BOONE, Iowa—Sara Moreno, BCH Controller, and Steph Bower, BCH Human Resources Director, were recently recognized at the Annual IHA Conference in October for both completing the IHA Leadership Program, a six month program.

First developed more than 20 years ago, the IHA Leadership Development Program has more than 1,000 graduates.  Participants learn from highly regarded local and national speakers during six full-day learning sessions and two online courses.  The Program exists to develop critical leadership skills and competencies with the overarching objective of increasing retention of committed, quality staff in Iowa hospitals.

Topics covered included:

• Reflection of Leadership Style: What do you see?
• Legal Aspects of Management
• Strong Negotiation and Communication Skills: Part of a Leader’s Repertoire for Conflict Management
• Secrets to Successful Teams: Competency and Commitment
• Accountability for Results
• Cultural Responsive Care: An Imperative in the 21st Century
• Financial Skills for Health Care Managers
• Legal Aspects of Management

Sara Moreno , BCH Controller with Brian Dieter, IHA Board of Officers and Trustees Chair, and CEO of Mary Greeley Medical Center

Steph Bower, BCH Human Resources Director, with Brian Dieter, IHA Board of Officers and Trustees Chair, and CEO of Mary Greeley Medical Center

(contributed press release, BCH)