
Associate Podcast Series - Ep. 82 | StaffGarden by Ascend Learning
AHA Associates Bringing Value
In this podcast series, the AHA checks in with its business Associates to learn how they are supporting members and leveraging the AHA Associate Program to stay connected with members and help them achieve their goals and objectives.
Episode 82: Transforming Workforce Development: Ascend Learning's Vision with StaffGarden
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, Vice President of Business Management and Operations of the American Hospital Association (AHA), is joined Larissa Africa MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions at HWS and StaffGarden by Ascend Learning and Jenna Lloyd Fisher DNP, MSMIT, APRN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Vice President, Clinical Excellence at HWS and StaffGarden by Ascend Learning. Join us as we uncover the secrets of harnessing workforce insights to pave the way for sustainable workforce models built on centralized data intelligence.
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StaffGarden by Ascend Learning
As experts in healthcare workforce development, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning makes it easy for nurse leaders to empower their workforces to thrive and achieve clinical standards of excellence. Our transformative approach to workforce development evolves checklists, spreadsheets, and three-ring binders into comprehensive digital solutions that streamline workflows and deliver strategic insights for building confident, competent clinical teams from day one. Easy-to-implement and HRIS-integrated competency and clinical ladder solutions elevate quality and engagement while simplifying administrative burdens. 360° data-driven workforce intelligence across your organization delivers line of sight to preparedness and career progression with measurable outcomes. Leaders unlock efficiencies, reduce variability of care, and amplify workforce engagement and retention.
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Featured On This Podcast

Larissa Africa
MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Vice President
Healthcare Workforce Solutions at HWS and StaffGarden by Ascend Learning

Jenna Lloyd Fisher
DNP, MSMIT, APRN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Vice President Clinical Excellence
HWS and StaffGarden by Ascend Learning

Kathleen J. Wessel
Vice President, Business Management and Operations
American Hospital Association