As regulatory and accreditation expectations continue to evolve, this two-day training helps healthcare professionals stay ahead. Designed around three focus areas—compliance, risk mitigation and collaboration—this interactive course equips participants with practical strategies to support patient safety and organizational readiness across the care continuum.
Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance: This component emphasizes the importance of complying with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards in healthcare settings. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape and various accreditation bodies, with a specific focus on JC and CMS expectations. Strategies will be developed to ensure readiness and maintain ongoing compliance.
Risk Identification and Mitigation: This component addresses the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks in healthcare settings. Participants will learn techniques to proactively identify potential risks, analyze their impact, and implement effective mitigation strategies. The focus will be on patient safety and minimizing adverse events.
Synergistic Teamwork: This component emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving compliance and patient safety goals. Participants will explore strategies to foster a culture of teamwork, enhance communication and collaboration among team members, and leverage individual strengths to create synergy within the healthcare team.
Nurses (CNE)
This activity is designated for 12.00 contact hours.
Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
By attending the Regulatory and Accreditation Insights: Preparing for 2027 and Beyond offered by Vizient, Inc., participants may earn up to 12.00 ACHE Qualifying Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
Healthcare Quality Professionals (CPHQ)
This activity is approved by NAHQ® for 12.00 CPHQ CE credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals (General CE Credit)
Vizient, Inc. will award all other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity a Certificate of Participation. Various state license boards and credentialing bodies accept certificates of participation from accredited CE activities to meet CE requirements for license renewals and re-certification. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact their state licensing board and/or certifying body for verification on credit eligibility reciprocity.
Senior Director, Clinical
Vizient Regulatory and Accreditation Services
Clinical Advisor
Vizient Regulatory and Accreditation Services
| Time | Topic | Learning Modality | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day One: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | |||
| 7:30–8:00 | Registration | ||
| 8:00–8:30 | Introductions | Wendy | |
| 8:30–9:15 | The Regulatory and Accreditation Landscape:
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Lecture | Wendy |
| 9:15–10:15 | Risk Identification: Tools and Techniques
|
Lecture | Diane |
| 10:15–10:30 | Break | ||
| 10:30–12:00 | Key Issues in Clinical Scoring
|
Lecture | Diane |
| 12:00–12:45 | Lunch and Networking | ||
| 12:45–2:00 | Navigating High-Risk Regulatory Issues: Collaborative Problem Solving | Group Discussion | All |
| 2:00–3:00 | Facilitated Interactive Session: Sharing insights and best practices related to high-risk elements | Breakout Session | |
| 3:00–3:15 | Break | ||
| 3:15–4:30 | Interactive Session Debrief | Group Discussion | All |
| 4:30–6:00 | Optional: Meat and greet at on site venue | ||
| Day Two: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | |||
| 7:30–8:00 | Registration | ||
| 8:00–8:15 | Review of Day One Activities | Group Discussion | Diane |
| 8:15–9:30 | Survey Readiness: Proactive Preparation for all Survey Types and Agencies
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Lecture | Wendy |
| 9:30–10:30 | Building a Culture of Collaboration
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Lecture | Diane |
| 10:30–11:15 | Accomplishing Continuous Survey Readiness | Lecture | Wendy |
| 11:15–12:00 | Lunch and Networking | ||
| 12:00–12:30 | Q&A | All | |
| 12:30–1:15 | Facilitated Interactive Session: Small Group Activity | All | |
| 1:15–2:15 | Interactive Session Debrief | Group Discussion | All |
| 2:15–2:30 | Wrap Up | ||
Registration Fee: $625.00—includes all sessions, meals and CE credits
Registration closes: July 24, 2026