BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Heath Care Management - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Creative Heath Care Management X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chcm.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Creative Heath Care Management REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T113000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260218T130525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T130459Z UID:10000075-1779789600-1779795000@chcm.com SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Competency Assessment - Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Click here to register now!\n10:00AM CT – 11:30AM CT\n\n\nJoin Donna Wright for the first piece of her new virtual competency event series\, ‘Everything You Need to Know About Competency Assessment’.\n\n\n\nThis virtual workshop will give you the “whys” and “hows” of competency assessment. It will equip you to navigate the common challenges that arise during the assessment process\, including the speed bumps and accountability issues that surface along the way. \nMost importantly\, this workshop will help make the entire competency process easier\, more effective — and maybe even a little fun! \n\n1.5 contact hours will be provided for individuals who attend the full activity and complete an evaluation.\nCreative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.\n\n  \nCost:\n$39 per person \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983443957269?aff=oddtdtcreator  URL:https://chcm.com/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-competency-assessment-virtual-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Competency-Workshops-Thumbnail-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T133000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260220T131523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T131523Z UID:10000078-1779796800-1779802200@chcm.com SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Competency Verification - Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Click here to register now!\n12:00PM CT – 1:30PM CT\n\n\n\nJoin Donna Wright for another piece of her new virtual competency event series\, ‘Everything You Need to Know About Competency Verification’. \nThis virtual workshop will explore the eleven categories of competency verification. We will discuss methods that assess technical skills\, critical thinking skills\, and interpersonal skills. Most organizations use 2-5 methods. We will go beyond this into some creative ways to assess competencies. Some that will actually save you time and money. \n\n\n\n\n\n1.5 contact hours will be provided for individuals who attend the full activity and complete an evaluation.\nCreative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.\n\n  \nCost:\n$39 per person \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-you-need-to-know-about-competency-verification-virtual-workshop-tickets-1983610901604?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl URL:https://chcm.com/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-competency-verification-virtual-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-20-075218.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260216T210412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T153223Z UID:10000074-1780272000-1780358399@chcm.com SUMMARY:RISE to Leadership: Emerging Leaders Virtual Course DESCRIPTION:June 1\, 2026\nDate: Virtual Course Starts June 1\, 2026\n  \nSummary:\nRise to Leadership: Emerging Leaders Academy is a 10-week virtual course designed for health care professionals who aspire to leadership roles. Through five focused modules\, participants build self-awareness\, communication and influence skills\, and a working knowledge of departmental and organizational leadership. Using validated assessments and practical tools\, learners gain the clarity and confidence to prepare for future leadership roles. \n\nAsynchronous (self-study) Lessons\n\nJune 1 – 7\, 2026: Lesson 1.1\nJune 8 – 14\, 2026: Lesson 1.2\nJune 15 – 21\, 2026: Lesson 2.1\nJune 22 – 28\, 2026: Lesson 2.2\nJune 29 – July 5\, 2026: Lesson 3.1\nJuly 6 – 12\, 2026: Lesson 3.2\nJuly 13 – 19\, 2026: Lesson 4.1\nJuly 20 – 26\, 2026: Lesson 4.2\nJuly 27 – August 2\, 2026: Lesson 5.1\nAugust 3 – 9\, 2026: Lesson 5.2\n\n\n\n  \n\nInteractive Virtual Sessions\, Every other Monday 1 PM CDT/2 PM EST\n\nJune 15th and 29th\, 2026\nJuly 13th and 27th\, 2026\nAugust 10th\, 2026\n\n\n\n  \n\n18 Contact hours will be provided for individuals who complete all of the modules\, attend at least 70% of the live sessions\, and complete an evaluation. \nCreative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.\n\n  \nRegistration Cost:\n\nGroup Rate (5 registrations or more): $795\nRegular Registration: $995\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Prefix \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr.\n Mrs.\n Ms.\n Prof.\n Dr.