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Keynote Speaker:
GREG SATELL
Co-Founder of ChangeOS, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change.
Greg is a Wharton lecturer and a longtime transformation and change expert. He has published 50+ articles in Harvard Business Review and has written for outlets including Barron’s, Forbes, and Fast Company.
Partnering for Patient Safety Excellence
The Mid-Atlantic Patient Safety Conference 2026 brought together leaders, innovators, and changemakers committed to advancing and transforming patient safety. Centered around the theme, Partnering for Patient Safety Excellence, the conference reinforced a simple but critical truth: patient safety improves when the people responsible for delivering, supporting, and shaping care work together with clarity, collaboration, and purpose.
Throughout the conference, hospital and health system leaders, clinicians, patient and family partners, and industry contributors engaged in meaningful discussions about what is working, what challenges remain, and what practical solutions can move the field forward. Participants explored actionable strategies, built new partnerships, and left with renewed energy and direction for advancing patient safety within their organizations.
Together, participants joined a coordinated effort to embed strategies that prevent harm, strengthen systems of care, and help shape the future of healthcare.
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What Participants Experienced in 2026
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Partnership Focus: Stronger collaboration across healthcare, industry, patients, and families.
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Expanded Recognition: Honoring outstanding partnerships through the Minogue Awards and additional distinctions.
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More Networking: Increased time for conversation, connection, and shared problem-solving.
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Strategic Preconference: A patient safety Impact Summit where a select cross-section of leaders and partners works through core safety challenges, with insights carried directly into the opening Keynote Panel.
Registration Information
To continue delivering a high-quality, region-wide patient safety conference, a small price increase is necessary this year. Historically, the State of Maryland’s funding for its designated patient safety center helped subsidize conference costs; however, in the current budget environment, the state is providing only minimal support. We remain committed to advocating for restored funding that will allow us to offset costs for participants in the future. In the meantime, we are pleased to offer our members a substantial registration discount as part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility and value.
General Conference: April 21st
Member Rate: $249
Non-member Rate: $549
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Actionable learning from keynote speakers and expert-led breakout sessions.
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Real-world innovation stories from award-winning safety leaders.
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Continuing education credits available
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Direct access to technologies, tools, and regional safety partners.
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High-value networking with clinical, industry, and patient/family leaders.
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A full conference experience with meals, exhibits, and posters.
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Post-conference resources to support action in your organization.
Group
Registration
Groups of 10+ may be invoiced as a group to register using the same published rates, subject to availability.
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Submit participant names by email to begin group registration.
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Receive one invoice for your organization’s full group.
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Get unique registration codes after the invoice is paid.
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Each participant registers individually using the provided code.
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Priority keynote seating reserved for your group.
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Team photo opportunity during the conference.
Patient Safety Awards Reception & Celebration,
Evening of
April 20th
Member Rate with conference registration: $79
Non-member Rate with conference registration: $179
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Celebration of patient safety in the region, including the Minogue, Distinguished Achievement, and Circle of Honor awardees
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A signature, high-impact networking event
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Reception-style fare in an elegant setting
Virtual
Pass
Member rate: $129
Non-member rate: $229
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Live access to keynotes and selected breakout sessions. Note: Not all breakout sessions will be streamed live.
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Live Q&A participation supported by a virtual facilitator.
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Access to the conference app for updates and engagement.
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Continuing education credits available
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Digital Poster Program Book with all Patient Safety Posters, Minogue, Circle of Honor, and MPSC Fellows Projects.
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Virtual registration is for a single individual only.
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Screen sharing, rebroadcasting, or group viewing is not permitted.
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CE credit is available only to the registered, paid participant.
Cancellations made up to two weeks prior to the conference will be refunded minus a $30 administrative fee to cover processing and cancellation costs. No cancellations or refunds will be issued within two weeks of the conference, regardless of reason. Please note that registrations are non-transferable and assigned to the original individual registered. For accuracy, we’re not able to substitute one attendee for another. Each participant will need to register under their own name. Additionally, registration type cannot be changed; we are unable to accommodate switches between in-person and virtual participation once registration is completed.
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Agenda
Partnering for Patient Safety Excellence
April 20 - Day 1: Pre-conference
2:30p – 5:00p
Patient Safety Impact Summit (by invitation)
This year we are introduced a curated Preconference Summit—a small, focused working session that brought together a cross-section of leaders and ecosystem partners to accelerate patient-safety solutions. The insights and recommendations generated in this session were shared during the main conference, strengthening regional alignment and advancing strategies that benefit every hospital, health system, and participant across the Mid-Atlantic.
6:00p
Patient Safety Awards Reception & Celebration
Conference participants were invited to join us for an evening celebrating patient safety in the region, including the people, partnerships, and innovations that are shaping the future of patient safety in the Mid-Atlantic.
