AIHA Strategic Plan

AIHA will develop and disseminate cutting edge educational and career enrichment resources to support OEHS professionals.

1. Research and identify educational needs of OEHS professionals.
   1. Create an education framework mapped in our IH/OH Core Competencies that facilitates AIHA's Professional Pathways™ advancement for technicians, practitioners, and professionals.
   2. Conduct audits of educational offerings to address gaps between current offerings and those identified in needs assessments and modify content accordingly.
2. Develop educational materials using evolving adult learning styles for improved accessibility.
   1. Review and update our professional development programs and other educational resources to reflect best practices in accessibility and adult learning styles.
   2. Work with adult learning consultants to beta test enhancements to our education delivery styles.
3. Provide a breadth of educational and informational resources for OEHS professionals and their communities.
   1. Create innovative new virtual content for all audiences.
   2. Explore markets for offering regionalized educational offerings in other languages.

AIHA will identify, develop, improve, and promote excellence in OEHS practices, research and applied science.

1. Identify, develop, and improve recommended practices with support from members, allied organizations, and federal agencies.
   
   1. Sustain and leverage our four Advancing OEHS Science initiatives to create a continuous improvement plan (i.e., recommended practices roadmap) for OEHS professionals.
   2. Effectively manage our interests in standards development and continue to develop emergency response planning guidelines (ERPGs) and workplace occupational exposure limits (AIHA OELs) under the AIHA Guideline Foundation.
   3. Execute a multi-faceted Defining the Science communications campaign promoting awareness and interest in our Research Agenda while also reducing barriers to practice through the creation of new knowledge products based on existing research.
2. Advance competency in specialty areas (e.g., laboratory accreditation, proficiency programs, registry programs, and Product Stewardship Society).
   1. Continue implementing the LAP five-year strategic plan (2022-2027).
   2. Continue implementing the PAT strategic plan.
   3. Increase participation in existing Registry Programs.
   4. Agree on a sustainable path forward for the Product Stewardship Society or develop an exit strategy.
3. Build OEHS capacity in regions globally where there is an identified need.
   1. Sustain and enhance global awareness about our micro-grant program.
   2. Expand and share offerings of OEHS best practices to a larger global audience.

AIHA will nurture and empower the OEHS community through strategic growth, enhanced member value, and fulfilling volunteer opportunities.

1. Expand AIHA's value proposition to attract, grow, and retain a diverse and inclusive community of OEHS professionals as members.
   
   1. Enhance virtual and in-person networking activities for all stakeholders.
   2. Promote AIHA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion on the Board and across our volunteer groups, local sections, and events.
   3. Clarify AIHA’s value proposition and associated ROI and promote to employers of prospective AIHA members.
2. Improve volunteer and member experiences through understanding and overcoming barriers to engagement.
   1. Develop and communicate increased opportunities for micro and macro volunteer engagements, leveraging VGs and local sections for their input.
   2. Regularly review our VGs to ensure that they meet current needs.
3. Expand opportunities for non-members to participate in AIHA activities and events that can serve as a pathway to membership.
   1. Reinforce the value of the AIHF (AIHA Education Foundation) in providing scholarships and growing the scholarship pool.
   2. Build awareness and grow curated IH training and networking opportunities that benefit non-core IH professionals and technicians.

AIHA will promote the practice of OEHS.

1. Build a sustained pipeline of potential members and future OEHS professionals.
   1. Prioritize pipeline target markets, craft a customized value proposition for each, and develop/execute our plans.
   2. Collaborate with other stakeholders to increase the awareness and appeal of the OEHS profession.
2. Work with policymakers and allied organizations to advance public policies that protect workers and their communities.
   1. Define and update AIHA’s public policy priorities.
   2. Expand our universe of allied organizations aligned with our interests to more effectively engage with key legislatures and policymakers at US federal and state levels.
3. Increase awareness of the value and impact of the profession.
   1. Maintain and grow our portfolio of products and services aimed at safeguarding community health and safety.
   2. Working with IOHA and other global allied entities, participate in crafting compelling messaging to global employers that reinforces the value we bring to business.

AIHA will maintain organizational excellence by living our staff core values and operating ethically, efficiently, responsibly, and inclusively.

1. Consistently maintain strong financial performance and internal controls.
   1. Continue to benchmark financial performance and internal controls with other non-profits (internal controls are defined as accounting and auditing processes used in a company's finance department that ensure the integrity of financial reporting and regulatory compliance).
   2. Commit to strong fiscal accountability to better maximize ROI.
   3. Meet or exceed yearly budget goals that have been realistically determined.
2. Attract, nurture, and invest in the professional development of top-quality staff who are aligned with our organizational culture.
   1. Ensure clear alignment between our strategic plan, staff goals, and compensation.
   2. Develop a personalized professional development map for each employee and build into individual goals.
3. Invest in IT systems that create and sustain positive member support experiences.
   1. Develop a "next generation" strategic technology implementation roadmap.
   2. Improve data quality to empower informed and strategic decision-making across the organization.