Joint Commission Resources (JCR) Conference
October 3 & 4, 2024
8:00 am – 4:30 pm HST
Registration opens at 7:30 am HST
Ala Moana Hotel | 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814 | Hibiscus Ballroom I
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Overview
The Healthcare Association of Hawaii is pleased to host our annual Joint Commission Resources (JCR) Conference!
The Joint Commission (TJC) accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
The mission of Joint Commission Resources is to continuously improve the safety and quality of healthcare in the United States and in the international community through the provision of education, publications, consultation, and evaluation services. Their services assist in preparing accredited providers for survey.
This two-day in-person conference focuses on providing information on new standards and regulatory updates, survey trends, infection prevention and control, environment of care, emergency management, and more.
New This Year - Breakouts on Day 2
Based on member feedback, we are introducing something new this year. On Day 2 of the conference, we will offer two tracks: Clinical and Environment of Care (EOC). On this day, we will dive deeper into the areas impacting the different disciplines with ample opportunity to engage with the speakers.
Target Audience
Target audience includes all acute care personnel responsible for compliance including but not limited to physicians, nursing staff and leaders, infection preventionists, facilities personnel, security, and emergency management staff
Agenda
Join us as we all meet together on Day 1 to discuss a range of topics directed toward both clinical and EOC teams. Choose your track and engage with colleagues through the breakout groups on Day 2! Participants will have the opportunity to take a deeper dive into areas impacting their discipline with ample opportunity to engage with the speakers.
Draft agenda may be subject to change.
Speakers
Candace Eden, DNP, MSN, RN, FASHRM, CPPS, CPHQ, CPHRM, NE-BC
Dr. Candace Eden has been an RN for 40+ years with a total of 28 years of leadership experience with the last 13 at an Executive level in Quality, Risk and Patient Safety. She has worked in a tertiary care setting, Foundation health plan and medical group setting (Kaiser-Permanente), community hospital setting, with ambulatory clinics and physician practices, opened a new observation unit (OH), and opened a new pediatric hospital in Orlando (Nemours). She has her Doctorate in Executive Nursing Practice and has obtained certifications in Nursing leadership, Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management.
Background
Active licensed RN with 40+ years of experience; (licensed in FL & GA).
Clinical Expertise: emergency, trauma, cardiology, open-heart. Worked in trauma center, tertiary care centers, community hospitals, ambulatory care sites, patient experience provider, and opened free-standing new pediatric hospital.
Nursing, Quality & Patient Safety Executive Leadership positions last 13 years.
Nurse manager/opened cardiac observation unit; with pre-cath, post-cath and observation patient population. Licensed Risk Manager since 1997, director roles in quality & patient safety for 15 years, executive role as patient experience clinical consultant for HCAPHS scores.
Trained in Change Management tactics.
Experience in development, implementation and reconsideration of Performance Improvement and regulatory processes and measures.
Professional Experience
RN Consultant for Joint Commission Resources for Joint Commission, CMS, Construction and Cardiac Certification Mock Surveys
Corporate Director Patient Safety, Orlando Health, Orlando, FL, USA
Corporate Director/Quality and Regulatory Performance, Advent Health, corporate office, Altamonte Springs, FL, USA
Executive Clinical Consultant, Avatar (now Press Ganey), Lake Mary, FL, USA
Director of Quality, Risk Management & Patient Safety, Kaiser Permanente, GA Region, Buckhead, GA, USA
Director of Risk Management, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando, FL, USA
VP of Quality & Patient Safety, Northside Hospital (HCA) , St Petersburg, FL, USA
Professional Affiliations or Certifications
American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM), member and on Patient Safety Committee
Fellow, American Society of Risk Management (FASHRM)
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC)
Certified Professional in HealthCare Risk Management (CPHRM)
Certified in PROSCI Change Management
Master Trainer for TeamSTEPPS
DEI Certification, University of South Florida
Faculty for American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM)
Nursing Faculty @ University of Central Florida
Former President (2020-21) & Board Member (2014-current) Florida Society of Healthcare Risk Management & Patient Safety (FSHRMPS)
Member of Florida Nurses Association
National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) Member
Former member of Florida Hospital Association Quality & Patient Safety Committee (2018-2021)
Edward M. Browne, MS, CHC, CHFM, CHPA, CEPSS-HC, CLSS-HC, FACHE, FASHE
Mr. Edward Browne has over 35 years as a healthcare engineer and manager. He has managed facility, safety, security, support service, and clinical departments in a wide variety of healthcare settings – from community hospitals to regional healthcare systems to tertiary teaching institutions including long term and chronic disease. Mr. Browne’s specialties also include environment of care, life safety, construction, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials management, security, food services, environmental services, and real estate.