\n \n \n \n \n \n Participant First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name* \n \n \n \n \n Credentials \n \n \n \n \n Job Title* \n \n \n \n \n Administration \n \n \n \n \n Administration\n Ambulatory Care\n Behavior Health\n Cardiovascular\n Case Management\n Critical Care\n Education and Research\n Emergency Services\n Home Health/Hospice\n Human Resources\n Long Term Care\n Maternal Child\n Med-Surg\n Oncology\n Orthopedics\n Pediatrics\n Pharmacy\n Quality\n Radiology\n Respiratory Care\n Social Services\n Surgical Services\n \n \n \n \n \n Organization Facility* \n \n \n \n \n Address* \n \n \n \n \n Address 2 \n \n \n \n \n City/Province* \n \n \n \n State \n \n \n State \n \n \n \n \n AB\n AE\n AK\n AL\n AP\n AR\n AS\n AZ\n BC\n BVI\n CA\n CO\n CT\n CZ\n DC\n DE\n FL\n GA\n GU\n HI\n IA\n ID\n IL\n IN\n KS\n KY\n LA\n LB\n MA\n MB\n MD\n ME\n MI\n ML\n MN\n MO\n MS\n MT\n NB\n NC\n ND\n NE\n NF\n NH\n NJ\n NM\n None\n NS\n NT\n NV\n NY\n OH\n OK\n ON\n OR\n PA\n PEI\n PQ\n PR\n QU\n RI\n SC\n SD\n SK\n TN\n TX\n UT\n VA\n VI\n VT\n WA\n WI\n WV\n WY\n YT\n \n \n \n \n \n Zip/Postcode* \n \n \n \n \n Country \n \n \n \n \n Phone* \n \n\n \n \n \n Fax \n \n\n \n \n \n Participant Email* \n \n \n \n \n Address above is: \n Business Home \n \n \n Who may CHCM contact about this registration?* \n \n \n \n \n Email for this Contact* \n \n \n \n \n How did you hear about this event?* \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://chcm.com/event/rise-to-leadership-emerging-leaders-virtual-course/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rise-to-leadership-emerging-leaders-virtual-course-chcm.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T140000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260116T200004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180942Z UID:10000068-1780567200-1780581600@chcm.com SUMMARY:Professional Governance Virtual Summit DESCRIPTION:Click here to register now!\nJune 4th\, 2026\n10:00AM CT – 2:00PM CT\n  \n\nThis four‑hour summit offers a focused opportunity to explore several timely and relevant topics in Professional Governance. Our consultants will share practical tips\, proven strategies\, and fresh perspectives on key governance concepts. It’s an excellent learning experience for any team member who wants to deepen their understanding of governance within your organization and strengthen the structures already in place. We encourage you to gather your team and register for this half‑day summit. \nView the full summit agenda here! \n\n\n\nTypically\, this summit is held in March. However\, because CHCM hosted the Elevating Professional Practice Convention this year\, we are offering an abbreviated version of our Professional Governance Summit. We’ll return to our full March summit next year and will begin accepting abstracts in the fall. \n\nFour (4) Contact hours will be provided for individuals who attend the full activity and complete an evaluation.\nCreative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.\n\nCost:\n\n(Regular Registration) $69 per person\n(Group Rate of 5 or more) – $59 per person\n\n\n\n****Special Spring Promo: \nRegister a group of 10 or more attendees and receive a complimentary copy of our brand-new book\, Considerations in Professional Governance with your group registration. \n\nGroups of 10 or more also receive a discounted rate of $59 per person – a savings of $10 off the regular registration price.\nTo register a group\, please contact us directly at chcm@chcm.com\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/professional-governance-virtual-summit-tickets-1980739072887?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl  URL:https://chcm.com/event/professional-governance-virtual-summit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-16-095706.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20251001T133957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T133957Z UID:10000065-1783681200-1783684800@chcm.com SUMMARY:Empowering Teams Through Clarity\, Not Control DESCRIPTION:July 10\, 2026 \nDate and Time: July 10\, 2026 at 11:00am- 12:00pm CDT \nDescription: Great leaders don’t micromanage; they set the direction and empower others to determine the “how”. In this free webinar with Cultures of Excellence Consultant Amber Orton\, discover how to shift from giving instructions to communicating a clear vision. Learn practical strategies to inspire autonomy\, build trust\, and foster a culture of ownership.  \nRegister Today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UpgVMrz9RBOyrMA7IiWSIQ URL:https://chcm.com/event/empowering-teams-through-clarity-not-control/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-01-093918.png LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UpgVMrz9RBOyrMA7IiWSIQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T113000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260218T190353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T190412Z UID:10000076-1784282400-1784287800@chcm.com SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Competency Assessment - Virtual Workshop (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:Click here to register now!