Newsletter

May 16, 2022

 

2022 ACHE Executive Program

Leadership Spotlight:

2022 Award Winners Discuss Driving Change and Improving Performance 

“I wanted to learn how to drive change in healthcare,” says Callie C. Andrews, FACHE, system senior vice president and hospital COO of Wellstar’s Kennestone and Windy Hill Hospitals in Marietta, Ga., in an interview. The 2022 recipient of ACHE’s Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year spoke about her career in the May/June Journal of Healthcare Management.

In another feature, Christine Pitocco, PhD, of Stony Brook University, writes that systemic outcome measurement may hold the key to how healthcare organizations can improve performance and meet future workforce challenges. Pitocco, along with Thomas R. Sexton, PhD, and Kelly Stickle, won the 2022 Edgar C. Hayhow Award for their article “Using Data Analytics to Improve Hospital Quality Performance” in the July/August 2020 Journal of Healthcare Management.

Also in this issue are various studies, including one that finds cultural competency leadership and training is significantly associated with hospital financial performance, with increases in total and operating margins.

In another study, researchers share their findings that the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model for all-payer reimbursement, which has gained wide attention, serves a vital need but is not without risks.

Visit ache.org/Journals to read the full May/June issue of the Journal of Healthcare Management. 

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Easing Clinician Burnout, Cybersecurity Fatigue

COVID-19 has accelerated workforce and online safety challenges across the healthcare field. The impact of staffing shortages and rapidly changing workforce expectations has led to a growing number of clinicians and staff members experiencing burnout. When healthcare workers are stressed, emotionally exhausted, detached and dissatisfied, patient safety can suffer along with experiential, clinical and financial outcomes, and cybersecurity threats can be overlooked.

Mitigate the Staffing Crisis With Virtual, Intelligent Tools

Virtual technology and workflows have been a game-changer for healthcare amid the pandemic. Alongside virtual tools, workforce management solutions can also support a more proactive approach to staffing. For example, an automated and intelligent system can help caregivers predict workloads based on the clinical condition of each patient.

Lessen Cybersecurity Threats With a Strong Program

Protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of healthcare information is a critical responsibility for health systems. Yet, cybersecurity often becomes a low priority as rigorous demands, surging patient loads and limited resources push many care facilities to the breaking point.

The patient safety risks and significant expenses that come with a security breach make it clear that healthcare venues can’t afford to become complacent in our security posture. As attackers continue to become more sophisticated, a strong, enterprisewide cybersecurity program is essential to mitigate threats.

Learn more here about solutions that can help ease workforce and cybersecurity challenges for healthcare organizations.

Cerner, an ACHE Premier Corporate Partner, provided the content above.

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ACHE Call for Nominations for the 2023 Slate

ACHE’s 2022–2023 Nominating Committee is calling for applications for service beginning in 2023. ACHE Fellows are eligible for the Chair-Elect and Governor vacancies as well as the Nominating Committee vacancies within their districts. Those interested in pursuing applications should review the candidate guidelines for the competencies and qualifications required for these important roles. Open positions on the slate include:

  • Nominating Committee Member, District 2 (two-year term ending in 2025)
  • Nominating Committee Member, District 3 (two-year term ending in 2025)
  • Nominating Committee Member, District 6 (two-year term ending in 2025)
  • Four Governors (three-year terms ending in 2026)
  • Chair-Elect

Applications to serve and self-nominations must be submitted electronically to jnolan@ache.org and received by July 15. All correspondence should be addressed to Michael J. Fosina, FACHE, chair, Nominating Committee, c/o Julie Nolan, American College of Healthcare Executives, 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste. 1900, Chicago, IL 60606-6698.

The first meeting of ACHE’s 2022–2023 Nominating Committee was held March 29 during the 2022 Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago.

To review the Candidate Guidelines, visit ache.org/CandidateGuidelines. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Nolan at (312) 424-9367 or jnolan@ache.org.

Succeed today. Thrive tomorrow.

ACHE Seeks Nominations for Its Most Prestigious Awards

ACHE is accepting nominations for the Gold Medal Award, the Lifetime Service and Achievement Award, and the Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year.

  • The Gold Medal Award is the highest honor bestowed by ACHE on outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the healthcare profession. This award identifies ACHE Fellows who best exemplify leadership at the organizational, local, state/provincial and national levels, and who continually contribute to the improvement of the delivery of healthcare services and community health. The deadline for submission of the nomination packet is Aug. 16.
  • The Lifetime Service and Achievement Award recognizes Life Fellows and Retired Fellows who have made outstanding, nationally recognized contributions to advance the profession of healthcare management and ACHE. The deadline for submission of nomination letters is July 16.
  • The Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year recognizes early careerists for outstanding achievements in the field of healthcare management. The deadline for submission of nomination letters is July 16.

Visit the News and Awards section of ache.org for full details on the nomination process, award criteria and past recipients. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer L. Connelly, FACHE, CAE, vice president, Regional Services, Department of Executive Engagement, at (312) 424-9320 or jconnelly@ache.org.

Virtual Career Resource Center Advancement Workshops

Regardless of career stage or role, learning is essential to continually improving ourselves, our organizations and our profession. To support your growth and help propel your career forward, our Career Resource Center has designed five virtual career advancement workshops to enhance self-awareness and promote self-growth. 

Participants will earn 2 ACHE Qualified Education credits for completing each of the four aforementioned workshops. A customized executive leadership team workshop offering is also available. The Benchmarks® Plus Emotional Intelligence Workshop offers both the 360-degree Benchmarks® Assessment and the Emotional Intelligence Assessment, and optional coaching support is also available and customized to best meet organizations’ needs. Learn more and register today.

Rekindling Our Passion for Healthcare

Since 1990, the U.S. government has designated the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. At ACHE, we embrace diversity and inclusion in the healthcare management field. From specialized member communities, forums and networks to career resources, executive programs and policy statements, ACHE makes supporting diversity and inclusion integral to our mission and daily work.

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are highlighting a recent ACHE Blog post written by Swati V. Bhardwaj, FACHE, director, operations, Southern Atlantic Healthcare Alliance, Cary, N.C. In the blog post, Bhardwaj, who also serves as chair of ACHE’s Asian Healthcare Leaders Community Committee, encourages healthcare leaders to rekindle their passion for healthcare in the wake of the challenges posed during the past couple of years.

“As the chair of the Asian Healthcare Leaders Community Committee, I know we already have a head start in affecting the lives of leaders of tomorrow who rely on our expertise, guidance and support to serve the complex needs of our diverse populations. Our patients and communities are depending on us to be accessible, engaging, and to be intentional listeners and excellent communicators,” she writes.

Visit ache.org/Blog to read the full blog post, and check out the Asian Healthcare Leaders Community to learn more about the exclusive benefits it offers to ACHE members interested in the distinct opportunities and issues of Asian American healthcare executives.