BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACHE of Georgia - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACHE of Georgia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACHE of Georgia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T214732 CREATED:20260212T173321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T225609Z UID:25798-1777474800-1777557600@acheofgeorgia.org SUMMARY:April 29-30 2026 Summit on the Coast in Savannah DESCRIPTION:ACHE of Georgia Summit on the Coast\n“Shaping What’s Next – Leading Change with Courage and Clarity”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29-30 atFairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District\nFull Day of Educational ProgrammingSponsorship OpportunitesNetworking Event on April 29 \n4.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit1 Hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for ACHE of Georgia’s 2026 Summit on the Coast in beautiful Savannah! \nOur Summit on the Coast theme is “Shaping What’s Next – Leading Change with Courage and Clarity.” This theme ties together solid decision-making\, successful models to drive change\, effective implementation\, gaining buy-in\, and courageous leadership. It emphasizes the power of clarity and successful operations in executing strategy and creating strong teams. \nThis year\, all of our events will be held at our headquarters hotel\, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District. \nSummit on the Coast offers 4.5 ACHE In-Person Education hours and 1 hour of Qualifying Education credit. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow with top healthcare leaders in the Hostess City of the South! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Connect and learn with healthcare leaders at ACHE of Georgia’s Summit on the Coast in Savannah. The program offers 5.5 hours of education credit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACHE of Georgia Summit on the Coast Highlights\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our first Summit on the Coast Educational session begins at 3:00 PM on April 29. The topic is “Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations.” The session has been approved for 1.5 hours of ACHE In-Person Education credit. \nKeynote SessionOur April 30 program kicks off at 8:30 AM with a keynote presentation by Bárbara Rivera Holmes\, Commissioner\, Georgia Department of Labor . The session has 1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education credit. Our keynote speaker will be announced soon. \nOur ACHE Customized Learning speaker is Jim Austin\,  Adjunct Assistant Professor\, Brown University\, MHL.  The topic of his 3-hour session is “Leading Strategic Change.” \nThe ACHE Customized Learning session has 3.0 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit.As an ACHE Customized Learning\, it may be eligible for joint accreditation with other organizations. \nSponsorship OpportunitiesThere are several opportunities to sponsor events at Summit on the Coast. Click here for full details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails on the Coast — Reception and Networking Event April 29 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM\, Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join your colleagues in Georgia health care for an evening of fun and networking at Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District\, our headquarters and main event hotel. Our Cocktails on the Coast networking event is included in the registration fee. \nLocation: Fairfield Inn & Suites SavannahDowntown/Historic District135 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.Savannah\, GA 31401Phone: 912-236-1777 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29 Afternoon Panel Discussion: 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM:“Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Once the strategic plan is developed\, the work is only half done. Without effective implementation\, a strategic plan may be no more than a fancy binder on a shelf. Leaders face many challenges in obtaining organization-wide buy-in for the goals and plan\, and in establishing a system of accountability to ensure that the strategic plan is followed. This program will review common situations and concerns that the panelists address when implementing their strategic plans. The program will conclude with a question-and-answer period. \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists Will Discuss: \n\nWho do you involve in the strategic planning process? How does this choiceaffect the level of organizational acceptance of your plan?\nHow do you communicate your strategic plan throughout your organization?\nHow do you ensure members of your organization are accountable for theimplementation of the strategic plan?\nWhat tools and metrics do you use to assess the plan’s ongoing success?\nWhat roadblocks have you encountered in implementing your strategic plan?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bill Lee MHA\, MBA\,Chief Executive Officer\,Evans Memorial Hospital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paul W. Barkley\, Sr.