\n10:00AM CT – 11:30AM CT\n\n\nJoin Donna Wright for the first piece of her new virtual competency event series\, ‘Everything You Need to Know About Competency Assessment’.\n\n\n\nThis virtual workshop will give you the “whys” and “hows” of competency assessment. It will equip you to navigate the common challenges that arise during the assessment process\, including the speed bumps and accountability issues that surface along the way. \nMost importantly\, this workshop will help make the entire competency process easier\, more effective — and maybe even a little fun! \n\n1.5 Contact Hours will be awarded to individuals who attend the full session and complete an evaluation.\nCreative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.\n\n  \nCost:\n$39 per person \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983464348259?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://chcm.com/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-competency-assessment-virtual-workshop-session-two/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Competency-Workshops-Thumbnail-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T133000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260220T131729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T190429Z UID:10000079-1784289600-1784295000@chcm.com SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Competency Verification - Virtual Workshop (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:Click here to register now!\n12:00PM CT – 1:30PM CT\n\n\n\nJoin Donna Wright for another piece of her new virtual competency event series\, ‘Everything You Need to Know About Competency Verification’. \nThis virtual workshop will explore the eleven categories of competency verification. We will discuss methods that assess technical skills\, critical thinking skills\, and interpersonal skills. Most organizations use 2-5 methods. We will go beyond this into some creative ways to assess competencies. Some that will actually save you time and money. \n\n\n\n\n\n1.5 Contact Hours will be awarded to individuals who attend the full session and complete an evaluation.\nCreative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.\n\n  \nCost:\n$39 per person \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983611180438?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://chcm.com/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-competency-verification-virtual-workshop-session-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-20-075218.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260130T175726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T175726Z UID:10000072-1787310000-1787313600@chcm.com SUMMARY:Exploring the Interprofessional Relational Model™: Caring Cultures and Leadership DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: August 21\, 2026 at 11:00am- 12:00pm CDT \nDescription: Caring cultures don’t happen by chance—they’re shaped by leaders who prioritize connection\, compassion\, and shared purpose. Leadership plays a powerful role in creating environments where people feel valued\, supported\, and empowered to do their best work. \nIn this free webinar with IRM Consultant Kathleen Van Wagoner\, attendees will explore how the Interprofessional Relational Model™ supports caring cultures through relational leadership\, presence\, and intentional engagement. Participants will gain insight into how leadership behaviors influence team dynamics\, well-being\, and outcomes across care settings. \nWalk away with practical ideas to strengthen leadership impact\, foster belonging\, and cultivate cultures where both people and performance thrive. \nRegister Today:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z8ma1UvaSle4PNmF5Eszvw URL:https://chcm.com/event/exploring-the-interprofessional-relational-model-caring-cultures-and-leadership/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-30-121659.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260116T224750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T190500Z UID:10000070-1788134400-1788220799@chcm.com SUMMARY:Shared and Professional Governance Strategies That Work Virtual Course DESCRIPTION:August 31\, 2026\nCourse starts on August 31\, 2026 & is open for 4 weeks. \n2-hour virtual sessions September 11\, & 25\, 2026\, from 9:30-11:30 am Central time \nEvent Overview:\nA strong foundation in shared and professional governance is essential for organizations seeking to build and sustain effective shared decision-making structures. But many teams find themselves asking: How do we move from shared governance to true professional governance? How do we advance and strengthen our councils to drive meaningful outcomes? \nThis virtual course is designed to answer those questions. \nPreviously offered as a two-day program\, this course has been thoughtfully redesigned into a high-impact virtual experience- delivering two days’ worth of essential content in one comprehensive course. \nThrough a multimodal\, cohort-based format\, participants will explore the critical components of successful governance: structures\, processes\, and outcomes– because meaningful outcomes can only be achieved when the right foundation and practices are in place. \n\nStructures: Build a strong foundation through education on shared/professional governance\, including bylaws and charters\, as well as clearly defined roles\, responsibilities\, and expectations.