Jill Silver, left, is congratulated by Michele Russell, IHA Board chair. Silver graduated from the Iowa Hospital Association’s Leadership Development Program in October.

Jill Silver, BSN, RN, Van Diest Medical Center Surgery and Specialty Clinic Manager, was honored recently as she graduated from the Iowa Hospital Association’s Leadership Development Program. The award was presented during the Iowa Hospital Association Annual Meeting Oct. 6 and 7.

The IHA Leadership Development Program develops critical leadership skills and competencies with the objective of increasing retention of committed, quality staff in Iowa hospitals.Leadership accountabilities must be balanced with an excellent grasp of human relations skills in working closely and collaborating with others.

The program offers a multidimensional leadership approach that helps participants better connect session learning to everyday situations.

Topics addressed during the program included budgeting and finance, dealing with conflict, accountability, the legal aspects of management and diversity and inclusion.