Overview
The Shared Governance Conference is an opportunity to celebrate the work and outcomes of Nursing Shared Governance and Unit-Based Councils from across all Cleveland Clinic Hospitals. Clinical nurse-led and co-led projects are the highlights of the conference. The 2025 conference included data-driven, evidence-based improvements; literature review and synthesis projects.
Conference Objectives
- Celebrate the advocacy efforts, impactful work and measurable outcomes of Shared Governance and Unit-Based Councils.
- Network with nursing leaders and peers.
- Share knowledge and experiences for professional development.
Date
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(For Cleveland Clinic caregivers)
9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(For Non-Cleveland Clinic caregivers)
Location
Cleveland Clinic Administration Campus
Building 4, 4th floor
3175 Science Park Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122
OR
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
3100 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331
Faculty, Agenda & Accreditation
Faculty
- Nelita Iuppa, DNP, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, NI-BC, FHIMSS, Executive Director, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Informatics, Cleveland Clinic
- Paul Kambies, BSN, RN, Clinical Support Specialist, Information Technology, Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital
- Kelly M. Lichman, MSN, RN, PCCN, Nurse Manager, Heart & Lung Transplant, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Karen Schaedlich, MSN, RN, Innovation Coordinator, Office of Nursing Research and Innovation, Cleveland Clinic
- Amy Weil, BSN, RN, Nurse Manager, Pediatric Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital
Agenda
| Cleveland Clinic Caregivers | Conference Agenda |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. | Nursing Practice Council Meeting - Live |
| 9:30 a.m. | Poster Viewing |
| 11 a.m. |
AI in Healthcare: How Nurses Are Shaping the Future Nelita Iuppa, DNP, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, NI-BC, FHIMSS, Executive Director, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Informatics, Cleveland Clinic |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Innovation Panel: Turning Ideas into Results Moderator: Karen Schaedlich, MSN, RN, Innovation Coordinator, Office of Nursing Research and Innovation, Cleveland Clinic Panelists: Paul Kambies, BSN, RN, Clinical Support Specialist, Information Technology, Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital Kelly M. Lichman, MSN, RN, PCCN, Nurse Manager, Heart & Lung Transplant, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Amy Weil, BSN, RN, Nurse Manager, Pediatric Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital |
| 1:30 p.m. | Announcements |
| Non-Cleveland Clinic Attendees | Conference Agenda |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Registration |
| 9:30 a.m. | Poster Viewing |
| 11 a.m. |
AI in Healthcare: How Nurses Are Shaping the Future Nelita Iuppa, DNP, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, NI-BC, FHIMSS, Executive Director, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Informatics, Cleveland Clinic |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Innovation Panel: Turning Ideas into Results Moderator: Karen Schaedlich, MSN, RN, Innovation Coordinator, Office of Nursing Research and Innovation, Cleveland Clinic Panelists: Paul Kambies, BSN, RN, Clinical Support Specialist, Information Technology, Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital Kelly M. Lichman, MSN, RN, PCCN, Nurse Manager, Heart & Lung Transplant, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Amy Weil, BSN, RN, Nurse Manager, Pediatric Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital |
| 1:30 p.m. | Announcements |
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for ANCC contact hours.
Registration
- Registration is due by Friday, September 11, 2026.
- There will be no registration the day of the conference.
- Cleveland Clinic Caregiver registration is complementary.
- Registration money cannot be refunded.
- For any questions, please contact Janelle Mentzel at mentzej@ccf.org.
- Register here!
| Conference Fees | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Licensure Students | $25 |
| General Attendee | $100 |
