WebinarBehavioral Health Falls Prevention Workgroup Call Date/Time: January 21, 2020 - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Description: Behavioral health facilities and acute care facilities with behavioral health units throughout the state of Pennsylvania will discuss the challenges, successes, trends, and opportunities currently being identified to reduce the frequency and severity of patient falls in the behavioral health setting. EducationSE - Patient Safety Officer (PSO) Basics Course — Patient Safety in Pennsylvania: 10 Things Every Patient Safety Officer Needs to Know Date/Time: January 14, 2020 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Description: This course will discuss the historical context of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (Act 13 of 2002), define the key elements of MCARE, and recognize when an event is reportable to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS).
4.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. Webinar To Gown or Not to Gown: The Impact of Discontinuing Routine MRSA and VRE Contact Precautions Date/Time: January 9, 2020 - 12 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Dr. Elise Martin, associate medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Description: Join Dr. Elise Martin, associate medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, for a discussion about the use of contact precautions for MRSA and VRE. Multiple hospitals have discontinued contact precautions for MRSA and VRE in the recent past. She will review the literature on the topic and share some up-to-date information from the UPMC Health System on their policy change and the impact it has had on patient care. She will also share lessons learned, including thoughts on if and when you should consider this for your facility. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarImproving Diagnostic Quality and Safety: The Time is Now Date/Time: December 18, 2019 - 1 to 2 p.m. Speakers: Dr. Timothy J. Mosher, physician advisor for the Center of Excellence for Improving Diagnosis, Kenneth L. Miller chair of radiology at Penn State College of Medicine and distinguished professor of radiology and orthopaedic surgery, and Catherine Reynolds Description: The Patient Safety Authority’s Center of Excellence for Improving Diagnosis presents the Connections: Linking Knowledge and Action webinar series. Dr. Timothy J. Mosher, physician advisor for the Center of Excellence for Improving Diagnosis, Kenneth L. Miller chair of radiology at Penn State College of Medicine and distinguished professor of radiology and orthopaedic surgery, and Catherine Reynolds, DL, RN, patient safety liaison at the Patient Safety Authority, will describe the scope and impact of diagnostic error in healthcare and why this is a priority patient safety issue. They will also discuss a systems view of the challenge as a framework for improving the diagnostic process; how members of the healthcare team play a role in an accurate and timely diagnosis communicated to the patient; and also how they aim to drive action for change. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarThe Risks of Invasive Group A Streptococcus in Long-Term Care Date/Time: December 17, 2019 - 12 to 12:30 p.m. Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, senior infection preventionist at the Patient Safety Authority Description: Invasive group A Streptococcus (iGAS) can cause severe, life-threatening illness among the elderly, particularly long-term care (LTC) residents. The incidence of iGAS infection is higher among long-term care residents than among community members of the same age, and residents who develop iGAS infections have significant morbidity and mortality risk due to advanced age, close living conditions, and comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease). Outbreaks of iGAS in LTC facilities in the United States and Canada have mortality rates of 8% to 40%. Because of the potential severity of illness, even a single case of iGAS requires public health action. JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, senior infection preventionist at the Patient Safety Authority, will discuss the incidence of iGAS in Pennsylvania LTC facilities and ways to prevent the spread in a facility. .50 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. EducationNW/SW - Patient Safety Officer (PSO) Networking Session for Hospitals in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Pennsylvania Date/Time: December 6, 2019 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speakers: Istikam Qaderi, MD, MPS, chief quality and transformational officer at Penn Highlands Healthcare Description: Istikam Qaderi, MD, MPS, chief quality and transformational officer at Penn Highlands Healthcare will discuss the current state in healthcare and why we have to change, describe the three essentials for a systems approach to high reliability and a culture of organizational excellence, and how to transform your organization into a high performing and high reliability organization. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. EducationNW/SW - Patient Safety Officer (PSO) Networking Session for Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Pennsylvania Date/Time: December 6, 2019 - 12 to 3 p.m. Speakers: Istikam Qaderi, MD, MPS, chief quality and transformational officer at Penn Highlands Healthcare Description: Istikam Qaderi, MD, MPS, chief quality and transformational officer at Penn Highlands Healthcare will discuss the current state in healthcare and why we have to change, describe the three essentials for a systems approach to high reliability and a culture of organizational excellence, and how to transform your organization into a high performing and high reliability organization. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarPennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) Refresh – Long-Term Care Date/Time: December 5, 2019 - 2 to 3 p.m. Description: PA-PSRS will undergo updates to its back-end system, as well as a refresh of the user interface for reporting Nursing Home facilities. Register for one of two Authority webinars demonstrating the new and improved PA-PSRS (December 3 and December 5, 2019). This will be an informational webinar only; therefore, no continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. WebinarPennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) Refresh – Long-Term Care Date/Time: December 3, 2019 - 12 to 1 p.m. Description: PA-PSRS will undergo updates to its back-end system, as well as a refresh of the user interface for reporting Nursing Home facilities. Register for one of two Authority webinars demonstrating the new and improved PA-PSRS (December 3 and December 5, 2019). This will be an informational webinar only; therefore, no continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar.
EducationNorthwestern/Southwestern (NW/SW) - Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (ASF) Symposium Date/Time: November 22, 2019 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Speakers: Department of Health, Division of Safety Inspection, Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, Patient Safety Authority Infection Preventionists, Patient Safety Authority Patient Safety Liaisons Description: The fifth annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium will be held on different dates at various locations throughout the Commonwealth. Registration and Conference times are the same for all dates and locations (Registration: 8:30 - 9 a.m., Conference: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). These exciting, in-person sessions will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts on the topic:
•PA-DOH Life Safety Code Updates (presented by Charlie Schlegel, director, Department of Health, Division of Safety Inspection)
•What’s New in ASC Quality (presented by Julie Volz, project coordinator for Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network)
•Infection Prevention Surveillance Strategies for ASFs (presented by the Patient Safety Authority infection preventionists)
•Human Factors Strategies That Can Be Used to Improve Processes in ASF Settings (presented by the Patient Safety Authority patient safety liaisons) Continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarPositive Outcomes to Patient Safety By Applying Lean Fundamentals in Healthcare Date/Time: November 20, 2019 - 12 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Michael Hogan, lean master and lean design specialist for the Business Improvement Group, LLC., and Wendy S. Fitts, MHA, BSN, CPHQ, director of quality at Penn Medicine-Lancaster General Health Description: Michael Hogan, lean master and lean design specialist for the Business Improvement Group, LLC., will identify lean design methods to improve process and flow for positive patient safety outcomes and satisfaction. Wendy S. Fitts, MHA, BSN, CPHQ, director of quality at Penn Medicine-Lancaster General Health, will discuss how lean management systems promote safe and reliable care, and how the use of data improves patient safety and quality investigations. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only.
