1. Early Careerist Advancement Information Session
Becoming Board Certified in Healthcare Management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives

2. “Advancing to Fellow in ACHE became a personal goal when I learned how many prominent healthcare leaders had done so before me. I appreciate the value placed on this credential. I gain both professional and personal benefits by sharing this common bond with other healthcare professionals.”
Trent D. Johnson, FACHE
Director, Ambulatory Services
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, Texas

3. What does it mean?
The FACHE credential demonstrates professionalism, ethical decision making, competence, leadership skills and commitment to lifelong learning
The FACHE credential symbolizes a commitment to excellence; it is a rigorous credential based on multi-faceted criteria – including a valid and reliable examination
Board certification provides the personal satisfaction of achieving a goal and achieving professional recognition

4. The Credentialing System Is:
Rigorous and inclusive—encouraging healthcare executives to demonstrate their competence, commitment to ethical decision making and participation in ongoing professional development

5. ACHE Tenure & Experience Ongoing Professional Development
Single FACHE credential—based on multi-faceted criteria
Academic Preparation
References
& Involvement
BOG Exam
ACHE Tenure & Experience
CEUs
Ongoing Professional Development
Note: Components are not sequential

6. Criteria Postbaccalaureate degree
Three years’ tenure as an ACHE Member
Five years’ healthcare management experience
40 hours of CEU – at least 12 Category I (ACHE education)
Three Fellow references – including a structured interview
Professional and community/civic participation
Board of Governors Examination

7. Criteria Tenure at ACHE Position & Experience
Three years’ tenure as an ACHE Member
Position & Experience
Hold a healthcare management position in an acceptable organization as defined in the Regulations Governing Admission, Advancement and Recertification
Five years’ healthcare management experience

8. Definition of Healthcare Management Position
A Healthcare management position is one which the person is employed by a healthcare organization or by an organization whose purpose is to influence the growth, development or operations of a healthcare organization. To be eligible for advancement, a candidate’s position must include planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling functions at the organizational or departmental level. Eligible positions include but are not limited to C-suite executives (CEOs, COOs, CMOs, CNOs, CIOs, etc.), associate and assistant administrative officers, directors as well as specialty management positions of comparable executive authority.

9. Criteria References Continuing Education
Three references from Fellows, one of which must be a structured interview
40 hours of CEU credits over the previous five years
12 credits must be Category I (ACHE education) credits
Balance may be either Category I or II

10. Criteria Professional & Community Involvement
Minimum of two examples of professional participation required over the previous three years, such as in the affairs of ACHE and its independent chapters, or national, regional and state healthcare associations
Minimum of two examples of participation in community organizations required over the prior three years, such as in national, state or community nonprofit organizations

11. Change in Requirements for 2012-2014
Beginning Jan.1, 2012 – Dec. 31, 2013
ACHE Category I credit will only be awarded for educational sessions involving face-to-face learning. At this time all new distance learning will earn Category II credit
Distance learning options that will be awarded Category II credit include:
Chapter distance learning (webinars and distance panel discussions)
ACHE distance learning (webinars and online courses)
ACHE self-study courses
ACHE Online Tutorial

12. Change in Requirements for 2012-2014
After January 1, 2014
36 total hours over the previous three years will be needed for advancement and recertification
12 hours must be Category I (face-to-face)
24 hours can be Category I or Category II

13. How will these changes affect your application for advancement to Fellow?
If application is submitted:
Before December 31, 2011—No change
Between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013, 40 hours of CEUs are still required over previous five years. 12 hrs must be Category I face-to-face (but unexpired distance learning earned before Dec. 31, 2011 counts as Cat. I)
After January 1, 2014, 36 hours of CEUs will be required over the previous three years, 12 hrs must be Category I face-to-face (but unexpired distance learning earned before Dec. 31, 2011 counts as Cat. I)

14. Board of Governors Exam Fee Waiver Offer: Apply March 1 – June 30 and Save $200

15. Board of Governors Exam In Healthcare Management
Successful completion of the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management
The Board of Governors Examination consists of 230 multiple-choice questions covering general knowledge of management principles in 10 healthcare knowledge areas

16. Knowledge Areas Governance and Organizational Structure
Human Resources
Finance
Healthcare Technology and Information Management
Quality and Performance Improvement
Laws and Regulations
Professionalism and Ethics
Healthcare
Management
Business

