Mid-Atlantic Society for Healthcare Risk Management

01/27/2026

Data Shows U.S. Hospitals Achieve Safer, Stronger Surgical Outcomes

A new analysis from Vizient and the American Hospital Association reveals significant improvements in surgical outcomes across U.S. hospitals. Experts point to better management of complex patients and sustained focus on safety and quality as key drivers behind these gains.

Click here for more information: https://www.kaufmanhall.com/insights/podcast/data-reveal-stronger-surgical-outcomes-across-us-hospitals

01/24/2026

Continuing Education

Webinar: January 28, 2026 (3 - 4 PM)

AI & Communication in Clinical Practice, Navigating Risk, Safety & Accountability in the Digital Age

This webinar is Free for Members and will share insight into a selection of new laws that may impact you, your organization, risk managers, healthcare providers and counsel.

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https://mddcshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=63

01/10/2026

January 21, 2026 (12:30 to 1 PM) Online Meet & Greet

Grab your lunch and join us online for this short half hour Meet & Greet to get introduced to our new Board of Directors and to learn about how you can get involved in a MASHRM Committee. Register Now - https://mddcshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=64&ts=1767710346

12/29/2025

12/14/2025

MASHRM would like to thank the members who attended our Annual Meeting & End of Year Onsite Education Program: Looking Toward 2026 - A 360 View of the Joint Commission presented by our member Layla Naumann, MSN, MHA, HACP, CJCP, CHC, CPPS.

12/01/2025

Forget the carts and promo codes, your best Cyber Monday purchase is securing your spot at the next in-person MASHRM meeting.

Learn the 2026 TJC changes, connect with peers across the state, refill your inspiration tank for 2026 safety/PI planning, AND earn CEUs toward your fulfillment of the requirements of ASHRM designations of FASHRM (Fellow) and DFASHRM (Distinguished Fellow) and towards CPHRM renewal.

Talk about ROI. 💥

Register TODAY!!

11/30/2025

CE Program - New National Performance Goals - Joint Commission
This New Chapter brings a sharper focus to pressing issues in healthcare. The chapter identifies existing Joint Commission requirements that rise above the CMS CoPs and organizes them into 14 measurable topics with clearly defined goals. Don't miss this educational session December 11, 2025 (at the Crown Plaza Annapolis from 5 - 7 PM) to help you prepare for the regulatory implications of this new NPG. Register Now https://mddcshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=32&ts=1763920400

11/23/2025

Change is coming. Beginning January 1, 2026, The Joint Commission is introducing significant changes to some of their chapters, standards and elements of performance. The most significant change is the implementation of Accreditation 360: The New Standard. Don't miss our last meeting of the year. Join us for a holiday celebration and an important educational program.
https://mddcshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=32&ts=1763732915

11/15/2025

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Joint Commission recently introduced 14 National Performance Goals (NPGs), which address critical aspects of safe, high-quality patient care. Here’s what you need to know about them: ✔️ NPGs streamline existing accreditation requirements that go beyond regulation, simplifying the path to preve...

11/14/2025

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Peer-reviewed journal article — "Advancing AI in healthcare: three strategic roles for quality and safety leaders" The role of quality and safety professionals and leaders in realizing the potential and managing the risks of AI tools has not been well defined. In a scientific paper for BMJ Quality...