by Sydney Grant | Oct 1, 2021 | Newsletters
The Nominating Committee of the ACHE Western Florida Chapter Board is accepting nominations for positions on the chapter Board of Directors. Each position has a two-year term, beginning January 1, 2022. Current openings include Treasurer, Sponsorship Director, Diversity & Inclusion Director, Director-at-Large, and Volunteer Coordinator.
Chapter board members are required to attend at least 50% of board meetings and a minimum of one educational event annually. Attendance at a majority of chapter events is highly encouraged.
General eligibility criteria for all Board positions include:
- Must be a current ACHE affiliate in good standing.
- Must possess good leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Must demonstrate dedication to the WFC and its mission.
To be eligible for an Officer position (Treasurer), members must have completed at least one term as a Director, Regents Advisory Council, or Committee Director.
As per the Western Florida Chapter bylaws, the nomination period will last 30 days from October 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021. Any eligible chapter member may place his or her name in nomination as an officer or director by submitting:
- Nominee Information Form
- A current resume and/or cover letter inclusive of the candidate’s professional and educational background and service to ACHE
- Three notifications of support: two from ACHE Fellows, and one from a Western Florida Chapter Board member
Nominations should be submitted to the President of the Western Florida Chapter at zpruitt@wfcache.org by close of business on October 31, 2021. All submissions will be presented to the Nominating Committee for review, and a final slate will be presented to the membership no later than November 15.
by Sydney Grant | Oct 1, 2021 | Newsletters
Several events are planned for the fall of 2022.
The Emerging Leaders virtual networking event, “The Personal Brand,” will occur on Wednesday, November 3rd from 5:30-7:00pm on Zoom. By attending this networking event, you will earn Qualified Education hours, meet other Emerging Leaders, and develop professional skills, such as interviewing, writing resumes and cover letters. Experts in training, recruiting, and human resources will moderate the breakout rooms for the virtual event.
Earn face-to-face credits for attending the virtual event, “Population Health Management: Justice, Access, and Financial Implications” on November 2 at 1 pm. Developing population health management as a capability continues to be a challenge for all healthcare organizations across the country. Expert panelists will address how to properly reduce costs while improving the quality and access of care.
The Chapter Annual State of the Chapter and Holiday Party will be on Thursday, December 9th. More details are to follow, but please reserve the date.
by Sydney Grant | Jun 28, 2021 | Newsletters
Become a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives to demonstrate your competency in all areas of healthcare management. Healthcare executives who successfully meet the criteria become board certified in healthcare management are recognized as ACHE Fellows. The FACHE credential signifies your lifelong commitment to learning. Learn more about eligibility requirements at https://www.ache.org/fache/earn-my-fache.
Do you need to prepare for the Board of Governors Exam? In partnership with other Florida ACHE Chapters, we’ve put together a virtual Board of Governors Exam Prep course to help you prepare for your FACHE credential.
You can download the all sessions of the Board of Governors Exam Prep Virtual Course for a discounted rate of $300 or purchase individual sections, such as Finance or Laws & Regulations, for just $35. The full virtual course also includes an additional recording of an exam overview session with tips and tricks to taking the exam successfully.
The virtual exam prep course is hosted by healthcare management experts, Paula Zalucki, FACHE, FACMPE; Daniel Honerbrink, FACHE, FHFMA, MSIR, MHA; Andrew B. Eisman, JD; and Victor Rosenbaum, MHA, FACHE.
by Sydney Grant | Jun 28, 2021 | Newsletters
Western Florida Chapter successfully launched the Emerging Leader Mentorship Program for 2021. The nine-month mentorship program matched early careerists from underrepresented communities with mentors in senior-level positions in healthcare. The Emerging Leader Mentorship Program aims to engage more senior ACHE WFC members with early careerists’ professional development. The mentorship program includes a standard curriculum with clear expectations and agendas, free Health Administration Press leadership books for “book club” discussion, and formal and informal career guidance from mentors.
Our Director of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Veronique Perry, MHA, MBA, was recognized with the 2020 American College of Healthcare Executives Regent’s Award and the 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference for her outstanding leadership in this important effort. If you are interested in serving with Veronique on the Western Florida Chapter’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, please contact us.
by Sydney Grant | Jun 28, 2021 | Newsletters
ACHE Western Florida Chapter has two virtual events in July.