7:30a
Registration, Light Breakfast, Visit Exhibitors and Patient Safety Poster Presentations
8:30a
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:50-10:30a
KEYNOTE
From Local Excellence to Collective Impact: Reframing the Patient Safety Challenge
PANELISTS
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Oren Guttman, MD, MBA - System Vice President for Patient Safety, Jefferson Health, Ed Asplundh Chief Patient Safety and Quality Officer, Jefferson Health Abington, Professor of Anesthesiology & Peri-Operative Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
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Martin J. Hatlie, JD - Director for Policy & Advocacy, Patients for Patient Safety US
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Shannon Hoste, MSE, MSM - Founder and Principal Engineer, Hoste Consulting, LLC
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Raj Ratwani, PhD, MPH - Vice President, Scientific Affairs, MedStar Health, Director, MedStar Health Center for Human Factors in Healthcare
This opening keynote panel brings together leaders from across sectors to surface a shared reality in patient safety: many of today’s most persistent risks cannot be solved within the walls of a single organization.
10:30a
Exhibit Hall:
Coffee Break
10:45-11:45a
CONCURRENT BREAKOUTS: PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION
TRACK 1: Engaging Patients and Families
Designing and Implementing Peer Support Programs for Patients and Families after Harm
SPEAKERS
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Carole Hemmelgarn, MS, MS - Co-Founder Patients for Patient Safety, US, Senior Director Education, MedStar Health, Program Director, Executive Master’s in Clinical Quality, Safety, and Leadership, Georgetown University
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Steve Meth, JD, MS, Vice President, Chief Patient Experience Officer, Johns Hopkins Health System, Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality
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Kayla J. Sutton, MHA, Executive Director, Patient Safety & Quality, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
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TRACK 2: Applying Technology to Real-World Safety Challenges
Integrating cutting-edge technology to improve Patient and Team Member Safety
SPEAKERS
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Marguerite Cunningham, DNP, NEA-BC, NI-BC - VP, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, VP of Nursing, Medicine Service Line, Inova Center for Personalized Health
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Ilona Edwards, MSN, NI-BC, CSSGB - Senior Director, Virtual Care, Nursing Informatics, Virtual Nursing, Remote Visual Monitoring, Central Monitoring Center, Inova Center for Personalized Health
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Judy Dooley, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNML - Director of Centralized Monitoring, High Reliability Operation Center, Inova Center for Personalized Health
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TRACK 3: Advancing Regional Safety Through Award Insights
SPEAKERS
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Amy Shlossman, MHA - President, Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center, Senior Vice President, LifeBridge Health
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Amanda Shrout, DNP, RN, CCNS, CEN, EBP-C, CENP - Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center
12:00p
Exhibit Hall:
Exhibitors, Posters, and Networking Lunch
1:15-2:15p
CONCURRENT BREAKOUTS: PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION
TRACK 1: Engaging Patients and Families
SPEAKERS
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Martin J. Hatlie, JD - Director for Policy & Advocacy, Patients for Patient Safety US
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Sue Sheridan, MIM, MBA, DHL - President & CEO, Patients for Patient Safety US
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TRACK 2: Applying Technology to Real-World Safety Challenges
Defining the Next Steps for AI and Patient Safety
SPEAKERS
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Lucy Bocknek, MSOT, CAPS - Human Factors and Safety Scientist
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Raj Ratwani, PhD, MPH - Vice President, Scientific Affairs, MedStar Health, Director, MedStar Health Center for Human Factors in Healthcare
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TRACK 3: Advancing Regional Safety Through Award Insights
SPEAKERS
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Nicole Fitzpatrick MPH, RN - Clinical Program Director, Recall Management
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Stacy Shilling MS, RN - Portfolio Manager, Johns Hopkins Health System Patient Safety
2:30p
Exhibit Hall:
Coffee Break
2:45-3:45p
CLOSING KEYNOTE
The Physics of Change: How Ideas Scale, Resistance Breaks, and Transformation Actually Happens
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Greg Satell
As you prepare to return to your teams and organizations, you may feel energized by what you’ve learned—and at the same time keenly aware of the barriers that stand in the way of real change. Organizational inertia, competing priorities, entrenched systems, and resistance at every level can make even the most promising ideas feel impossible to implement.
3:45-4:00p
Closing
Continuing Education
eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN), Provider Number 17890.
The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education. Program number 0097-9999-26-004-L05-P
Credits will also be offered for Certified Professionals in Patient Safety, Certified Professionals in Healthcare Quality, and Certified Professionals in Healthcare Risk Management.
Credit hours are subject to accreditation approval following content review.
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Posters
The Mid-Atlantic Patient Safety Conference featured a robust poster program that brought the region’s learning to life. Posters showcased real-world projects that advance safer, more equitable care by strengthening systems—not relying on individual heroism—and reflect the innovation happening across hospitals, health systems, and community partners. As part of our commitment to convening, collaboration, and shared learning, the poster gallery invites registrants to explore new ideas, engage directly with improvement teams, and discover replicable strategies that are transforming patient safety across the Mid-Atlantic. This collective exchange of insights and solutions is central to how we advance the science, spread effective practices, and elevate the field together.
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Sponsors and Exhibitors
MPSC 2026 brought together leaders, safety champions, and decision-makers from across the Mid-Atlantic to share solutions and spark change. For sponsors and exhibitors, it’s the premier stage to showcase your organization and build meaningful connections. This is your chance to gain high-impact visibility, exclusive networking, and a seat at the table with those driving innovations across the Mid-Atlantic.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors and Exhibitors
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Exhibitors
We appreciate the collaboration of MASHRM and MAHQ in supporting a shared commitment to advancing patient safety across our region.