\nProcesses: Strengthen how your councils function with a focus on team development\, member selection\, succession planning\, and effective meeting practices.\nOutcomes: Learn how to measure and improve outcomes through meaningful data and performance insights.\n\nThe course also highlights sustainability strategies and keys to long-term success\, helping organizations maintain momentum and impact over time. \nParticipants will engage in a blend of self-paced modules\, featuring curated readings\, videos\, and reflection questions\, alongside live virtual sessions designed to deepen discussion and support real-world application. \nWho Should Attend:\nThis course is designed for individuals at all levels\, including leaders\, clinical staff\, council chairs and co-chairs\, council members\, and anyone looking to better understand or become involved in shared/professional governance. \nContinuing Education:\n10.5 contact hours will be awarded to individuals who complete all of the modules\, attend at least 70% of the live sessions\, and complete an evaluation. \n\nCreative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.\n\nRegistration Cost:\nEarly Bird (THROUGH July 31st) – $599 \nGroup Rate (5 or more) – $599 \nGeneral Registration (any time after July 31st) – $649 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Prefix \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr.\n Mrs.\n Ms.\n Prof.\n Dr.\n \n \n \n \n \n Participant First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name* \n \n \n \n \n Credentials \n \n \n \n \n Job Title* \n \n \n \n \n Administration \n \n \n \n \n Administration\n Ambulatory Care\n Behavior Health\n Cardiovascular\n Case Management\n Critical Care\n Education and Research\n Emergency Services\n Home Health/Hospice\n Human Resources\n Long Term Care\n Maternal Child\n Med-Surg\n Oncology\n Orthopedics\n Pediatrics\n Pharmacy\n Quality\n Radiology\n Respiratory Care\n Social Services\n Surgical Services\n \n \n \n \n \n Organization Facility* \n \n \n \n \n Address* \n \n \n \n \n Address 2 \n \n \n \n \n City/Province* \n \n \n \n State \n \n \n State \n \n \n \n \n AB\n AE\n AK\n AL\n AP\n AR\n AS\n AZ\n BC\n BVI\n CA\n CO\n CT\n CZ\n DC\n DE\n FL\n GA\n GU\n HI\n IA\n ID\n IL\n IN\n KS\n KY\n LA\n LB\n MA\n MB\n MD\n ME\n MI\n ML\n MN\n MO\n MS\n MT\n NB\n NC\n ND\n NE\n NF\n NH\n NJ\n NM\n None\n NS\n NT\n NV\n NY\n OH\n OK\n ON\n OR\n PA\n PEI\n PQ\n PR\n QU\n RI\n SC\n SD\n SK\n TN\n TX\n UT\n VA\n VI\n VT\n WA\n WI\n WV\n WY\n YT\n \n \n \n \n \n Zip/Postcode* \n \n \n \n \n Country \n \n \n \n \n Phone* \n \n\n \n \n \n Fax \n \n\n \n \n \n Participant Email* \n \n \n \n \n Address above is: \n Business Home \n \n \n Who may CHCM contact about this registration?* \n \n \n \n \n Email for this Contact* \n \n \n \n \n How did you hear about this event?* \n \n \n \n \n \n Send URL:https://chcm.com/event/shared-professional-governance-strategies-that-work-virtual-course/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-02-20-074656.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20251104T135303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T131607Z UID:10000067-1788480000-1788566399@chcm.com SUMMARY:Facilitating The Journey To Excellence: Program Director Core Competencies™ DESCRIPTION:Magnet® Program Director Core Competencies Course\nSeptember 4\, 2026\nDate: Virtual Course Starts September 4\, 2026\n  \nSummary:\nDevelop the knowledge\, leadership skills\, and practical strategies needed to successfully guide your organization through Magnet® designation\, redesignation\, and/ or sustained nursing excellence.  \nUsing a multimodal cohort approach\, participants progress through a series of 10 self-paced modules that consist of a combination of assigned readings\, videos\, and reflection questions. Each module includes a scheduled virtual live session devoted to further discussion and exploration of the topic(s) covered in the module. \nCompetencies Covered: \n\nCore Knowledge\nLeading Teams\nCommunication and Collaboration\nProgram Management\nProfessional Practice\nCoordinating the Journey to Excellence: Application\, Document\, Site Visit and Decision\nOngoing Practices and Redesignation Timelines\n\n  \nSchedule:\n\nLive Discussion Sessions\, Fridays 12 pm CDT/1 pm EST\n\nSeptember 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026\nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 2026 (no session Oct 30 due to Magnet®/Pathway to Excellence® Conference) \nNovember 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026\n\n\nPost- Course Check Ins\, Mondays 12pm CDT/ 1pm EST\n\nCheck In 1: January 25\, 2027\nCheck In 2: April 26\, 2027\nCheck In 3: July 26\, 2027\n\n\n\n  \nContinued Education:\n• 26 contact hours will be awarded to individuals who complete all of the modules\, attend at least 70% of the live sessions\, and complete an evaluation. \n• Creative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. \n  \nRegistration Cost:\n\nEarly-Bird Registration (through July 31st\, 2026): $1600\nRegular Registration: $2000\n\n****Register NOW using the form below!**** \n  \nWhy Magnet® Program Directors Need More Than Project Management Skills\nServing as a Magnet® Program Director requires far more than coordinating timelines and collecting documents. \nToday’s Magnet® Program Directors must be able to: \n\nLead organizational change\nBuild relationships across departments\nCommunicate a compelling vision\nCoach and mentor leaders\nManage complex projects\nInterpret and leverage data\nSustain engagement long after designation is achieved\n\nWhether you are new to the role or preparing for redesignation\, success requires a unique blend of leadership\, communication\, professional practice expertise\, and operational excellence. \nThis course was specifically designed to help Magnet® Program Directors build those competencies. \n  \nWhat Makes This Program Different\nLearn from Experienced Magnet® Program Directors \nUnlike many educational programs\, this course is taught by consultants who have personally served as Magnet® Program Directors. \nParticipants gain access to: \n\nReal-world lessons learned\nPractical implementation strategies\nProven approaches to common challenges\nExamples from actual Magnet journeys\nGuidance that extends beyond theory\n\nThis is not simply education. \nIt is mentorship from professionals who have successfully navigated the journey themselves. \n“This was a really informative class. I feel that I went from knowing absolutely nothing about Magnet to having some great resources and much more insight. Just need to invite more CNO’s as this truly opens ones mind!” \n-Chief Nursing Officer at a large healthcare organization \n  \nWhat Participants Will Gain\n1. Core Knowledge\nDevelop a comprehensive understanding of the Magnet® Program Director role\, including: \n\nKey responsibilities\nExpectations throughout the journey\nUsing data to guide decision-making\nUnderstanding the phases of the Journey to Excellence\n\n2. Leading Teams\nLearn how to: \n\nLead teams effectively\nCoach and mentor others\nFoster accountability\nDevelop leadership capacity throughout the organization\n\n3. Communication and Collaboration\nDiscover strategies for: \n\nBuilding organizational buy-in\nCommunicating the value of the Magnet® journey\nStrengthening relationships across departments\nEngaging stakeholders at all levels\n\n4. Program Management\nMaster the operational side of the role\, including: \n\nStaying organized\nManaging evidence sources\nBudgeting and resource planning\nBuilding business cases\nSupporting redesignation efforts\n\n5. Professional Practice\nExplore the foundational elements that support nursing excellence: \n\nShared Governance and Professional Governance\nLeadership Development\nRecognition Programs\nProfessional Development Structures\n\n6. Coordinating the Journey\nGain practical guidance for every phase of the Journey to Excellence. \nParticipants work through: \n\nPhase-specific priorities\nCommon challenges\nExpectations\nReal-world examples\nHands-on exercises\n\n7. Sustaining Excellence\nLearn how to: \n\nMaintain momentum after designation\nPrepare for redesignation\nKeep teams engaged\nBuild a culture of continuous excellence\n\n  \nOne of the Most Valuable Benefits: Your Professional Network\nYou’re Not Doing This Alone \nMany Magnet® Program Directors describe the role as exciting\, rewarding- and sometimes isolating. \nOne of the most powerful outcomes of this course is the professional network that develops among participants. \nAttendees consistently report gaining: \n\nTrusted colleagues\nPeer support\nProfessional connections\nOngoing collaboration opportunities\nA network of individuals facing similar challenges\n\nThese relationships often continue long after the course ends. \n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis course is ideal for: \n\nCurrent Magnet® Program Directors\n\nWhether newly appointed or highly experienced.\n\n\n\n\nMagnet® Program Directors Preparing for Redesignation\n\nGain fresh strategies and practical insights for sustaining excellence.\n\n\n\n\nAspiring Magnet® Leaders\n\nDevelop the foundational knowledge needed to support future Magnet® initiatives.\n\n\n\n\nChief Nursing Officers and Senior Nursing Leaders\n\nUnderstand the journey more deeply and strengthen organizational readiness.