- Program Spotlight:
Join the October Health System Simulation for a Unique, Immersive Experience - Improving Cancer Screening Rates Among Diverse Patient Populations
- Recognizing Chapters’ Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
- 2023 Key Industry Facts Available Online
- Set Your Own Pace During “Effective Strategy Execution”
- Webinar: Pipeline to Empowerment: Advancing Health Equity Through Community Involvement
Program Spotlight:
Join the October Health System Simulation for a Unique, Immersive Experience
Described by an attendee as a “mini-MBA,” the next iteration of ACHE’s Health System Simulation program begins Oct. 19.
Offered in collaboration with Columbia University’s prestigious Mailman School of Public Health, this unique learning experience emulates the full breadth and complexity of leadership in today’s competitive marketplace. Participants, from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, can earn up to 21 ACHE Face-to-Face Education and Interprofessional Continuing Education credits.
During the three-day program, attendees can expect to cover topics such as strategy, mission, vision, values, leadership, decision-making, team building, supply chain, finance, people management and crisis management.
Kiran Dattani, who works within Google’s Enterprise Strategic Architecture department and attended a previously held session, likens the Health System Simulation to a “mini-MBA.” Dattani recently took the course because he wanted a little more out of his professional development—something that had real-word application.
CDR Anthony L. Johnson, PhD, a senior officer with the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, said the Health System Simulation program afforded him acquisition of evidence-based executive strategy and collaborative engagement with key healthcare stakeholders.
“[It was] a timely and substantive program for healthcare leaders to attend,” he said.
Unfamiliar with simulation education? In this episode of the Healthcare Executive Podcast, John S. Winkleman, a faculty member at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, discusses the innovative Health System Simulation course. He explains why simulation learning is particularly effective for healthcare leaders, as it allows them to see what happens when they’re in the driver’s seat.
And, check out this ACHE Blog post that lists the many benefits of simulation education such as real-time feedback and the freedom to make mistakes.
Unable to make the October program? The final session of the year is scheduled for Dec. 7–9. Learn more and register today.
Improving Cancer Screening Rates Among Diverse Patient Populations
In 2018, Sanitas Medical Center, a multinational healthcare organization, recognized its screening rates for colorectal cancer were below the national goal of 80% and other quality measurement standards. This led to the development of a cross-functional screening program to help serve the organization’s diverse patient population across Florida, Texas, Tennessee, and New Jersey. The program identified a lack of patient engagement as a major factor contributing to barriers that affected screening rates, highlighting the need for more robust community outreach. Sanitas responded to this challenge by optimizing patient communication and choice-based, shared decision-making.
Through a tailored patient outreach program and by employing clinicians and staff who speak multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Creole, and Portuguese, Sanitas addressed the needs of its multilingual patient population. Patients were prompted in their preferred language with onboarding communication that provided support and helped facilitate screening. Coordinated electronic reminders encouraged patients to adhere to their screening. Patients also had access to educational resources, status updates, test results and 24-7 support.
Sanitas also integrated a scalable electronic health record (EHR) system that enabled clinicians to identify unscreened, eligible patients who were due or overdue for screening. In addition, through implementation of risk-stratified screening protocols, clinicians could prepare for patient visits in advance using EHR sticker reminders to proactively identify patients who had not been screened.
After the program’s initiation, screening rates for colorectal cancer increased by 111% in less than four years. To learn more about the development of multidisciplinary screening programs, visit ache.org/ExactSciences.
Exact Sciences, an ACHE Premier Corporate Partner, provided the content above. Exact Sciences provided collaborative support as requested by Sanitas.
Recognizing Chapters’ Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Congratulations to the five chapters that received the 2023 Regent-at-Large Award for their accomplishments in diversity. The following chapters received their award during the annual Chapter Leaders Conference, which took place Sept. 10–11 in Chicago.
- District 1: CT Association of Healthcare Executives
- District 2: Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives
- District 3: Indiana Healthcare Executives Network
- District 4: ACHE of North Texas
- District 5: Arizona Healthcare Executives
To be eligible to receive an award, a chapter must actively demonstrate commitment to and successful execution of significant diversity and inclusion initiatives within the chapter, community and the healthcare management field.
2023 Key Industry Facts Available Online
We are pleased to offer the 2023 edition of Key Industry Facts. Prepared by ACHE’s Executive Office, Research, Key Industry Facts provides annual updates on healthcare spending and other vital information. We hope you find it to be a valuable resource.
Set Your Own Pace During “Effective Strategy Execution”
In this ACHE Digital Self-Study Course on effective strategy execution, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of using data to monitor performance and driving execution.
The “Effective Strategy Execution” course can help participants develop internal structures and compensation systems that support successful execution, as well as understand and influence their organization’s culture to encourage a bias for action.
ACHE’s Digital Self-Study courses allow participants to set their own pace while developing the leadership and management skills needed to advance their careers. Each course is worth 6 ACHE Qualified Education credits that can be applied toward advancement as a Fellow of ACHE or recertification.
Courses explore timely topics and healthcare management fundamentals such as physician engagement, improving clinical performance and reducing burnout in the workforce.
For more information, visit ache.org/SelfStudy. For any questions, please email selfstudy@ache.org.
Webinar: Pipeline to Empowerment: Advancing Health Equity Through Community Involvement
Join a discussion around creating community-based initiatives and partnerships to advance a culture of health outside of the hospital. During this one-hour discussion Oct. 26, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Central time, attendees will gain best practices in identifying community needs and sustainable engagement structures, alongside strategies toward implementing effective hospital, health system and community partnerships that foster an inclusive culture.
This webinar, titled “Pipeline to Empowerment: Advancing Health Equity Through Community Involvement,” is free and eligible for 1 ACHE Qualified Education credit. Credits can be self-reported at my.ache.org.