Conference Schedule
NAHQ’s Annual Educational Conference provides you with many unique prospects to learn, network and engage. Check out the other opportunities available during the 2011 annual conference in Sacramento.
Educational Sessions
Preconference Workshops
Schedule at a Glance
Program Book
Keynotes
Special Events
Registration Desk Hours
Keynotes
Opening Keynote – Quality: A Survival Imperative Under Healthcare Reform - Brent James, MD
Friday, September 16, 1-2:30 PM
Healthcare Reform Panel – Maulik S. Joshi, DrPH, JHQ Editor-in-Chief
Expert Panel:Cathy Duquette, VP of Quality & Patient Safety at Rhode Island Hospital, Raj Behal, CMO at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Barbara Crawford, VP of Qualityl & Regulatory Services at Kaiser Permanente
Saturday, September 17, 7:30 – 9 AM
What do we do next week, next month, next year to prepare for the healthcare reform changes? Join expert panelists as they discuss strategic and practical steps organizations need to take in the short and long term to be successful in the new healthcare environment.
Closing Keynote - SHED or You’re Dead: How to Stay Alive and Thrive in the Midst of Healthcare Change – Kathy B. Dempsey, MED RN CSP
Millions of dollars and thousands of hours are lost each year due to the inability to get employees to move forward with change. Can you imagine what your organization would be like if everyone could lead and master change? Healthcare organizations that equip staff to SHED faster and quicker will be the ones that survive and thrive.
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Special Events
Special Interest Groups
Thursday, September 15, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Special interest groups (SIGs) provide an open forum for NAHQ members with shared interests to post news items, find answers, and gain useful information. Benefits of participation include:
• Rapid-response to professional questions and challenges
• Peer-to-peer resource sharing
• Member-driven networking
• Enhanced collaboration across the industry
NAHQ members may join as many SIGs as desired:
• Acute Care
• Behavioral Health
• Critical Access/Rural Healthcare
• Home Healthcare
• Long-Term Care
• Managed Care
Healthcare Quality Foundation Wine Tasting
Saturday, September 17, 5:15 -6:45 PM
Enjoy the flavors for California’s famous wines. Sample vintage varieties from two Sacramento-based vineyards while networking with fellow quality professionals. Your support of this even provides funds for the foundation’s future grant awards. Generously supported by American Data Network.
CPHQ Networking Reception
Saturday, September 17, 7-8 PM
HQCC is proud to sponsor the CPHQ Networking Reception in honor of CPHQs. You must be a current CPHQ to register and preregistration is required.
NAHQ Membership Meeting
Sunday, September 18, 7-8:45 AM
NAHQ invites leaders and members to a networking breakfast. Board leaders will highlight NAHQ’s accomplishments from 2011 and discuss future initiatives. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in the discussion.
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Registration Desk Hours
Reigstration will be located at the Sacramento Convention Center, East Lobby Third Floor
Wednesday, September 14
12-6pm
Thursday, September 15
7am-7pm
Friday, September 16
6:30am-5:30pm
Saturday, September 17
7:15am-5:30pm
Sunday, September 18
Registration/Information Desk at Convention Center – 7-11am
Information Desk at Hyatt Regency Sacramento 7-10am
Regency Ballroom Foyer
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