Fellowship National Association for
Healthcare Quality
by Betty Brown, MBA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, FNAHQ
Chief Quality and Patient Safety OfficerParkview Health
InAHQ Annual Education Meeting
Indianapolis, Indiana
April 29, 2010
Objectives
1. Describe the application process for NAHQ Fellowship status
2. Identify Leadership experiences that meet the NAHQ Fellowship standard
3. Describe the types of published works,
presentations and mentorship that can be
used to meet Fellowship criteria
4. Relate attainment of Fellowship to improved leadership skills in roles which fosters
improved patient care.
Fellowship NAHQ (FNAHQ)
o Developed in 1996 by the Healthcare Quality Foundation
o Currently 49 NAHQ Fellows internationallyo Currently 7500 CPHQs internationallyo List is available on the NAHQ websiteo Recognizes NAHQ members who have made
outstanding contributions to the field of healthcare quality.
o Honorees use the designation “FNAHQ”
Why obtain the distinction?
o Demonstrates dedication to leadership excellence and commitment in the healthcare quality field
o Acts as a blueprint for an ideal career in the healthcare quality profession.
o Provides the platform to stretch oneself.o Establishes a further goal once CPHQ is attainedo Benefits not only those honored but those who seek
role models in the healthcare quality fieldo Positively reflects on the national, state, and local
healthcare quality associations.
Recognition
Receives o FNAHQ designationo FNAHQ pin and certificate o Recognition at National NAHQ conferenceo Recognition ribbon for conference nametago Documented recognition in program booko Introduced as Fellow during General Sessiono Name included in the NAHQ international newslettero Name appears on the NAHQ Internet site
Process of applyingo Use the fellowship application as a tool to guide
your careero Develop your Strategic Plan to obtain FNAHQo Declare your intent to apply by deadline (usually the
end of January each year)o Will be assigned to a Fellow who mentors through
the application process. o Application and supplementary materials must be
submitted electronically o Submit all supporting documentation with
application by April deadline with $200 application fee.
New for 2010
o Leadership is now a mandatory category—must pick two other categories as well
o Mentorship is better defined by template
o Healthcare Quality related field must be defined and demonstrate proof that it is quality related
Fellowship Criteria
o NAHQ Membership (3 continuous years)o CPHQ required (Copy of Document)o Evidence of 30 hours of continuing education with topic,
date, speaker and contact hourso Academic achievements and/or credentials
o Associate Degree or higher OR hold additional certification or licensure
o Copies of degrees/documents must be provided and labeled
Fellowship Criteria
o Employment Background documenting l0 years of primary responsibility for healthcare quality
o Two years in supervisory/management position which may be for staff or project supervisiono Job descriptions must be provided and labeled
o Curriculum Vitae should be current and submitted
Quality related
o Applicant must demonstrate responsibility for leadership in healthcare quality management position OR healthcare quality related position.
Example: management and leadership of quality, information management for quality activities, performance measurement and improvement activities, or patient safety activities for the purpose of quality management.
Fellowship Criteria
o References:o Letter from two professional contacts describing your
leadership skills, professional growth, and why you are an appropriate candidate for Fellowship.
o Signed and dated letter from each contact containing 500 words or less on the sender’s letterhead
Fellowship Criteria
Applicants must submit supporting documentation in Leadership (mandatory) plus two of the following:
o Published Works
o Lectures/Presentations
o Mentorship
Leadership Service
o Leadership appointments or positions in associations and/or organizations on a local, state or national level
o Demonstrates voluntary leadership and contributions to the field of healthcare quality
o Document at least five different terms within last ten years completing at least one in the last two years
Published Works
One personally authored or edited book where you are listed as the lead author or editor.
Two book chapters wherein you have authored a significant portion of the chapters.
Two articles published in professional peer-reviewed journals or periodicals whose circulation exceeds 1,000 readers where the applicant is listed as the lead author.
Combination of two: 1 chapter and 1 article.
Published Works
o Must be related to field of healthcare qualityo Must include evidence the work was peer
reviewedo Disseminated within ten years prior to the
date of applicationo Unpublished accepted publications will be
accepted
Lectures/Presentations
o Evidence you served as presenter in 10 educational programs in the field of healthcare quality within past 10 years
o Must not endorse the employer’s product or service
o Must not be part of required job responsibilities
Lectures/Presentations
o Must not be part of paid consulting responsibilities
o 7 out of 10 presentations must have different content
o Paper and poster presentations are acceptable
Presentation Documentation
o Conference brochures listing you as presenter, program evaluations, and letters of acknowledgement from the professional organization on official letterhead
o Course objectives and outlineso Copy of presentation or materials documenting
length of presentation
Mentorship
o Serve as a mentor to at least two people in the field of healthcare quality
o Must be voluntary and not part of your job responsibilities.
o Document measurable goals/objectives along with specific examples of accomplishments.
Mentorship
o Submit statement written by the mentored individual in 500 words or less on appropriate letterhead addressing professional growth and knowledge base relative to your mentorship skills
o Template is provided in application
Are You Ready?
o Review the application whether you think you might be ready or not (Link is on last slide)
o Review the application checklist on Page 11
Are You Ready?
o Achievement is based on multi-year accomplishments
o Changes in the application requirements occur from year to year.
Preparation
o Begin by gathering the needed documents
o Scan those only available in hard copy
o When requesting references, note that letters must be dated within one year of the application submission
Exclusionary Criteria
Current members of the NAHQ Board of Directors are excluded from applying for Fellowship in the NAHQ
Questions
Betty Brown Co-Chair NAHQ Fellowship Review Board
260-373-3603
http://www.nahq.org/awards/fellow.htm
