/ en Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:58:47 -0500 Fri, 20 Jun 25 11:00:00 -0500 /center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship/mentors Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0500 Workforce Education /center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship/roster Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0500 Workforce Education /center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship/mentors-24_25 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:12:05 -0500 Workforce Education /center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship/roster-24_25 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:27:34 -0500 Workforce Education /center/team-training/courses-and-workshops/essentials-virtual Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:25:41 -0500 Workforce Education /education-events/problems-possibilities-and-people-using-human-centered-design-create-and-scale-change-teams-apr-9 <div class="TTevent"> /* Forces the event Content Type to be 100% */ .container .row .col-md-8{ width: 100% } .event-registration-link a{ margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block; text-align: center; } .event-registration-link a.btn-block { max-width: 300px; } .TTevent h3{ color:#002855; } .TTeventBonus{ color:#9d2235; font-weight:700; font-style: italic; } .TTeventdate{ font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; color: #555555bb; line-height: 20px; } .TTeventSponsor img{ max-height:100px; } <p class="TTeventdate">April 9, 2025</p><p>Whether you are attempting to launch a quality improvement initiative, TeamSTEPPS framework, or a new business model, a human-centered design approach suggests that you properly frame the challenge, empathize with your audience, validate key assumptions, and be both inclusive and adaptive when scaling.</p><p>In this webinar, designers from Do Tank share techniques and a few case study examples that will help you engage key audiences (leaders, community members, colleagues, etc.), dive deep into the ‘problems to solve’, and test new ideas. A particular focus is paid to design canvases and methods, along with the art of generating the understanding and ownership that will inspire a collective will to change (rather than just a management directed one).</p><h4>Learning Objectives:</h4><ul><li>Understand some fundamental concepts and methodologies for human-centered design</li><li>Learn from specific case studies and examples about how other teams have used human-centered design</li><li>Discover key principles and best practices for engaging teams and shepherding change</li></ul><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5"><h4>Speakers:</h4><ul><li><strong>Adam Kohlrus, MS, CPHQ, CPPS</strong><br><em>Chief Health Strategist,</em> Do Tank</li><li><strong>Leslie Wainwright, PhD</strong><br><em>Partner,</em> Do Tank</li><li><strong>Matthew Kelly, MBA</strong><br><em>Partner,</em> Do Tank</li></ul><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="/system/files/media/file/2025/04/AHA_Team_Training_Webinar_Slides_Apr_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Download the slides</a></p> <div class="col-md-6"> <h4>SPONSORED BY:</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <p><a href="https://q-reviews.com/q-reviews/" target="_blank"><img alt="Quality Reviews logo" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" src="/sites/default/files/2021-01/Quality_Reviews_transparent_logo_200.png" /></a></p> </div> </div>--></div><div class="col-md-7"><div></div></div></div></div><div class="raw-html-embed"> <div data-embed-button="webform_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:webform.token" data-entity-type="webform" data-entity-uuid="0b43a680-6f37-4d3f-9bf9-4cd6c7c7ddc5" data-langcode="en" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="embedded-entity"> <div id="edit-processed-text" class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-processed-text form-item- js-form-item- form-no-label"> <div class="TTwebinarHide"> .webform-submission-form { max-width: 700px; } .TTwebinarHide{ display:none } .event-content.panel .TTwebinarHide { display:block; background-color: #fff; padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px; border: solid 2px #307FE2; text-align: center; } <p><a href="/center/team-training">Team Training</a> offers a variety of webinars - view our <a href="/center/team-training/webinars">current offering(s)</a> or browse the <a href="/center/team-training/webinars/library">library</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:37:28 -0600 Workforce Education /news/blog/2025-02-13-elevating-next-generation-health-care-leaders-drive-change-and-innovation <p>I’ve met so many remarkable health care professionals — leaders who wake up each day determined to navigate a shifting landscape of technologies, care models and patient needs. And I know it’s not easy to keep up with constant change. To stay ahead, we have to develop future leaders who are ready to shape the direction of our hospitals and health systems. That’s exactly what the 2025 <a href="/center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship" title="AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship">AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship</a> sets out to do.</p><p>Over the course of a year, this competitive program gives high-potential individuals the mentorship, experience and resources they need to become tomorrow’s top executives. Think about what that means for your organization: fresh perspectives, bold strategies and a steady pipeline of talent that can tackle any challenge.