- What is the difference between a Choice program versus a Cluster program?
A Cluster program features a series of one- and two-day educational seminars held regionally throughout the year, the seminars are interactive in nature and topics are integral to healthcare leadership and management. Choice Programs are ACHE seminars customized based on the needs of the organization and offered directly to an organization. Seminars are typically offered in a 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour timeframe. ACHE will help coordinate faculty and produce materials while your team will conveniently earn ACHE In-Person Education or Virtual Interactive Education credits, depending on the format of the course. - What continuing education credits do we receive by hosting a Choice program?
The continuing education credits received by hosting a Choice program are either ACHE In-Person Education or Virtual Interactive Education credits, which can count towards professional development and working towards ACHE’s Board Certified credential, FACHE.
An option for ACCME continuing medical education credits (CME) is available for physician leaders, and ACHE is accredited by other organizations to provide different types of continuing education credit as well. View complete information about these organizations. - What is the fee for a Choice program? What is included?
Included in the pricing for Choice is the faculty fee, program materials, evaluation link and processing, ACHE In-Person Education or Virtual Interactive Education credits and the processing of such credits. The pricing structure for Choice vary based on program length. Please contact ACHE for exact pricing. - What are we, as the sponsor, responsible for?
In addition to the associated fee of the hosted program, the sponsoring organization is responsible for reimbursing faculty travel, meals and lodging; arranging for any costs for the meeting site, meals and any other activity planned in conjunction with the offering of the program. And additionally, will communicate directly with faculty regarding room-set up requirements and travel. - What accreditation is provided?
With additional fees and application process, some ACHE seminars are approved to provide CPA credit and National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB) to provide nursing home administrators credit. In addition, the American College of Healthcare Executives received Joint Accreditation status to provide interprofessional continuing education credit to physicians, nurses, pharmacists and physician assistants.
View complete information here about credits that can be offered as part of your Choice program.
- What is the format and number of hours for a program?
Choice programs can be In-Person or Virtual Interactive programs. Most often, In-Person seminars can be offered in three, six or 12 hour formats. The sponsoring organizations may also offer these in one, one and a half and two hour formats.
Virtual Interactive programs can be offered in formats up to 12 hours with each virtual program session lasting a minimum of 1 hour but no more than 2 hours. . - How far in advance must I plan? Or what is the lead time?
The first step is to contact Martijn van Oort, director, business development, who is responsible for assisting you with seminar and date selection. It is recommended that the sponsoring organization contact ACHE at least four to six months prior to the anticipated event date. Coordinating seminar dates and faculty availability can take two to three weeks. The sponsor is encouraged to market public Choice programs at least 90 days prior to the scheduled event. - Can we customize the program? How?
Most programs can be customized based on organization/sponsor needs. ACHE and seminar faculty will arrange conference calls and exchange information via email about specific needs and expectations for the program. During this planning process more information is gathered about the composition of attendees, unique challenges that the organization is facing, geographic market issues and competitors, and more relevant information associated with the specific learning gap of the audience.