Professional Governance Virtual Summit
March 11th, 2027
9:00AM – 2:00PM CT
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Event Overview:
A strong understanding of shared governance and professional governance is essential for creating meaningful opportunities for team member involvement, shared decision-making, accountability, and organizational excellence.
The Professional Governance Virtual Summit is a focused half-day virtual event designed to bring healthcare professionals together to explore timely topics, practical strategies, and fresh perspectives related to shared and professional governance.
Whether your organization is beginning its governance journey, transitioning from shared governance to professional governance, or looking to strengthen existing structures, this summit will provide valuable information that can be applied across a variety of healthcare settings.
Topics may include:
- Shared and Professional Governance Concepts: Build a stronger understanding of the principles that support shared decision-making, professional accountability, and team member ownership.
- Team Engagement: Explore strategies for increasing participation, strengthening collaboration, and encouraging meaningful involvement at all levels.
- Governance Structures: Learn how councils, committees, roles, and decision-making structures can support an effective governance model.
- Practical Strategies: Discover actionable approaches for overcoming common challenges and strengthening governance in everyday practice.
- Organizational Excellence: Examine how effective professional governance can support improved outcomes, a stronger workplace culture, and broader organizational goals.
Cost:
Early Bird Registration (Through January 31st, 2027): $79 / person
Regular Registration(After January 31st, 2027): $89 / person
Group Rates of 5 or more (anytime): $79 / person
*Additional Group Options are Available for Groups of 10+. Please contact us at chcm.com for more information if you want to register a group of 10+.
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Call for Abstracts: Now through November 6th
The Call for Abstracts is now open!
Deadline: November 6th, 2026
We invite healthcare professionals to submit presentation proposals that share practical strategies, innovative approaches, lessons learned, and meaningful outcomes related to shared governance and professional governance.
Potential presentation topics may include:
- Establishing or strengthening governance structures
- Transitioning from shared governance to professional governance
- Improving team member engagement and participation
- Developing effective councils and council leaders
- Demonstrating measurable governance outcomes
- Connecting governance with organizational excellence
- Overcoming common barriers to governance success
- Sustaining momentum and long-term impact
This is an opportunity to share your organization’s experience, highlight successful practices, and contribute to an engaging virtual learning experience for healthcare professionals across the globe.
Submit your abstract today HERE!
*Abstracts submitted after the November 6th deadline will not be considered for presentations.
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Who Should Attend:
This virtual summit is designed for individuals at all levels, including leaders, clinical staff, council chairs and co-chairs, council members, and anyone looking to better utilize, understand, or become involved in shared governance and professional governance.
Continuing Education:
Contact hours will be awarded to individuals who attend the full session and complete an evaluation.
- Creative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
