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SUMMARY:October 2026 CPHQ Prep Virtual Class
DESCRIPTION:NAHQ’s instructor led CPHQ Prep Virtual Course connects you with expert instructors in an online classroom setting and is designed to support those planning to take the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ) Certification Examination. Based on the current CPHQ content outline\, this course provides a review of essential healthcare quality concepts and offers valuable tips on how to best prepare for the exam. Courses include interactive lectures\, quizzing\, live Q&A\, and inter-session activities\, all focused on building your knowledge of the CPHQ content areas and helping you get ready for the exam. Note that session recordings are not included with course materials; please plan to prioritize attendance for all sessions. \nSchedule \nThe times shown below are in Central time. Please use this helpful time zone converter (https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com) to see when sessions will start and end for you. \nOctober 2– course introduction and platform walk-through: 3 PM – 5 PM \nOctober 5-9 – classroom sessions: 3 PM – 5 PM \nOctober 12-16 – classroom sessions: 3 PM – 5 PM
URL:https://nahq.org/event/october-2026-cphq-prep-virtual-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000
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SUMMARY:Creating the conditions for continuous improvement: How leadership\, collaboration\, and technology drive sustainable change
DESCRIPTION:Explore how leadership\, multidisciplinary collaboration\, and technology can help healthcare organizations build cultures of continuous improvement and sustain improvements in quality\, safety\, and patient outcomes.
URL:https://nahq.org/event/creating-the-conditions-for-continuous-improvement-how-leadership-collaboration-and-technology-drive-sustainable-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T074500
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Northwest Patient Safety Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 23rd Northwest Patient Safety Conference is a live\, virtual conference for healthcare quality and safety professionals. The theme is “Safety by Choice\, Not by Chance – Practical Tools to Elevate Patient Safety”. Presentations include innovative and functional approaches to improve quality and safety from the floor to organizational culture. The 20th U.S. Surgeon General\, Dr. Jerome Adams opens. Can’t make it? No worry\, the live presentations are recorded and available for 1 year. Visit the conference website for program details. \nThe conference is a collaboration between the Washington Patient Safety Coalition\, Oregon Patient Safety Commission\, and Health Quality B.C.
URL:https://nahq.org/event/23rd-annual-northwest-patient-safety-conference/
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SUMMARY:Hitting it Out of the Park: Advancing Healthcare Quality Together
DESCRIPTION:The NCAHQ Annual Education Conference brings together healthcare quality\, patient safety\, and performance improvement professionals from across North Carolina and beyond to learn\, collaborate\, and share best practices. Centered on the theme “Hitting It Out of the Park: Advancing Healthcare Quality Together\,” the conference features keynote speakers\, expert-led educational sessions\, networking opportunities\, and presentations highlighting innovative strategies to improve healthcare outcomes. Attendees gain practical tools\, leadership insights\, and continuing education opportunities while connecting with peers who are committed to advancing healthcare quality and patient safety.
URL:https://nahq.org/event/hitting-it-out-of-the-park-advancing-healthcare-quality-together/
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Quality Week
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Quality Week (HQW)\, brought to you by NAHQ\, is a dedicated time to celebrate the discipline and raise awareness of the positive impact those working in healthcare quality and safety have in their organizations and communities. Quality has taken center stage and more people working in healthcare quality and safety are being called upon to do this critical work. \nSave the Date\n 
URL:https://nahq.org/event/hqw/
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SUMMARY:24th Global Summit on Nursing Education & Health Care scheduled to take place on October 19–20\, 2026 in Tokyo\, Japan
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to invite you to the 24th Global Summit on Nursing Education & Health Care\, scheduled to take place on October 19–20\, 2026\, in the vibrant city of Tokyo\, Japan. \nTheme:“Fostering Excellence in Nursing: Research\, Education & Collaborative Practice” \nParticipants will have the opportunity to:s \n✔ Discover innovative research and best practices in nursing education and clinical care\n✔ Engage in meaningful discussions with global healthcare experts and thought leaders\n✔ Share knowledge and experiences that advance patient outcomes and nursing excellence\n✔ Build impactful international collaborations to strengthen healthcare systems worldwide\n✔ Participate in workshops\, keynote sessions and panel discussions led by distinguished speakers \nJoin us in Tokyo—or participate virtually—for two enriching days of learning\, networking\, and professional growth\, dedicated to advancing the nursing profession across borders. \nFor more details\, please visit:https://nursingeducation.inovineconferences.com \nWarm regards\,\nMonica Blair\nProgram Manager\nNursing Education Summit 2026\nTokyo\, Japan\nWhatsApp: +1 (714) 970-4946
URL:https://nahq.org/event/24th-global-summit-on-nursing-education-health-care-scheduled-to-take-place-on-october-19-20-2026-in-tokyo-japan/
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SUMMARY:Enter The Next Era of Healthcare Quality – Advancing Quality Through Human Expertise and Intelligent Technology
DESCRIPTION:Reinforcing that healthcare quality advances when technology augments human expertise to create responsible automation and AI across the Healthcare Quality Ecosystem.
URL:https://nahq.org/event/enter-the-next-era-of-healthcare-quality-advancing-quality-through-human-expertise-and-intelligent-technology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T160000
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SUMMARY:Joint Commission Accreditation 360: Experiences With a New Survey Process
DESCRIPTION:With its Accreditation 360 initiative\, Joint Commission has changed key elements of the survey process. Learn how one hospital navigated these changes and how you can apply lessons learned to your hospital’s survey readiness program. Attendees will learn strategies to prevent common survey findings\, some best practices around coordinating regulatory visits\, and how to leverage successful surveys into sustainable processes.
URL:https://nahq.org/event/joint-commission-accreditation-360-experiences-with-a-new-survey-process/
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SUMMARY:December 2026 CPHQ Prep Virtual Class
DESCRIPTION:NAHQ’s instructor-led CPHQ Prep Virtual Course connects you with expert instructors in an online classroom setting and is designed to support those planning to take the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ) Certification Examination. Based on the current CPHQ content outline\, this course provides a review of essential healthcare quality concepts and offers valuable tips on how to best prepare for the exam. Courses include interactive lectures\, quizzing\, live Q&A\, and inter-session activities\, all focused on building your knowledge of the CPHQ content areas and helping you get ready for the exam. Note that session recordings are not included with course materials; please plan to prioritize attendance for all sessions. \nSchedule \nThe times shown below are in Central time. Please use this helpful time zone converter (https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com) to see when sessions will start and end for you. \nDecember 4– course introduction and platform walk-through: 9 AM – 11 AM\nDecember 7-11 – classroom sessions: 9 AM – 11 AM\nDecember 14-18 – classroom sessions: 9 AM – 11 AM
URL:https://nahq.org/event/december-2026-cphq-prep-virtual-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261210T110000
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SUMMARY:Practical Testing of AI in Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Explore the intersection of healthcare improvement and artificial intelligence (AI)\, including key challenges in integrating AI into improvement activities. Participants will apply practical PDSA tests using AI chatbots and develop routines for learning and using AI effectively in practice.
URL:https://nahq.org/event/practical-testing-of-ai-in-improvement/
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