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SUMMARY:Developing High Performing Teams
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.5 ACHE Virtual Interactive Credits. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToday’s workplace calls for the development of high performing work teams to manage dynamic healthcare environments. While positive outcomes are the end goal\, it’s impossible to get there without strong processes and collaborative relationships across and within teams. In this session\, panelists will share information on the core components of high performing teams\, and present strategies to design and implement collaborative work systems. The program will begin with a brief presentation by the moderator\, followed by remarks from each of the panelists. The program will conclude with a 30-minute question-and-answer period. \nModerator: \nJohn Phillips\, FACHE\nPresident\nMethodist Dallas Medical Center \nPanelists: \nScott Avery\nChief Operating Officer\nParis Regional Health \nShelly Birmingham\, MBA\, BSN\nChief Nurse Executive\nChristus Trinity Mother Frances \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoshua Johnson\, MBA\nFranchise Owner\nChick-fil-A Lindale/North Tyler \n  \nRegister Here\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nScott Avery’s journey from the United States Army to COO of Paris Regional Health is a testament to his versatile leadership and unwavering commitment to service. Born and raised in Seattle\, Washington\, Scott’s path was marked by dedication and a passion for both his country and community. \nAfter completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington\, Scott embarked on a distinguished military career spanning nearly three decades. His early years in the Army saw him serve as an Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot\, a role that demanded precision\, courage\, and a deep sense of responsibility for the lives in his care. Transitioning seamlessly into the role of UH-60 Blackhawk Test Pilot\, Scott continued to excel\, showcasing his adaptability and technical expertise. \nHowever\, it was his transition into hospital administration that truly showcased Scott’s leadership potential. Over the course of 12 years\, he took on progressively challenging roles within Army hospitals and hospital systems\, demonstrating his ability to lead in high-pressure environments. Scott’s deployments to Iraq\, totaling four times which underscored his resilience and dedication to serving others in the face of adversity. \nScott’s leadership prowess was further honed during his tenure as the CEO of Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning\, Georgia. In this role\, he oversaw the delivery of healthcare services to military personnel and their families\, embodying the values of compassion and excellence. \nIn 2017\, Scott made the transition to civilian healthcare\, joining Paris Regional Health as the Chief Operating Officer. His arrival heralded a new era of leadership\, marked by innovation\, efficiency\, and a steadfast commitment to patient care. Over the past seven years\, Scott has dedicated himself wholeheartedly to serving the community by serving extensively on community boards\, embodying the hospital’s mission of Making Communities Healthier. \nScott’s leadership extends beyond the confines of Paris Regional Health\, as evidenced by his brief stint as the Interim CEO of Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville\, Oregon. His willingness to step into challenging roles underscores his dedication to advancing healthcare excellence wherever he goes. \nOutside of his professional endeavors\, Scott is a man of diverse interests and passions. Whether he’s teeing off on the golf course\, navigating the waters on his boat\, casting a line while fishing\, or soaring through the skies\, Scott finds joy in every moment. His love for the outdoors is matched only by his devotion to his family\, whom he cherishes above all else. \nWith two master’s degrees in military studies and strategic leadership under his belt\, Scott Avery embodies the intersection of military discipline\, strategic thinking\, and healthcare expertise. His journey from military service to healthcare leadership is a testament to his unwavering commitment to service\, excellence\, and making a difference in the lives of others. \n  \nShelly Birmingham\, MBA\, BSN\, RN\, NEA-BC is the Chief Nursing Executive at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System in Tyler\, Texas. With extensive experience in the healthcare industry\, Shelly plays a pivotal role in overseeing nursing operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. \nUnder her leadership\, the nursing department has achieved numerous milestones\, including the implementation of advanced patient care technologies and the development of comprehensive training programs for nursing staff. Shelly has been instrumental in improving patient outcomes and satisfaction\, leading initiatives that have significantly reduced hospital readmission rates and enhanced overall patient safety. \nHer dedication to excellence has earned her recognition within the healthcare community\, including several awards for leadership and innovation in nursing. Shelly’s commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment has also contributed to high levels of staff retention and morale. \nHer vision and strategic planning have