Texas Gulf Coast Association for Healthcare Quality (TGCAHQ)

✨ Big news + Big gratitude ✨

I’m honored to step into the role of President of the Texas Gulf Coast Association for Healthcare Quality (TGCAHQ) — a passionate community of professionals committed to elevating care, improving systems, and supporting each other along the way.

A heartfelt thank you to Past-President Vivian for leading us through a season of regrowth and rebuilding. I’m excited to carry that torch forward and keep building momentum for our members and future leaders.

🔹 Quality starts with people.
🔹 Progress grows with collaboration.
🔹 And leadership? That’s service, not spotlight.

🚨 It’s National Healthcare Quality Week — the perfect time to get connected.
💡 Join TGCAHQ. Learn, lead, and connect with other quality pros across the region.

➡️ www.TGCAHQ.org/membership

It’s officially Healthcare Quality Week!

Hello TGCAHQ members & friends,
This week is all about you — the leaders, innovators, and advocates who make healthcare safer and better for patients across the Texas Gulf Coast.

Take pride in your impact. Whether you’re improving processes, analyzing data, or driving culture change — you are quality in action.

Stay tuned all week for TGCAHQ fun and education!

Thank you for making quality your mission.

Visit the Texas Medical Center local healthcare quality professional association lately? We have upcoming events. Register and learn something new!

Texas Gulf Coast Association for Healthcare Quality - COLLABORATIVE WEBINAR: UAHQ - From Data to Action: Engaging Frontline Leaders in Data (CE 1.0 pending) Whether you’re a quality leader, data analyst, or clinical manager, you’ll gain practical tools to drive improvement and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Visit our healthcare quality professional association lately? Check out upcoming events!

Texas Gulf Coast Association for Healthcare Quality - COLLABORATIVE WEBINAR: UAHQ - From Data to Action: Engaging Frontline Leaders in Data (CE 1.0 pending) Whether you’re a quality leader, data analyst, or clinical manager, you’ll gain practical tools to drive improvement and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.

🤠 You Don’t Have to Be in Houston to Be in TGCAHQ! 🤠
We’ve got room for all y’all—whether you’re from the Bayou, the Panhandle, or somewhere sweet in Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, or Louisiana!

If you know how to use “y’all” in proper context AND yer lookin’ for quality continuing education that won’t break the bank… pull on those boots and two-step your way over to our membership page. 💃🩺🕺

So far this year, members have had access to:
✅ Expert-led webinars with national speakers
✅ Topics that actually matter to frontline and leadership quality pros
✅ Quality review courses and CPHQ study groups
✅ A growing community of peers who are serious about excellence—but don’t take themselves too seriously

Whether you’re a nurse, a quality leader, or a data-loving compliance unicorn—there’s a seat at our (virtual) table with your name on it. 🪑✨

👉 Join us today: TGCAHQ.org/membership
Because at TGCAHQ, we don’t just do quality—we do it with heart, grit, and a little Southern flair.

OAHQ PRESENTS:
Let’s Talk About Falls—and the Culture That Prevents Them

Join us for an eye-opening webinar featuring the S.P.O.T. Program—a practical, proven approach as OAHQ's Terry R. Winemiller shows us how to reduce patient falls and build a true culture of safety in your facility.

S.P.O.T. stands for Safety, Prevention, Observation, and Teamwork—but it’s more than just an acronym. It’s a mindset. And it’s highly adaptable to other quality efforts, too.

✅ You’ll learn how to:
• Strengthen your safety culture
• Assess your current fall prevention strategy
• Apply real-world tactics that go beyond checklists

Whether you’re a frontline nurse or a quality leader, this session gives you tools you can use immediately.

📅 Tuesday, September 10, 2025 12:00-1:00 EST (11:00-12:00 CST)

Free for TGCAHQ members & online
Registration link in the comments below

TGCAHQ PRESENTS....
Risky Business: Where Risk Is Not Just a 4-letter Word
Good risk management and effective controls are necessary for effective for long term success of organizations. That is the fundamental principle of The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission on risk management.

In healthcare, we perform traditional risk management where risks are identified at the process based level, not at the strategic level.

Speaker:
Vivian Ho-Nguyen, MBA, BS MT (ASCP), CPHQ, ASQ-CQA
Link in the comments below!!
Thursday, July 10th, 2025. 7:00-8:00pm CDT

FAHQ PRESENTS:
💡 32 Clinical Systems That Actually Work 💡

We’ve examined 32 powerful clinical systems built specifically for the skilled nursing environment—and the results are undeniable. These tools help nurses, managers, and DONs streamline care, strengthen communication, and improve outcomes.

From better workflows to survey readiness, these systems aren’t just theoretical—they’re proven. Facilities that implement them see real improvements in care quality and quality measures.

If you’re aiming for clinical excellence in skilled nursing, these aren’t “nice-to-haves.” They’re the backbone of success.

👇 Want to know what they are? Link to the webinar in the comments. Let’s raise the standard—together. 🩺💬✨

July 8th, 12:00-1:00 EDT / 11:00-12:00 CDT

TGCAHQ PRESENTS ANOTHER ONE!
You don’t need a tech degree to govern AI. You just need your voice...and your quality mindset. AI is already in your hospital. Triage bots, predictive models, clinical decision tools… but who’s watching the watchers?

Join us for a bold, practical session designed for quality professionals who want a seat at the AI table. Learn what AI governance really means, what questions to ask, and how to participate even when you don’t speak “machine.”

No coding. No jargon. Just perspective, confidence, and the checklist you’ll bring to the next meeting. Participate in some fun ChatGPT AIGC boardroom simulations!!

Your seat’s waiting. Pull it up! We got work to do!!

Sept 11th, 2:00-3:00pm CST (link in comments below)

Regulation Can’t Catch Up—But That’s No Excuse

AI is moving faster than policy. So as leaders, we don’t wait—we model responsibility anyway. Does your health system have an AI Governance in place? Comment below if you do (or don't).

Solera Health Unveils Enhanced AI Governance Framework for Responsible and Transparent Use of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Health Framework Sets an Industry Benchmark for Client Trust and Ethical AI Use to Ensure Patient Safety and Accountability

TGCAHQ PROUDLY PRESENT THIS FALL.....
Can't miss this one!!
A "Get To" Culture
In today’s challenging healthcare environment, burnout is real—but so is the opportunity to replenish joy, trust, and purpose. Join renowned healthcare leader Quint Studer as he explores how to shift mindset, create authentic connection, and build a “Get To” culture that sustains excellence.

This session will give healthcare professionals the tools to replenish themselves and others, build trust, and strengthen the sense of belonging that fuels resilient, high-performing teams.

Led by: Quint Studer, BSE, MSE
Quint Studer is a passionate mentor, healthcare visionary, and culture champion whose work has helped thousands of teams rediscover purpose, connection, and joy in patient care.

Sept 18th, 2025. 2:00-3:00

Link in the comments below!!

TGCAHQ IS EXCITED TO PRESENT!!
Dr. Campbell, a nationally recognized healthcare leader and educator is bringing us practical strategies and her signature ACCESS Framework—a roadmap to building psychological safety, cultivating ownership, and energizing Patient Access Specialists to lead from where they are.

Whether you're guiding a team or building one, this session will help you unlock the untapped leadership potential at the front lines of healthcare.

August 21st, 2025 1p-2p - ONLINE

Link in the comments below!!