EducationSouth Central (SC) - Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (ASF) Symposium Date/Time: November 13, 2019 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Speakers: Department of Health, Division of Safety Inspection, Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, Patient Safety Authority Infection Preventionists, Patient Safety Authority Patient Safety Liaisons Description: The fifth annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium will be held on different dates at various locations throughout the Commonwealth. Registration and Conference times are the same for all dates and locations (Registration: 8:30 - 9 a.m., Conference: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). These exciting, in-person sessions will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts on the topic:
•PA-DOH Life Safety Code Updates (presented by Charlie Schlegel, director, Department of Health, Division of Safety Inspection)
•What’s New in ASC Quality (presented by Julie Volz, project coordinator for Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network)
•Infection Prevention Surveillance Strategies for ASFs (presented by the Patient Safety Authority infection preventionists)
•Human Factors Strategies That Can Be Used to Improve Processes in ASF Settings (presented by the Patient Safety Authority patient safety liaisons) Continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. EducationNortheastern (NE) - Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (ASF) Symposium Date/Time: November 8, 2019 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Speakers: Department of Health, Division of Safety Inspection, Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, Patient Safety Authority Infection Preventionists, Patient Safety Authority Patient Safety Liaisons Description: The fifth annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium will be held on different dates at various locations throughout the Commonwealth. Registration and Conference times are the same for all dates and locations (Registration: 8:30 - 9 a.m., Conference: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). These exciting, in-person sessions will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts on the topic:
•PA-DOH Life Safety Code Updates (presented by Charlie Schlegel, director, Department of Health, Division of Safety Inspection)
•What’s New in ASC Quality (presented by Julie Volz, project coordinator for Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network)
•Infection Prevention Surveillance Strategies for ASFs (presented by the Patient Safety Authority infection preventionists)
•Human Factors Strategies That Can Be Used to Improve Processes in ASF Settings (presented by the Patient Safety Authority patient safety liaisons) Continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. EducationSoutheast (SE) - Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (ASF) Symposium Date/Time: November 5, 2019 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Speakers: Department of Health, Division of Safety Inspection, Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, Patient Safety Authority Infection Preventionists, Patient Safety Authority Patient Safety Liaisons Description: The fifth annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium will be held on different dates at various locations throughout the Commonwealth. Registration and Conference times are the same for all dates and locations (Registration: 8:30 - 9 a.m., Conference: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). These exciting, in-person sessions will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts on the topic: - PA-DOH Life Safety Code Updates (presented by Charlie Schlegel, director, Department of Health, Division of Safety Inspection)
- What’s New in ASC Quality (presented by Julie Volz, project coordinator for Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network)
- Infection Prevention Surveillance Strategies for ASFs (presented by the Patient Safety Authority infection preventionists)
- Human Factors Strategies That Can Be Used to Improve Processes in ASF Settings (presented by the Patient Safety Authority patient safety liaisons)
Continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarAdopting a Human Factors Perspective Date/Time: October 30, 2019 - 1 - 2 p.m. Speakers: Jamie L. Estock, MA, human factors scientist, co-director of the VA Pittsburgh Interprofessional Patient Safety Fellowship at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Description: Jamie L. Estock, MA, human factors scientist, co-director of the VA Pittsburgh Interprofessional Patient Safety Fellowship at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, will provide a better understanding of human factors as an academic discipline, discuss greater awareness of how product design affects behavior, discuss the ability to recognize when design flaws may have caused or contributed to adverse events, and discuss increased motivation to report design flaws. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarBehavioral Health Fall Prevention Workgroup Call Date/Time: October 29, 2019 - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Description: Behavioral health facilities and acute care facilities with behavioral health units throughout the state of Pennsylvania will discuss the challenges, successes, trends, and opportunities currently being identified to reduce the frequency and severity of patient falls in the behavioral health setting. WebinarPatient Safety Authority - Program Memorandum No. 2019-03: Update Regarding the Reporting of Surgical Site Infections Not on the Current NHSN Operative Procedure List Date/Time: October 24, 2019 - 12 to 12:30 p.m. Speakers: Regina Hoffman, Executive Director and Terri Lee Roberts, Senior Infection Preventionist at the Patient Safety Authority Description: Regina Hoffman, executive director and Terri Lee Roberts, senior infection preventionist at the Patient Safety Authority will discuss the PSA’s clarification regarding the reporting of surgical site infections (SSIs) not on the current NHSN operative procedure list. This will be an informational webinar only; therefore, no continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar.
WebinarStatewide/HAP HIIN Injury From Falls and Immobility — Using Statistical Analysis and Theory to Prevent Your Next Fall Date/Time: October 23, 2019 - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Speakers: Carl Benson, retired in 2015 from a 40-year career as an Advisor Engineer for Bechtel Bettis, Inc. Description: Carl J. Benson, MS, retired advisory engineer at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory and periodic lecturer at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh, will provide a perspective on how patient fall data can be used to assess trends, present a method of how control charts could be used to assess whether the system assessing patient falls is in control, and present the theory of practical drift and how it may result in failure to adhere to global patient fall procedures. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. EducationNW/SW - Patient Safety Officer Basics Course - Patient Safety in Pennsylvania: 10 Things Every Patient Safety Officer Needs to Know Date/Time: October 18, 2019 - 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Patient Safety Authority and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Patient Safety Authority Description: This course will discuss the historical context of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (Act 13 of 2002), define the key elements of MCARE, and recognize when an event is reportable to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS).
4.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only.
EducationNorthwestern/Southwestern (NW/SW) - Disclosure: It's More Than Just Talking to Patients About Adverse Events Date/Time: October 4, 2019 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speakers: Patient Safety Authority staff and Eric Weitz, Esquire an attorney and PSA board member Description: This course will be held on different dates at various locations throughout the Commonwealth. Registration and Conference times are the same for all dates and locations (Registration: 9:30 - 10 a.m., Conference: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.). The four-hour session will feature presentations from PSA staff and Eric Weitz, Esq., an attorney and PSA board member committed to improving the healthcare system. These exciting, in-person sessions will discuss the difference between disclosure and transparency, describe the process of disclosing adverse events to patients and families, identify methods to improve disclosure conversations, and help attendees understand the legal implications of disclosure and why patients seek legal advice after an event. Register now for the session that is most convenient for you. EducationSoutheastern (SE) - Disclosure: It's More Than Just Talking to Patients About Adverse Events Date/Time: September 19, 2019 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speakers: Patient Safety Authority staff and Eric Weitz, Esquire an attorney and PSA board member Description: This course will be held on different dates at various locations throughout the Commonwealth. Registration and Conference times are the same for all dates and locations (Registration: 9:30 - 10 a.m., Conference: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.). The four-hour session will feature presentations from PSA staff and Eric Weitz, Esq., an attorney and PSA board member committed to improving the healthcare system.
These exciting, in-person sessions will discuss the difference between disclosure and transparency, describe the process of disclosing adverse events to patients and families, identify methods to improve disclosure conversations, and help attendees understand the legal implications of disclosure and why patients seek legal advice after an event.
Register now for the session that is most convenient for you.
EducationPatient Safety Officer (PSO) Networking Session for Hospitals in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Pennsylvania Date/Time: September 13, 2019 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speakers: Carl J. Benson, MS, retired advisory engineer at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory and periodic lecturer at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Description: Carl J. Benson, MS, retired advisory engineer at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory and periodic lecturer at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh, will describe a "wrong patient event" based on an article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, perform a short small group exercise to the root cause(s) of the event, discuss organizational aspects of the "wrong patient event" and how it can be linked to the theory of a culture of low expectations and structurally induced inaction, and present data regarding the frequency of "wrong patient events." 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. EducationPatient Safety Officer (PSO) Networking Session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Pennsylvania Date/Time: September 13, 2019 - 12 to 3 p.m. Speakers: Carl J. Benson, MS, retired advisory engineer at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory and periodic lecturer at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Description: Carl J. Benson, MS, retired advisory engineer at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory and periodic lecturer at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh, will describe a "wrong patient event" based on an article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, perform a short small group exercise to the root cause(s) of the event, discuss organizational aspects of the "wrong patient event" and how it can be linked to the theory of a culture of low expectations and structurally induced inaction, and present data regarding the frequency of "wrong patient events."
1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only.
EducationSouth Central (SC) - Disclosure: It's More Than Just Talking to Patients About Adverse Events Date/Time: September 12, 2019 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speakers: Patient Safety Authority staff and Eric Weitz, Esquire an attorney and PSA board member Description: This course will be held on different dates at various locations throughout the Commonwealth. Registration and Conference times are the same for all dates and locations (Registration: 9:30 - 10 a.m., Conference: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.). The four-hour session will feature presentations from PSA staff and Eric Weitz, Esq., an attorney and PSA board member committed to improving the healthcare system.
These exciting, in-person sessions will discuss the difference between disclosure and transparency, describe the process of disclosing adverse events to patients and families, identify methods to improve disclosure conversations, and help attendees understand the legal implications of disclosure and why patients seek legal advice after an event.
Register now for the session that is most convenient for you.
WebinarPennsylvania Department of Health – Life Safety Code Update Date/Time: September 10, 2019 - 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Speakers: Charles Schlegel, Director of the Division of Safety Inspection, Pennsylvania Department of Health Description: Charlie Schlegel, director of the Division of Safety Inspection, Pennsylvania Department of Health, will review proper placement of alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers, discuss important life safety code changes, and provide an emergency preparedness update—including recent updates to Appendix Z. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. EducationNortheastern (NE) - Disclosure: It's More Than Just Talking to Patients About Adverse Events Date/Time: September 5, 2019 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speakers: Patient Safety Authority staff and Eric Weitz, Esquire an attorney and PSA board member Description: This course will be held on different dates at various locations throughout the Commonwealth. Registration and Conference times are the same for all dates and locations (Registration: 9:30 - 10 a.m., Conference: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.). The four-hour session will feature presentations from PSA staff and Eric Weitz, Esq., an attorney and PSA board member committed to improving the healthcare system.
