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ACHE Member Update

Ethics Committee Update
ACHE’s Ethics Committee is responsible for reviewing member grievances and recommending actions to the Board of Governors on allegations regarding Code of Ethics violations. During the 2022–2023 committee year, the Ethics Committee considered 11 issues involving ACHE members. Ten of these cases continue to be under investigation in 2023, with one case involving a membership suspension.  

The Ethics Committee is also responsible for conducting annual evaluations of ACHE’s Code of Ethics and Grievance Procedure and recommending updates. In addition, the committee reviews ACHE’s existing Ethical Policy Statements and suggests revisions and topics for new statements. The Ethics Toolkit was also reviewed by an external expert, and no updates were made.

Ethics Committee members are ACHE Fellows who are appointed by the Board of Governors; they serve confidentially, with the exception of the committee chair, whose name is made public. The Code of Ethics, Ethical Policy Statements and other ethics resources are available. Be sure to check out the Ethics Self-Assessment, which allows you to evaluate your ethics-related leadership and actions, and how to address potential red flags identified in this process. 

2023 Diversity Scholars Selected
Sixty-two scholars have been selected for the 2023 Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program (12) and the Career Accelerator Program (50). Over 300 high-caliber executives applied for these prestigious national programs, which provide education, mentoring and networking experiences to prepare diverse leaders for higher-level positions in hospitals, health systems and other settings.

The Executive Diversity Program has offered specialized leadership development for diverse leaders since it was established in 2014 by the Foundation of ACHE’s Fund for Healthcare Leadership to honor Thomas C. Dolan, PhD, FACHE, CAE, who served as president/CEO of ACHE from 1991 to 2013. The program honors his long-standing service to the profession of healthcare leadership and furthers his strong commitment to achieving greater diversity among senior healthcare leaders. In 2021, ACHE began offering the Career Accelerator Program, designed to support diverse midcareerists in their professional advancement. 

In 2023, the Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program will consist of three in-person sessions and multiple virtual sessions, including live and recorded webinars, coaching and self-study materials. The Career Accelerator Program is exclusively virtual, consisting of 14 live sessions. Diversity scholars are empowered through a structured curriculum and activities that cultivate strong leadership presence; sharpen expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion; build critical leadership skills; and expand one’s capacity to navigate career opportunities. Both programs are six months in duration.  
Both the Thomas C. Dolan Executive Diversity Program and the Career Accelerator Program are wholly funded by the Fund for Healthcare Leadership. Visit ache.org/DiversityPrograms to learn more about the 2023 scholars and the Diversity Programs.

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American Hospital Association Recognizes ACHE Members
During AHA’s April 2023 Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C., two Fellows, a Life Fellow and a Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives were among those who received awards for their service to the healthcare field and for innovative approaches to providing care. They are:

Distinguished Service Award
James H. Skogsbergh, FACHE, co-CEO, Advocate Health, Charlotte, N.C., was awarded AHA’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award. This award is AHA’s highest honor, given to recognize significant lifetime contributions to the nation’s healthcare institutions. 

Board of Trustees Award
Marna P. Borgstrom, LFACHE, former CEO, Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health, received AHA’s 2023 Board of Trustees Award. This award is presented to individuals or groups who have made substantial and noteworthy contributions to the work of the AHA on behalf of the hospital field.

Foster G. McGaw Prize
Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, led by ACHE Member David L. Callendar, MD, president/CEO, won AHA’s 2023 Foster G. McGaw Prize for excellence in community service. The prize is given to a healthcare organization that has shown exemplary commitment to establishing and facilitating programs that improve the overall health and well-being of its community. The McGaw Prize is sponsored by the Baxter International Foundation, AHA and its nonprofit affiliate Health Research & Educational Trust. 

Award for Excellence 
CAPT Kimberly D. Davis, MD, FACHE, CEO (director), Naval Medical Center San Diego, U.S. Navy, received AHA’s 2023 Award for Excellence. This award recognizes uniformed and nonuniformed federal healthcare leaders who have distinguished themselves through singularly significant or innovative achievements and leadership that have contributed substantially to the mission of the federal health system. 

Member-Led Organizations Receive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
Two ACHE member-led organizations received the 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes employee engagement. They are: 

• Children’s Health of Texas, Dallas, led by Christopher J. Durovich, FACHE, president/CEO.
• Hendrick Health, Abilene, Texas, led by Brad D. Holland, FACHE, president/CEO.

A total of 57 organizations in a variety of industries received the award. 

2023 Congress Volunteer Event a Success 
Twenty-eight individuals participated in the annual Congress volunteer event, held during ACHE’s 2023 Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago. This year’s volunteers painted colorful panels to create large murals that will be displayed in healthcare facilities across the country. Three participants were selected at random to win a mural for display at their facility, or they could opt to have The Foundation for Hospital Art donate it to a children’s hospital. The following participants and the organizations they represent were chosen to receive the completed murals: Rahma A. Ahmed, Boston Children’s Hospital; Pooja J. Shah, MD, Dignity Health Medical Group, Phoenix; and Robert F. Simonet Jr., VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. 

Leaders in Action

To promote the many benefits of ACHE membership, the following ACHE leader spoke recently 
at an in-person event: 

Michael K. Givens, FACHE
Governor
ACHE of Massachusetts 
“ACHE Update,” Spring Forum: The Evolving Healthcare Landscape: Perspectives From Today’s Industry Leaders and Visionaries
Waltham, Mass. 
(April 2023) 

ACHE Staff News 

ACHE Announces New Hires, a Promotion and a Retirement 
Rachel Arias welcomed as customer service representative, Customer Service Center, Department of Executive Engagement. 

Brandon L. Bauer welcomed as virtual event manager, Professional Development, Department of Learning. 

Shannon E. Heflin promoted to program specialist, Congress on Healthcare Leadership, Professional Development, Department of Learning, from coordinator, Development, Executive Office.

Nancy A. Smith, program specialist, Professional Development, Department of Learning, retired in June after nine years of service. After joining ACHE in 2014, Nancy contributed significantly to a number of Professional Development’s key efforts, most notably the Congress on Healthcare Leadership. She was an invaluable asset in working closely with Congress faculty and internal staff to develop relationships that resulted in excellent education for ACHE members and the broader healthcare community. In addition to her work on Congress, Nancy managed numerous webinars and provided countless hours of support and training for new and existing staff. We thank Nancy for her many years of service to the organization and the healthcare field. 

Postgraduate Fellows Announced 
Janan Apple and Nick Mahoney have been selected as the 2023–2024 Stuart A. Westbury Jr. Postgraduate Fellows. Apple graduated in 2023 with a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Additionally, she has served as the student president representative at her local ACHE chapter and she has work experience with United Healthcare and Intermountain Health. Mahoney is a 2024 Master of Health Services Administration candidate from Xavier University. He has previous work experience with the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Halo Health. 

The yearlong fellowship offers exposure to a broad range of association management issues. The fellows interact with senior-level executives and rotate through each of ACHE’s departments. The fellowship was established in 1991 to further postgraduate education in healthcare and professional society management.