From Onboarding to Ongoing Excellence: Going Beyond Checklists Workshop
Oct. 2, 2026
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Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott
8440 Freeport Pkwy, Irving, TX. 75063
February 22 – 23, 2027 | 8:00 AM – 4:30PM EST
A 2-Day Intensive Workshop on Competency Assessment and TSAM® Implementation for Healthcare Leaders
Move beyond outdated checklists and transform how your organization approaches competency assessment and ongoing staff development.
Join internationally recognized experts Donna Wright and Dr. Ellen Joswiak for this exclusive workshop designed to help you implement practical, sustainable systems that drive excellence.
- Earn Contact Hours
- Hands-on learning
- Real-world tools you can implement immediately
Workshop Overview
This two-day workshop equips educators, professional development specialists, and leaders with a new mindset for both onboarding and ongoing competency approaches. Join the experts, Ellen Joswiak and Donna Wright, in a journey that will explore structured and evidence-informed approaches to competency design.
Day 1 will explore the Tiered Skills Acquisition Model to create meaningful, individualized orientation experiences. Participants will build structured orientation pathways that support orientation progression and prepare preceptors with tools and resources.
Day 2 will focus on implementing the Donna Wright Competency Assessment Model™ to transform annual validation from checklist-driven tasks to outcome-based performance assurance.
Join us to see how easy it is to transform your current competency processes to something that is much more effective and meaningful… and even a little FUN!
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Hear from the past workshop participants:
“Loved the conference! Looking forward to talking about this and presenting at work. The speakers were very engaging!” – Nurse Leader
“Loved the conference and all it had to offer. Gave such a great learning experience on both TSAM® and the Donna Wright Competency Model.” – Nurse Leader
“Great speakers! They kept my attention. Loved the opportunity to network and learn from one another about how to make our orientation and annual training experience better.” – Nurse Leader
“Ellen and Donna were absolutely wonderful! so knowledgeable and kept things upbeat and entertaining. I loved getting all of the great information on how to better support preceptors and new staff. Additionally, the competency framework is absolutely game changing! Loved this workshop, so relevan and very much needed!” – Nurse Leader
“This session was absolutely phenomenal! You can feel the love that Ellen and Donna hvae for their areas of expertise. The genuine feeling in the room was one of them truly wanting us to understand and succeed. They both have such a great way of explaining concepts that make them easy to understand and not nearly as intimidating. I enjoyed the conference and felt there were so many takeaways from it. I feel better prepared to help lead the initiative at my organization because of this.” – Nurse Leader
“Excellent speakers and content. One of the best conferences I have ever attended!” – Nurse Leader
Why This Workshop Matters
Healthcare organizations are being challenged to move beyond compliance-based competency models and toward meaningful, measurable, and sustainable professional development.
This workshop is designed to help you:
- Replace outdated checklist approaches
- Strengthen both initial and ongoing competency
- Build systems that support clinical excellence and workforce engagement
- Align onboarding with long-term development strategies
What You’ll Learn
Over two immersive days, you will gain deep expertise in:
- Implementing the Donna Wright Competency Assessment Model™
- Innovative approaches to competency assessment in healthcare
- Strategies for digital competency management
- The Tiered Skills Acquisition Model
- Practical TSAM® implementation methods
- How to connect onboarding to long-term staff development
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for:
- Nurse leaders and managers
- Clinical educators
- Professional development specialists
- Healthcare executives focused on quality and outcomes
Event Details
Location: Dallas Fort Worth
Dates: February 22nd – 23rd, 2027
Format: In-person, 2 full days
- Contact Hours provided
- Interactive learning experience
- Practical tools and templates included
Cost
$850.00 Per Registrant
- Limited-Time Fall Promotion: Each Registration is just $700 with code FALL150
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Additional Information
Contact Hours will be awarded to individuals who attend the full session and complete an evaluation.
- This activity is jointly provided by Creative Health Care Insight and Creative Health Care Management. Creative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Donna Wright Competency Assessment Model™?
The Donna Wright Competency Assessment Model™ is a widely used framework that moves beyond task-based checklists to focus on meaningful competency validation methods in healthcare.
What is TSAM®?
The Tiered Skills Acquisition Model is a structured approach to onboarding and ongoing competency development that supports progressive skill building and long-term excellence.
Will I receive contact hours?
Yes, participants will receive contact hours for attending this workshop. Contact Hours will be provided for individuals who attend the full session and complete an evaluation. This activity is jointly provided by Creative Health Care Insight and Creative Health Care Management. Creative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Is this workshop beginner-friendly?
Yes. Whether you are new to competency programs or looking to enhance existing systems, the workshop provides practical strategies for all levels.