\n\n\n\n\nNursing Excellence Leaders\n\nSupport professional practice and organizational culture initiatives.\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Prefix \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr.\n Mrs.\n Ms.\n Prof.\n Dr.\n \n \n \n \n \n Participant First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name* \n \n \n \n \n Credentials \n \n \n \n \n Job Title* \n \n \n \n \n Administration \n \n \n \n \n Administration\n Ambulatory Care\n Behavior Health\n Cardiovascular\n Case Management\n Critical Care\n Education and Research\n Emergency Services\n Home Health/Hospice\n Human Resources\n Long Term Care\n Maternal Child\n Med-Surg\n Oncology\n Orthopedics\n Pediatrics\n Pharmacy\n Quality\n Radiology\n Respiratory Care\n Social Services\n Surgical Services\n \n \n \n \n \n Organization Facility* \n \n \n \n \n Address* \n \n \n \n \n Address 2 \n \n \n \n \n City/Province* \n \n \n \n State \n \n \n State \n \n \n \n \n AB\n AE\n AK\n AL\n AP\n AR\n AS\n AZ\n BC\n BVI\n CA\n CO\n CT\n CZ\n DC\n DE\n FL\n GA\n GU\n HI\n IA\n ID\n IL\n IN\n KS\n KY\n LA\n LB\n MA\n MB\n MD\n ME\n MI\n ML\n MN\n MO\n MS\n MT\n NB\n NC\n ND\n NE\n NF\n NH\n NJ\n NM\n None\n NS\n NT\n NV\n NY\n OH\n OK\n ON\n OR\n PA\n PEI\n PQ\n PR\n QU\n RI\n SC\n SD\n SK\n TN\n TX\n UT\n VA\n VI\n VT\n WA\n WI\n WV\n WY\n YT\n \n \n \n \n \n Zip/Postcode* \n \n \n \n \n Country \n \n \n \n \n Phone* \n \n\n \n \n \n Fax \n \n\n \n \n \n Participant Email* \n \n \n \n \n Address above is: \n Business Home \n \n \n Who may CHCM contact about this registration?* \n \n \n \n \n Email for this Contact* \n \n \n \n \n How did you hear about this event?* \n \n \n \n \n \n Send\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About Magnet® Program Director Training\nWhat is a Magnet® Program Director? \nA Magnet® Program Director leads and coordinates an organization’s Magnet® journey\, helping align nursing excellence initiatives\, evidence collection\, leadership engagement\, and designation activities. \nWho should attend a Magnet® Program Director course? \nThis course is valuable for new and experienced Magnet® Program Directors\, nursing excellence leaders\, CNOs\, and leaders responsible for supporting Magnet® initiatives. \nIs this course helpful for organizations pursuing redesignation? \nYes. Participants learn strategies for sustaining excellence\, maintaining engagement\, preparing documentation\, and supporting long-term success beyond initial designation. \nWhat competencies are important for Magnet® Program Directors? \nSuccessful Magnet® Program Directors need expertise in leadership\, communication\, project management\, professional practice\, data analysis\, relationship-building\, and organizational change. \nHow does this course support nursing excellence? \nParticipants gain practical tools and strategies that help strengthen professional practice\, leadership development\, shared governance\, and organizational culture. \nWhat makes this course different from other Magnet® education programs? \nThis course is taught by experienced Magnet® Program Directors who provide practical guidance\, real-world examples\, lessons learned\, and ongoing mentorship opportunities. \nWill I have opportunities to network with other Magnet® Program Directors? \nYes. Many participants identify peer networking and relationship-building as one of the most valuable aspects of the program. URL:https://chcm.com/event/facilitating-the-journey-to-excellence-program-director-core-competencies/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2026-03-31-083856.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T113000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260218T190623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T152323Z UID:10000077-1790330400-1790335800@chcm.com SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About High-Risk Low-Volume Competency Issues - Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Click here to register now!\n10:00AM CT – 11:30AM CT\n  \n\n\nJoin Donna Wright for another piece of her new virtual competency event series\, ‘Everything You Need to Know About High-Risk Low-Volume Competency Issues’. Discover practical strategies for identifying\, assessing\, and verifying high-risk low-volume competencies to improve patient safety\, clinical readiness\, and staff confidence.\n\n\n\nRegister Now Here\n  \nSpecial Competency Series Offer\nRegister for 2 or more competency workshop sessions and pay just $25 per event with code: \n‘2FOR50’ \n*****Limited-time series promotion. \n  \nContinued Education:\n\n\n\n1.5 contact hours will be awarded to individuals who attend the full activity and complete an evaluation.\nCreative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.\n\n  \nCost:\n$39 per person \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983464463604?