ASHRM Chapter Events

Calendar of events hosted by chapters and partner organizations

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Event Schedule

JAN
21
Gender Affirming Care: Surgical and Risk Management Considerations
Hosted By: Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Management
Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST
Location: Webinar
Fees: Free
Description:Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals encounter unique barriers when seeking healthcare, which often result in postponing important medical care and patient dissatisfaction with care. It is important to understand these barriers and the patient safety/risk management implications involved when caring for this patient population. This session will provide insight from a plastic surgeon’s perspective on gender affirming care in the United States, specifically regarding surgical procedures. Risk management strategies for providing a safe, welcoming environment for patients and reducing liability risk will also be explored.
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JAN
22
Analyzing Events: Which Tool Is Best? RCA, ACA, or FMEA
Hosted By: The Virginia Chapter of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (VASHRM)
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST
Location: Webinar
Fees: Free
Description: Join us for our free VASHRM Webinar Featuring Anne Huben-Kearney, BSN, MPA, DFASHRM, CPHRM CPHQ, CPPS Risk & Patient Safety Consultant
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APR
8
PAHCRM 2026 Annual Spring Conference
Hosted By: Pennsylvania Association for Health Care Risk Management
Date: April 8-10, 2026
Location: Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA
Fees: Members $100 | Non-Members
Description: Join Pennsylvania's Healthcare Risk Management Leaders! Stay ahead of the curve by connecting with top professionals in the field. Gain insights into emerging challenges and network with industry leaders. Topics include: Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Industry Updates, Human Trafficking, MCARE Update, and the State of Healthcare in Pennsylvania.
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Call for Speakers - VASHRM Annual Conference Call for Speakers

Deadline: February 15, 2026 (Conference Dates: April 23-24, 2026)

The Virginia Chapter of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (VASHRM) is looking for speakers for the 2026 Annual Conference, presented in-person in Richmond, Virginia. VASHRM is the leading provider of healthcare risk management education and networking for Virginia.

The goals of the conference are to provide professional development and education for our members on risk management and patient safety challenges facing healthcare, while celebrating the passion, pride, and professionalism of working in the risk management field. We are looking for proposals from highly skilled speakers and sessions that can contribute to our goals. We invite you to submit a proposal and join our colleagues as we convene to learn, network, and generate creative solutions for our profession. VASHRM members are especially encouraged to submit a proposal, as well as individuals with the ASHRM designation of Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM).

Topics

Clinical/enterprise risk management challenges and issues
Malpractice litigation/claims investigation/management
Hot topics in patient safety and employee safety
Women’s reproductive health issues
Transgender rights and healthcare needs
Impact of the unhoused (homeless) on systems
Behavioral health challenges and resolutions for patients and healthcare workers Concepts and innovative technologies in healthcare that impact patient risks
Healthcare risk management skills during a crisis
Emerging risks in volatile, uncertain, and complex environments
2026 Regulatory and legislative challenges, and how risk managers can navigate

Criteria for Selection

Relevance to audience
Innovation, originality
Quality, completeness of proposal
Educational level (preferably intermediate or advanced)
Submission due by February 15, 2026

Sessions will be 50 minutes in length, unless by special arrangement.

Instructions for Proposal Submissions

To be considered, each applicant must include:

a. A fully completed submission form

b. An abstract/session summary (maximum of 6-8 sentences)

c. A brief bio (maximum 50 words) for each presenter

d. Credentials and background or a curriculum vitae for each presenter

Submit Proposal

Honorarium and Expenses

VASHRM is a volunteer non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education. Our conference registration fees are intentionally lower than most to allow as many people to attend as possible. As a result, VASHRM does not have significant funds available to provide speaker-related costs. Therefore, we ask speakers to cover their own travel and some expenses. As a benefit of being a speaker, registration for the entire conference is complimentary, as well as one night accommodation at the conference hotel. The conference will include one evening reception, two meals, and multiple snacks. The complimentary registration and hotel accommodation offer is limited to a maximum of two presenters per educational session.

*Please note that all presentations are for education purposes only, not for the promotion of goods or services.

Please contact Emily Miller Emily.Miller2@inova.org with any questions. Thank you for your interest in VASHRM, and we hope to see you in Richmond!

Fees: N/A