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SUMMARY:Join Business Partner LeanTaaS for Three Virtual TRANSFORM Summits Focused on Hospital Operations
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Series runs from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM CT\nThis September\, healthcare leaders can hear directly from peers tackling some of today’s biggest operational challenges through the Transform Virtual Series. \nThree complimentary half-day summits will feature real health system case studies and practical strategies across inpatient flow\, infusion center operations\, and perioperative services. Each runs from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CT. \nExplore the Series\n\nINPATIENT FLOW OPERATIONS VIRTUAL SUMMIT | SEPTEMBER 1\n\nHear from Vanderbilt Health\, Baptist Health in Arkansas\, and Baptist Health Louisville on creating more predictable patient flow. Results featured across the program include 35% less ED boarding\, 74% fewer diversions\, and 48% fewer ED boarding hours. \nINFUSION CENTER OPERATIONS VIRTUAL SUMMIT | SEPTEMBER 9 \nHear how Inova\, The START Center for Cancer Care\, and Northwell Florida Cancer Center are addressing staffing\, access\, and capacity\, including 152% patient hour growth at Inova and 36% growth while reducing operating hours at Northwell Florida Cancer Center. \nPERIOPERATIVE OPERATIONS VIRTUAL SUMMIT | SEPTEMBER 23\n\nSee how The University of Tennessee Medical Center\, Lee Health\, and Oregon Health & Science University are improving surgical access and utilization\, with results including 8% surgical volume growth without adding ORs\, 8.8x ROI\, and more than 50% fewer late cancellations. \nAttendees will leave with real-world examples\, measurable outcomes\, and practical ideas to bring back to their organizations. \nRegistration is complimentary for ACHE members. Attend the summit most relevant to your role or register for the full series.
URL:https://massache.org/event/join-business-partner-leantaas-for-three-virtual-transform-summits-focused-on-hospital-operations/
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SUMMARY:Becoming an AI First Healthcare Employee: The Practical Skills to Build Now and How Managers Can Set Teams Up for Success!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\n12:00-1:30 PM ET \nACHE has approved this event for 1.5 Virtual Interactive Credits!\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS A 2-STEP PROCESS AS LISTED BELOW.\n1. Purchase your event ticket on this site at this link\, here!\n2. Register for Virtual Interactive credit and to receive the webinar link through the ACHE registration platform by clicking the link below. You must register for each part of the series separately to receive credit for each session!\nEvent Code: V0770326 \nEvent Title: (V0770326) Becoming an AI First Healthcare Employee \nChapter: ACHE of Massachusetts \nProgram Date: 09/10/26 \nProgram URL (event registration link): https://achecloud.my.site.com/store/product/01tQi00000GTPoDIAX \nIn order to receive virtual interactive education credit and the webinar link\, participants MUST register through the ACHE LMS. \nIf you are not an ACHE member\, there is an option to create a free account with ACHE. \nPanel Purpose\nThis dynamic panel from Mass General Brigham will identify the practical AI habits healthcare employees should begin building now\, the manager behaviors that make adoption safer and more equitable\, and the leadership choices that strengthen workforce resilience\, adaptability\, and readiness for an AI-enabled future while protecting quality\, safety\, privacy\, and trust. \nCore Discussion Themes\n\nAI literacy in healthcare: Understanding where AI is already appearing in clinical\, operational\, administrative\, and patient-facing workflows—and what employees need to know to use it responsibly.\nPractical AI habits: Building repeatable behaviors such as asking better questions\, giving clear context\, reviewing outputs carefully\, and knowing when to verify or escalate.\nClinical and operational judgment: Treating AI outputs as support—not final answers—and knowing when human review\, escalation\, or subject matter expertise is required.\nResponsible use: Protecting patient privacy\, avoiding inappropriate data sharing\, checking for bias\, and following organizational policies for approved tools.\nManager support: Creating space for safe experimentation\, clarifying guardrails\, sharing use cases\, coaching teams\, and helping staff translate AI curiosity into resilient work practices.\nWorkforce resilience and readiness: Strengthening durable skills—adaptability\, data comfort\, critical thinking\, communication\, and change leadership—that help healthcare employees remain effective as AI tools evolve.\n\nTakeaways for Attendees\n\nAI fluency is becoming a core competency for healthcare employees and leaders.\nResilient healthcare employees will combine AI curiosity with repeatable habits\, critical thinking\, privacy awareness\, clinical or operational expertise\, and communication skills.