On Wednesday, July 7 at 5:30pm, take your career to the next level with “Emerging Leaders – Career Positioning: Strategically Mapping Your Early Career Development.” The event is targeted to early careerists, but all ACHE members are welcome to attend. For this event, Western Florida Chapter is authorized to award 1.5 hours of ACHE Qualified Education credit toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Panelists include Allison DeMarais, Chief Human Resource Office (CHRO), Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital; George Makhoul, Vice President, Operations at Brandon Regional Hospital; Joseph Resnick, Chief Executive Officer, Premier Community HealthCare Group; and Joseph Scotchlas, Assistant Director, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. Purchase $10 tickets here.
On Tuesday, July 20 at 5:30pm, earn 1.5 Face-to-Face Education credits by attending the virtual event “Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Leadership.” Learn how to respond when ethical challenges arise in all aspects of healthcare and service, from the bedside to the boardroom. Hospital leaders and boards set the ethical compass of the organization by making decisions about priorities, policies and resource allocation as they determine the best ways to meet the needs of their communities, while respecting their staff and the populations they serve. Panelists include Dr. Brent Ibata, System Director for Accreditation and Quality Assurance, Lee Health; Dr. Zachary Pruitt, Assistant Professor, University of South Florida College of Public Health; and Jeff Younger, CEO of Preferred Radiology Alliance. Purchase $15 tickets here.
by Zac Pruitt | Mar 15, 2021 | Newsletters
Busy? Too busy to mentor? Well, just in case you have time, Ann-Marie A. Knight, FACHE, the Regent for Florida – Northern and Western asked Laura Marin, a former intern, to share a little about herself and her thoughts on the mentor/mentee experience.
Guest Article, Laura Marin, DDS, MHAc
A little about me
As a dentist, I am passionate about becoming an interdisciplinary health professional. During my dental career, I realized my professional goal of achieving positive health outcomes through the implementation of integrative approaches. Then, despite enjoying my profession, I decided to advance my professional acumen with a Master’s in Health Administration (MHA).
I am from Colombia, and during the time in my country, my personal and professional experience influenced me to find ways in which I can contribute to improving people’s health. I realized that one of the keys to innovation is learning new things by getting out of your comfort zone. That is when I decided to pursue an MHA in the United States. Being in another country was a motivation to learn from diverse healthcare professionals and identify the strengths and challenges of the health industry.
Mentorship
My mentors have positively impacted my journey as a graduate student. I have had mentors inside and outside school who helped me to understand healthcare systems, make connections, learn about diverse perspectives in healthcare, and identify the professional paths that align with my passion and interests. Additionally, thanks to mentors’ support and their impact on my professional network, I got an Administrative Fellowship.
During my last year as an MHA student, I have had the opportunity to reach back to junior students and be a mentor for them in our health administration student association. I have found it very fulfilling the opportunity to coach students, be a door to network, and help them find ways to use their passion. I am eager to strengthen my mentors’ and mentees’ relationships to keep collaborating in our common commitment: helping others.
As a student, I realized that the academic world is one thing, but mentors offer a unique perspective. Health care is a complex industry; then, as students, we are eager to find someone who helps us develop competent skills to become competent health professionals. We expect that a relationship with a mentor works as a team based on learning, mutual respect, and honesty. I consider a mentor should be able to recognize and understand the potential of the mentee. Each student is different, and we all have diverse backgrounds; hence, a mentor’s challenge is to find the best ways to leverage the mentee’s skills. Then, the most important thing that a mentor must do is to listen to their mentees. Listening is the key to be honest, coach, encourage, and challenge a mentee to keep growing.
Students should leverage their time with a mentor by enhancing communication. Being open and clearly expressing to a mentor their expectations, motivations, plans, and even fears is fundamental in mentorship. Additionally, self-awareness is paramount in a mentor-mentee relationship. Knowing each other is essential to provide and receive insightful feedback. Moreover, a mentee should be proactive in the relationship with a mentor. For instance, I am a planning person, so what has worked for me is to prepare an agenda each time I meet with a mentor. I list the topics I want to touch and write down the questions I have to promote learning and discussion. Mentors have an enormous influence on students. We appreciate the time and talent investment mentors make; however, they should remember how impressionable students are and identify the best professional paths in which they can give their full potential. We will become the future leaders of an imperative industry, and in the meantime, we will continue to seek healthcare leaders as mentors. Trust, ethics, and motivation need to be at the forefront. We need you. We appreciate you, and one day we look forward to following your lead and continuing the cycle of mentorship. Thank you for your time and talent investment in us!
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