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Welcome to ACE, the Action Community for Excellence
ACE is an exciting community that mobilizes a powerful and engaged network of HIM experts and change agents. Specifically, it identifies, prepares, engages, mentors, and recognizes individuals working to transform HIM practice and create a more robust health information profession.
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What Does Joining ACE Mean?
Being a member of ACE also means being committed to volunteering. Upon completing the self-assessment, you are accepted and choosen to join ACE, a brief personal commitment statement details the expectations. ACE members are highly encouraged to commit to ACE for at least two years, and track all ACE activities by using the Activity Tracking Form.
Quote from ACE Member
Carol Thomas, MA, RHIA, CCS, comments on why she became an ACE member. Thomas says, “I feel that being an ACE member allows me to pass on the knowledge that I have acquired in my 30 years in the field. In addition, I benefit by learning from those I instruct and mentor. Through the ACE program, I have the opportunity share my knowledge. I recently completed the assessment to become a certified ICD-10 trainer which hopefully will allow me to pass that knowledge on as well.”
A CoP for members of AHIMA and ACE, as well as for AHIMA members interested in ACE, is available (visit "ACE: Action Community for Excellence" CoP). AHIMA highly values your commitment to transforming HIM and broadening the profession. Thank you for your interest in ACE!
How Do I Find an ACE Member?
Please visit the ACE Directory.
If you are already an ACE Member and would like to update your self assessment, please click here.
ACE members lead and influence making a difference in their organizations, communities, states, and at the national level. For example they:
Example Opportunities
- Participate in regional health information exchange activities
- Lead data quality improvement efforts in their organizations
- Speak at state or national HIM conferences
- Influence the EHR discussions in their organizations
- Contribute to the design of next-generation HIM applications
- Influence legislative and the public
- Collaborate to advance HIM practice in their communities
- Mentor students and new professionals, launching them into great careers
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How Do I Join ACE?
Joining the challenge begins with recommendations or self-nomination, and
preparation includes self-assessment and educational offerings. The self-assessment enables you to assess your experience through a personalized gap analysis and should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The objective of the self-assessment is to:
· Identify if you are ready to be an ACE member
· Match opportunities to transform practice with your interests and skills
· Identify growth opportunities
You may take the self-assessment or nominate an expert by selecting the links at the left or the buttons above.
If you need any skills development to become an ACE member, consider accessing the many e-HIM® offerings in the Professional Development section, the Leadership/Executive Skills CoP and AHIMA's Leadership Academy.
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Fast Facts about ACE
Matching skills and interests with volunteer and career-building opportunities, ACE offers a community of experts and peers to share expertise and accelerate change through activities. ACE members are:
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Advisor
- Advocator
Author
Presenter Reporter
Through being actively engaged in the ACE community’s mission, members grow professionally while helping to advance the HIM profession. In addition, they become more highly regarded, and gain personal recognition and acknowledgment by peers, employers, and the healthcare industry.
How is ACE Different from AHIMA's Fellowship Program?
The AHIMA Fellowship Program, founded in 1999, is a formal program of earned recognition. AHIMA members who have made significant and sustained contributions to the profession may apply or be nominated for selection as a Fellow. Currently there are 99 Fellows, and the number continues to grow.
ACE is a designated community formed in 2007, and includes experts leading and influencing e-HIM® through professional and volunteer efforts. Presently there are more than 600 members of ACE, and all AHIMA members are welcome to join the community. ACE members must have subject matter expertise in at least one aspect of HIM, or may be beginning their journey of influencing and leading in the field.
What Does Joining Mean?
Being an ACE member means being committed to volunteering and leading by example. A two-year commitment is highly encouraged, which enables members to leverage the opportunities and deliver the greatest impact through involvement.
A key responsibility during the commitment is to track all ACE activities completed by using the Activity Tracking Form. This is an important step as it informs your ACE colleagues of the great work being done to move AHIMA, the HIM profession, and the HIM industry forward. Presently, more than activities have been logged!
Example Opportunities
- Participate in regional health information exchange activities
- Lead data quality improvement efforts in their organizations
- Speak at state or national HIM conferences
- Influence EHR discussions in their organizations
- Contribute to the design of next-generation HIM applications
- Influence legislative and the public
- Collaborate to advance HIM practice in their communities
· Mentor students and new professionals, launching them into great careers
How Do I Join?
There are two ways to participate in ACE: nominate a colleague or nominate yourself. The first step is selecting the link to the left or the appropriate button below.
When nominating a colleague, you’ll be asked to provide a summary of why they are being nominated.
When self-nominating, a self-assessment must be completed, which identifies relevant educational and professional development opportunities. This important step enables you to assess your experience and skills through a personalized gap analysis and should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Self-assessment Objectives
o Identify readiness to become an ACE member
o Match opportunities to transform HIM practice leveraging your interests and skills
o Identify professional growth opportunities
Upon completing the self-assessment, you may be accepted as an ACE member, and a brief, personal commitment statement details the expectations. Alternatively, areas for skill development and growth may be identified, and you may be encouraged to consider joining after completing professional development activities. Many growth opportunities and resources can be accessed in the Professional Development section of the assessment. Examples of growth activities include joining the Leadership/Executive Skills Cop and participating in AHIMA's Leadership Academy.
Self-nominate and take the self-assessment, or nominate an expert.
Connect to ACE Colleagues
AHIMA offers valuable tools that put opportunities to connect right at your finger tips! Explore the ACE Community of Practice (CoP), an excellent resource that enhances member involvement through networking, collaborating, and sharing experiences with ACE colleagues from around the globe. To search for an ACE member based on criteria including name, job level, work setting, subject matter expertise, or location, visit the ACE Directory.
| AHIMA highly values and commends your commitment to transforming HIM, broadening the profession, and developing others by setting an example. |
ACE Member Expectations
If you are already an ACE Member, you are aware of the Rewards and responsibilities it brings. Requirements such as regularly updating the self assessment, participating in conference calls, documenting ACE activities, and providing feedback are what make ACE a strong and dynamic community.
It's important that ACE members keep their self-assessment current to ensure that volunteer and career-building opportunities leverage their interests and skills. If profile information such as job setting or title has changed, or knowledge and expertise in new areas has been gained, update the self-assessment.
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