Schwartz Center membership provides healthcare organizations access to evidence-based and evidence-informed programs and individualized support, education, research, community, and recognition to prioritize employee well-being and promote compassionate healthcare. Schwartz Center programs include Schwartz Rounds^®, Stress First Aid, and the Healing Healthcare Initiative. Please review our membership brochure for more details.

Healthcare organizations in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are eligible to join the Schwartz Center member community. At this time, Schwartz Center membership is healthcare organization-based. Hospitals, outpatient facilities, assisted living facilities, organ procurement organizations, and clinics are a few examples of organizations we partner with.

At this time, Schwartz Center membership is healthcare organization-based. Although we do not offer individual membership, all individuals employed at member organizations can take full advantage of membership benefits. Please see our list of current member sites to see if you’re eligible.

If you are interested in engaging with our work and are not part of a member organization, please consider sharing our membership brochure with your senior leadership.

You can also check out our free Compassion in Action webinar series, attend our Annual Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Dinner or support our work with a gift.

Recognizing that healthcare organizations and systems continue to evolve, we are happy to partner with you to create a membership structure and programming to meet the structure and staff needs of your organization.

Membership is currently available to healthcare organizations in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. We also partner with the Point of Care Foundation in the UK and Ireland, which is licensed to run the Schwartz Rounds.

Yes, only Schwartz Center members have access to and training for Schwartz Rounds and Stress First Aid.

The first step to becoming a member is filling out our membership inquiry form. You will receive introductory information, including how to participate in one of our required informational webinars. Following the webinar, you will receive materials and resources to guide your decision-making process.

When you are ready to move forward, you will receive a membership agreement and invoice. Upon signature of the agreement and payment, your organization will officially be part of the Schwartz Center member community and you’ll receive information detailing your next steps for program training and onboarding.

During the informational webinar, you will learn about the Schwartz Center’s work, membership benefits and fees, and programs like Schwartz Rounds and Stress First Aid program implementation. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions. We encourage anyone who may benefit or is in a decision-making position at your organization to join.

The process of becoming a member is highly dependent on your organization’s readiness and internal processes. Please consider the time it will take for a membership agreement to be signed and the invoice to be paid within your organization when considering your timeline for membership. We will partner with you and your team to facilitate this process.

There is an annual fee of $2,995 USD per site and a one-time program fee of $8,500 each for Schwartz Rounds and Stress First Aid Train the Trainer (SFA TTT) for all new members who choose to implement the programs.

If three or more organizations within your health system are interested in membership, please inquire about our system membership following the informational webinar by reaching out to reach out to Elizabeth Santiago, member outreach manager at esantiago@theschwartzcenter.org. System membership provides an opportunity for engagement at the system level, operational efficiencies, and discounts in both annual and program fees.

The Schwartz Center hosts periodic exclusive educational opportunities for members which may include an additional fee, including Advanced Schwartz Rounds Leader Trainings. In addition, we host the Compassion in Action Healthcare Conference, offered at a special discount for members.

System membership is available to health systems with three or more sites and provides an opportunity for engagement at the system level, operational efficiencies, and discounts in both annual and program fees.

If you are interested, please inquire about our system membership following your participation in an informational webinar by reaching out to Elizabeth Santiago, member outreach manager at esantiago@theschwartzcenter.org

We understand the financial challenges facing some organizations and that obtaining funding can be a barrier. After participating in an informational webinar, please let us know if you are interested in moving forward by reaching out to Elizabeth Santiago, member outreach manager at esantiago@theschwartzcenter.org and we would be happy to discuss funding opportunities with you.

Should you choose to re-instate your membership within one year of discontinuing, you will not be responsible for the Schwartz Rounds program fee and will only be responsible for the annual membership fee.