Wentworth by the Sea, Marriott Hotel & Spa
588 Wentworth Road
New Castle, NH 03854
Thursday, November 1, 2018
ACHE On-Location Program - 6 Face-to-Face Credits
Please note that the ACHE On-Location Program session is now full. Registration is now closed.
The Board of Governors Exam Study Session is still open for registration as well as evening information/networking events.
Please scroll down to learn more about the November 2nd NNEAHE Annual Business Meeting where you can also earn 1.5 Category 1 (Face-to-Face) credits and 1.5 Qualified Credits.
Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle, New Hampshire
8:00am - 8:30am Registration / Coffee & Pastries
8:30am - Noon Face-to-Face Session: "Secrets of Great Healthcare Organizations in Leading Change." 6.0 category 1 (Face-to-Face) Credits
Execute strategic changes with greater speed and tangible results. Discover lessons from 10 years of published research identifying the tangible attributes that allow top performers to rapidly execute their strategies and achieve significant performance improvement. You'll learn:
Presented by: Greg Butler, President, Caldwell Butler & Associates
Greg Butler is president of Caldwell Butler & Associates in McKinney, Texas, a firm dedicated to improving hospital performance through the implementation of advanced quality methods. Mr. Butler is an expert in successfully leading transformational efforts and brings more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare field, having held leadership positions with some of the country’s leading healthcare manufacturers, service providers and performance improvement consulting firms. Mr. Butler’s experience includes leadership positions with Abbott Laboratories, VHA and Cardinal Health.
Noon – 12:45pm Lunch (provided)
12:45 pm - 3:30pm Program (Continued)
3:30pm Adjourn – ACHE On-Location Program
3:30pm – 4:30pm Break
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4:30pm - 5:00pm ACHE Advancement Information Session
Learn from local people firsthand what it takes to earn your ACHE Fellow Status.
Presented by: Karen Clements, RN, FACHE and Peter Wright, FACHE
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6:00pm – 8:00pm Networking Reception
Hors d'oeuvres with cocktails
Friday, November 2, 2018
NNEAHE 2018 Annual Meeting
Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle, New Hampshire
7:15 am – 8:00am Registration / Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:15am Welcome / Opening Comments / Introductions
Kevin Donovan, FACHE, NNEAHE President
8:15 am -9:45 am KEYNOTE SESSION: "Creating a Culture of Strong Employee Engagement. Are Your Staff Members Raving Fans of Your Hospital and Leadership?"
In today's challenging times in healthcare, Chris Thrash, MHA, MBA will give participants the specific tools they need to build and sustain a successful culture that embraces strong employee engagement and how it relates to the patient experience and overall hospital's success.
A Few Key Objectives
• Creating a culture where team members take pride in the place they work, find great reward in caring for patients and are raving fans of their leaders
• Developing leaders who understand the dynamic relationship between employee engagement and the patient experience
• Provide tools for leaders to focus on service as making jobs easier, not harder, which leads to greater job satisfaction. How to Hire for Success!
1.5 Qualified Credits
Presented by: Chris Thrash, MHA, MBA, Chris Thrash and Associates
With over 25 years of healthcare experience, Chris founded Chris Thrash and Associates in 1999 to assist hospitals in reaching their highest potential by creating exceptional patient experiences and maximized employee engagement. Many of Chris Thrash and Associates' clients have been listed in America’s Best Hospitals in U.S. News and World Report and featured in Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For.
Chris is an award winning speaker who inspires close to 100,000 people each year at hospitals, conferences, and leadership retreats. He holds his Masters in Healthcare Administration from Southern California University and is the author of four books, Everyday Heroes, At the Heart of Effective Leadership, Service Culture Handbook, and Leadership: Helping Others to Succeed.
Chris is an award winning speaker, writer and creator of training films used by hospitals both nationally and internationally. His work has been recognized by the WorldFest International Film Festival.
His presentations create an enthusiasm that is encouraging, inspiring, humorous, and will leave you with a special tug at your heart as an Everyday Hero in the lives you lead and serve
9:45 am – 10:15am Break / Hotel Check-out
Meet Sponsors and UNH Health Management & Policy Students
10:15 am -10:45 am ACHE Chairman Address to NNEAHE - David A. Olson, FACHE
David A. Olson, FACHE, is Senior Vice President of external relations and Chief Strategy Officer at Froedtert Health in Milwaukee. He also serves as Chairman of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 40,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to improving health.
10:45am – 11:15am Legislative Update
Presented by: VT: Devon Green NH: Steve Ahnen ME: Steve Michaud
11:15am – 11:45am American Hospital Association Update: Jack Barry, Regional Executive, American Hospital Association
Meet Sponsors and UNH Health Management & Policy Students
11:45-12:45 LUNCH
12:45pm-1:15pm NNEAHE Business Meeting
Kevin Donovan, FACHE, President, NNEAHE
Awards Strategic Plan update Board Slate review Financial update
1:15pm-2:45pm Panel discussion: "Managing for Morale - Effective Management Techniques to Retain Your Staff"
1.5 Category 1 (Face-to-Face) Credits
Staff retention continues to be a top priority for most healthcare executives. This panel will engage senior-level managers to discuss best practices in staff retention.
Panel:
Panel speaker 1: Terri Vieira, FACHE, President of Sebasticook Valley Health and Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital
Panel speaker 2: Steve Gordon, FACHE, President and CEO, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
2:45pm-3:00: Wrap-up/complete surveys
3:00 pm Adjourn
Hotel Accomodations
A limited number of rooms have been reserved for lodging at Wentworth by the Sea at $199.00 per night. The discounted rate is available through 10/10/2018 or when resort discounted rooms sell out. Call Marriott Reservations at (877) 762-2876 for reservations and reference the date of the event and mention "NNEAHE" to make a reservation or click on the following link to book online: Book your group rate for Northern New England Healthcare Executives Annual Meeting
Thank you to our Sponsors for this years event!
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