positioned Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System as a leader in healthcare\, known for its exceptional nursing care and patient-centered approach. \n  \nJoshua Johnson grew up in Tyler\, TX\, graduated from Winona High School\, and received a BS in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Baylor University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Tyler. He became a Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner at the age of 24\, owned Chick-fil-A Broadway Square Mall for 14 years\, currently owns and operates Chick-fil-A Lindale/North Tyler and works as a licensee consultant for the Tyler Junior College and University of Texas at Tyler Chick-fil-A locations. \nJoshua has served as president of Discovery Science Place and Leadership Tyler\, as vice president of Pinnacle at Oak Hills Property Association\, as a director of East Texas Youth Orchestra\, and as committee chair for Boy Scout Troop 370. He currently serves as a director of Discovery Science Place and Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner’s Captive Insurance Company\, as chair elect of Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce\, and as a member of the East Texas Coalition Council. \nJoshua’s passion is to develop leaders who develop leaders. He loves to spend time investing in high school students – both in his own business and through Chick-fil-A Leader Academy in high schools such as Lindale\, Winona\, and Mineola. He also has a passion for local non-profits and loves to support organizations such as Bethesda Health Clinic\, Smith County Junior Livestock Show\, Promise Academy\, Lindale ISD Foundation\, Tyler ISD Foundation\, and For the Silent. \nHe is married to his wife of 21 years Jill and has 4 sons: Shepard\, Fisher\, Kinsler\, and Merritt. \n  \nJohn Phillips\, FACHE\, serves as president of Methodist Dallas Medical Center. \nSince stepping into the role in 2018\, Phillips has guided the hospital through accomplishments including recruitment of additional medical staff members to meet the growing needs of the hospitals service area\, further development of the Da Vinci minimally invasive surgical program\, established the MHS Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program and numerous hospital expansion and renovation projects providing the hospital’s patients access to high-quality healthcare services. Under his direction\, Methodist Dallas has received accreditations as an American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Facility\, Level I Trauma re-designation and Level III maternal and neonatal intensive care designation. \nPhillips has been a member of the Methodist Health System family since 2011. Philips served seven years as president of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center\, a 254-bed non-profit acute care hospital. Under his leadership in Mansfield\, the hospital achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing and opened the $118-million Amon G. Carter Foundation Heart and Vascular Center as well as a new patient tower and $11.8-million professional office building. \nPrior to joining Methodist\, Phillips served as Chief Operating Officer at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System in Texarkana and Chief Operating Officer at Davis Regional Medical Center in North Carolina. \nPhillips earned a Bachelors in Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern\, an MBA from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Health Care Administration from Trinity University. Outside of his role at Methodist Dallas\, Phillips\, his wife and two children enjoy family vacations\, hiking and traveling.
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SUMMARY:Developing Mentoring and Coaching Skills
DESCRIPTION:This panel has been approved for 1.5 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education credits. \n  \n\n\nData has shown that mentoring programs are an effective way to offer guidance and support for healthcare executives who are entering the field or who are seeking career advancement. A mentoring relationship provides a safe environment in which those with less experience may learn from experienced executives. This panel will present a framework for the development of a mentoring program. The program will begin with a brief presentation by the moderator\, followed by remarks from each of the panelists. \nModerator: \nVenita Basham\nRegional Director Talent Development and Culture\nCHRISTUS Health Northeast Texas \nPanelists: \nChris Karam\, FACHE\nSenior Vice President\nCHRISTUS Health\, LA & SETX Region \n\nKenny Lange\nCoach\nKenny Lange Coaching \nJared Shelton\, FACHE\nPresident\nTexas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB \n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \n  \n\n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \n\n\n  \nVenita Basham is the Northeast Texas Regional Director of Talent Development and Culture for CHRISTUS Health. Venita has worked for this great organization for 33 years\, spending the last 29 years in Human Resources\, with the last 10 years centered on Training and Development. Prior to employment with CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances\, Venita worked 12 years in Human Resources for an Oil and Gas company. Venita’s Human Resources journey includes benefits\, recruitment\, employee relations\, as well as training and development of others. Venita has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Jarvis Christian College.  