These exciting, in-person sessions will discuss the difference between disclosure and transparency, describe the process of disclosing adverse events to patients and families, identify methods to improve disclosure conversations, and help attendees understand the legal implications of disclosure and why patients seek legal advice after an event.
Register now for the session that is most convenient for you.
WebinarBehavioral Health Fall Prevention Workgroup Call Date/Time: July 30, 2019 - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Description: Behavioral health facilities and acute care facilities with behavioral health units throughout the state of Pennsylvania will discuss the challenges, successes, trends, and opportunities currently being identified to reduce the frequency and severity of patient falls in the behavioral health setting. WebinarLigature Risk: Continuing to Safeguard your Hospitals Date/Time: July 25, 2019 - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Speakers: Carol VanZile, LCSW, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH); Shawnna Baney-Shaw, Mount Nittany Health; Tina Kephart, RN-BC, Mount Nittany Medical Center; and Melanie Motts, RN, BSN, M.ED., CPPS, Patient Safety Authority Description: Melanie A. Motts, RN, BSN, M.Ed., senior patient safety liaison at the Patient Safety Authority; Carol VanZile, LCSW, director of behavioral health regulatory compliance accreditation at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH); Shawnna Baney-Shaw, RN, risk manager at Mount Nittany Medical Center; and Tina Kephart, RN-BC, director of behavioral health at Mount Nittany Medical Center, will identify and discuss two Pennsylvania healthcare facilities' perspectives on living through a unitwide renovation, assess ligature and suicide risk in various inpatient care settings, and summarize information and resources on improving ligature risk assessment and mitigation.
1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only.
WebinarHow to Use Data to Impact Patient Safety Date/Time: June 19, 2019 - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Speakers: Christopher Mamrol, BSN, RN, Patient Safety Liaison, Patient Safety Authority Description: Christopher Mamrol, BSN, RN, patient safety liaison, Patient Safety Authority, will describe how using data can impact patient safety and why it is important to measure and analyze data, and discuss some basic ways to use data meaningfully to assess patient safety and drive improvements. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only.
EducationNW/SW - Patient Safety Officer (PSO) Networking Session for Hospitals — Norovirus Prevention and Scabies: Be Prepared Date/Time: June 7, 2019 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, Senior Infection Preventist, Patient Safety Authority Description: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, senior infection preventionist at the Patient Safety Authority, will identify norovirus outbreaks as a subset of all gastrointestinal illnesses; recall components of a multidisciplinary norovirus prevention and rapid response plan; translate evidence-based interventions into actionable facility practices that impact norovirus prevention; identify factors related to scabies transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, control, and prevention; illustrate methods of scabies surveillance by using a line listing; and recognize key components of a scabies outbreak control plan to prevent gaps in scabies prevention and control procedures. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. EducationNW/SW - Patient Safety Officer (PSO) Networking Session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) — Norovirus Prevention and Scabies: Be Prepared Date/Time: June 7, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, Senior Infection Preventist, Patient Safety Authority Description: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, senior infection preventionist at the Patient Safety Authority, will identify norovirus outbreaks as a subset of all gastrointestinal illnesses; recall components of a multidisciplinary norovirus prevention and rapid response plan; translate evidence-based interventions into actionable facility practices that impact norovirus prevention; identify factors related to scabies transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, control, and prevention; illustrate methods of scabies surveillance by using a line listing; and recognize key components of a scabies outbreak control plan to prevent gaps in scabies prevention and control procedures. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarHAP HIIN Adverse Drug Events — Preventable Events Associated with Opioids: A Review of Events Reported in 2018 Date/Time: May 29, 2019 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, manager, Medication Safety Analysis at the Patient Safety Authority Description: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, manager, Medication Safety Analysis at the Patient Safety Authority, will explain the most important medication safety issues reported to the Authority and Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) involving the use of opioids in 2018, discuss effective strategies to reduce medication errors related to identified issues with opioids, and review the importance of proactively identifying risk by learning from external sources of data. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarHAP HIIN Injury From Falls and Immobility — Making the Connection: How Good Delirium Care Decreases Falls and Improves Patient Safety Date/Time: May 28, 2019 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Donna Marie Fick, PhD, director of the Center of Geriatric Excellence, Penn State College of Nursing Description: Donna Marie Fick, PhD, director of the Center of Geriatric Excellence, Penn State College of Nursing, will review why delirium is often overlooked in the hospital setting; describe the warning signs, risk factors, and conditions commonly associated with delirium; and how acting on delirium and mentation, mobility, and medications can decrease falls. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. ConferenceNortheastern Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium Date/Time: May 23, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, Emergency Educators, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Patient Safety Authority Infection Preventionists Description: This exciting, in-person session will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts in the topic: - Enhancing your CMS Emergency Preparedness program using specific examples for continued compliance (presented by Emergency Educators LLC)
- Understanding changes to the CMS quality reporting requirements that reduce data collection and promotes patient-centered care (presented by Quality Insights of Pennsylvania)
- Discussion of unrecognized medication safety problems in ASFs and the use of risk reduction strategies to ensure safe medication practices (presented by the Institute of Safe Medication Practices)
- Recognizing how the design of medical devices, equipment, and instruments can provide ideal spaces for bioburden accumulation and subsequent development of surface biofilms, and combat bioburden prevalence with quality improvement initiatives (presented by the Patient Safety Authority)
4.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarPennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) Refresh Date/Time: May 21, 2019 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Description: PA-PSRS will undergo updates to its back-end system, as well as a refresh of the user interface for reporting acute facilities. Register for one of two Authority webinars demonstrating the new and improved PA-PSRS (May 16 and May 21, 2019). EducationSE - Foundation Skills Workshop: Enhance Your Process Mapping and Interviewing Skills Date/Time: May 16, 2019 - 8 AM to 12 PM Speakers: Melanie A. Motts, RN, BSN, M.Ed.,CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Christopher Mamrol, BSn, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, and Catherine M. Reynolds, DL, MJ, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Process mapping and interviewing skills are vital for every patient safety professional. This interactive workshop will explore these key foundational skills and assist you in developing the capacity to complete successful event investigations. WebinarPennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) Refresh Date/Time: May 16, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Description: PA-PSRS will undergo updates to its back-end system, as well as a refresh of the user interface for reporting acute facilities. Register for one of two Authority webinars demonstrating the new and improved PA-PSRS (May 16 and May 21, 2019). EducationNW/SW - Utilizing Human Factors to Improve Patient Safety for Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (ASFs) Date/Time: May 10, 2019 - 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, and Richard Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: This course will identify the causes of error in the performance of daily activities and summarize human factors strategies that can be used to improve processes in healthcare settings while distinguishing between high and low-leverage healthcare safety strategies. WebinarFrom Burnout to Resiliency Date/Time: May 7, 2019 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Speakers: Dr. Stanton N. Smullens, clinical professor of Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and SaraKay Smullens, MSW, LCSW, BCD Description: Dr. Stanton N. Smullens, clinical professor of Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and chair of the Patient Safety Authority Board of Directors, and SaraKay Smullens, MSW, LCSW, BCD, social worker, family therapist, and bestselling author, will review the differences between the macro and micro causes of burnout; the interactive loop between personal, professional, social, and physical manifestations of burnout; and describe personal and professional self-care strategies, activities, and attitudes to address and prevent burnout. ConferencePennsylvania Patient Safety Summit (P2S2) Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority cordially invites you to join us for our second "Pennsylvania Patient Safety Summit (P2S2)." This one-day event will include inspiring stories and concrete strategies to improve the safety of all patients while connecting and networking with other healthcare professionals. This year’s keynote speaker is three-time MLB All-Star and former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman John Kruk! Session topics will include: behavioral health, improving diagnosis, infection prevention, managing risk, and much more. ConferenceSW - Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: April 30, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the third annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia. Experts will deliver presentations on long-term care topics: - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS): Understanding and Applying Criteria, Case Studies, and Analytics
- Bullying in Healthcare
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
- Norovirus
- Scabies
WebinarBehavioral Health Falls Prevention Workgroup Date/Time: April 30, 2019 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Description: Behavioral Health facilities and acute care facilities with Behavioral Health units throughout the state of Pennsylvania will discuss the challenges, successes, trends, and opportunities currently being identified to reduce the frequency and severity of patient falls in the Behavioral Health setting. ConferenceNW - Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: April 23, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the third annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia. Experts will deliver presentations on long-term care topics: - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS): Understanding and Applying Criteria, Case Studies, and Analytics
- Bullying in Healthcare
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
- Norovirus
- Scabies
ConferenceNE - Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: April 18, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the third annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia. Experts will deliver presentations on long-term care topics: - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS): Understanding and Applying Criteria, Case Studies, and Analytics
- Bullying in Healthcare
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
- Norovirus
- Scabies
ConferenceSE - Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: April 16, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the third annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia. Experts will deliver presentations on long-term care topics: - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS): Understanding and Applying Criteria, Case Studies, and Analytics
- Bullying in Healthcare
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
- Norovirus
- Scabies
ConferenceSC - Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: April 11, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the third annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia. Experts will deliver presentations on long-term care topics: - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS): Understanding and Applying Criteria, Case Studies, and Analytics
- Bullying in Healthcare
- Pneumococcal Vaccines
- Norovirus
- Scabies
WebinarError and Uncertainty in Diagnostic Radiology Date/Time: April 2, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Michael A. Bruno, professor of Radiology and Medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine Description: Michael A. Bruno, professor of Radiology and Medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine and a foremost expert in quality and safety in radiology, will discuss error in radiology, including an exploration of the underlying causes which contribute to the problem of error and practical solutions for error prevention and reducing the risk of harm to patients when errors occur. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Hospitals in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Hot Topic: Perioperative Medication Errors: Uncovering Risk from Behind the Drapes Date/Time: March 29, 2019 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP, manager, Medication Safety Analysis at the Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Pennsylvania. The education program topic will focus on Perioperative Medication Errors: Uncovering Risk from Behind the Drapes. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Hot Topic: Perioperative Medication Errors: Uncovering Risk from Behind the Drapes Date/Time: March 29, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Speakers: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP, manager, Medication Safety Analysis at the Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Pennsylvania. The education program topic will focus on Perioperative Medication Errors: Uncovering Risk from Behind the Drapes. WebinarHAP HIIN Injury from Falls and Immobility — Tools for Success and Sustainability Date/Time: March 26, 2019 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Amy Lukanski, DNP, RN, CPN, Senior Improvement Specialist, Wolff Center at UPMC Description: This webinar will provide an overview on the effective processes to help ensure that the desired improvement performance trend continues after the formal project implementation process has been initiated. WebinarThe Importance of Using a "Qualified" Medical Interpreter Webinar Date/Time: March 19, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Elisabeth A. Pérez, CHI™, Patient Representative, Certified Healthcare Interpreter, UPMC Pinnacle Description: This webinar will provide an overview on the importance of using a "Qualified" Medical Interpreter. WebinarHAP HIIN Culture of Safety/Statewide: Positive Safety Culture in Healthcare: Tips and Tools Date/Time: March 6, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Megan Shetterly, MS, RN, CPPS, Mr. Jay Otto, M.S., Principle Scientist, and Ms. Katie Dively, Research Scientist II and Senior Trainer Description: This webinar will provide an overview of learning more about tips and tools that facilities can use on their journey towards establishing a positive safety culture in healthcare. WebinarHAP HIIN ADE Webinar: Preventable Events Associated with Opioids, Insulin and Anticoagulants:A Review of Events Reported in 2018 Date/Time: February 19, 2019 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP, Director, Error Reporting Programs, Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and Manager, Medication Safety Analysis, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: This webinar will provide an update on the top medication safety issues from 2018 based on events reported to the Authority and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. WebinarBehavioral Health Falls Prevention Workgroup Date/Time: January 29, 2019 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Description: This provides Behavioral Health facilities and facilities with Behavioral Health Units the opportunity to participate and share the successes, challenges and lessons learned associated with the prevention of falls in the Behavioral Health setting. WebinarBehavioral Health Fall Prevention Workgroup Call Date/Time: October 29, 2019 - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Description: Behavioral health facilities and acute care facilities with behavioral health units throughout the state of Pennsylvania will discuss the challenges, successes, trends, and opportunities currently being identified to reduce the frequency and severity of patient falls in the behavioral health setting. WebinarHAP HIIN Injury from Falls and Immobility Webinar - The Effectiveness of Bed Alarms as a Fall Prevention Strategy Date/Time: January 22, 2019 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Ronald I. Shorr, M.D., M.S., FACP, Director of Geriatric Research Eduction and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the Malcom Randall Veterans Administratiion Medical Center Description: This webinar will identify the strengths and weaknesses of different study designs employed to evaluate fall prevention strategies with a special emphasis the effectiveness of bed alarms. EducationSE - Patient Safety Officer Basics Course - Patient Safety in Pennsylvania: 10 Things Every Patient Safety Officer Needs to Know Date/Time: January 15, 2019 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Speakers: Melanie A. Motts, RN, BSN, M.Ed.,CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Christopher Mamrol, BSn, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, and Catherine M. Reynolds, DL, MJ, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority is offering a Patient Safety Officer Basics course in the Southeast region of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EducationUtilizing Human Factors to Improve Patient Safety Date/Time: January 11, 2019 - 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Jeffrey Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Megan Shetterly, MS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority (PSA) would like to invite you to attend a program on Human Factors. This program is open to Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs). Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Education Program (Lunch provided): 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Hospitals in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Hot Topic: Hospital-Associated Burns Date/Time: December 7 , 2018 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Ms. Cynthia R. Field, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, Patient Safety Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for Hospitals in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The education program topic will focus on Hot Topic: Hospital-Associated Burns. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Hot Topic: Hospital-Associated Burns Date/Time: December 7, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Speakers: Ms. Cynthia R. Field, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, Patient Safety Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for ASFs in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The education program topic will focus on Hot Topic: Hospital-Associated Burns. EducationNE - Patient Safety Officer Basics Course - Patient Safety in Pennsylvania: 10 Things Every Patient Safety Officer Needs to Know Date/Time: November 29, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Speakers: Jeffrey Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Megan Shetterly, MS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority is offering a Patient Safety Officer Basics course in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WebinarSuccessfully Surviving a Cyber Attack Webinar Date/Time: November 20, 2018 - 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Speakers: Jason R. McLean, Attorney, Cipriani & Werner, P.C.; Norman F. Mitry, President and CEO, Heritage Valley Health System; and Richard Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Most organizations operate under the assumption that they will be targeted and breached suffering a cyber outage as a result of an adversarial threat. The reach and severity of recent cyber attacks have prompted many organizations to seriously consider their ability not only to resist an attack but also to survive one. There are ways in which organizations can prepare for the inevitable and get back on their feet as quickly as possible. ConferenceNE - Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium - Cancelled Due to Impending Weather Forecast (to be rescheduled) Date/Time: November 15, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: Emergency Educators LLC, Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Staff Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our fourth annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium. This exciting session will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts in the topic. ConferenceSC - Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium Date/Time: November 13, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: Emergency Educators LLC, Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Staff Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our fourth annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium. This exciting session will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts in the topic. ConferenceNW/SW - Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium Date/Time: November 9, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: Emergency Educators LLC, Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Staff Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our fourth annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium. This exciting session will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts in the topic. ConferenceDVN/DVS - Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium Date/Time: October 30, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: Emergency Educators LLC, Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Staff Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our fourth annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium. This exciting session will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts in the topic. WebinarStatewide/HAP HIIN Culture of Safety Webinar: Growing a Positive Safety Culture in Healthcare Date/Time: October 26, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Mr. Jay Otto, M.S., Principle Scientist, and Ms. Katie Dively, Research Scientist II and Senior Trainer, both of the Center for Health and Safety Culture at the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University Description: This webinar will provide an overview of culture and how culture impacts our behavior. Presenters will share how a positive culture, focused on growing protective behaviors, can improve health and safety. A protective behavior, safety citizenship, will be described and the necessary leadership support will be outlined. The Positive Culture Framework will be highlighted as a way of improving organizational safety, and three of its critical skills; leadership; communication; and the integration of evidence-based strategies, will be discussed. WebinarStatewide/HAP HIIN Injury from Falls and Immobility Focus Group Webinar: Yes You Can! A Program to Move Our Hospitalized Patients Date/Time: October 25, 2018 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Brooke Nack, PT MHS, Inpatient Therapy Manager and Mobility Program Manager, Franciscan Health – Michigan City and Bobbi J. Herron-Foster, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, CMSRN, Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist at Franciscan Health – Michigan City Description: Would you like to know how to successfully implement a nurse-driven mobility program? Please join the HAP HIIN Injury from Falls and Immobility focus group to learn about the steps implemented by the Franciscan Health System mobility team to gain leadership support, involve clinical managers, and succeed in developing a mobility program to enhance nursing engagement. They will provide examples of mobility scales, staff surveys, and tools to facilitate mobility competence. By the end of this webinar, you will be excited about the opportunities you have to maximize mobility of your hospitalized patients. WebinarStatewide/HAP HIIN ADE Webinar: Medical Cannabis: Clinical and Policy Considerations for Hospitals (Part 1 of a 2 Part Series) Date/Time: October 16, 2018 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Ms. Christine Roussel, PharmD, BCOP, Director of Pharmacy, Doylestown Hospital Description: As the use of medical marijuana may be controversial, Pennsylvania has crossed the threshold to state legalization, with 2016 marking the half way point in the U.S. for state legislation allowing for medical use. The goals of this webinar are to provide healthcare organizations with both the legal and clinical information to allow for safe care of medical marijuana patients. This webinar will provide an overview of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act 16 and its corresponding regulation. The history of medical marijuana use will be explored with detailed information provided on the pathophysiology of cannabinoids, describing its effects on the endocannabinoid system. In addition, there will be discussion on the types of products available for use along with appropriate dosages and monitoring of patients. The impact on healthcare organizations for patients admitted on medical cannabis therapy will be reviewed. EducationNW/SW - Patient Safety Officer Basics Course - Patient Safety in Pennsylvania: 10 Things Every Patient Safety Officer Needs to Know Date/Time: October 12, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority is offering a Patient Safety Officer Basics course in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Pennsylvania on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EducationDVN/DVS - Proactive Ligature Risk Assessment Program Date/Time: September 26, 2018 - 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Speakers: Melanie A. Motts, M.Ed, BSN, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Chris Mamrol, BSN, RN, and Cathy Reynolds, RN, BSN, MJ, DL, Patient Safety Liaisons with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description:
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness month and as a part of our Keys to Ligature Risk Assessment project, The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our Proactive Ligature Risk Assessment program.
Join us for an interactive discussion of the hazards of ligature points as well as an overview of the general proactive risk assessment process. EducationNW/SW - Proactive Ligature Risk Assessment Program Date/Time: September 25, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness month and as a part of our Keys to Ligature Risk Assessment project, The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our Proactive Ligature Risk Assessment program. Join us for an interactive discussion of the hazards of ligature points as well as an overview of the general proactive risk assessment process. EducationSC - Proactive Ligature Risk Assessment Program Date/Time: September 21, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Speakers: Susan Wallace, MPH, CPHRM, CPPS and Christopher Mamrol, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaisons with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness month and as a part of our Keys to Ligature Risk Assessment project, The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our Proactive Ligature Risk Assessment program. Join us for an interactive discussion of the hazards of ligature points as well as an overview of the general proactive risk assessment process. WebinarRetained Surgical Items Webinar Series: Best Practices for the Prevention of RSI: Everything You Need to Know but May Have Been Afraid to Ask: Webinar Series #2: Suture Needles, SMI, Devices and UDFs; The Surgical Junkyard in Our Patients Date/Time: September 20, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Dr. Verna C. Gibbs, M.D., Director, NoThing Left Behind® Description: Small Miscellaneous Items (SMIs) and Unretrieved Device Fragments (UDFs) are the most commonly retained surgical items. Needles are the most frequently miscounted items yet retention is uncommonly reported. Guidewires are the most commonly retained Devices. What’s going on here? In light of the frequency with which these events occur and the spectrum of places these events occur in, OR and hospital personnel need to look at preventive strategies and harm mitigation efforts. Is the risk of retention really less than the risk of retrieval? If indeed retention does occur then understanding disclosure and reporting responsibilities are necessary. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Hospitals in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Identifying Patient Harm from Direct Oral Anticoagulants Date/Time: September 7, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority with Guest Speaker: Michael Gaunt, PharmD Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for Hospitals in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The education program topic will focus on Identifying Patient Harm from Direct Oral Anticoagulants. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Identifying Patient Harm from Direct Oral Anticoagulants Date/Time: September 7, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority with Guest Speaker: Michael Gaunt, PharmD Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for ASFs in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The education program topic will focus on Identifying Patient Harm from Direct Oral Anticoagulants. EducationNE - Proactive Ligature Risk Assessment Program Date/Time: September 6, 2018 - 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Speakers: Jeff Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Melanie A. Motts, M.Ed, BSN, RN, CPPS and Megan Shetterly, RN, MS,CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaisons with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness month and as a part of our Keys to Ligature Risk Assessment project, The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our Proactive Ligature Risk Assessment program. Join us for an interactive discussion of the hazards of ligature points as well as an overview of the general proactive risk assessment process.
WebinarStatewide Webinar: Reliable Performance of Correct-Site Nerve Blocks Date/Time: August 30, 2018 - 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Speakers: Dr. Joshua Atkins, MD, PhD, Dr. Donald E. Martin, MD and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS Description: Wrong-site nerve blocks comprise nearly 26% of all wrong-site procedures reported in Pennsylvania since 2004. To address the frequency of these events, the Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists and the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority joined forces to review the literature and evaluate current prevention practices used by Pennsylvania healthcare facilities. With the assistance of a multidisciplinary task force, 21 principles emerged reflecting clinical, environmental and cultural practices to prevent wrong-site nerves blocks. EducationGetting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA Date/Time: August 24, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Speakers: Susan Wallace, MPH, CPHRM, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison and Christopher Mamrol, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority (PSA) would like to invite you to attend a program on Root Cause Analysis (RCA). This program is open to Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs). WebinarRetained Surgical Items Webinar Series: Best Practices for the Prevention of RSI: Everything You Need to Know but May Have Been Afraid to Ask: Webinar Series #1: Soft Goods and Instruments Date/Time: August 23, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Dr. Verna C. Gibbs, M.D., Director, NoThing Left Behind® Description: Couldn’t figure out the how and why of that retained sponge case? What’s the definition of when it’s retained “after surgery”? What are the hospital staff practice failures such that the most common finding for a retained sponge is when the counts have been called “correct”? The vagina is the second most common site for a retained sponge, usually occurring after a normal birth -- how can medical staff engage and perform a methodical wound exam in every case? Learn the distinctions among the three different situations of therapeutic packing, orifice packing, and wound packing; and gain clarity on safe preventive practices. What about all those instruments? Can policies outline alternative safe practices instead of counting them all? This first webinar will cover this information, and provide clarity and guidance to help listeners repair, redesign or build a stronger surgical safety program to prevent Retained Surgical Items (RSI). WebinarStatewide/HAP HIIN Injury from Falls and Immobility Focus Group Webinar: Post-Fall Huddles: Reducing Preventable Falls & Fall-Related Injuries Date/Time: July 31, 2018 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Julia Neily, RN, MS, MPH, Associate Director of the National Center for Patient Safety Field Office, VHA National Center for Patient Safety Description: If a patient fall occurs in your facility, you can still learn from this event and prevent future falls by participating in a post-fall huddle. The post-fall huddle can provide an assessment of what occurred and encourage team learning. Please join the HAP HIIN Injury from Falls and Immobility focus group to hear about best practices in conducting a post-fall huddle. WebinarStatewide Webinar: Implicit Bias in Healthcare Date/Time: July 31, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Christopher Mamrol, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Racial and socioeconomic inequity continues to be a struggle in providing high quality healthcare. There is growing evidence that implicit bias, unconscious attitudes and stereotypes, lead to differences in treatment, both positive and negative. This webinar will discuss implicit bias and how it can affect clinician-patient interactions, including interviewing questions, diagnostic decisions, symptom management, treatment recommendations, and reported levels of trust. Making people aware of implicit bias is an important step in attempts to reduce the potential negative impacts. Once implicit bias is recognized, various approaches could be helpful in redirecting responses. WebinarStatewide: Patient Family Engagement: An Active Strategy for a Safer Healthcare System Date/Time: June 27, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Libby Hoy, Founder/CEO, Patient Family Centered Care Partners (PFCCpartners) Description: Do you need more help reaching the quality and safety goals in your organization? Learn how to engage your patient population effectively as a strategic resource in meeting the priorities of your healthcare organization. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Hospitals in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Latex: A Lingering and Lurking Safety Risk Date/Time: June 8, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Kim Liberatore, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Patient Safety Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for Hospitals in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The education program topic will focus on Latex: A Lingering and Lurking Safety Risk presented by Kim Liberatore, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Patient Safety Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Latex: A Lingering and Lurking Safety Risk Date/Time: June 8, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Speakers: Kim Liberatore, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Patient Safety Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for ASFs in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The education program topic will focus on Latex: A Lingering and Lurking Safety Risk presented by Kim Liberatore, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Patient Safety Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority. ConferencePerson and Family Engagement: How Do We Get There From Here? Tackling Five PFE Metrics to Improve the Value of Patient Care Description: Registration is now open for the HAP HIIN conference: Person and Family Engagement: How Do We Get There From Here? Tackling Five PFE Metrics to Improve the Value of Patient Care. The conference will be held on June 4, 2018 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, and is open to all Pennsylvania hospitals, providers, consumers, and stakeholders. There is no charge for attendance, but you must register to attend. WebinarStatewide: Norovirus - Tips from the Toolbox Date/Time: May 31, 2018 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Speakers: Sharon Bradley, Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Norovirus causes up to 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis and about 800 deaths annually in the United States. Prevention and control of norovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks continues to be problematic in Pennsylvania long-term care facilities, indicating a need for improvement in implementation of prevention and control strategies. This program demonstrates use of the components of the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority free online toolkit which if implemented by the team prior to norovirus season, enables effective preparation for norovirus season, including strategies to prevent widespread outbreaks, and evaluation of the effectiveness of process and outcome measures. WebinarStatewide/HAP HIIN ADE Webinar: Choose Your Weapons Wisely: Non-Opioid Analgesia Options Date/Time: May 23, 2018 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Maria Foy, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, Patient Care Coordinator, Palliative Care Department of Pharmacy Abington Memorial Hospital Description: Over the past 15-20 years, opioids have been overprescribed leading to an association with increase in overdoses and mortality. Opioids, used for chronic pain , are often ineffective in analgesia and improvement in functional status. In order to treat complicated chronic pain patients, multimodal therapy with both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies are recommended. This webinar will examine non-pharmacologic modalities for pain. In addition, agents developed for treatments other than pain but show analgesic efficacy (co-analgesics), will be reviewed. WebinarStatewide/HAP HIIN Injury from Falls and Immobility - Critical Thinking for Fall Injury Prevention Date/Time: May 22, 2018 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Norma D. McNair, PhD, RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Description: Do you need some new strategies to strengthen your fall prevention program? Please join the HAP PA-HIIN Preventing Injuries from Falls and Immobility focus group to learn about interventions that may enhance a fall prevention program in your healthcare facility with a focus on critical thinking, teach back, and using post-fall huddles. EducationUtilizing Human Factors to Improve Patient Safety Date/Time: May 11, 2018 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Speakers: Cathy Reynolds, RN, BSN, MJ, DL, CPPS and Chris Mamrol, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaisons with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority (PSA) would like to invite you to attend a program on Human Factors. This program is open to Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs).
Registration:
7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Education Program (Breakfast provided): 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EducationGetting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA Date/Time: May 4, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Jeffrey Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison and Megan Shetterly, MS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority (PSA) would like to invite you to attend a program on Root Cause Analysis (RCA). This program is open to Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs). Registration: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Education Program (Lunch provided): 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM ConferenceLong-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: May 2, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and James Davis, MSN, RN, CCRN, CIC, HEM, FAPIC, Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the second annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia. These sessions will include topics specifically focused on long-term care and presented by experts. EducationGetting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA Date/Time: April 27, 2018 - 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority (PSA) would like to invite you to attend a program on Root Cause Analysis (RCA). This program is open to Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs). ConferenceLong-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: April 25, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Terri Lee Roberts BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the second annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia. These sessions will include topics specifically focused on long-term care and presented by experts. WebinarStatewide: Leadership’s Role in Health Literacy and Patient Safety Webinar Date/Time: April 18, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Jeffrey Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Over 93 million Americans are at risk of not understanding their health plan of care due to low health literacy. Improving health literacy and patient engagement will improve shared decision making and improve patient and staff satisfaction. Leaders can assist with improving health literacy through implementation of strategies to improve health literacy and becoming a health literate organization. ConferenceLong-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: April 10, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Sharon M. Bradley R.N., C.I.C., Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the second annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia. These sessions will include topics specifically focused on long-term care and presented by experts. ConferencePennsylvania Patient Safety Summit (P2S2) Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority cordially invites you to join us for our first "Pennsylvania Patient Safety Summit (P2S2)."
This one-day event will include inspiring stories and concrete strategies to improve the safety of all patients while connecting and networking with other healthcare professionals.
Session topics will include: responding to error, medication safety, improving diagnosis, infection prevention and much more.
Agenda:
7:30 – 8:00 - Registration
8:00 – 8:30 - Welcome – Ms. Regina M. Hoffman, MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority
8:30 – 10:00 - Keynote – Dr. John Kenagy
Join Dr. John Kenagy as he discusses how to create a compelling vision and strategic purpose to align everyone in efforts to continually improve patient safety
10:00 – 10:15 – Break 10:15 – 11:45 - Breakout Sessions (choose 1 of 4 dynamic sessions): - Responding to Error: Dr. Princy Thottathil will present: “When was the last time you were a Second Victim?... Not a question of IF, but WHEN...” She will discuss the concept of “second victim” and how to manage this experience.
- Medication Safety: Dr. Rachel Levine, Dr. Vitaly Gordin, and Jennifer Hubbell will present information on the Prescription opioid and heroin crisis and how to manage opioid related adverse drug events.
- Improving Diagnosis: Dr. Sarah Tilstra and Dr. Deborah DiNardo present, “How Doctors Think: Understanding and Combatting Errors in Clinical Reasoning”. Which will describe how clinicians think, how to identify errors, and how to implement strategies to prevent these errors.
- Infection Prevention: Dr. David Nace and Dr. Jeffrey Miller will discuss antibiotic stewardship: why it is important, challenges, opportunities, and strategies for implementing a program.
11:45 – 12:45 - Lunch – Join us for the “I Am Patient Safety” Award Recognition
12:45 – 2:15 - Breakout Sessions (choose 1 of 4 dynamic sessions): - Responding to Error: Mark Atlee will lead a panel discussion about disclosure, including misconceptions and strategies to improve how facilities address this difficult topic.
- Medication Safety: Kathryn Shradley and Joy Trout discuss the impact health literacy has on medication management and patient outcomes along with evidence based organizational strategies to improve medication safety.
- Improving Diagnosis: Dr. Michael Bruno and Dr. Timothy Mosher review diagnostic error and discuss radiology related events and strategies.
- Infection Prevention: Emily Shears will discuss strategies for engaging leadership and how to create strategic goals for your infection prevention program.
2:15 – 2:30 - Break
2:30 – 4:00 - “Staying on Track: Being Resilient in the Face of Disaster” Panel Discussion
The panel will review the events of the 2015 Amtrak derailment and share lessons learned from those who were involved in this tragedy. 4:00 – 4:30 - Closing Remarks - Dr. Ellen S. Deutsch, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP, Medical Director, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority
Registration Fees:
Registration fees are per person. Fees are inclusive of conference attendance, materials, food and beverage (breakfast, lunch and breaks).
