First, I wanted to thank you for your dedication and support to our profession as a healthcare leader. Most importantly your vote and trust you placed in me to lead as your Regent. I would also like to thank my friend and fellow veteran, Ann-Marie Knight, FACHE, outgoing Regent, for her leadership to our profession and tireless support to our members and our communities across Florida.
Wes Marsh, FACHE
Regent, Northern & Western Florida
In this issue:
● 2023 Virtual Leadership Symposium
● 2023 Congress on Healthcare Leadership
● Board of Governors Exam Fee Waiver
● Chapter Member Needs Survey
● Updated FACHE Continuing Education Requirement for 2024
● Advance your career!
● Nominations open for Regent-at-Large
● Fund for Healthcare Leadership
● Read and Contribute to the ACHE Blog
2023 ACHE Virtual Leadership Symposium
May 9–10, Tuesday–Wednesday
6 ACHE Face-to-Face Education Credits
To meet today’s challenges in healthcare, leaders must be engaged, informed and equipped with practical solutions and strategies. But increased demands on our time—and financial constraints— make staying current more difficult than ever. The 2023 ACHE Virtual Leadership Symposium provides you meaningful insights and updates on current trends, solutions and issues in healthcare in only 1.5 days. You and your team are invited to join specially selected, high-impact virtual sessions. Register today to save your spot.
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2023 Congress on Healthcare Leadership
Thank you for an incredible 2023 Congress, 5,000 attended and was the largest Congress to date! Most importantly it provided educational and networking opportunities enhancing both professional and personal skills. University of FL, University of North FL, and University of South FL, had alumni receptions and for the first time at Congress, all four Florida Chapters had a meet up Monday evening. Lastly, 23 members from North & West Florida chapters were recognized for attaining their Fellow status. Check out the 2023 Congress Highlights video.
Board of Governors Exam Fee Waiver Campaign Runs Through June 30
Encourage your chapter members to not only take the next important step in their careers by advancing to Fellow status but also take advantage of our Board of Governors Exam fee waiver offer (a savings of $225). To receive the waiver, qualified Members must submit their completed Fellow application, $250 application fee and all
required documents by June 30.
Visit ACHE.org/FACHE to learn more.
Chapter Membership Needs Survey
On June 5, ACHE will launch the annual Chapter Member Needs Survey, which will give your Chapter Leaders feedback on the programs and services they provide. This survey is sent via personalized emails containing links to our survey provider’s website. The survey link is specific to the member— it cannot be forwarded to other individuals. It will only be sent to all members who have been a member of your current chapter for at least one year and have selected Would you like to receive Surveys? at the bottom of your My Communication Preferences under My ACHE.
Updated FACHE Continuing Education Requirement
Current Requirement through December 31, 2023
Complete a minimum of 36 continuing education hours over 3 years, including:
- A minimum of 12 ACHE Face-to-Face hours
- Up to 24 may be Qualified Education hours
NEW Requirement Beginning January 1, 2024
Complete a minimum of 36 continuing education hours over 3 years, including:
- A minimum of 12 ACHE In-Person Education hours
- 12 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education hours
- Up to 12 may be Qualifying Education hours
Advance your career!
Developing healthcare leaders is a key priority at ACHE. Our members have access to a wealth of tools, resources, assessments and more, ensuring each can build on his or her competencies to take their career as far they desire.
Nominations open for Regent-at-Large, District 2
The ACHE Board of Governors is calling for applications to serve as Regent-at-Large in District 2 beginning in March 2024. For further details, please refer to ACHE’s Statement on Diversity. Appointments will be made by the Board of Governors in December 2023. Fellows from District 2 may apply to serve by sending a letter and resume to Jennifer Connelly, FACHE, CAE, Vice President, Volunteer Relations, jconnelly@ache.org and must be received by September 15. If prospective candidates have any questions about the application process, contact Jennifer Connelly.
Fund for Healthcare Leadership
Please consider donating to the Fund for Healthcare Leadership in 2023. The Fund wholly supports the Thomas C. Dolan Diversity Programs and provides scholarships for other professional development programs to talented individuals who lack the resources to acquire the skills and training needed to effectively lead through today’s challenges and into the future. Donate Today!
Read and Contribute to the ACHE Blog
Our blog shares relevant and meaningful insights from healthcare leaders and features articles on current trends in the field, first-person pieces and profiles of ACHE members. Check out the blog today.
ACHE is also looking for members to contribute to the blog. Is your healthcare organization leading the way in delivery of care innovation? Did you implement a program at your organization that other leaders could replicate? If you would like to contribute to the blog, please contact Caitlin E. Stine, Communications Editor, Department of Communications and Marketing, at cstine@ache.org.
Contact your Regent
Wes Marsh, FACHE ● Wes.Marsh@jax.ufl.edu ● HonWesMarsh@gmail.com ● 480.201.6175
Thank you for your dedication to our profession and the support you provide your patients and community.