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Feb. 25

12 p.m.

Establishing and expanding your patient and family resource center

The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care is hosting this informal conversation on successes and challenges related to patient and family resource centers. IPFCC encourages participants to bring ideas and examples to the session, which is intended to be collaborative. Register here

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. Register here

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. 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

Registration 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