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MAY 1 SUMMIT ON THE COAST SAVANNAH
May 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
ACHE of Georgia Summit on the Coast
Resilient Leadership: Cultivating Civility, Strength, and Safety in High-Stakes Environments
Approved for 4.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit and 1 Hour of Qualifying Education Credit
May 1, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at
Savannah Convention Center
Full Day of Educational Programming
Sponsorship Opportunites
Networking Event on April 30
Join us for ACHE of Georgia’s Summit on the Coast in beautiful Savannah!
We’re diving into “Resilient Leadership: Cultivating Civility, Strength & Safety in High-Stakes Environments” with a fabulous keynote by Joon S. Lee, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Emory Healthcare.
Plus, we have an ACHE Choice Speaker leading a morning session with 3 hours of ACHE In-Person credit. We also have an afternoon panel discussion with 1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education credit, and our keynote session has 1 hour of Qualifying Education credit. Pre-event networking on April 30 is included in registration. Limited hotel room block is available.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with top healthcare leaders in the Hostess City of the South!
ACHE of Georgia Summit on the Coast Highlights
Summit on the Coast will kick off with introductions and a welcome message from Corwin N. Harper, FACHE, President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, and ACHE Governor.
Our keynote session features Joon S. Lee, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Emory Healthcare. This session has 1 hour of ACHE Qualifying credit.
Our ACHE Choice speaker is Mitchell E. Kusy, PhD, professor in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change at Antioch University in Minneapolis. He will be present Toxic Behaviors in Healthcare: How Everyday Civility Increases Patient Safety and Team Performance.
The Choice session has 3.0 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit.
As an ACHE Choice Program, it may be eligible for joint accreditation with other organizations.
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are several opportunities to sponsor events at Summit on the Coast. Click here for full details.
Cocktails on the Coast — Pre-Event Networking April 30 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Kimpton Brice Hotel in Savannah
Join your colleagues in Georgia health care for an evening of fun and networking at The Kimpton Brice Hotel in Savannah, our headquarters hotel. Our Cocktails on the Coast networking event is included in the full-day registration fee.
Location:
The Kimpton Brice Hotel
601 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (912) 238-1200
Our room block at the Kimpton Brice Hotel has sold out.
Afternoon Panel Discussion: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM:
“Strategies for Effective Crisis Leadership”
Healthcare leaders need to understand ways to prepare their organization for unforeseen circumstances, which includes developing a communication plan, managing organizational resources, such as medical supplies, levels of patient care and leveraging local and state resources and funding.
This panel discussion will provide insight and perspectives on ways to manage an unforeseen crisis within the healthcare organization and its community. It will include how healthcare leaders can better prepare and respond to a community or healthcare crisis, health surge event, or unanticipated response.
1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit
Panelists Will Discuss:
- What challenges did you face in managing a healthcare crisis?
- How can organizations best prepare to address communication within their organization as well as the media and community?
- How did you leverage local, state, and federal resources for responding to a health crisis?
Moderator:
Josef Hobdy, MHA, FACMPE, FACHE,
Director, Physician Practice Operations,
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Panelists:
Ralph D. Turner, DBA, MSHA, MPA, FACHE,
Senior Vice President and Hospital President,
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Panelist:
Lori M. Wood, DHA, MBA, MSEM, EMHP,
Vice President, System Emergency Management,
Grady Health System
Panelist:
Randal Hamilton, MBA, BSN, RN,
Chief Executive Officer,
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah
Event Details:
May 1, 2025, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm Eastern Time
Location:
Savannah Convention Center
One International Drive
Savannah, 31402
Phone (912) 447-4000
Agenda:
- 7:30 AM — Registration Opens, table exhibits
- 8:00 AM – 9:10 AM — Welcome message and introductions by Corwin N. Harper, FACHE, President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, and ACHE Governor; keynote address by Joon S. Lee, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Emory Healthcare
- 9:10 AM – 9:20 AM — Coffee Break
- 9:45 AM – 12:20 PM — ACHE Choice session with Mitchell E. Kusy, PhD
- 12:20 PM – 1:00 PM — Lunch and Networking
- 1:00 – 2:30 PM — Panel Discussion: “Strategies for Effective Crisis Leadership”
- 2:30 – 2:45 PM — Closing comments and Summit on the Coast concludes
CEUs:
Below is information on continuing education credits:
- Opening Keynote AM Session: 1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit
- Choice speaker session: 3.0 hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit. Note: This is an ACHE Choice Program and may be eligible for joint accreditation with other organizations (see box at right).
- Afternoon Panel Discussion: 1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit
COST:*
- ACHE Member: $260.00
- Non-Member: $285.00
- Students: $175.00
*The full-day registration fee includes the April 30 networking event from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Kimpton Brice Hotel in Savannah.
NOTE – The Early Registration Deadline Is Monday, April 28.
No credit/refund after this date. If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute.
Choice Sesson CE Credit Opportunities
The Choice session has 3.0 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit AND 3 Hours of Continuing Education in collaboration with the following organizations:
- Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
- American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Note: Our room block at the Kimpton Brice Hotel has sold out.
Stay and Enjoy Savannah!
While you’re in Savannah, make a weekend of it! Nestled along the Savannah River, Savannah is steeped in rich history, vibrant culture, and undeniable Southern charm. It is a one-of-a-kind destination that never ceases to amaze. Click here for more on things to do in Savannah.
If you’re looking to get closer to the coast, Tybee Island is just a short drive away.
Events in Savannah:
- May 2, SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2025
- May 3, 47th Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
Downtown Savannah offers a wealth of things to do.
Enjoy beautiful Tybee Island in Savannah.
Thank You to Our Summit on the Coast Sponsors:
Learn more about Summit on the Coast Sponsorship opportunities.
