
AHHA QUALITY SUMMIT
AHHA's Quality Summit is a full day, in-person event held in Anchorage each spring. The summit provides learning and networking opportunities for quality leaders, CNO/DONs, and nursing leaders from hospitals and nursing homes.
2026 Summit
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the future of healthcare quality, featuring expert-led sessions on AI & Patient Safety, effective falls prevention, and strategies for achieving 5-star ratings.
The 2026 event will be held at the BP Energy Center in Anchorage.
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Quality Summit: Wednesday, April 15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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AHHA LTC Committee: Thursday, April 16 | 9:00AM-1:00PM
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Donna Wright Training: Thursday, April 16 - Friday, April 17
(limited space - this is for nurse leaders from rural facilities)
Click here for the group rate at the Residence Inn Midtown Anchorage.

2025 Summit Materials
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Evaluation Form (log in to State of Alaska page, once completed you can download your contact nursing hours certificate)
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Travel Reimbursement Form (for those who already did a travel authorization and to receive reimbursement. Airfare and hotel receipts can be uploaded to the form)
Presentations Day 1:
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Abigail Echo-Hawk - Using Data in a Culturally Sensitive Way
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Ellen Evans - Human Factors Analysis in Preventing Errors and Patient Harm
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Debra Shroyer - Pressure Injuries: Innovative Ways to Assess and Review Data Using Technology
Handouts:
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Maria Gonsalves Schimpf - Addressing Caregiver Trauma
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