THA President and CEO Ted Shaw recommended the donation, according to the association.
“Throughout the storm and the days following, we witnessed firsthand the dedication of our health care workforce,” Mr. Shaw said. “Many of these individuals stayed committed to their work knowing their families and property were at risk.
“While hospital administrative personnel, nurses and other staff train for unspeakable disasters like Hurricane Harvey, their preparation and focus ensured the safety and continued operation of facilities even as the waters rose and the lights went out. Now, it’s time for us to take care of the caregivers.”
The THA donation comes after the association created an assistance fund for hospital employees. Association officials said in a news release the American Hospital Association has also contributed $50,000.
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