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Fourth Annual Safety and Quality Summit - Day 1 (Sep 30th, 2025)


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Add to Calendar Fourth Annual Safety and Quality Summit - Day 1 (Sep 30th, 2025) 9/30/2025 8:30:00 AM 9/30/2025 4:00:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://ascension-ce-cme.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=30766 Description: This virtual summit, hosted by Ascension’s national patient safety and quality teams, brings together associates and thought leaders from across Ascension who share a passion for providing care without harm. Over the course of three days, you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of virtual sessions that share practical tools and real-life improvement initiatives through powerful sto... Online false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CT, Online

Target Audience
Specialties - Medicine

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), ABS CC (5.00 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (5.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (5.00 hours), ASWB Credit(s) (5.00 hours), General Attendance (5.00 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (5.00 hours)

Overview
This virtual summit, hosted by Ascension’s national patient safety and quality teams, brings together associates and thought leaders from across Ascension who share a passion for providing care without harm. Over the course of three days, you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of virtual sessions that share practical tools and real-life improvement initiatives through powerful stories from across Ascension. Associates and leaders working in patient safety, quality, nursing, pharmacy, physicians, social work, risk management and other allied healthcare professions will find the summit highly valuable and time well-spent. Attendees may choose to join any or all of the events for each day of this three-day summit via Google Meet.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Analyze the components of High-Reliability principles, including closed-loop communication and leadership rounding, to identify specific tactics for implementation within their own clinical teams.
  2. Formulate a data-driven strategy for preventing specific healthcare-associated harms, such as HAPIs, CAUTIs, and CLABSIs, based on the high-impact initiatives shared by Ascension ministries.
  3. Apply quality and safety improvement tools and translate insights from summit sessions into actionable quality improvement initiatives within their local practice settings.

Accreditation
Ascension is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the Healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.00 IPCE credits for learning and change.


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected]

Ascension reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Ascension is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CE/CME Coordinator.


Ascension adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of CE/CME. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Ascension adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information
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Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Jahnavi Valleru, MHA, MS, CPPS
Program Director, Patient Safety Education and Research
Ascension
Plain City, OH
Course Director
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Thomas Aloia, MD
VP, Oncology Services
Ascension
Pearland, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Angela W Cinal, MSN
Practice Specialist
Ascension Sacred Heart
Niceville, FL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Emily Fisher, MSN
Ascension Sacred Heart
Daphne, AL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Jessica Flores, BSN
Ascension
Schaumburg, IL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Monaliza Gaw, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Chief Nursing Officer
Ascension Texas
Austin, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Syed Jafri, MD
President and Chief Medical Officer
AFGC
Jacksonville, FL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Michael Justice, BSN, CIC
System Infection Prevention Manager
Ascension St. Vincent's
Saint Johns, FL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Don King, PT, Master's Physicial Therapy
CEO
Ascension
Brentwood, TN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Jamie Larue, BSN
Clinical Nurse Manager
Ascension Medical Group
Austin, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Wendy Lincoln, MSN, CMSRN, NEA-BC, FACHE
CNO
Ascension St Agnes
Little Rock, AR
Faculty
Speakers Bureau-Smith & Nephew (Any division)
George Lukowski, BS, CCRN, CRRP
RN Practice Specialist
Ascension St. Alexius
East Dundee, IL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Aditya Neravetla, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Medical Officer - SAMC, Hoffman Estates, Il
Barrington, IL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Susan Okuno-Jones, DNP
RCNO
Ascension
St Louis, MO
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Courtney Pickar, APRN
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Ascension
Waukesha, WI
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Joshua Pozos, MD, MPH
Chief Medical Officer
Ascension Seton
Austin, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Aditi D Rao, PhD, RN
Director of Quality & Patient Safety
Ascension Dell Seton Medical Center
Austin, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Holly J Rollo, MSN, NEA-BC
Nursing Director
Ascension
South Elgin , IL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Tongela Russoe, MSN
RN-Manager Infection Control
Ascension Saint Agnes
Parkville, MD
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
adam tiltz, MSN
Saint Alexius medical center
SAINT CHARLES, IL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Julie Zessin, MSN
Clinical RN Manager
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Mohamad Fakih, MD
Chief Quality Officer
Ascension
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Faculty, Physician Planner
Nothing to disclose
Kelly Randall, PhD
Ascension
Helena, AL
Faculty, Social Work Planner
Nothing to disclose
Denise Ingram, BSN
Director of Patient Safety, Post Acute
Ascension MOSTL
Pensacola, FL
Nurse Planner
Nothing to disclose
Chris Bell, PharmD
Senior Director, Medication Safety Officer
Ascension Rx
Basehor, KS
Pharmacy Planner
Nothing to disclose

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Welcome Address
8:30AM - 8:50AM
Kelly Randall, PhD (Presenter)


