NAHQ State Affiliate Leadership
NAHQ strives to assist healthcare quality leaders at the local level. In addition to regular leadership calls, the State Leaders’ Summit, and special networking at the Annual Educational Conference, state leaders also have a number of resources to assist in the important task of state affiliate leadership.
Leadership Calls
Leadership Model
State Visits
State Awards
State Leaders’ Summit
Volunteer Management
Leadership Calls
State leaders are invited to discuss NAHQ initiatives, share challenges and successes within their own states, and exchange ideas on regular state leader calls.
Dial-in Information: 800.501.8979
Participant Code: 0568377
2012 Calls:
January 9 at 4 pm CST
January 12 at 11 am CST
July 9 at 4pm CST
July 12 at 11am CST
November 5 at 4 pm CST
November 8 at 11 am CST
Past Call Summaries
August 2010 State Leadership Call Summary
February 2011 State Leadership Call Summary
State Visits
The purpose of the NAHQ State Visits is to improve and strengthen the relationship between State Affiliats and the National Organization. The schedule is observed but flexible if a visit is not conducive to your state during your slated year.
Leadership Model
NAHQ developed the Healthcare Quality Professional Leadership Development Model based on the belief that to initiate change within the profession, one first needs to understand the leadership competencies essential to the profession. This straightforward model is intended to make a positive impact on quality and patient safety, as well as influence collaborative initiatives. The model's framework defines competencies for quality professionals that span their entire career, from entry to advanced level.
State Awards
The NAHQ Professional Recognition Program includes several state awards. Visit the professional recognition page to learn about the Award for Association Excellence, as well as the sub-categories available, including newsletter/website, educational program, support of CPHQ certification, and support of National Healthcare Quality week.
2012 State Leaders’ Summit
Registration is now open for the 2012 State Leaders' Summit. NAHQ will host the 2012 State Leaders’ Summit on Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10, in the Hilton Rosemont in Rosemont, IL. The summit aims to strengthen the relationship between NAHQ and the State Associations and to provide State Associations with the tools to effectively run and improve a membership organization. There are also ample opportunities to network with other attendees.
Topics at the summit will center on:
- Board Development and Succession Planning
- Budget Planning and Financial Management
- Planning an Educational Acitivity
- Membership Recruitment and Retention
- Communication Tools
Download the 2012 State Leadership Summit Agenda
Download the 2012 State Leadership Summit Handouts
View the "How To: Communication Tools" slides presented by Angelisa Belden and Cheri Grahm-Clark
Download and complete the registration form and submit it to attend. Questions? Contact Lori Barker, NAHQ Account Coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Past Summit Handouts
2011 State Leaders Summit: Handouts
2010 State Leaders Summit: Handouts
Volunteer Management
Sustaining and utilizing volunteers is vital at the state level. This helpful article gives advice on how to keep and nurture volunteers.