Creative Health Care Management - CHCM

04/07/2026

Empower your healthcare teams with our all-in-one Competency Management System Software. Streamline onboarding, track skills, and boost retention today.

04/07/2026

🎉 Today’s the Day! 🎉
Our very own Donna Wright is live in Red Oak, Iowa!

Donna Wright, CHCM thought leader and nationally recognized expert in competency assessment, is leading a dynamic Competency Workshop at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.

Participants will dive into the essential elements needed to build and sustain a successful competency and education framework, drawing on Donna’s proven model and real-world experience supporting health care organizations across the country.

✨ Expect practical strategies, meaningful insights, and tools that can be applied immediately to strengthen competency processes and elevate outcomes.

🔗 Want to learn more?
Visit https://www.mcmh.org/calendar-of-events/event-list

👉 Interested in bringing Donna Wright to your organization? Let’s connect- contact us today to learn more at https://chcm.com/contact-us/

TelephoneFor consulting services, workshops, and general information:Phone Number: 800.728.7766FAX: 507.668.7769 - Creative Heath Care Management

04/06/2026

🚨 Nurses Week is just ONE month away! 🚨

Do you have your plans in place yet?
National Nurses Week (May 6-12) is a powerful opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and re-energize your nursing teams. The most meaningful celebrations go beyond a simple thank-you, they create moments that truly make nurses feel seen and valued.

✨ Looking for ideas?
From quick wins to more intentional experiences, here are a few ways to make an impact:
• Create a fun, decorated unit space
• Provide thoughtful gifts or wellness items
• Offer healthy snacks or a coffee bar
• Plan a team celebration or themed event
• Build in time for rest, renewal, and self-care

Whether you’re planning something big or keeping it simple, the goal is the same: meaningful recognition that reflects the heart of nursing. 💙

👉 Need inspiration? Explore ideas here:
https://chcm.com/news-events/activities-for-nurses-week/

Let’s make this Nurses Week one your team will truly remember 💙

National Nurses Week is a time to honor the contributions of nurses and recognize the important role they play in society.

04/06/2026

🚨 Happening THIS Friday- Don’t Miss This FREE Webinar! 🚨
We’re just days away from an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best- and it’s completely FREE.

Join Ruth Kitzmiller this Friday for “The Human Side of Culture: Personality, Perspective, and Performance,” a powerful session focused on understanding how people truly shape workplace culture and outcomes.

✨ In this webinar, you’ll explore:
• How personality and perspective influence team dynamics
• The connection between culture and performance
• Practical strategies to lead and engage more effectively
• Ways to create a more connected, high-performing environment

This is a must-attend for leaders looking to strengthen culture in a meaningful, sustainable way.

⏳ It’s happening THIS FRIDAY- there’s still time to join us!

🔗 Save your spot now: https://chcm.com/event/the-human-side-of-culture-personality-perspective-and-peformance/

Date and Time: April 10, 2026 at 11:00am- 12:00pm CDT

04/06/2026

Join us for an engaging in-person workshop centered on the Tiered Skills Acquisition Model (TSAM®), a proven, evidence-based approach to nursing orientation.

04/03/2026

At the heart of exceptional health care is not just what we do- but how we relate.

CHCM’s latest blog from Kathleen Van Wagoner explores the power behind the Interprofessional Relational Model™ and the four key relationships that shape every interaction, every decision, and every outcome:
✔️ Self
✔️ Colleagues
✔️ Patients & Families
✔️ Community

When these relationships are intentionally nurtured, they create the foundation for stronger collaboration, deeper connection, and better outcomes across the entire care environment. ⭐

This isn’t just a framework, it’s a shift in how we think about care, teamwork, and culture in health care.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://chcm.com/news-events/the-four-relationships-of-the-interprofessional-relational-model/

If your organization is looking to strengthen relationships and elevate outcomes, let’s start the conversation.

Explore the four relationships of the Interprofessional Relational Model™ and how they improve connection, resilience, and outcomes in health care.

04/02/2026

✨ New & exciting things are happening at CHCM!

We’re continuing to expand our offerings to better support leaders and organizations across health care. Just a few we’re especially excited about right now:
🌿 Lead From the Wild™
📈 "RISE to Leadership - 10 Week Virtual Leadership Course"
⚡ 90-Day Culture Repair Kick Starter
…and we’re just getting started. We can’t wait to keep building and evolving what we offer to meet the needs of today’s health care leaders!

