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The Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio is a member driven organization that represents and advocates, through a politically neutral forum, on behalf of its member hospitals and health systems and provides collaborative opportunities to enhance the health status of the citizens of northwest Ohio.
Surveys of various sorts, such as semi-annual wage and benefits compensation studies, monthly hospital utilization reviews and other studies are conducted, with the results distributed to the survey participants.
Committee meetings are held in the Hospital Council conference room for hospital administrative staff to enable them to stay abreast of current topics of concern, including legislation, JCAHO requirements and other matters. These committees provide members with professional networking opportunities, as well. The Hospital Council arranges for speakers, and notifies committee members of meetings. C.E.U.s may be awarded for some topics.
The Hospital Council publishes a Media Manual that includes public relations contacts and disaster information for its members. This manual is then sent to media outlets in the Northwest Ohio area.
Members are afforded an opportunity to participate in the Northwest Ohio Regional Trauma Registry at a reduced rate.
Group facilitation, assistance with news releases, and other programs and services as required.
The Hospital Council provides its members the opportunity to positively impact their communities through collaborative efforts.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
VOTING MEMBERS
Eligible for membership in this category are hospitals located in those counties in Northwest Ohio designated by the Ohio Hospital Association to comprise the Northwest District Council, that are also members of the Ohio Hospital Association. Each member must also be organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended.
ENTITLEMENT
Each member hospital is entitled to receive the full range of services and benefits available from the Hospital Council, including the prerogative of voting and having its Chief Executive Officer/Administrator elected to the Board of Trustees.
RESTRICTIONS
No restrictions.
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
This membership category is open to healthcare providers who are not eligible to be voting members (hospitals), including, but not limited to, long-term care facilities, specialized for-profit hospitals, home healthcare agencies, physician practice groups, etc. Tax status need not be that of a 501(c)(3).
ENTITLEMENTS
Each affiliate member is entitled to receive certain Council publications and meeting notices, discounts on the use of the conference room and attendance at HCNO sponsored educational programs, limited staff assistance, and a listing in the Council directory. Affiliate members will receive a standing invitation to attend the Council's annual meeting, and may attend meetings of the Council's standing committees as a guest of a member hospital or Council staff. Additionally, certain research analyses
would be available on a reduced fee-for-service basis.
RESTRICTIONS
Affiliate members have no vote, and cannot serve on the Board of Trustees or assume an elective office.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Associate membership is available to organizations interested in the mission of the Hospital Council, but not eligible for voting or affiliate membership. Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, third-party payors, service and consulting firms, and healthcare suppliers.
ENTITLEMENTS
Each associate member is entitled to receive certain Council publications and meeting notices, standard discounts on the use of the conference room and attendance at educational programs, and a listing in the Council directory. An associate member wishing to provide the Council with information concerning the products and services it offers hospitals will have this material included in the Council's reference and consultant file. Such material will be sent to all hospital and affiliate members
annually. Associate members will be invited to attend the Hospital Council's annual meeting.
RESTRICTIONS
Associate members have no vote, and cannot serve on the Board of Trustees or assume an elective position.
HOW TO JOIN
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact W. Scott Fry, President & CEO. All applications for membership must be approved by the Board of Trustees before an organization can become a member. Dues vary according to the type of membership and size of hospital. Hospital members are assessed based on annual expenses.
