CHCM Annual Facilitator Gathering | CHCM
By Tina Martin

CHCM Annual Facilitator Gathering

The 2024 CHCM Annual Facilitator Gathering took place September 24 – 26, hosted by UC Davis in Sacramento, CA. This year we had 38 participants who enjoyed three days of networking with colleagues from organizations across the United States and around the world who share a passion for Relationship-Based Care! Tina Martin, Kathleen VanWagoner, and Donna Wright, CHCM Consultants, facilitated the three-day event. Those in attendance facilitate one or more of our three licensed programs: Re-Igniting the Spirit of Caring; Leading an Empowered Organization; and See Me as a Person.

Over the course of the event, we discussed a wide range of topics, including how a relationship-based care culture supports diversity, equity, and inclusion; using Leading an Empowered Organization principles to empower our patients to take ownership of their healthcare; sharing our RBC stories and writing for publication; and evaluating and communicating the value of a relationship-based care culture. Day 3 was an “international day” with a focus on our international franchises along with presentations by our facilitator colleagues from New Zealand and the United Kingdom. And of course, we held space for attendees to share best practices with each other, which is often the most valuable part of the event.

Some comments from the evaluation highlighted the impact the participants gained and included:

“This was just a wonderful time together. I am so grateful that we all were able to come together. What a special group of humans.”

“I love the gatherings to meet with like-minded people and deepen the connections.”

“Overall I felt rejuvenated and recommitted to this work, as well as taking away practical tools.”

Remember, attendance every two years at an Annual Facilitator Gathering is a requirement to maintain your Facilitator certification with CHCM. Knowledge gained at the Annual Facilitator Gatherings helps to sustain and advance proficiency in facilitating. These Gatherings include development of new skills, sharing of best practices, along with reflection and troubleshooting challenges in facilitation.

We recognize that as wonderful as in-person gatherings are, they are not possible for everyone. To better meet the diverse needs of our facilitators, we plan to hold a virtual Annual Facilitator Gathering every other year (odd-numbered years), complimented by the in-person gathering every other year (even-numbered years). Our next Annual Facilitator Gathering will be virtual and is planned for September 23 – 25, 2025 – save the date and let us know if there are specific topics you want us to cover. Email your ideas to chcm@chcm.com.

Here are some photos of the event – you can just feel the energy and love from the photos!

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