2026 Pilot Resource Hub
Most Recent 2026 Accreditation Standards Version
Board Approved February 18, 2026
| Revision Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 RedLined | New revision of 2026 Standards approved by the BoD on February 18, 2026 that include enhancements and additions from: -Pilot Feedback -Inclusion of ‘Document Review Day’ documentation. See mapping here. |
| 02/18/2026 RedLines Removed | A clean version with the redlines removed of the 2026 Standards approved by the BoD on February 18, 2026. |
Earlier 2026 Accreditation Standards Version
Board Approved October 20, 2025
| Revision Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 | The initial release of the 2026 standards approved by the BoD on October 20, 2025. |
Timeline
Exhibits
Standard 1: Program Development, Operations and Sustainment
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
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| 1.1 | 1.1.1: Program Variant Table | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 1.2 | 1.2.1: Program Resource Planning and Sustainment Table | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 1.2 | 1.2.2: Strategic Initiatives Tracking Table | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 1.2 | 1.2.3: Program Risk Assessment and Mitigation Table | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 1.2 | 1.2.4: Plan Review and Evaluation | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 1.4 | Instructions on how to pull Exhibits for 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, and 1.4.4 from CARE | 09/10/2025 | |
| 1.4 | 1.4.5: Admissions Table | 02/18/2026 | |
| 1.5 | 1.5.1: Information Transparency Table | 02/18/2026 |
Standard 2: Competency Model
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
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| 2.1 | 2.1.1: Competencies | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 2.1 | 2.1.2: Proficiency Scale | 02/18/2026 | |
| 2.2 | Program-level Competency Attainment Table/Tool (Provided by Program) | 09/10/2025 | Example |
| 2.2 | 2.2.1 Competency Direct Assessments | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 2.3 | 2.3.1 Stakeholder Engagement | 09/10/2025 |
Standard 3: Curriculum
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
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| 3.1 | 3.1.1 Student Exposure and Engagement | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 3.1 | 3.1.2 Courses Offered in Self-Study Year | 09/10/2025 | |
| 3.1 | 3.1.3 Required Program Topics | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 3.1 | 3.1.4 Competency Mapping | 09/10/2025 | |
| 3.4 | 3.4.1 Stakeholder Engagment | 09/10/2025 |
Standard 4: Student Success
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
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| 4.1 | 4.1.1 Academic Resources | 09/10/2025 | |
| 4.4 | Instructions on how to pull Exhibits for 4.4 from CARE | 09/10/2025 |
Standard 5: Faculty
| Criterion | Exhibit | Revision Date (Click Rev Date to Download) |
Exhibit Example |
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| 5.1 | 5.1.1 Current Program Faculty Qualifications | 09/10/2025 02/18/2026 |
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| 5.1 | Instructions on how to pull Exhibits for 5.1 from CARE | 09/10/2025 | |
| 5.2 | 5.2.1 Faculty Androgogical Development Table | 09/10/2025 |
Resources
Pilot Training Series
- October 1, 2025 1-2:30pm EST | Watch Video | View Slides
- November 6, 2025 1-2:30pm EDT | Watch Video | View Slides
- December 11, 2025 1-2:30pm EST | Watch Video | View Slides
- February 4, 2026 1-2:30pm EST Watch Video | View Slides
- March 11, 2026 1-2:30pm EST Watch Video | View Slides
- April 2, 2026 1-2:30pm EST Register here
CAHME Staff Support
CAMP, Website, Exhibits
All Other Standard Inquiries
Stacey Rowand
Chief Operating Officer
301-298-1820 Ext. 700
srowand@cahme.org
Maureen Jones
Chief Accreditation Officer
301-298-1820 Ext. 4
mjones@cahme.org
Amanda Grow
Manager, Accreditation Operations
301-298-1820 Ext. 701
agrow@cahme.org
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CAHME actively promotes continuous improvement in the preparation of future healthcare leaders by developing measurable, competency-based criteria for excellence in healthcare management.
CONTACT:
PO Box 911
Spring House, PA 19477
Organized under section 501(c)(3), and commonly referred to as charitable organizations, CAHME is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with Code section 170.
© 2026 CAHME. All content on this website is protected by copyright law. No part of this website may be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission from the copyright owner.
Organized under section 501(c)(3), and commonly referred to as charitable organizations, CAHME is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with Code section 170.
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