Wisconsin Society of Healthcare Risk Management (WSHRM)

03/26/2026

Registration is now open for the WSHRM Spring 2026 virtual conference!! The conference will be held Friday, April 24th.

This spring we will focus on Integrating People, Processes and Technology for Safer Care, will feature topics including:
* Peer Support/Second Victim Support programs and Risk Management’s role
* Risk financing and insurance survival guide for risk managers
* Framework for AI adoption for healthcare entities
* Risk assessment processes and tools
* Managing risks arising from digital patient communication tools/platforms
* Ideologies of violence impacting healthcare settings
* Health care services review protections and QI/PI processes

One-Day Virtual Conference with Continuing Education Credits
This one-day conference will be held virtually and will be hosted by the Goodwin Group. Registered attendees will receive a certificate of attendance, which lists the maximum continuing education credits for which attendees are eligible. Individuals must both register and attend on the day of the conference to claim continuing education credits.

The conference is open to WSHRM members and non-members.

01/12/2026

We are proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding service of our Board members, who have each faithfully served since January 1, 2020. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment have been instrumental in guiding our organization and supporting its continued growth and success.

Please join us in celebrating:

- Mary Cucchi, who served as a Director and provided invaluable membership reports, helping ensure transparency and informed decision-making.

- Nancy Duran, who served as Secretary, bringing exceptional organization, accuracy, and consistency to the Board’s work.

- Morgan Landi, who served as Treasurer, whose stewardship and financial oversight strengthened the organization and supported its long-term sustainability.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, talent, and passion each of these individuals has contributed. Their service has left a lasting impact, and we thank them for their years of dedication and leadership.

👏 Thank you, Mary, Nancy, and Morgan! 👏

12/08/2025

At our Fall Conference, we announced that participants who followed our social media pages and engaged with at least one of our posts would be entered into a drawing for a complimentary 2026 membership.

All eligible followers were included in a randomized selection process, and we are pleased to share that John Brigham is our winner. Congratulations, John!

11/13/2025

🌟 What an event!
In September, we had the pleasure of hosting a fantastic in-person conference at the Delafield Hotel — and it was a huge success!
Our agenda was packed with thought-provoking sessions on:
✅ Informed consent best practices
✅ Legal considerations for staffing independent contractors
✅ State capitol updates
✅ Liability concerns for unlicensed staff
✅ Behavioral threat assessments
✅ The benefits of implementing an integrated risk management reporting system
💡 Missed the fall conference? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! We’re excited to announce that our Spring Virtual Conference is coming soon. Stay tuned for details and join us online for another round of valuable insights and connections!

09/26/2025

Our Current WSHRM Board! We will be updating our website to share the professional experience and maybe a personal fun fact on our board members.

Interested in getting involved? Reach out today! You can comment here or send a message. I’d love to tell you how to start!

08/25/2025

Registration is now open for the WSHRM Fall 2025 in-person conference, to be held Friday, September 26th at the Delafield Hotel in Delafield, WI.

The conference, Liability, Legislation and Innovation: Modern Challenges in Healthcare Risk Management, will feature topics including:

* Informed Consent: Impact of Hubbard Decision
* Legal Issues related to Independent Contractors
* State Capitol Update APNP and Scope of Practice
* Navigating the Digital Shift: Texts and Modern Communication
* Unlicensed Personnel Scope of Practice and Liability Concerns
* Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management to Inform Violence Mitigation
* Implementing an Integrated Risk Management Reporting System to Improve Patient Safety

Register at link below:

Board of Directors' MeetingA Board of Directors' meeting will in-person on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. All members are welcome to attend. If you plan to attend the board meeting, email [email protected] by Friday, September 12, 2025.

04/29/2025

It’s not too late to register! Join us for our virtual spring conference.

https://www.wshrm.org/event-6062599?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7ZBRmmgbcd6zzQQ_MGBDiRgEaRCPshz6mT7pk5PNEhaFMucASC8Iy_yAl5WA_aem_RpL95N1ge5fgEZb-MERUCQ

WSHRM Spring 2025 virtual conference,  AComprehensive Approach to Risk Management from Foundation to Implementation,Friday, May 2, 2025.The conference will be hosted by the Goodwin Group. 

04/08/2025

Registration is now open for the WSHRM Spring 2025 virtual conference! The conference will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025. The conference, Comprehensive Approach to Risk Management from Foundation to Implementation, will feature topics including:

* Risk Management Considerations for the Patients with Emergency Detention Orders

* Risk Management Foundations

* Changes in Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws

* Medical Management of the Jehovah’s Witnesses – A Collaborative Approach

* Workplace Violence

* Human Trafficking

* Legislative Update

Please visit link below to register today! The conference fee is $50 for retired members, $75 for active members, and $125 for non-members.

Become a member today for only $50!

WSHRM Spring 2025 virtual conference,  AComprehensive Approach to Risk Management from Foundation to Implementation,Friday, May 2, 2025.The conference will be hosted by the Goodwin Group. 

03/07/2025

We are pleased to announce our Spring 2025 Conference will be an all-day, virtual event on Friday, May 2, 2025. Our Conference Planning Committee is working on an exciting line up of topics and information to support our roles related to Healthcare Risk Management!

The conference, Comprehensive Approach to Risk Management from Foundation to Implementation, will feature topics including:

* Risk Management Considerations for the Patients with Emergency Detention Orders

*Risk Management Foundations

*Changes in Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws

*Medical Management of the Jehovah’s Witnesses – A Collaborative Approach

*Workplace Violence

*Human Trafficking

*Legislative Update

Registration for the Spring Conference will open soon. Please stay tuned for more details!

01/23/2025

Hello All! We have started planning our spring conference. As a reminder if you have not renewed your 2025 membership you can do so at the link below.

However we would like to hear from our members, what topics would you like to see discussed at the 2025 conferences?

Please visit https://www.wshrm.org
or
If you prefer to pay by check, please mail it to:
Wisconsin Society for Healthcare Risk Management
P.O. Box 2422
Brookfield, WI 53008

The Wisconsin Society for Healthcare Risk Management (WSHRM) is an organization that is committed to education, sharing, and networking for Healthcare Risk Management Professionals no matter what your experience level.

01/02/2025

Good Morning and Happy New Year all! A new year means your membership is due for renewal.

Please visit https://www.wshrm.org

or

If you prefer to pay by check, please mail it to:
Wisconsin Society for Healthcare Risk Management
P.O. Box 2422
Brookfield, WI 53008

The Wisconsin Society for Healthcare Risk Management (WSHRM) is an organization that is committed to education, sharing, and networking for Healthcare Risk Management Professionals no matter what your experience level.