\nManagers can accelerate safe adoption by setting guardrails\, identifying appropriate use cases\, coaching teams\, and normalizing careful review of AI outputs.\nHealthcare organizations should prioritize AI use cases that improve quality\, safety\, access\, workforce experience\, and patient-centered value.\n\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS A 2-STEP PROCESS AS LISTED BELOW.\n1. Purchase your event ticket on this site at this link\, here!\n2. Register for Virtual Interactive credit and to receive the webinar link through the ACHE registration platform by clicking the link below. You must register for each part of the series separately to receive credit for each session!\nEvent Code: V0770326 \nEvent Title: (V0770326) Becoming an AI First Healthcare Employee \nChapter: ACHE of Massachusetts \nProgram Date: 09/10/26 \nProgram URL (event registration link): https://achecloud.my.site.com/store/product/01tQi00000GTPoDIAX \nIn order to receive virtual interactive education credit and the webinar link\, participants MUST register through the ACHE LMS. \nIf you are not an ACHE member\, there is an option to create a free account with ACHE. \nQuestions? Contact info@massache.org. \n 
URL:https://massache.org/event/save-the-date-virtual-panel-becoming-an-ai-first-healthcare-employee-the-practical-skills-to-build-now-and-how-managers-can-set-teams-up-for-success/
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SUMMARY:ACHE of MA’s 2026 “Leadership on Tap” SEPTEMBER
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 10 \n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET\nTree House Brewing Company\n1 Community Pl\, South Deerfield 01373\nJoin us for ACHE of MA’s 2026 “Leadership on Tap\,” a refreshing series of casual networking events hosted at local breweries across the region. Designed to bring together healthcare professionals in a relaxed\, social setting\, this series is all about connecting\, collaborating\, and building community—one pint at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader\, these events offer the perfect opportunity to expand your network\, share ideas\, and enjoy great conversations over craft brews. \nRegistration requested for capacity planning purposes\, HERE!
URL:https://massache.org/event/ache-of-mas-2026-leadership-on-tap-september-series/
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SUMMARY:ACHE of MA’s 2026 “Leadership on Tap” Final Event in Our 2026 Series!
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThursday\, Sept 24\n6:00-8:00 PM\nCastle Island Brewing Company\n31 Astor Avenue \nNorwood\, MA 02062\nJoin us for ACHE of MA’s 2026 “Leadership on Tap\,” a refreshing series of casual networking events hosted at local breweries across the region. Designed to bring together healthcare professionals in a relaxed\, social setting\, this series is all about connecting\, collaborating\, and building community—one pint at a time. \nWhether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader\, these events offer the perfect opportunity to expand your network\, share ideas\, and enjoy great conversations over craft brews. \nRegistration requested for capacity planning purposes\, HERE!
URL:https://massache.org/event/ache-of-mas-2026-leadership-on-tap-final-event-in-our-2026-series/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity with the Greater Boston Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:ACHE of MA is pleased to offer members a range of volunteer opportunities that support professional growth and advancement toward FACHE credentialing. To earn or maintain the FACHE credential\, members must complete four volunteer activities within a three-year period\, including two healthcare-related activities and two community or civic activities. There is no minimum time requirement\, but all volunteer work must be uncompensated and separate from an individual’s professional responsibilities.  \nVolunteer Opportunity with the Greater Boston Food Bank\nSeptember 26\, 2026\n9:00 AM\nShift Duration: 3 Hours\nLOCATION\n70 South Bay Ave.\nBoston\, MA 02118\n\n\nThe Greater Boston Food Bank works passionately to end hunger across Eastern Massachusetts by providing neighbors in need the healthy food and resources they need to thrive. For more information\, visit – The Greater Boston Food Bank.\n\n\nSpots are limited for this opportunity and will be assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please send requests to volunteer to info@massache.org.\nDetails \n\nDisposable gloves are provided by GBFB.\nHand sanitizer is available onsite.\nIf you are sick\, please reschedule your volunteer shift.\n\nPlease note: \n\nClosed-toe shoes are required.\nParking is available in the gated lot located diagonally across the street from the main entrance. (Turn LEFT at Topeka St and South Bay Ave). Cars must be removed by close of business at 4:30pm. All remaining vehicles risk being towed at the owners’ expense.\nNo weapons or firearms are permitted on GBFB property
URL:https://massache.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-with-the-greater-boston-food-bank/
LOCATION:Greater Boston Food Bank\, 70 South Bay Ave\, Boston\, MA
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