NAHQ Hosts Complimentary Virtual Learning Series for Healthcare Quality Week 2025
NAHQ Celebrates Healthcare Quality Week 2025
The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) is set to host a complimentary virtual learning series this upcoming October in recognition of Healthcare Quality Week (HQW), occurring from October 20 to 24, 2025. This annual celebration shines a spotlight on the essential contributions of healthcare quality professionals while providing educational resources aimed at fostering quality and safety across various healthcare sectors.
CEO Stephanie Mercado expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "This year's Healthcare Quality Week recognizes not only the achievements of quality professionals but also our collective future. Quality is much more than mere compliance—it’s a powerful business strategy. Our curated sessions are designed to empower professionals to translate quality into measurable outcomes that enhance care and improve business results."
Participants can expect engaging daily sessions that offer continuing education credits (CPHQ CE) alongside insights from nationally recognized thought leaders. Topics to be covered include:
- - From Mess to Success: Elevating Quality to Achieve Healthcare Excellence – Presented by Stephanie Mercado, NAHQ
- - Navigating the Next Era: Industry Leadership in a Changing Healthcare Landscape – Co-led by Jonathan Perlin from the Joint Commission and Stephanie Mercado
- - Navigating Mega Issues: Emerging Trends – Paul Keckley from The Keckley Report will shed light on essential trends shaping healthcare.
- - High-Reliability Abstraction – Presented by Stephanie Iorio, American Data Network
- - Elevating Quality Leadership – Insights offered by Rebecca Kapphahn of Furst Group and Amy Mills from NuBrick Partners
- - CMS Priorities: Implications for Quality & Safety – Led by Dora Hughes from CMS and Stephanie Mercado
- - The Next Frontier in Patient Experience – Elizabeth Paskas from Hackensack Meridian Health will discuss innovative strategies to enhance patient experience.
Mercado highlighted the importance of community during Healthcare Quality Week, stating, "This week is about learning, inspiration, and community. We invite every healthcare professional—whether you’re established in Quality or new to the field—to join us, expand your perspective, and take fresh ideas back to your organizations."
Registration for all Healthcare Quality Week sessions is now open at NAHQ.org/HQW, and it’s completely free. This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals to enhance their skills and connect with fellow experts in the field.
About NAHQ
The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) stands at the forefront of advancing the profession and fostering the discipline of quality and safety in healthcare. The organization sets industry standards through its expertly created, twice-validated Healthcare Quality Competency Framework™. NAHQ provides individuals and organizations with essential resources, including educational programs, data-driven intelligence, and the only accredited healthcare quality certification, the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ). As a welcoming community, NAHQ collaborates with over 150 organizations to build quality infrastructures, enhance workforce planning, and cultivate quality-centered cultures.
For more information, visit NAHQ.org.
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