As a member of the Association for Talent Development Venita is ATD Certified in Coaching\, Consulting\, and Creating Leadership Development Programs.  In addition\, she is a certified trainer and facilitator for  DiSC Workplace and Work of Leaders\, as well as Fierce Conversations. Honored and blessed to be a part of a remarkable talent team that has been awarded the Brandon Hall Group HCM Silver Award for Talent Management and Leadership Development and Bronze Awards for Excellence in Learning related to hybrid New Associate Orientation and Leader Foundation programs. \n  \nVenita values being a servant leader\, and her mission in life is to be kind\, helpful\, and above all\, humble\, regardless of the situation. She appreciates the opportunities she has had to display these values during her Human Resources journey.  Her pride and joy is her 3-year-old granddaughter\, Ava; and she enjoys traveling and spending time admiring nature with her husband. \n  \n\n\nChristopher Karam (Chris) serves as Senior Vice President of Group Operations for CHRISTUS Health Louisiana and Southeast Texas. As Senior Vice President\, Chris has oversight of all of the systems’ ministries in Louisiana and Southeast Texas\, including CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Health System\, CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System\, CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana and CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System. \nChris comes back to Louisiana after serving as President and CEO of CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System for the past 15 years. During his time with St. Michael\, the hospital earned numerous accolades and awards\, including U.S. News & World Report naming it “Best Hospital in Texas” in 2016 and 2017. It was also named one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare five times\, one of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review and in the top 15 percent in the nation for outstanding patient experience in 2017 and 2018 by HealthGrades. \nIn total\, Chris has over 30 years of leadership in Catholic Healthcare Ministry\, having held a variety of clinical\, operational and management positions in acute and rehabilitation hospitals across the country. In 2008\, Chris was named one of the “24 Hospital Leaders to Know” by The Hospital Review and Beckers’ ASC Review\, and in 2009 was named one of “58 Hospital and Health Industry Leaders” by Hospital Review Magazine. In 2011\, he was honored to be one of 300 “Most Influential People in Healthcare” selected out of 400\,000 nominees by Modern Healthcare. \nChris brings a unique background to his authentic leadership in community health and population health management with a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis\, a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg\, VA\, and a Degree in Theology from St. Gregory University\, Shawnee\, OK. His early commitment to health and well-being was shaped by his Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge\, LA. Chris holds a Fellowship (FACHE) designation from the American College of Healthcare Executives. \nChris and his wife\, Michelle\, have three children\, Erica\, Mitchel and Amelie and six grandchildren\, Baron\, Evelyn\, Guy\, Louis\, Gordon\, and Hayes. \n\n  \nAfter selling his company that he started in his late 20s to another agency\, Kenny Lange served as its second-in-command and helped grow their revenue by almost double in 2 years from high six-figures to low seven-figures. \nNow\, as a coach\, he helps nonprofits and purpose-driven businesses scale by helping them focus the organization\, foster high-performance teams\, and create leaders worth following. \nHe is also the host of the top 10% globally ranked podcast\, “How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange.” \nHe and his wife\, Rebekah\, have fostered 18 kids and counting\, and adopted 2 in addition to their 3 biological children. \nThey are on a mission to positively impact 10\,000 kids by December 31\, 2033\, because kids from hard places deserve to be seen\, heard\, and know someone is coming to help them. \n  \n\nJared Shelton\, FACHE\, serves as president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB\, joining the leadership team there in July 2022. \nHe shares leadership responsibilities with Chief Quality and Medical Officer Scott David Lloyd\, M.D.\, and Chief Nursing Officer Julie Balluck\, M.S.N.\, R.N.\, NEA-BC. \nShelton previously served six years as president of Texas Health Allen\, and before that a term as vice president of Professional & Support Services for Texas Health Dallas. \nHe completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business and a minor in religion. He also earned a master’s degree in health care administration from Trinity University. \nShelton is a past president for the North Texas chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has served two terms on the Texas Hospital Association’s “Council on Policy Development”. He is a graduate of the Leadership Allen Fairview Class XXVIII as well as Allen ISD Leadership Academy Class II\, and is also a member of the vestry at the Church of the Incarnation in Dallas. \nOutside of work\, Shelton and his wife\, Kathryn\, enjoy parenthood with their young children — daughters\, Mackenzie and Caroline\, and son\, Jack.
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