Pennsylvania Resident and Pennsylvania Healthcare Workers: $50.00
Out of State Residents and Healthcare Workers: $300.00
Certificate of Continuing Education: This educational offering will provide a certificate of continuing education for 6.0 hour(s). Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. The Pennsylvania Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Pennsylvania Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hotel Accommodations:
Hotel accommodations can be made by calling the Penn Stater Conference Center & Hotel at 1-800-233-7505. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. WebinarStatewide: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System: Understanding and Applying Criteria in Long-Term Care Date/Time: March 29, 2018 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Sharon M. Bradley, RN, CIC, Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Health Care-Associated Infection Prevention and Control Act of 2007, Act 52, requires Long-Term Care facilities to report specific healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) to the Authority and the Department of Health via the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) using nationally recognized guidelines and definitions. Surveillance for and identification of infections by the application of criteria is a needed skill for the Infection Prevention Designee. WebinarStatewide: Overcoming Challenges in Pressure Injury Reporting: Two Facility Perspectives Date/Time: March 27, 2018 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Speakers: Melanie A. Motts, M.Ed., BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Final Guidance for Acute Health Care Facility Determinations of Reporting Requirements for Pressure Injuries under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act went into effect on January 1, 2018.
This webinar will highlight two Pennsylvania facility perspectives and the processes they are using to identify, treat, monitor, and report pressure injuries in their facilities. This webinar will also provide a review of baseline Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) pressure injury reporting data collected since the reporting criteria has changed, an overview of the reporting principles, decision tree tool and online education available. ConferenceLong-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: March 22, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Terri Lee Roberts BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the second annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia. These sessions will include topics specifically focused on long-term care and presented by experts. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Hospitals in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Infection Prevention Basics: Perioperative Practice Date/Time: March 16, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison and Terri Lee Roberts , BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for Hospitals in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The education program topic will focus on Infection Prevention Basics: Perioperative Practice presented by Terri Lee Roberts , BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Infection Prevention Basics: Perioperative Practice Date/Time: March 16, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison and Terri Lee Roberts , BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The education program topic will focus on Infection Prevention Basics: Perioperative Practice presented by Terri Lee Roberts , BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority. WebinarStatewide: Retained Bioburden on Surgical Instruments After Reprocessing: Are We Just Scraping the Surface? Webinar Date/Time: February 16, 2018 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Speakers: James Davis, Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The design of medical devices, equipment, and instruments can provide ideal spaces for bioburden accumulation and subsequent development of surface biofilms, especially if compound hinges, gaps, channels, or lumens are present. Many outcomes related to the use of poor-quality instruments are likely to go unrecognized, especially if the result of an event is latent in a patient's course. EducationNE/SC - Patient Safety Officer Basics Course - Patient Safety in Pennsylvania: 10 Things Every Patient Safety Officer Needs to Know Date/Time: February 2, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Evangelical Community Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837 Speakers: Jeffrey Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison; Megan Shetterly, MS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison; Susan Wallace, MPH, CPHRM, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority is offering a Patient Safety Officer Basics course in the Northeast and South Central regions of Pennsylvania on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WebinarStatewide: Bullying in Healthcare: A Disruptive Force Linked to Compromised Patient Safety Webinar Date/Time: January 18, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CEO, RTConnections; Kelly Gipson, BSN, RN, CPPS, Project Manager, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority; Susan Wallace, MPH, CPHRM, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Whether you have been the subject of bullying during your healthcare career, witnessed a colleague being bullied, thought it didn’t happen, or didn’t recognize the impact to patient care, join us for a one hour webinar to learn about bullying in the healthcare setting and how it impacts patient safety. The Patient Safety Authority will be joined by bullying expert, Dr. Renee Thompson, who will describe what she hears and sees as she works with local and international healthcare facilities. EducationNE/SC - Patient Safety Officer Basics Course - Patient Safety in Pennsylvania: 10 Things Every Patient Safety Officer Needs to Know - Registration is CLOSED due to Reaching Peak Registration Capacity Date/Time: January 11, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Reading Hospital, 420 S. Fifth Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 Speakers: ; Susan Wallace, MPH, CPHRM, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority; Jeffrey Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison; Christopher Mamrol, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority is offering a Patient Safety Officer Basics course in the Northeast and South Central regions of Pennsylvania on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We have been overwhelmed with interest in the January 11, 2018 Patient Safety Officers Basics Course, and thus have reached peak registration capacity for this location. We would like to ask those who are registered and WILL NOT be able to attend to cancel your registration by emailing Shelly Mixell at shmixell@pa.gov and insert "Cancel 1/11 PSO Basics Registration" in the subject heading as this will open up registration for those on the waiting list. If you have not yet registered but would like to submit your name to be included on the waiting list, please contact Shelly Mixell at shmixell@pa.gov and insert "Waiting List for 1/11 PSO Basics Course" in the subject heading. WebinarStatewide: Surgical Fire Prevention Webinar Date/Time: December 18, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Mark E. Bruley, CCE, EIT, Vice President, Accident and Forensic Investigation, ECRI Institution, Editorial Advisory Board, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory Description: This webinar will review the trends in surgical fires and provide the current recommendations and guidance for their prevention. WebinarStatewide: Raising the Bar for Optimal Use of Antibiotics for UTI in Long-Term Care Facilities: Smart Strategies Prevent Resident Harm Date/Time: December 7, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Speakers: Sharon M. Bradley R.N., C.I.C., Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority ConferenceSoutheastern Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium Date/Time: November 17, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Staff Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our third annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium. This exciting session will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts in the topic. ConferenceSouth Central Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium Date/Time: November 14, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Staff Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our third annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium. This exciting session will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts in the topic. WebinarStatewide: Treating Hyperkalemia: Avoid Additional Harm When Using Insulin and Dextrose Date/Time: November 14, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Speakers: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP, Director, Error Reporting Programs, Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and Manager, Medication Safety Analysis, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: During this webinar, attendees will learn about hyperkalemia while identifying the types of events, both harmful and harmless, that occur when insulin is ordered to treat hyperkalemia, to prevent harm by encouraging the use of best practices when using insulin to treat hyperkalemia, and to propose possible risk reduction strategies. ConferenceNortheastern Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium Date/Time: November 9, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Staff Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our third annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium. This exciting session will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts in the topic. WebinarStatewide: Hepatitis: Do You Know Your ABCs? Date/Time: November 7, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: This webinar will discuss the various types of viral hepatitis, available treatment and preventative measures, and the use of Standard Precautions to minimize the risk of exposure. ConferenceNorthwestern/Southwestern Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium Date/Time: November 3, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Staff Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend our third annual Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Symposium. This exciting session will include four topics specifically focused for ambulatory settings and presented by experts in the topic. ConferenceHealth Literacy for Nurse Leaders - 2017 Annual PONL Nursing Leadership Conference Date/Time: October 19-20, 2017 Speakers: Jeffrey Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Jeffrey Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority will be present at the 2017 Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL) Nursing Leadership Conference. The Conference will be held Oct.19–20, 2017, at the Wyndham Hotel in Gettysburg, PA. WebinarBehavioral Health Falls Prevention Workgroup Conference Call Date/Time: October 18, 2017 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Location: Conference Call via WebEx Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority EducationNW/SW - Patient Safety Officer Basics Course - Patient Safety in Pennsylvania: 10 Things Every Patient Safety Officer Needs to Know Date/Time: October 13, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority is offering a Patient Safety Officer Basics course in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Pennsylvania on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WebinarStatewide: Health Literacy Webinar Series - Webinar #4: Health Literacy and the Building Blocks of Web Design Date/Time: September 28, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Megan Shetterly, MS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Shawn Kincaid, BA, BS, EIT, Service Information Developer III, DXC Technology/Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Up to ½ of the United States population may be at risk for medical misunderstandings, medical mistakes, excess hospitalizations, and poor health outcomes due to low health literacy. This series of webinars will provide the attendees with potential interventions to assist their patients with understanding their health care needs. EducationSE - Patient Safety Officer Basics Course - Patient Safety in Pennsylvania: 10 Things Every Patient Safety Officer Needs to Know Date/Time: September 22, 2017 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Speakers: Christopher Mamrol, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Melanie