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Finding innovative ways to solve complex issues.

Goodwin Group is a collective of thoughtful, highly organized, holistic thinkers who manage both enterprise-wide programs and minutia. We optimize and de-stress projects by collaborating with clients to help create efficient and effective systems to manage compliance requirements, complex initiatives, creative design, communication, and/or professional education.


We are roll-up-your-sleeves, empathetic, super organizers who keep an eye on the big picture while making sure the little details go smoothly. We love learning about an organization and figuring out how to help make things easier for the team. We replace chaos and angst with comfort, partnership, and clarity so that you can shine.

Look no further. If we don’t have the answer, we’ll find it for you.

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Team

Jen started out in the emergency department as a technician in the early 90s – there she witnessed firsthand the complexities of the healthcare system and pressure healthcare providers are under to provide the best quality care to patients under ever-evolving conditions. In 2004, Jen started working in continuing medical education – specifically in the area of medical malpractice. Over nine years, as chief operating officer for an ACCME- and ANCC-accredited online medical-legal CME company, Jen developed unique expertise in healthcare risk management – obtaining her Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management credential from the American Hospital Association and the Certified CME Professional credential (now referred to as the CHCP) from The Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions. Jen founded Goodwin Group in 2013 to focus on quality improvement, educational program development, and virtual project management. Jen obtained the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential in 2016. Jen works hands-on managing healthcare projects for Goodwin clients. She has a unique talent to see the big picture – the ideal outcome and generate a step-wise process to achieve results.

Karen is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and holds a master’s degree in Community Counseling. She spent her early career working in addiction programs, and with adolescents in an alternative school. In 2008, she moved into healthcare risk management education, quality improvement work and project management in healthcare. Karen is inspired to effect change in healthcare because of her own personal experience with the healthcare system. She is an energetic, highly organized problem solver and a motivated task master. She sees the bigger picture when working through complex projects to develop and deploy creative solutions to improve processes. Karen also has diversified corporate experience spanning many industries, including aviation, commercial real estate, counseling, and education. She is serving in her second term as an elected Board of Education Representative, and is currently holding the role of President. Karen is a serious foodie and home-chef, artisan cheese maker, gardener, and mother of three fabulous children and two German shepherds.


Hannah Spodick is graduate of University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. She has a passion for the healthcare system and an affinity for communication. Hannah hopes to facilitate active and strong connections with healthcare organizations. Hannah champions Goodwin’s video production and editing services, and has produced or edited hundreds of webinar recordings and bite-size learning videos for an array of healthcare and other organizations.


Hannah is an avid horseback rider, enjoys painting and spending time with her dog.


Combining a background in writing, hospitality and public health, Jen has managed all aspects of adult education and professional development programming since the late 90s, and in recent years has worked with professional societies on CME programming, providing a framework to help staff stay in alignment with accreditation standards. Jen enjoys helping organizations develop systems to keep their programs running smoothly. Jen is currently pursuing her Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation. Jen is an enthusiastic volunteer, currently serving on the board of a non-profit that works to keep siblings separated in the foster system connected and to give current and former foster youth a platform to have their voices heard, and on the board of a chamber music non-profit.





Mary specializes as project manager, educational assistant, director of customer service, upper level management and self-employed consultant. She is dedicated to creating ease for healthcare organizations. Jen and Mary have worked together in accredited continuing education since 2006.


In her spare time, Mary is an IIN trained health coach, she is an aspiring artist in pottery, fiber art, watercolor and urban sketching. Mary has recently retired after more than 30 years of competitive and world record breaking skydiving. She and her husband have a small farm in Florida where they raise mini-donkeys and rescue animals (one great dane, two ducks, 3 kittens…).


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Collaborators

Jan Schultz, MSN, RN, FACEHP, CHCP

Jan’s 30+ CPD career includes a nursing association, several medical device
companies, and 18 years at the Director level in accredited medical education
companies. She founded her consulting firm in 2018 focused on accreditation
compliance.


Jan is the immediate past President of the Alliance Board, a CHCP, and a FACEHP.
Jan is an RN with a BSN and MSN from Indiana University School of Nursing,
Indianapolis Indiana.

Vivacity Consulting is a trusted leader in medical education, offering expert guidance in CME/CE design, implementation,
evaluation, and accreditation support for specialty societies, hospitals, universities, and medical education companies. In
collaboration with Goodwin Group, we integrate our expertise with their CE software solutions to enhance the efficiency and
impact of continuing education programs.