</p><h2>What This Fellowship Can Do for Your Hospital or Health System</h2><p><strong>Get real solutions for the challenges you’re facing.</strong> Each fellow undertakes a project that aligns with their organization’s strategic needs, helping to tackle real issues effectively.</p><p><strong>Strengthen your organization’s leadership capability.</strong> From day one, fellows contribute fresh perspectives and applicable leadership skills that can elevate your team and overall culture.</p><p><strong>Build valuable connections across the field.</strong> Through collaboration with peers and mentors, fellows develop relationships that outlast the program. They return to your organization with new resources and insights that help drive innovation.</p><p><strong>Retain rising stars.</strong> We know how critical it is to keep top talent. When you invest in high-potential employees, you signal you’re committed to their growth, making them more likely to stay and continue contributing to the organization. That boosts retention, fosters innovation and solidifies succession planning.</p><p><strong>Want more proof?</strong> Watch this video on the fellowship’s return on investment to see the measurable impact.</p><div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"></div><p>You also can check out the <a href="/center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship/fellowship-action#Snapshots" title="AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship - capstone project snapshots">capstone project snapshots</a> from our most recent fellows, which highlight how these future leaders are bringing innovative solutions to their hospitals and health systems — and delivering real, tangible results for the communities they serve.</p><h2>How to Get Involved</h2><ul><li><strong>Nominate rising talent.</strong> Identify and support high-potential leaders in your organization who are ready to step up. <a href="/center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship/nomination-form" title="Nomination Form, Next Generation Leaders Fellowship">Nominate a leader</a></li><li><strong>Mentor future fellows.</strong> Share your expertise and leave a lasting legacy. Mentors offer coaching, guidance and real-world insight to help fellows succeed. <a href="/center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship/mentor-interest-form" title="Mentor Interest Form for Next Generation Leaders Fellowship">Sign up to be a mentor</a></li><li><strong>Attend an information session.</strong> Learn more about the fellowship, the capstone project approach and mentorship opportunities. The fellowship team is hosting a <a href="https://aha-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OxCNZfgISAWdbmY7gtQIOA#/registration" target="_blank" title="AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship Virtual Information Session - Feb. 19">fellows info session</a> Feb. 19 and a <a href="https://aha-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J2yejO98RqOb-B-xPwmCBQ#/registration" target="_blank" title="Mentor Interest Information Session: AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship - Feb. 20">mentors info session</a> Feb. 20.</li></ul><h2>Encourage Your Rising Leaders to Apply</h2><p>By cultivating emerging leaders, we not only invest in our organizations’ future success but also ensure the entire field continues to innovate and better serve our communities for years to come. Applications for the <a href="/center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship/application" title="Application for Next Generation Leaders Fellowship">2025–2026 cohort</a> are being accepted now through March 31. I hope you’ll join us in championing the next generation of health care leadership.</p><p><em>Lindsey Dunn Burgstahler is vice president of programming and market intelligence at the ���������� Association.</em></p> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:33:56 -0600 Workforce Education /education-events/stronger-together-simulation-based-approach-teamstepps-medical-trainees-mar-12 <div class="TTevent"> /* Forces the event Content Type to be 100% */ .container .row .col-md-8{ width: 100% } .event-registration-link a{ margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block; text-align: center; } .event-registration-link a.btn-block { max-width: 300px; } .TTevent h3{ color:#002855; } .TTeventBonus{ color:#9d2235; font-weight:700; font-style: italic; } .TTeventdate{ font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; color: #555555bb; line-height: 20px; } .TTeventSponsor img{ max-height:100px; } <p class="TTeventdate">March 12, 2025</p><p>Strong teamwork and communication are the backbone of effective health care. At UT Southwestern Medical Center, we have created a hands-on, simulation-based curriculum to teach incoming medical trainees these critical skills early in their training. Grounded in the TeamSTEPPS framework, this approach encourages psychological safety and teamwork and aligns with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies. Learn how to design and implement a structured training program that equips new medical trainees with the confidence and collaboration skills needed to excel in their practice.