A. Motts, M.Ed., BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Catherine Reynolds, RN, BSN, MJ, DL, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority is offering a Patient Safety Officer Basics course in the Southeast region of Pennsylvania on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WebinarStatewide: The Value of Improving Patient Safety Date/Time: August 29, 2017 - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Speakers: Mary C. Magee, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety/Quality Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: During this presentation, the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority will demonstrate a standardized cost and mortality estimation methodology they used to appraise the value of data aggregation, analysis, dissemination, and statewide collaborative learning to reduce healthcare-associated patient harm in the state. WebinarStatewide: Workarounds: Trash or Treasure? Date/Time: August 8, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Speakers: Ellen S. Deutsch, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP, CPPS, Medical Director, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Healthcare workarounds are informal practices used to overcome real or perceived barriers to delivering patient care. Workarounds are ubiquitous and often valued in healthcare. Workarounds may be adaptive and pragmatic, or they may bypass patient care safeguards and be problematic. This webinar will explore both sides of workarounds, and provide strategies to improve the safety of patient care delivery by leveraging information gleaned from workarounds. WebinarStatewide: Health Literacy Webinar Series - Webinar #3: Informed Consent Date/Time: July 25, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Cathy Reynolds, RN, BSN, MJ, DL, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Up to ½ of the United States population may be at risk for medical misunderstandings, medical mistakes, excess hospitalizations, and poor health outcomes due to low health literacy. This series of webinars will provide the attendees with potential interventions to assist patients with understanding their health care needs. WebinarStatewide: Medication Errors Attributed to Health Information Technology: A Statewide Analysis of Reported Events Date/Time: July 13, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP, Director, Error Reporting Programs, Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and Manager, Medication Safety Analysis, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: This session will review the analysis of HIT-related medication errors reported to the Authority, review the contributing factors mentioned in reports and provide appropriate system-based risk reduction strategies to help facilities identify and mitigate risk and minimize potential patient harm. WebinarBehavioral Health Falls Prevention Workgroup Conference Call Date/Time: July 11, 2017 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Location: Conference Call via WebEx Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority ConferenceRegional Root Cause Anaylsis (RCA) Training - "Getting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA" Date/Time: June 29, 2017 - 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Chris Mamrol, BSN, RN, Patient Safety Liaison, Melanie Motts, M.Ed, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, and Cathy Reynolds, RN, BSN, MJ, DL, Patient Safety Liaison with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Root Cause Analysis (RCA) program: "Getting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA" is for those who are new to RCA or would like a review of the basic RCA process. WebinarNew Reporting Requirements for Pressure Injuries in Pennsylvania: Modifications to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) Data Interface for Risk Management and Patient Safety Software Vendors Date/Time: June 29, 2017 - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Speakers: Theresa V. Arnold, DPM, Manager, Clinical Analysis, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: During this 30-minute webinar, representatives of the Patient Safety Authority will inform attendees of the modifications necessary to the PA-PSRS data interface to support implementation of the new reporting standards. WebinarNew Reporting Requirements for Pressure Injuries in Pennsylvania: Modifications to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) Data Interface for Patient Safety Officers Date/Time: June 29, 2017 - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Speakers: Theresa V. Arnold, DPM, Manager, Clinical Analysis, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: During this 30-minute webinar, representatives of the Patient Safety Authority will: - Highlight the new reporting requirements
- Inform attendees of the modifications necessary to the PA-PSRS data interface to support implementation of the new reporting standards
Webinar Wrong-Site Surgery Prevention: Using Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Outcomes Date/Time: June 22, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Robert A. Yonash, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority, Jennifer Gregory, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Officer, Excela Health System and Lorrie Bickerstaff, RN, MS-HSL, Patient Safety Officer, Excela Health System Description: Join us to learn what policy and procedural changes one health system has made to result in sustainable outcomes while learning what the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority can do for your facility to help in reducing future WSS from occurring within your facility. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Hospitals in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Medication Errors Attributed to Health Information Technology: A Statewide Analysis of Reported Events Date/Time: June 16, 2017 - 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority with Guest Speaker: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for Hospitals in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The education program topic will focus on Pennsylvania Medication Errors Attributed to Health Information Technology: A Statewide Analysis of Reported Events. EducationNW/SW - PSO Networking Session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest/Southwest Regions of PA - Medication Errors Attributed to Health Information Technology: A Statewide Analysis of Reported Events Date/Time: June 16, 2017 - 11:45 AM to 3:00 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority with Guest Speaker: Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering Patient Safety Officers a networking session for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Pennsylvania. The education program topic will focus on Pennsylvania Medication Errors Attributed to Health Information Technology: A Statewide Analysis of Reported Events. ConferenceAPIC Annual Conference 2017 Date/Time: June 14 - 16, 2017 Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, RN, BSN, CIC, Terri Lee Roberts BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, James Davis, MSN, RN, CCRN, CIC, HEM, Sharon M. Bradley R.N., C.I.C., Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: Join our colleagues at APIC 2017 to learn about the latest research and science and to discover real-world solutions to challenging infection prevention issues. WebinarHIIN/Statewide - Training a Team of Experts into an Expert Team Date/Time: June 6, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Speakers: Dr. Sarah Parker, PhD, Director of Human Factors Research, Carilion Clinic, and an Assistant Professor in the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and the Department of Biomedical Science in the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Description: In healthcare, teams work to provide safe care in high stake situations. Join us to understand the complexities of team dynamics and the types of behaviors that improve the adaptive capacity of teams. ConferencePennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers - Patient Safety, Risk Management and Quality: Bringing it All Together (Safe Medication Prescribing and Risk Management) Date/Time: May 19, 2017 - 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM Speakers: Kelly Gipson, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison and Rebecca Jones, MBA, BSN, RN, CPHRM, CPPS, Special Assistant to the Executive Director with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority ConferenceNE - LTC Regional Meeting Date/Time: May 19, 2017 - 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: James Davis, MSN, RN, CCRN, CIC, HEM, Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Sharon M. Bradley R.N., C.I.C., Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The first annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposium will include topics specifically focused on long-term care and presented by experts. ConferenceNortheast Pennsylvania Heart Failure Symposium - "Heart Failure & The Failure to Understand: The Impact of Health Literacy on Patients Living with Heart Failure" Date/Time: May 19, 2017 - 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM Speakers: Megan Shetterly, MS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The American Heart Association invites you to join them and learn what more can be done as a community for the heart failure patient population. WebinarStatewide - Creating and Enhancing a Supportive Environment for the Second Victim Date/Time: May 18, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority; Kelly Gipson, RN, BSN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority; Heidi McMullan, MSN, RN-BC, CPHQ, Chief Nursing Officer, Philhaven Hospital Description: Join us to learn how to identify those who have been impacted by an adverse patient event, strategies to help support the worker and to learn what Pennsylvania facilities are doing to support their employees during times of need. ConferenceNW - LTC Regional Meeting Date/Time: May 15, 2017 - 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Terri Lee Roberts BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the first annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposium. This session will include topics specifically focused on long-term care and presented by experts. EducationNE - Regional Root Cause Analysis (RCA) - "Getting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA" Date/Time: May 12, 2017 - 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Megan Shetterly, MS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Jeffrey Bomboy, BS, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Root Cause Analysis (RCA) program: "Getting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA" is for those who are new to RCA or would like a review of the basic RCA process. We will provide introductory level content utilizing a combination of lecture and hands-on application of RCA methodology while incorporating the PSA Root Cause Analysis Investigation Tool. ConferenceSW - Pennsylvania Anesthesia Nurses Association Spring Conference - Preventing Wrong-Site Surgery Through Implementation of Evidenced-Based Best Practices Speakers: Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, PA Patient Safety Authority ConferenceLTC Regional Meeting Date/Time: May 5, 2017 - 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Speakers: James Davis, MSN, RN, CCRN, CIC, HEM, Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and Sharon M. Bradley R.N., C.I.C., Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority would like to invite you to attend the first annual Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposium. This session will include topics specifically focused on long-term care and presented by experts. ConferenceDistractions in the OR - Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Spring Symposium Speakers: Michelle Feil, MSN, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Analyst, PA Patient Safety Authority EducationSC - Regional Root Cause Analysis (RCA) - "Getting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA" Date/Time: May 5, 2017 - 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Speakers: Kelly Gipson, BSN, RN, CPPS, Patient Safety Liaison and Megan Shetterly, MS, RN, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Liaison with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Description: "Getting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA" is for those who are new to RCA or would like a review of the basic RCA process. We will provide introductory level content utilizing a combination of lecture and hands-on application of RCA methodology while incorporating the PSA Root Cause Analysis Investigation Tool. |
