KHA 2024 Quality Conference

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Poster Presentations

Monday, March 11

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (ET)

Welcome Reception

Tuesday, March 12

7:30 – 8:15 a.m. (ET)

Registration and Breakfast

8:15 – 8:30 a.m.

Welcome

Nancy Galvagni, President
Kentucky Hospital Association

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Inspired Leadership

Rich Bluni, National Speaker
Huron

An inspirational presentation that reminds all health care leaders of how engagement and commitment can lead to best outcomes.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

KY SOS Emergency Department Bridge Program: Integrated Recovery in a Health Care Setting

Erin Riebel, Director
UofL Health – UofL Hospital
Lynde Revert, Addiction Program Social Worker
UofL Health – UofL Hospital
Ashel Kruetzkamp, Emergency Department, Director
St. Elizabeth Healthcare

An overview of Kentucky hospitals successfully implementing emergency department bridge programs to connect patients to treatment.

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Networking Break

Please remember to visit the conference sponsors!

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Addressing Workplace Violence in Health Care

PointClickCare and hospital panelists TBA

A discussion of state legislation on workplace violence and an exploration of how to prevent it.

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch and Networking Break

Please remember to visit the conference sponsors!

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Health and Social Care: Addressing Social Determinants of Health as a Matter of Equity and Quality

Casey Newman, Manager, Social Work
Norton Healthcare

An overview of complexities at the intersection of medical and social care and strategies for addressing individual social needs as an expression of high-quality care.

2:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Networking Break

Please remember to visit the conference sponsors!

2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Why Safer Care Matters and How We Can Get There

Matthew Wright, Regional Executive
Nancy Foster, Vice President of Patient Safety and Quality
American Hospital Association

A frame of reference with the personal experience of a patient safety crisis and the initiative launched by the American Hospital Association (AHA) to support hospitals in advancing safety.

3:15 – 4:00 p.m.

Under Attack! Expert Advice on Strategies for Managing a Cyber Security Breach

Moderator:
Tim Lewis, Systems Engineer
Mirazon

Panelists:
Melissa Bennett, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Executive
CHI Saint Joseph Health
Ryan Chan, Clinical Informatics Pharmacist
Norton Healthcare Pharmacy Services
Christy Spitser, System Chief Financial Officer
CHI Saint Joseph Health
Megan Walker, Market Director, Quality and Patient Safety
CHI Saint Joseph Health

A panel featuring real-life accounts of cybersecurity breaches, what they mean for hospitals, how to recover afterwards and, most importantly, how to prevent them.

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Poster Presentations

Poster presentations highlighting the quality improvement projects taking place in hospitals across Kentucky to reduce health care disparities, advance health equity, and improve the quality of care for all.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Reception

Sponsored by:

PointClickCare logo

Wednesday, March 13

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. (ET)

Registration and Breakfast

8:15 – 8:30 a.m.

Welcome

Casey Franklin, Director of Quality & Health Professions
Kentucky Hospital Association

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

“That’s Just the Way We’ve Always Done It”

Craig Deao, Managing Director
Huron

A presentation delving into the cultural attributes that contribute to the persistence of outdated practices in health care organizations.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

And the UTI Panel Goes To…

Moderator:
Rochelle Beard, Infection Preventionist
Kentucky Hospital Association

Panelists:
Teresa Daniels, Kentucky Market Director for Infection Prevention
Lifepoint Health

Shaina Doyen, System Manager of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Baptist Health
Dr. Eric Fisher, Antimicrobial Stewardship Physician Advisor
TJ Regional Health
Dr. Fares Khater, System Director of Infectious Diseases
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Nicki Shorr-Maxson, Manager of Quality and Patient Safety
Continuing Care Hospital

A panel discussing the appropriate management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and their journeys toward facility-wide adoption of best practices.

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Networking Break

Please remember to visit the conference sponsors!

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

The Impact of Hypertension in Kentucky: How Hospitals and Health Systems Can Help

Kari Moore, Director, Outreach & Community Engagement & Clinical Operations Stroke Program
UofL School of Medicine

Discuss the impact of hypertension associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, current blood pressure management guidelines, and strategies focused on reducing blood pressure.

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch and Presentation of the KHA Quality Awards

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Between the Cracks: Sealing the Gaps in Transitions of Care that Create High Readmissions Risks in Hospitals

Moderator:
Casey Franklin, Director of Quality & Health Professions
Kentucky Hospital Association

Panelists:
Kelly Crain, Home Care Quality Improvement & Infection Prevention Coordinator
TJ Regional Health
Melissa Harper, Director of Care Management
Taylor Regional Hospital
Shannon Nally, Market Director, Employer Strategy and Relations
CHI Saint Joseph Health Partners
Riki Watts, Market Director of Case Management
Meadowview Regional Hospital/Fleming County Hospital

A panel discussion regarding transitions of care with focus on identifying key threats and enacting prophylactic measures to prevent hospital readmissions.

2:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Networking Break

Please remember to visit the conference sponsors!

2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Just Culture: Cutting Through the Noise to Achieve a Real Revolution

Casey Franklin, Director of Quality & Health Professions
Kentucky Hospital Association

A discussion on Just Culture, its importance in health care organizations, and how to utilize it for lasting change in professional avenues.

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

The Calling to Lead: Influencing Others with Mercy

Dr. Jeff Radford, Regional Vice President
Select Medical

A session highlighting the characteristics of a merciful leader and how these characteristics create a values-based culture.

4:15 – 4:30 p.m.

Wrap Up and Evaluations