\, FACHE\,Chief Executive Officer\,Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Savannah \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelist: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay Dennard\, FACHE\, FHFMA\, CPXP\,President / System VP of Governmental & Community Affairs\,GHS Foundation / Northside Hospital System \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelist:  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Brownell\, FACHE\,Principal\, National Health Market Strategist\,CannonDesign \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details:April 29\, 2026\, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM ETApril 30\, 2026\, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nLocation:Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District135 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.Savannah\, GA 31401Phone: 912-236-1777Room Block Available – $149 \nAgenda: \nApril 29 \n\n2:00 PM to 3:00 PM — Registration Opens\, table exhibits\n3:00 PM to 3:15 PM — Opening Comments from ACHE President Sandy Duke\, MD\, MBA\, FACHE\n3:15 PM to 4:45 PM — Panel Discussion\, “Implementing Strategic Plans for Successful Operations”\n4:45 PM to 7:00 PM — Reception and Networking Event at Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah\n\nApril 30 \n\n8:00 AM to 8:30 AM — Registration and continental breakfast\n8:30 AM to 8:45 AM — Opening Comments from ACHE President Sandy Duke\, MD\, MBA\, FACHE\n8:45 AM to 9:45 AM — Keynote speaker Bárbara Rivera Holmes\, Commissioner\, Georgia Department of Labor\n9:35 AM to 10:00 AM — Coffee Break\n10:00 AM to 11:30 AM — ACHE customized learning session Part 1 with Jim Austin\n11:30 AM – 12:10 PM — Lunch and Networking\n12:10 PM to 1:45 PM — ACHE customized learning session Part 2 with Jim Austin\n1:45 PM to – 2:00 PM — Closing comments from ACHE President Sandy Duke\, MD\, MBA\, FACHE\, and Summit on the Coast concludes\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CEUs:Below is information on continuing education credits: \n\nApril 29 Afternoon Panel Discussion: 1.5 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit\nApril 30 Opening Keynote Session:  1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit\nACHE Customized Learning speaker session: 3.0 hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit. Note: This ACHE Customized Learning Program may be eligible for joint accreditation with other organizations (see box at right).\n\nCOST:* \n\nACHE Member: $260.00\nNon-Member: $285.00\nStudents: $175.00\n\n*The registration fee includes the April 29 reception and networking event from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District. \nNOTE – The Early Registration Deadline Is  Monday\, April 27.No credit/refund after this date. If you are unable to attend\, you may send a substitute. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACHE Customized Learning Session CE Credit OpportunitiesThe ACHE Customized Learning session has 3.0 Hours of ACHE In-Person Education Credit AND 3 Hours of Continuing Education in collaboration with the following organizations: \n\nInterprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)\nAccreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\nAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\nAmerican Academy of PAs (AAPA)\nAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\nAssociation of Social Work Boards (ASWB)\nCommission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel Special Rate:ACHE of Georgia has reserved a room block  for the evening of April 29 at Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District (site of all of our Summit on the Coast events): \nFairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District135 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.Savannah\, GA 31401Phone: 912-236-1777Group Rate: $149 for April 29 \nBook a RoomClick here to book your room. Or call (912) 236-1777 and ask for the ACHE of Georgia room block. \nNote: When booking your room\, select April 29 as your check-in date and April 30 as your check-out date on the first page for our group rate. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We have a room block at our Summit event hotel\, Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District\, the evening of April 29. The hotel is the site of all of our educational programs and the April 29 networking event. Our group rate is $149 for April 29. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overflow Hotel Now AvailableIf the Fairfield Inn & Suites sells out\, we have an overflow hotel next door\, the Aloft Savannah Downtown Historic District\, which is offering the same group rate of $149 the night of April 29. \nThe Aloft Hotel address is 512 West Oglethorpe Avenue\, Savannah\, Georgia 31401. \nBook a Room at the Aloft HotelClick here to book your room. Or call 912-421-2003 and ask for the ACHE of Georgia room block. \nNote: When booking your room\, select April 29 as your check-in date and April 30 as your check-out date on the first page for our group rate. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We also have a room block at the Aloft Savannah Downtown Historic District hotel\, the evening of April 29. It is located next door to our HQ hotel\, Fairfield Inn & Suites. Our group rate is $149 for April 29. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nIf you’re looking to get closer to the coast\, Tybee Island is just a short drive away. \nEvents in Savannah: \n\nMay 1\, SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2026\nMay 2\, 48th Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Downtown Savannah offers a wealth of things to do. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enjoy beautiful Tybee Island in Savannah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our Summit on the Coast Sponsors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about Summit on the Coast Sponsorship opportunities. URL:https://acheofgeorgia.org/event/april-29-30-2026-summit-on-the-coast-in-savannah/ LOCATION:Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District\, 135 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.\, Savannah\,\, 31401\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR