As we lead in our industry through the pandemic, we draw upon experiences and a multitude of learnings to guide us as we continue to fight COVID-19, the most uncontrollable and unpredictable enemy, our healthcare providers, have faced in more than a century. ACHE is here to support you, and with that in mind, below is the latest link to ACHE COVID-19 Resources.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
The online COVID-19 Resource Center is updated regularly with new COVID-19 Front-Line Leader Series webinars and podcasts, along with numerous other free resources for healthcare leaders.
Thank you for the tireless work that you and your organizations are doing to serve your patients and communities daily.
Exam Authorized and Recertification Extensions
Individuals who are currently Exam Authorized with an application expiration date occurring in 2020 have been extended and will expire on December 31, 2020.
Recertification deadlines have been extended for the 2019 and 2020 classes. Each recertification class must have met all the requirements, submitted their application, and paid the recertification fee by the new deadlines.
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2019 Recertification Class Extension is Dec. 31, 2020
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2020 Recertification Class Extension is March 31, 2021
HIGHER EDUCATION NETWORK VISITS
Members of my Regents Advisory Council and I will begin to visit Missouri’s Higher Education Networks in the coming months and in many different formats! This may look different, pending 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 – Scheduling for Q1 2021
- Harris-Stowe State University, Anheuser-Busch School of Business – Scheduling for Fall 2020
- Missouri State University – Scheduling for Sept/October 2021
- Rockhurst University – Scheduling for Q3/4 2020
- Saint Louis University – Presented 8/26/2020
- University of Missouri – Columbia – Scheduled for October 7, 2020
- Washington University in St. Louis-- Olin School of Business- Scheduling for Fall 2020
- Webster University, George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology – Scheduling for Fall 2020
Graduate Student Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Jacob Linomaz, St. Louis University, one of the 2020 winners of the Albert W. Dent and Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarships. Offered annually, these scholarships provide financial aid to students in healthcare management graduate programs to help offset tuition costs, student loans, and expenses. Each scholarship is worth $5,000. Congratulations Jacob!
Regents Awards
I am honored to be able to present awards to four deserving individuals, and I’d appreciate your assistance with nominations.
The Early Career Healthcare Executive Award and the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Awards are described below. ACHE provides a certificate and an etched crystal sculpture for each winner.
Please send nominations to Ashley.McClellan@hcahealthcare.com by Friday, October 9, 2020. Plans to present the awards are being finalized and will occur at the Fall Missouri ACHE Meeting Session tentatively scheduled for November 2020.
Early Career Healthcare Executive Award
Criteria:
- A member of the American College of Healthcare Executives
- Demonstration of leadership ability
- Demonstration of innovative and creative management
- Executive capability in developing his or her organization and promoting its growth and stature in the community
- Participation in local, state, or provincial hospital and health association activities
- Participation in civic/community activities and projects
- Demonstration of participation in ACHE activities and interest in assisting ACHE in achieving its objectives
Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award
Criteria:
- A Fellow of ACHE
- A CEO, COO, or other senior-level executive title within the organization
- Demonstration of leadership ability
- Demonstration of innovative and creative management
- Executive capability in developing his or her organization and promoting its growth and stature in the community
- Contributions to the development of others in the healthcare profession
- Demonstration of leadership in local, state, or provincial hospital and health association activities
- Participation in civic/community activities and projects
- Demonstration of participation in ACHE activities and interest in assisting ACHE in achieving its objectives
Thank you and have a safe and healthy Fall 2020!