Kick off the Fourth Annual Safety and Quality Summit with Dr. Kelly Randall, VP of Patient Safety and Compliance and learn more about Ascension's journey toward Zero Harm, a Reliable Culture, and Safer Outcomes. Join us to get inspired and create a collaborative learning experience as we share safety and quality initiatives from across Ascension.
Quality and Safety: Celebrating Excellence and the Path Forward to Better Patient Outcomes (Keynote)
9:00AM - 9:50AM
Mohamad Fakih, MD (Presenter)


Join Dr. Fakih for an inspiring conversation on the vital role of both quality and safety in achieving better patient outcomes across Ascension. Explore our progress, the challenges ahead, and the next steps on our journey to build a safer, more reliable healthcare system for every patient we serve.
Closed Loop Communication & Safety Culture
10:15AM - 11:00AM
Joshua Pozos, MD, MPH (Presenter)
Jamie Larue, BSN (Presenter)
Julie Zessin, MSN (Presenter)


In this engaging session from the Texas market, learn about the ‘ERS Roadmap’ designed to strengthen closed-loop communication and build a stronger safety culture across our ministries. Walk away with practical tools and proven strategies to turn silence into safety.
HAPI Reduction and HAPI hour
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Emily Fisher, MSN (Presenter)
Angela W Cinal, MSN (Presenter)
Wendy Lincoln, MSN, CMSRN, NEA-BC, FACHE (Presenter)


Join us to explore how two teams are turning the tide on Hospital Acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) with high-impact initiatives rooted in HRO principles and proactive prevention with HAPI Hour in Maryland and Florida Ministries. Learn how standardized tools, targeted education, and purposeful rounding in high-risk units helped re-engage staff, close serious safety gaps, and refocus on what matters most: preventing harm before it starts.
Leadership HRO Panel: Hardwiring High Reliability
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Joshua Pozos, MD, MPH (Panelist)
Thomas Aloia, MD (Facilitator)
Kelly Randall, PhD (Facilitator)
Syed Jafri, MD (Panelist)
Don King, PT, Master's Physicial Therapy (Panelist)


How do you move from talking about culture to truly living it? Join Ascension leaders experts for a dynamic panel discussion on practical, proven HRO tactics—like Safety Huddles and Leadership Rounding—that are transforming frontline culture and strengthening system-wide reliability. Walk away with insights and actions you can bring back to your teams to build trust, transparency, and a culture where safety isn’t just a goal—it’s a way of working.
High Risk Huddles: All teach, all learn, all in!
1:15PM - 1:45PM
Susan Okuno-Jones, DNP (Presenter)
Holly J Rollo, MSN, NEA-BC (Presenter)


Join us as we discuss the use of a high-risk huddle, which was tested in the Illinois Market, to reduce patient harm, enhance clinical outcomes, and improve nursing satisfaction and psychological safety. The process engages charge nurses, clinical leads, and primary RNs in proactive discussions to identify risks, prevent unnecessary interventions, and optimize patient care decisions. The practice focuses on high-risk, low-volume patient care activities utilizing the concepts of AHA's TeamSTEPPS model as a foundation.
Clinical Priority Goals in Action: Advancing and Sustaining Glycemic Control and Maternal Safety
1:45PM - 2:30PM
George Lukowski, BS, CCRN, CRRP (Presenter)
Jessica Flores, BSN (Presenter)
Aditya Neravetla, MD (Presenter)
Courtney Pickar, APRN (Presenter)


TThis session will highlight our FY25 focus on minimizing hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in Illinois ministry, while also outlining long-term strategies to decrease OB hemorrhage-related transfusions in Wisconsin ministry. Learn how clinical excellence, health equity, and high reliability come together in this system-wide approach to safer, more effective care.



Breaking the Chain: Reducing CAUTI, CLABSI, and HAIs Through a Culture of Safety and Continuous Learning
2:40PM - 3:30PM
George Lukowski, BS, CCRN, CRRP (Presenter)
Jessica Flores, BSN (Presenter)
Tongela Russoe, MSN (Presenter)
Michael Justice, BSN, CIC (Presenter)
adam tiltz, MSN (Presenter)


 CAUTIs and CLABSIs remain preventable threats—yet they're still driving patient harm and unnecessary costs. This session spotlights strategies like daily line reviews, nurse leader rounding, real-time data use, and targeted physician education to reduce variation, reinforce best practices, and strengthen accountability. Join us to learn how a strong Culture of Safety, and learning mindsets can break the chain of healthcare-associated infections.
From Insights to Action: Closing the Day with Structured Problem-Solving (Closing Remarks)
3:30PM - 3:50PM


Wrap up the day with Dr. Stephen Swinney as he connects the dots between today’s powerful sessions and the proven tools of quality improvement—A3 thinking, data-driven measures, and Kaizen. In these closing remarks, you’ll gain a big-picture view of how structured problem-solving ties our work together and drives safer, higher-quality care across Ascension. Don’t miss this inspiring synthesis to take insights forward into action.

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