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Feb - Mar

12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)

Join IPRO for a webinar series on the HHS National CLAS Standards, a set of action steps intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. Register here

Mar 29

10:00 a.m.

Building a Robust Health Care Workforce in Massachusetts

The Health Policy Commission will release findings from its upcoming report on the impact of COVID-19 on the health care workforce. Learn more

Apr 12

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PNQIN Spring 2023 Summit

Join the Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Improvement Network of Massachusetts (PNQIN) for a one-day conference in Norwood, MA, to learn about initiatives to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities in maternal and neonatal outcomes. Register here

Apr 14

Nomination Deadline for National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year Award

The Schwartz Center's National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year Award recognizes extraordinary health care professionals whose professional achievements have helped to create healing health care environments for patients, families, colleagues, and communities. Nominate an individual or team

Apr 26

8:00 a.m.

The Massachusetts Health Policy Forum at Brandeis University

Co-sponsored by the Betsy Lehman Center at the Omni Parker House in Boston, the "Roadmap to Health Care Safety for Massachusetts" event will include a presentation and discussion of a strategic plan for the state to coordinate and accelerate improvement in safety for patients in all settings across the state. Register here

May 22-24

IHI Patient Safety Congress 2023

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement brings together people who are passionate about ensuring safe, equitable care for all, from the hospital and outpatient settings to the home. The live event will take place in National Harbor, MD, and early registration ends February 15. Register here

June 2

Communication, Apology, and Resolution (CARe) Forum 2023

Returning to an in-person format at the Betsy Lehman Center, the interactive event will include testimonials, case study simulations, and group discussions about best practices for communication and resolution programs. Check back soon for more information.