17. Applying to take the BOG Exam
The application for Fellow also serves as the application to take the exam
Application is good for three years
Before taking the exam, you must meet the following subset of criteria for Fellow status:
Masters or other advanced degree
A healthcare management position and two years’ healthcare management experience
Three references from Fellows, including one structured interview
Completed Fellow application with $250 fee
$200 examination fee at time of exam registration

18. Exam Scoring The BOG is a Pass/Fail exam
A candidate’s reported score in the written exam equals the total number of correct responses
There is no penalty for incorrect answers—it is to your advantage to answer every question

19. Testing Sites Offered at Prometric computer testing sites
Prometric testing sites are located throughout the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico
The exam is also offered internationally for military and civilians

20. Exam Preparations
Allow 3-6 months to prepare, depending on expertise and experience
Determine your most effective study style
Review the 10 key knowledge areas
Contact your local chapter regarding a study group
Consider enrolling in the Online Tutorial course or the BOG Exam Review course
Review “Study Tips from ACHE Affiliates” and other online resources in the Credentialing area of ache.org

21. Special Programs

22. Online Tutorial

23. Online Community

24. Registering for the Exam
After your application for Fellow status is accepted, you will receive an exam registration form
Return the exam registration form to ACHE along with your exam registration fee or coupon
Select an exam site –
Follow directions on your confirmation letter to register at the desired site
* Please pay close attention to the Prometric rules which are included in your confirmation as well as at the online Prometric site. They are very specific and Prometric will not deviate from them.

25. Taking the Exam You have six hours to complete the exam.
The computer testing is easy to navigate. You will have the ability to mark items you wish to return to
At the conclusion of the exam, you will receive a printout stating whether or not you passed the exam
The printout includes a breakdown of the 10 knowledge areas and the percent of questions answered correctly in each area

26. Fellow Advancement Tracking Features on My ACHE
Personalized messages that include:
When an applicant can register for the Exam and after he/she registers with ACHE, when he/she must take the Exam by (Exam expiration date)
A congratulatory message after an affiliate passes the Board of Governors Exam
Advancement Status Bar
Shows steps an applicant has completed and those that have not been completed
Detailed information about the final requirements that must be met after passing the Board of Governors Exam:
Each requirement is listed as “Complete” or “Incomplete”
Personalized information from each applicant’s ACHE database record

27. Additional Information
Once you pass the exam, you may refer to yourself as a Fellow designate
After you complete all of the requirements for Fellow status you will advance to Fellow
Track your status online at My ACHE

28. Early Careerist Fellows Share Their Experience
Peter J. Wright, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, Littleton Regional Hospital
Littleton, NH
LeTesha D. Montgomery, RN, FACHE, Operations Administrator, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN
Tim A. Slocum, FACHE, Assistant Vice President of Hospitality Services,
Medical Center of Central Georgia Macon, GA

29. Peter J. Wright, FACHE The Challenge:
Chief Operating Officer
Littleton Regional Hospital
Littleton, NH
The Challenge:
Preparing for the Board of Governors Exam alone is daunting
No way to know who else is interested in advancement
Chapter covers Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine

30. Peter J. Wright, FACHE The Idea:
Use chapter reach and resources to connect with members
Access new Fellows to provide insight to the exam
Develop a regional study group

31. Peter J. Wright, FACHE The Action: The 12-week program
1-hour teleconference
Expert guest speakers
Study packet

32. Peter J. Wright, FACHE The Result: Entering year six
100% Exam pass rate
Unexpected networking
Program buzz

33. LeTesha Montgomery, RN, FACHE
Operations Administrator
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Decision: Why did I want to obtain fellow status?
Exam preparation: ACHE-provided study guide and selected resource books

34. LeTesha Montgomery, RN, FACHE
Key: prepare, take your time, and think before answering
Was it all worth it…..Absolutely!
- Personal accomplishment
- External recognition

35. Tim Slocum, FACHE Assistant Vice President of Hospitality Services Medical Center of Central Georgia Macon, GA
Fellowship decision influenced by many senior executives at MCCG
Attained credential while at the director level
MCCG culture supports earning the credential

36. Tim Slocum, FACHE Prep for Board of Governors Exam:
Schedule the Exam date and make routine study a priority
Learn the test (types of questions, time constraints, etc.)
Flip through old textbooks for review
Network with recent test-takers
Reason through tough questions
Budget your time during the Exam

37. Time for Your Questions!
Do you have questions about the criteria and requirements?
Do you have questions for the panelists?
Now is the time to ask.

38. Thank You for Your Participation!
Submitting your Fellow application is easy on ache.org/FACHE - Act by June 30 to Save $200 on Board of Governors Exam fee!
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