) Innovative volunteer programs are selected for national recognition. The winning programs are recognized annually at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, DC. For more information contact Cynthia Washington at (312) 422-3996 or send an email to: cwashington@aha.org

ListServ Exclusive member benefit that provides a comprehensive arena to ask and respond to questions about our profession. This email communication tool allows a member to send and receive public messages, questions and answers. It is an instant email community helping members find the answers to their questions gaining knowledge, learning about best practices, and tracking trends in the field. For more information contact Noemi Escutia at (312) 422-3936 or send an email to: nescutia@aha.org
Mailing List Reach your target audience through direct marketing. The AHVRP mailing list of more than 1,200 names is available for your organization to promote its products and services through direct mail. For more information contact Vicky Paul at (312) 422-3703 or send an email to: vpaul@aha.org
Manual on Legal Issues for the Volunteer Legal, Risk Management and JCAHO Issues for Healthcare Organizations is a 118-page publication. Prepared with the AHVRP member and auxiliary leader in mind, it includes the information on the legal issues impacting healthcare volunteerism all in one text. For more information call (312) 422-3939 and reference your desired catalog # to place an order. Legal Manual Addendum Catalog # 202202 $40 AHVRP members $60 Non-members The Legal Bundle Catalog # 202203 $70 AHVRP members $80 Non-members purchase Click here to download form Click here to purchase at the AHA Online

Membership Services Center Request AHVRP membership brochure applications and general information regarding various Professional Membership Groups products and services. For more information contact the Member Services Department at (312) 422-2765 or (800) PMG.FAX4 (800-764-3294).

Media Guide Take advantage of several media opportunities to reach Directors of Volunteer Services who provide programs, products and services to staff, patients and visitors at over 1,000 facilities across the country. For more information contact Diana Hammer at (312) 422-3702 or email to: dhammer@aha.org Click here to download Exhibitor Prospectus Media Opportunities


Partners in Community Health (PICH) PICH is an exclusive benefit for members that go out on a quarterly basis. It keeps you up to speed on happenings in the field of healthcare volunteer administration and AHVRP activities, products and services. Submit editorial material to Kelley Boothby at kboothb@harthosp.org. For advertising information contact Diana Hammer at (312) 422-3702 or send an email to: dhammer@aha.org FREE AHVRP Members $20 Non-members

Principles of Volunteer Services Management in a Changing Healthcare Environment This content-rich course, geared to experienced administrators as well as those new to the profession, covers the building blocks of a dynamic volunteer program re-tooled for today's health care environment. The Principles Course is available now at the state level and annually at the AHVRP conference. For more information contact Kiwani Cooper at (312) 422-3937 or send an email to: kcooper@aha.org

RX for the Volunteer Services Administrators -3 ^rdEdition The Rx is a must-have for the new or seasoned professional and equips you with information from program and policy development to the utilization of a wealth of advanced templates, sample documents and resources. For more information call (312) 422-3939 and reference your desired catalog # to place an order. RX Catalog# 200830 $99 AHVRP members $119 Non-members Click here to purchase at the AHA Online Store

Tools of the Trade Your career growth and success as a leader in Healthcare Volunteer Administration depends on your knowledge, skills and access to critical information and content. Get member services, resources and contacts that expand your world with tools for success. FREE Click here to download a copy.

Web Site Located at www.todaysvolunteer.org Today’s Volunteer is dedicated to providing support, information and products to assist and connect healthcare volunteer administrators, managers and volunteer leaders in ensuring a healthy future for their community. Members can enjoy direct access to organizational information, utilize the “Online Forum” to query questions, problems, and program information from colleagues nationwide, link to related sites, and much more. (Limited access for non-members).