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Mar. 3

12 – 1 p.m.

Bite-sized well-being during uncertain times: Evidence, practice and resources to share

Health 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. Registration is closed for this event.

Mar. 10 - 11

IHI Patient Safety Congress

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement kicks off Patient Safety Awareness Week with the Patient Safety Congress in San Diego, California. Join health care professionals from across the full spectrum of patient care to discuss and learn how to make care safer and more equitable for all. The fee is $1,125. Register here

Mar. 12

11 – 12 p.m.

The ROI of safety and equity: Transforming care while driving value

In 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

Mar. 20

Deadline to apply for master class writing workshop

The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority is offering a free master class writing workshop for health care workers who have completed an improvement project at their organization and would like help publishing the results. The deadline to apply is March 20 and the workshop consists of two-hour sessions on May 1 and June 12. Learn more and apply here

Mar. 27

1 - 2 p.m.

Partnering with families for safety: An evolving journey

The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care is hosting this conversation with Anne Lyren, M.D., M.Sc., Chief Medical and Strategy Officer for Solutions at Patient Safety National Children’s Network. As the founding leader of the Network, she united 150 children’s hospitals, achieving significant harm reduction and cost savings. Register here

Mar. 31

Applications due for John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award and Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity

Individuals and organizations are invited to apply for The Joint Commission's awards recognizing outstanding achievements in health care. Apply here

Apr. 11, 2025

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

11th Annual Communication, Apology and Resolution (CARe) Forum

The 2025 CARe Forum will include simulations, a keynote presentation, and panels for those involved in CARe programs or interested in learning more. Attend in Boston or join virtually. Register here

May 1

2 p.m.

Measuring how healthcare organizations respond after patients experience harm

Join Lauge Sokol-Hessner, Carole Hemmelgarn, Beth Miller, Diane O'Connor, and Leilani Schweitzer, authors of the recent perspective article in Frontiers in Health Services, for a discussion on CRP measurement. Register here

May 20

5 - 6:15 p.m.

PFAC Spring Forum

The Betsy Lehman Center will host its third virtual forum for Patient and Family Advisory Councils in Massachusetts. Join us for this opportunity to learn from PFAC members across the state and participate in discussions on important topics. Register here