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Jan. 15, 20251 - 1:30 p.m. |
Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® Program: An Overview for New UsersThis 30-minute webcast will provide an overview of the AHRQ’s Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Program. Speakers will describe the SOPS surveys, supplemental items, rules for administration, public databases, resources available, and the relationship of SOPS surveys to patient safety outcomes. Register here |
Jan. 2112 – 1 p.m. |
Engineering safety into practice through implementation of the EHR SAFER guidesThe 2025 Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience (SAFER) guides have been updated to focus on the highest risk, most commonly occurring issues that can be addressed through technology or practice changes. Join the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for a session on engineering safety with Dean Sittig, Ph.D., and Hardeep Singh, M.D., M.P.H. Register here |
Jan. 292:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Legislative forum: The safety of health care in MassachusettsThe Betsy Lehman Center will release its annual report at a forum sponsored by Senator Cindy Friedman and Representative John Lawn. An expert panel will discuss past progress, persistent challenges, and opportunities to reduce preventable harm through technology-enabled approaches. The event is at the State House in Boston. Register here |
Mar. 312 – 1 p.m. |
Bite-sized well-being during uncertain times: Evidence, practice and resources to shareHealth care worker well-being was a challenge before the pandemic; it’s more imperative than ever to find solutions. In this webinar, J. Bryan Sexton, Ph.D., Director of the Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science, will demonstrate how evidence-based interventions can improve well-being for all who care for patients. Register here |
Mar. 1211 – 12 p.m. |
The ROI of safety and equity: Transforming care while driving valueIn today’s health care landscape, safety and equity are not just ethical imperatives—they are also critical drivers of organizational success. Tejal Gandhi, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Safety Officer at Press Ganey, and Mike Seim, M.D., Chief Quality Officer at Wellspan, will highlight real-world strategies to successfully integrate safety and equity initiatives into your operations. Register here |
Apr. 11, 202510 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
11th Annual Communication, Apology and Resolution (CARe) ForumRegistration will open in the winter for next year’s CARe Forum in Boston. It will include simulations, a keynote presentation, and panels for those involved in CARe programs or interested in learning more. There will also be an option to join virtually. Learn more about CARe |