StoryPunch is proud to partner with Goodwin Group Consulting to offer a streamlined, one-stop solution for all your
communications and design needs. We help mission-driven organizations amplify their brand stories through strategic, user-
centric design— From eye-catching social media graphics and campaigns to newsletter design and management, engaging
infographics, report layouts, and educational materials, we specialize in high-impact content that drives results.

Customized Smartsheet Solutions that deliver immediate and long term value by making your work more efficient and
enjoyable. We take great pride in our work and consider your success to be our success.

Simplifying content creation

and management

Strategize education programs – we are trained on the Learning Cluster Design model


Conduct needs assessment surveys and prepare reports


Develop outcome assessment tools and reports


Provide documentation for implementation and training


Support your team with customer service inquiries


Assist with the selection and implementation of learning management systems (LMS)


Create timelines for your projects and track due dates and deliverables


  • Develop educational content

Education & LMS Support

Project Management is our strength

Project Management

Customized approach built around your project, your people, your goals


Flexible, streamlined, and optimized for virtual teams


Create the plan, track deliverables, and send reminders so you can focus on the big picture


Provide meeting documentation – agendas, action item trackers, and summaries


Set up a comprehensive Smartsheet platform.


Create the timeline and track key milestones


Prepare the narrative self study document


Assemble activity files


Prepare documentation in response to request for more information or for the progress report


Conduct quality assurance on the materials prior to submission


Audit activity files periodically to ensure adherence to requirements


Host a mock interview to prepare your team


  • Develop templates and tools to ensure consistency in language across all activities

We accredit-speak

Develop templates and tools to ensure consistency in language across all activities


Manage the entire disclosure process for you in accordance with Standard 3

- Collect disclosure information

- Review disclosures for relevance to content

- Conduct and/or manage mitigation

- Prepare the disclosure to learners and performance in practice file spreadsheet database


Assist with questions along the way


Prepare performance in practice files


Develop outcomes measurement tools and reports

Accredited Education Management

Take a look at AEMS

Goodwin Group has assembled a suite of tools to assist with various aspects of managing an accredited
education program. This site is a model for how Smartsheet can be used in a modular format to unite all
of the forms and reports typically used in managing an accredited education program. This dashboard
allows your team to visualize your entire program and act on data.


This dashboard is organized into the following functions:

TM

Disclosure Management

Learner Credit & Certification

Activity Planning

Reaccreditation Tracker

Income Management

TM

Coaching & Team Dynamics

Let's talk it out

Team and individual coaching


Licensed Professional Counselor on staff


Assess team dynamics using surveys and interviews


Assist leaders in finding their voice


Work with staff to optimize performance and reduce drama


Help team members manage change or transition to a new role

Video/Audio Production & Editing

Create animations, videos, and podcast audio


Edit video or audio files as needed


Develop micro- or bite size learning modules


Create special messages or teaser clips for social media


Edit down long videos to create highlights reels


Manage and release podcasts for you

Turning your ideas into digital assets

Host Zoom meetings and webinars for you on our platform


Co-Host meetings on your platform to assist with technical support


Support you with everything from ideation to outcome assessment


Implement our Envision <> Invent <> Produce <> Improve toolkit to ensure event success

Virtual Events

Accredited Education File Check Up!

Curious to see how an outsider might view your performance against ANCC and ACCME requirements?


Schedule a check up!

Between them, Jan Schultz and Jen Hurley have more than 50 years experience planning and
implementing accredited education. They are able to quickly review files to see where there are
opportunities for improvement before you get to the next reaccreditation cycle.

How does it work?


What will you get?

  • You will receive your file back with comments and tracked changes regarding assessment of alignment with the criteria and standards.
  • One 30-minute Zoom session to ask clarifying questions of the expert.

What does it cost?

  • $1250 for first file and $300 for each additional file.


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“I started in my CME role during the first week of 2020 with no prior experience. Goodwin helped me turn our CME program around, put on a large virtual conference, AND walked my team and me through the accreditation process, securing our success! I’d highly recommend Goodwin to anyone in the medical education world needing a strong and supportive partner!"

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“Goodwin’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence make our projects a breeze. Whether it’s providing top-notch bite sized learnings or delivering exceptional online learning courses, they go above and beyond to ensure we are well taken care of. So, if you’re looking for a company that consistently exceeds expectations, Goodwin Group is your team!”