👉 Interested in learning more? Contact us today!
🔗 https://chcm.com/contact-us/

TelephoneFor consulting services, workshops, and general information:Phone Number: 800.728.7766FAX: 507.668.7769 - Creative Heath Care Management

04/01/2026

We’re excited to share a brand-new podcast featuring our very own Donna Wright! ⭐

In this episode of 'Beyond Nurse Residency' by Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program, Donna invites the listener to reconsider what competency really means in nursing practice and professional development.

This conversation offers powerful insights, practical perspectives, and a fresh way of thinking about competency- one that moves beyond checklists and toward meaningful, real-world application. 💡

If competency is part of your work (or something you're looking to strengthen), give this a listen!

🎧 Listen here:
https://youtu.be/GdbPt_VzObk?si=PExieSBqSPBWHQ8U

Thank you to Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program (IONRP) for the opportunity to be part of this meaningful conversation! ⭐

When we talk about competency in nursing, it is often framed as something to complete or check off. But what if competency could truly support nurses, streng...

04/01/2026

New Podcast Episode | Beyond Nurse Residency Season 3, Episode 4

Competency That Supports Nurses with Donna Wright

Competency is often treated as a task to complete or a requirement to check off. In this episode of Beyond Nurse Residency, we explore a different approach.

Host Nicole Weathers is joined by nationally recognized competency expert Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC, Creative Health Care Management - CHCM, for a thoughtful discussion on how competency can truly support nurses, strengthen confidence, and foster engagement over time.

Listeners will hear how traditional, task-focused models can unintentionally create fear, frustration, and disengagement, especially for new nurses and high performers. Donna shares a more human-centered approach that emphasizes ownership, empowerment, accountability, and trust while reflecting real nursing practice.

This episode is especially valuable for nurse leaders, educators, and NPD practitioners seeking practical ways to simplify competency processes while supporting nurses throughout their professional development.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3QcieRx

04/01/2026

We've helped a lot of health care teams with implementing competency assessment tools. Here are tips on how you can make the switch a success.

04/01/2026

Have you registered for this month’s FREE CHCM webinars yet? 🤔

We have two incredible sessions coming your way- and they kick off next Friday!

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your organization's culture, elevate your team’s engagement, or bring new ideas into your organization, these sessions are designed to deliver practical insights you can apply right away.

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow- at no cost!

Webinar Information:
👉 "The Human Side of Culture: Personality, Perspective, and Performance" with Ruth Kitzmiller happening Friday, April 10th at 11AM CT.
Register today: https://chcm.com/event/the-human-side-of-culture-personality-perspective-and-peformance/

👉 "Exploring the Interprofessional Relational Model™: The 4 Key Relationships and the 4 Therapeutic Practices" with Kathleen Van Wagoner happening Friday, April 24th at 11AM CT
Register today: https://chcm.com/event/exploring-the-interprofessional-relational-model-the-4-key-relationships-and-the-4-therapeutic-practices/

We already have a great group of professionals joining us- we’d love to have you there, too!

Date and Time: April 10, 2026 at 11:00am- 12:00pm CDT

03/31/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that our CEO, Gen Guanci, has been published yet again 🎉

Her newest article, featured in Nursing Management: The Journal of Excellence in Nursing Leadership®:
“Balancing Life and Leadership: Artificial Intelligence as a Partner for Nurse Leaders”

In this powerful and timely piece, Gen explores how artificial intelligence can serve as a strategic partner for nurse leaders, helping to reduce administrative burden, support decision-making, and create more space for what matters most: leading people, driving outcomes, and sustaining personal well-being. ⭐

As the demands on nurse leaders continue to grow, this article offers a forward-thinking perspective on how technology can be leveraged not just for efficiency- but for balance, resilience, and long-term leadership success.

At CHCM, we are committed to advancing conversations that shape the future of Nursing Professional Development and leadership. Gen’s continued contributions to this work reflect both her passion and her impact on the specialty.

👏 Congratulations, Gen, on another incredible publication and for continuing to elevate and innovate nurse leadership.

🔗 Read the article and more: https://journals.lww.com/nursingmanagement/fulltext/2026/03000/balancing_life_and_leadership__artificial.9.aspx

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