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\n\n  \nWhy High-Risk Low-Volume Competencies Matter\nMany healthcare organizations struggle with procedures and situations that: \n\nOccur infrequently\nCarry significant patient safety implications\nRequire immediate staff competence\nAre difficult to assess through routine practice\n\nWhen these competencies are not effectively managed\, organizations face increased risk\, reduced staff confidence\, and potential patient safety concerns. \nThis workshop explores practical approaches for identifying and managing high-risk low-volume competency issues in healthcare environments. \n  \nWorkshop Learning Outcomes\nParticipants Will Learn How To: \n\nIdentify high-risk low-volume competency issues\nPrioritize competencies that have the greatest impact on patient safety\nDevelop meaningful competency assessment strategies\nSelect appropriate competency verification methods\nReduce unnecessary competency burden\nImprove staff readiness for infrequent clinical situations\nBuild sustainable competency management processes\nStrengthen accountability and ownership of competency\n\nRegister Now\n  \nCommon High-Risk Low-Volume Competency Challenges\nHealthcare organizations frequently face challenges related to: \n\nEmergency response situations\nRare clinical procedures\nSpecialized equipment use\nCrisis interventions\nInfrequently encountered patient conditions\nLow-frequency high-consequence events\n\nParticipants will explore strategies for ensuring staff remain competent and prepared even when these situations occur rarely. \n  \nWho Should Attend\nIdeal for: \n\nNurse leaders\nNurse educators\nNursing professional development specialists\nClinical competency coordinators\nPatient safety leaders\nQuality leaders\nMagnet® leaders\nPathway to Excellence® leaders\nDirectors of education\nClinical managers and supervisors\n\n  \nLearn from Donna Wright\nDonna Wright is internationally recognized for her work in competency assessment and competency verification in healthcare. \nHer competency framework has helped healthcare organizations worldwide create more meaningful\, sustainable\, and practical competency systems. \nDonna is the author of: \nThe Ultimate Guide to Competency Assessment in Health Care \nand is widely known for helping organizations move beyond checklist-based competency systems toward approaches rooted in accountability and ownership. \n \n  \nPractical Strategies You Can Apply Immediately\nThis workshop goes beyond identifying risks. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\npractical implementation strategies\ncompetency prioritization tools\nverification approaches\nreadiness assessment techniques\nmethods for sustaining competency over time\n\nAll strategies are designed to be immediately applicable within healthcare organizations. \nRegister Now\n  \nFrequently Asked Questions About High-Risk Low-Volume Competency in Healthcare\nWhat are high-risk low-volume competencies? \nHigh-risk low-volume competencies are skills\, procedures\, or responsibilities that occur infrequently but have significant consequences if performed incorrectly. \nWhy are high-risk low-volume competencies important? \nThese competencies directly impact patient safety\, clinical outcomes\, and organizational risk management. Staff must remain prepared even when opportunities to perform the skill are rare. \nWhat are examples of high-risk low-volume competencies in healthcare? \nExamples may include: \n\ncode response procedures\nemergency airway management\nmassive transfusion protocols\ndisaster response activities\nspecialty equipment operation\ncrisis intervention procedures\n\nHow should healthcare organizations assess high-risk low-volume competencies? \nOrganizations should focus on meaningful competency assessment strategies that evaluate readiness\, critical thinking\, and performance rather than relying solely on annual checklists. \nWhat competency verification methods work best for high-risk low-volume skills? \nEffective methods may include: \n\nsimulation\nmock events\nreturn demonstrations\ncase studies\nscenario-based exercises\npeer review\n\nWhy do organizations struggle with high-risk low-volume competencies? \nBecause these events occur infrequently\, staff may have limited opportunities to practice or demonstrate competency in real-world situations. \n  \n\n\nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983464463604?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://chcm.com/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-high-risk-low-volume-competency-issues-virtual-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-20-075226.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T163000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260116T202006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T190751Z UID:10000069-1793867400-1793896200@chcm.com SUMMARY:Mastering the Magnet® Document - Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Click here to register now!