President’s Corner
Dear SMSHE Members,
As we approach the end of the year, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and engagement. We have exciting updates and an opportunity to celebrate together! Please watch for upcoming communications regarding our next event and educational offerings.
Thank You to Our Vendors and Sponsors
Your commitment and reliability have been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals. We truly appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing our collaboration.
Board Updates
Beginning in the new year, there will be changes to the SMSHE Board. We’ll share details during the holiday luncheon and introduce the new leadership team. Your involvement remains key to our success, and we’re excited about the fresh perspectives these changes will bring.
We still have an Executive Board position open for Professional Members—please reach out to me if you’re interested!
Holiday Luncheon & Annual Business Meeting Celebration
Join us for our annual End-of-Year Holiday Luncheon:
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Location: Rochester Hills Banquet Center 1919 Star Batt Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, reflect on our accomplishments, and look ahead to the future.
Please RSVP by December 8 at 12:00 PM:
SMSHE Members and Sponsorships – Register through your Dashboard Here
and Click on the Events Tab – Register Here!
Non-SMSHE Members/Guests and Sponsorships – Register Here!
Important Updates – Joint Commission Changes
Effective January 1, 2026, the Joint Commission will implement its new Accreditation 360 model for hospitals and critical access hospitals. This includes:
- Consolidation and simplification: Standards aligned with CMS Conditions of Participation, removing duplication.
- Reduced standards: Over 700 standards eliminated from the hospital accreditation framework.
- Outcomes-based focus: Emphasis on performance outcomes rather than process compliance.
- New National Performance Goals (NPGs): Replacing National Patient Safety Goals, including nurse staffing as NPG 12.
- Public access: Standards will be available on the Joint Commission website.
We look forward to seeing you at the holiday luncheon and starting the new year strong together!
Daniel Martino
SMSHE President