</p><h4>Learning Objectives:</h4><ul><li>Describe how a simulation-based curriculum can strengthen teamwork, communication, and professionalism among new medical trainees</li><li>Identify key patient safety, leadership, and communication skills that align with ACGME core competencies and milestones</li><li>Apply TeamSTEPPS tools to help interns navigate real-world clinical scenarios with greater confidence and collaboration</li></ul><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5"><h4>Speakers:</h4><ul><li><strong>Aditee Ambardekar, MD MSEd</strong><br><em>Professor and Residency Program Director, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, </em>UT Southwestern Medical Center</li><li><strong>John D. Beaver, MPA, M.Ed., CCRP</strong><br><em>Assistant Director of Operations,</em> UT Southwestern Medical Center</li><li><strong>Krystle K. Campbell, D.H.A., M.S., CHSE, FACHDM</strong><br><em>Director of Operations,</em> UT Southwestern Simulation Center<br><em>Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine</em> UT Southwestern Medical Center</li><li><strong>Jeanne Carey, MEd, RN, CHSE-A</strong><br><em>Simulation Education Manager,</em> UT Southwestern Medical Center</li><li><strong>Daniel J. Scott, MD</strong><br><em>Director,</em> UT Southwestern Simulation Center<br><em>Frank H. Kidd, Jr. MD Distinguished Professorship in Surgery, Assistant Dean, Simulation & Student Integration, Graduate Medical Education, </em>UT Southwestern Medical Center</li></ul> <div class="col-md-6"> <h4>SPONSORED BY:</h4> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <p><a href="https://q-reviews.com/q-reviews/" target="_blank"><img alt="Quality Reviews logo" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" src="/sites/default/files/2021-01/Quality_Reviews_transparent_logo_200.png" /></a></p> </div> </div>--></div><div class="col-md-7"><div></div><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="/system/files/media/file/2025/03/AHA_Team_Training_Webinar_Slides_Mar_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Download the slides</a></p></div></div></div><div class="raw-html-embed"> <div data-embed-button="webform_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:webform.token" data-entity-type="webform" data-entity-uuid="0b43a680-6f37-4d3f-9bf9-4cd6c7c7ddc5" data-langcode="en" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="embedded-entity"> <div id="edit-processed-text--2" class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-processed-text form-item- js-form-item- form-no-label"> <div class="TTwebinarHide"> .webform-submission-form { max-width: 700px; } .TTwebinarHide{ display:none } .event-content.panel .TTwebinarHide { display:block; background-color: #fff; padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px; border: solid 2px #307FE2; text-align: center; } <p><a href="/center/team-training">Team Training</a> offers a variety of webinars - view our <a href="/center/team-training/webinars">current offering(s)</a> or browse the <a href="/center/team-training/webinars/library">library</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:19:35 -0600 Workforce Education /center/next-generation-leaders-fellowship/faq Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0600 Workforce Education /role-hospitals-northwestern-memorial-hospital-employees-get-free-nursing-training <div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-9"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-7"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-12/ths-northwestern-nurse-training-700x532.jpg" data-entity-uuid data-entity-type="file" alt="Northwestern nursing program participants practice their skills on each other" width="700" height="532" class="align-left"><p><em>Photo credit: Northwestern</em></p></div><p>Kiana Smith and Austin Garcia are among the employee success stories of Northwestern Medicine’s Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program. Kiana transitioned from a security guard to a patient care technician, while Austin moved from a health unit coordinator to a PCT. After spending every Friday evening for four months with their classmates in classroom, lab and clinical instruction, both plan to pursue further nursing education, highlighting the program’s impact on career advancement and personal growth.</p><p>“We learned, we laughed and we cried, but most importantly, we endured every obstacle thrown our way. Take that drive with you into the next phase of your life and career. If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you,” Kiana told the graduation cohort.</p><p>The Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program at Northwestern Medicine is designed to help Northwestern Medicine employees in nonclinical roles transition into PCT positions by earning a certified nursing assistant certification. This 16-week, no-cost program includes classroom, lab and clinical instruction and is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Graduates are eligible to take the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Certification Exam, which can lead to PCT roles and further nursing education. The program aims to address the nursing shortage by creating a pipeline to nursing careers.</p><p>“Your direction is more important than your speed, so don’t ever feel like you’re left behind. Go at your own pace,” Austin told his class during graduation ceremonies.</p><p><a href="https://news.nm.org/as-the-nursing-profession-continues-to-face-shortages-a-new-program-at-northwestern-medicine-is-working-to-change-that--and-it-starts-with-their-own-employees/">Learn more about the program</a>.</p></div></div><div class="col-md-3"><div><h4>Resources on the Role of Hospitals</h4><ul><li><a href="/workforce-home">Workforce</a></li><li><a href="/roleofhospitals">All Case Studies</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:46:20 -0600 Workforce Education