\nNovember 5th\, 2026\n8:30AM CT – 4:30PM CT\n\n\n\n\n\nApplicable to any Magnet® manual\, this workshop focuses on the fundamentals that drive successful documents. This 1-day interactive virtual workshop is designed to build confidence and capability in writing a successful Magnet® document by focusing on proven best practices in document creation structures and processes. Participants will explore effective approaches to document creation\, examine sample sources of evidence\, identify strategies to address common challenges\, and learn what differentiates strong\, effective submissions from those requiring revision. Through discussion and applied learning\, participants will gain practical tools to improve clarity\, strengthen narratives\, and reduce rework. \n\nContact hours will be awarded to individuals who complete all of the modules\, attend at least 70% of the live sessions\, and complete an evaluation.\n\n  \nWho should attend? \nMagnet® Program Directors\, Directors of Professional Practice\, CNOs\, members of the writing team\, individuals involved in supplying outcome data\, and anyone who wants to learn more about creating successful documents. \n  \n\n\n\nCost:\n(Early Bird Special- Through October 4th\, 2026) $349 per person \n\n(Regular Registration) $399 per person\n(Group Rate of 5 or more) – $349 per person\n\n*Contact us for additional group information* \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mastering-the-magnet-document-virtual-workshop-tickets-1980743259409?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl \n  \n\n\n\nCreative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. \nMAGNET®\, Magnet Recognition Program®\, ANCC Magnet Recognition®\, Journey to Magnet Excellence®\, Pathway to Excellence® Program\, Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care®\, Demographic Data Collection Tool®\, DDCT®\, Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) are registered trademarks of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The products and services of Creative Health Care Management are neither sponsored nor endorsed by ANCC. All rights reserved. \nThe content presented in this workshop is the expressed opinion of the author/presenter and not that of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). URL:https://chcm.com/event/mastering-the-magnet-document-virtual-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-16-150818.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20251001T134825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T143328Z UID:10000066-1794567600-1794571200@chcm.com SUMMARY:When Culture Turns Toxic: How to Recognize It and What to Do DESCRIPTION:November 13\, 2026 \nDate and Time: November 13\, 2026 at 11:00am- 12:00pm CDT \nDescription:A toxic culture rarely appears overnight\, it grows quietly through patterns of behavior\, unspoken norms\, and leadership blind spots. This session helps participants recognize the early warning signs of cultural toxicity\, understand how it impacts people\, performance\, and trust\, and identify practical steps to interrupt and repair it. \nRegister Today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uJrre2vqRzGTcGCkqu6nbQ URL:https://chcm.com/event/when-culture-turns-toxic-how-to-recognize-it-and-what-to-do/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-12-18-125625.png LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uJrre2vqRzGTcGCkqu6nbQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T052433 CREATED:20260130T180045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T180058Z UID:10000073-1796382000-1796385600@chcm.com SUMMARY:Exploring the Interprofessional Relational Model™: Systems Thinking and Professional Practice Models DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: December 4\, 2026 at 11:00am- 12:00pm CDT \nDescription: Health care doesn’t operate in silos—systems\, structures\, and relationships all intersect to shape professional practice and patient outcomes. Understanding how these elements connect is essential for creating environments that support excellence\, collaboration\, and sustainable change. \nIn this free webinar with IRM Consultant Kathleen Van Wagoner\, attendees will explore how the Interprofessional Relational Model™ supports systems thinking and professional practice models\, helping teams align values\, behaviors\, and structures across care settings. Participants will gain insight into how relational approaches can strengthen practice frameworks and elevate interprofessional collaboration. \nWalk away with practical ideas to connect systems and practice\, enhance team effectiveness\, and support high-quality\, relationship-centered care. \nRegister Today:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RH4P_KsBS2O7n7sRdYAUJg URL:https://chcm.com/event/exploring-the-interprofessional-relational-model-systems-thinking-and-professional-practice-models/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-30-121708.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR