MO-ACHE Newsletter

Missouri Chapter

of the

American College of Healthcare Executives

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Newsletter

June | 2020

President's Message

As we continue to push forward during this unusual time, remember that the networks and relationships we have built through ACHE are there to provide support and counsel. While the chapter has not scheduled any new face to face learning opportunities, we are working with the national office to identify alternatives to meet the continued needs of our members. I wish you all the best and stay healthy.

W. Bryant McNally , J.D., MPH, FACHE

MO-ACHE President

Missouri Hospital Association Update

Status of Selected Health Care Legislation

Summary of the 2020 Session of the Missouri General Assembly. Click here to view the full summary.

ACHE News

COVID-19 Resources

Thank you for the work you are doing in your healthcare organizations and communities to manage the impact of COVID-19 and take care of patients. We are well-aware these are extraordinary times for you as leaders.

Now more than ever, it is important to remain connected to your professional society and fellow healthcare leaders. Our COVID-19 Resource Center is updated regularly with perspectives from front-line leaders, documents, and downloadable webinars and podcasts. We are here to support you.

ACHE Job Center

Recognizing that employment and hiring needs continue to evolve amidst the landscape of COVID-19, we encourage all ACHE members, associates, registered employers, and recruiters to leverage the ACHE Job Center in support of recruitment efforts and job search needs during these unprecedented and uncertain times.

Save $225 on the Exam Fee

Obtaining the prestigious FACHE ^® credential signifies hard work, dedication and commitment. To thank you for your efforts, the $225 Board of Governors Exam fee will be waived for approved applications when you submit your completed application by July 31, 2020 (including the application fee and all supporting documents).

Learn more about the requirements to sit for the Exam and the resources available to help you prepare.

Coming Soon: New and Improved ACHE Leadership Mentoring Network

Mentoring is one of ACHE’s highest priorities. We believe no matter where you are in your career, mentoring is an integral part of professional growth and leadership development. We are currently working on launching a new digital mentoring platform designed to enhance the mentoring experience and broaden the reach for mentoring experiences and support overall. Watch for more information coming later this summer.

MO-ACHE - Member Needs Survey

MO-ACHE is working to develop content for virtual presentations, on the issues that matter most. We're asking for your input to identify the topics that are of most importance to you. Click here to learn more!

Open Call

Central Region LPC Chair

The Missouri Chapter is subdivided by geographic area and is managed by its own Local Programming Council (LPC). There are five LPCs including St. Louis (STL LPC), Kansas City (KC LPC), Southeast Missouri (SEMO LPC), Central Missouri (Central MO LPC), and the Southwest Missouri (SWMO LPC).

If you are interested in learning more about the open Central LPC Chair position, click here!

Missouri's Regent Update

Ashley McClellan, FACHE, MBA, MHA

It is such an honor to be elected as your Regent for Missouri, following Katherine Nowak, FACHE (ACHE Regent for Missouri 2017-2020), and continue the tradition of excellence and advancement for our ACHE Members. She served as a liaison and resource for our membership, and I know we can draw upon our solid foundation to move to even greater heights.

I look forward to meeting many of you as soon allowed, as we receive guidance from local and state authorities. In the meantime, I would like to provide a brief introduction of myself and share many ways ACHE is leading the way to stay connected with our members and serve as a resource during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kansas City is my hometown, and I’m thrilled to be back where I grew up. As some history, it was 14 years ago that I began my HCA Healthcare career as an Associate Chief Operating Officer at Overland Park Regional Medical Center after going to college in Texas. You may notice I have a southern accent because I’ve been a Texan the past 11 years serving as CEO of two different HCA hospitals. My family and I are thrilled to be back in Kansas City and serving as the CEO at Research Medical Center.

The American College of Healthcare Executives has been a constant thread of support and an educational resource that has guided my career development and advancement since 2004, when I first became a student member. I have enjoyed being a member and serving in multiple capacities across several chapters, including Kansas, North Texas, Southeast Texas, and now Missouri. I am proud to be a Fellow and Board Certified (initial in 2010, re-certified in 2019). As a Regent, I will promote Lifelong Learning, as ACHE has been my inspiration for continuous development and education as I have traveled across multiple States, Chapters, Organizations, and Communities.

I am fortunate to have been the 2018 Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award Winner for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year and am passionate to advance ACHE’s vision, mission, and values as a Regent and promoting Lifelong Learning.

I look forward to connecting with each of you, so please feel free to reach out to me at Ashley.McClellan@hcahealthcare.com or (816) 276-4101. I look forward to serving you through 2023!

COVID-19 Resources

I am hoping that this message finds you and your family well during these unprecedented times. The COVID-19 outbreak has definitely created some major life-changing events and uncertainty for our teams across healthcare. Thank you for the tireless work that you and your organizations are doing to serve your patients and communities daily.

ACHE is strongly encouraging chapters to use available technology to provide virtual education opportunities when available. If the topic is directly related to health management and administration, attendees can claim the education for ACHE Qualified Education Credit. ACHE staff and the Board of Governors are closely monitoring the effects of COVID-19 on the national organization and chapters. ACHE is now working to re-purpose Congress context to be available for chapters to use later this year. Additional information related to COVID-19 and AHCE can be found on the following link: https://www.ache.org/learning-center/education-and-events/event-resources/safety-and-wellbeing

2019 & 2020 Fellows Recertification Class

For those in the 2019 recertification class that received an extension to complete the requirements by March 31, this extension has been continued for the class to complete all requirements and submit the recertification application and fee by December 31, 2020.
For those who are due to complete their recertification requirements in 2020, ACHE has extended the deadline to complete requirements, submit recertification application, and pay recertification fee until March 31, 2021.

Fellow Advancement

Congratulations to the following ACHE members who recently advanced to fellow status:

· Darren Bass, FACHE, Monett

· Julie Ginter, FACHE, Kansas City

· Mike Heckman, FACHE, Kansas City

· Stephen A. Kiewiet, FACHE, St. Louis

· Lisa Newcomer, FACHE, Jackson

· Alex Ogburn, FACHE, Cape Girardeau

· Richard K. Ogden, PharmD, FACHE, Kansas City

· Nathan Riner, FACHE, Webster Grove

· Monica K. Smith, FACHE, Columbia

· Calvin Thomas IV, FACHE, Chesterfield

· Heather D. Thompson, FACHE, Wentzville

· Kristy J. Trent, FACHE, Columbia

· Kashwayne Williams, FACHE, St. Louis

Higher Education Network Visits

Members of my Regents Advisory Council and I will begin to visit Missouri’s Higher Education Networks this fall. This may look different, pending on how our higher education institutions conduct their curriculum and learning environment. I have already reached out to initiate these visits, and we will be flexible as we look forward to meeting students from programs across our state. Please spread the word, as I would love to meet students at these locations:

· A.T. Still University

· Harris Stowe State University

· Missouri State University

· St. Louis University

· University of Missouri – Columbia

· Washington University

Best wishes for a healthy summer!

Ashley McClellan, FACHE, MBA, MHA

MO-ACHE Sponsorship

MO-ACHE Partner Opportunities

Contact MO-ACHE Sponsorship Committee Chair, Jim Brophy, at jbrophy8711@gmail.com, or by calling 816/547-7744, for more details.

Missouri Chapter

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American College of Healthcare Executives

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