Mr. Browne has worked nationwide as an environment of care consultant in diverse situations including mental health and pediatric facilities. He has implemented best practices, bringing his expertise to help facilities work through specific problems and has published numerous articles in several national publications on topics specific to our industry.
Background
Senior Vice President Clinical and Support Services, Vice President Support Services, Executive Director Facilities and Support Services
Expertise in hospital, ambulatory and outpatient life safety, environment of care and construction
Professional Experience
Senior Vice President Clinical and Support Services Quincy Medical Center, Quincy, MA, USA
Vice President Support Services, Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA, USA
Professional Affiliations or Certifications
Baldrige National Quality Award, Former Examiner
Certified Emergency Power Systems Specialist - Healthcare (CEPSS-HC)
Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)
Certified Life Safety Specialist – Healthcare (CLSS-HC)
Mary Cole, MSN, BSN, RN, CIC, CJCP
Ms. Mary Cole’s experience acquired from numerous clinical settings provides the framework for her approach to utilizing standardization and evidenced based practices in the health care environment.
Ms. Cole has worked in infection prevention and control for greater than 15 years, most recently as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control at a large academic trauma center in Atlanta, Georgia. During this time, Mary was instrumental in developing a Tier 1 Ebola Care Unit at Grady Health System. She has actively participated in numerous successful Joint Commission surveys.
Ms. Cole has experience in leadership, education, and performance improvement, which has led to significant decreases in infections. She has produced multiple publications and received awards related to infection prevention and control. Additionally, she is a Certified Yellow Belt. With this designation, she supports The Joint Commission’s activities associated with establishing and sustaining a Robust Process Improvement® (RPI®) culture. As a Certified Yellow Belt, Ms. Cole is trained in the foundational concepts and tools of problem solving and makes improvements to better meet customer expectations and organization objectives.
Ms. Cole has conducted hospital assessments and developed educational programs responsive to the needs of the community, geographic region and country.
Background
Registered nurse for over 32 years
Leadership
Professional nursing experience in orthopedics, emergency care, cardiac catheterization, and infection prevention and control
Professional Experience
Director of Infection Prevention and Control
TB Control Coordinator, Infectious Disease Program
Professional Affiliations or Certifications
Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP®)
Association of Professionals in Infection Control
Certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)
Georgia Infection Prevention Network
RPI® Yellow Belt Certified, The Joint Commission
VHA GA Leadership Council, Chairperson (2012)
Continuing Education Credits
CE Disclaimer Language:
This program on October 3-4, 2024 will award 14.0 Continuing Education contact hours for the following: ACCME, ANCC, ACHE, & ACPE.
Full attendance at every session and completion of a post-engagement survey are prerequisites for receiving continuing education credits.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and Joint Commission Resources. Joint Commission Resources 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.
By attending the 2024 Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation Update program offered by Joint Commission Resources, participants may earn up to 14.0 ACHE Qualifying Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
Location
This conference will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel located at 410 Atkinson Dr. in Honolulu, HI, 96814. The training will be in the Hibiscus Ballroom I, on the 2nd floor above the lobby.
Parking validation (10 hours) for self-parking in the hotel parking garage will be provided. Please note valet parking is not covered. It is the responsibility of the individual and costs $35 per vehicle.
Refreshments will include the following:
Continental breakfast inclusive of coffee, tea and juice
Coffee and tea at the morning break
Buffet-style lunch
Snack and beverages at the afternoon break
Registration Fees
Registration includes access to the conference, associated presentation materials as issued by JCR, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments, 10-hour validated self-parking in the Ala Moana Hotel’s parking garage, and the ability to download/print your CE certificate upon completion of the requirements. Attendance at all sessions on both days is a requirement to receive a CE certificate.
The following rates are per individual. Split registrations are not accepted. Registration is not final until payment has been received.
Member Rate:
Early Bird Rate (valid through 8/31/24): $990 per person
Regular Registration Rate (effective 9/1/24 - 9/27/24): $1100 per person
Non-Member Rate:
Early Bird Rate (valid through 8/31/24): $1150 per person
Regular Registration Rate (effective 9/1/24 - 9/27/24): $1300 per person
*No cancellations as registrants will have access to proprietary materials. Substitutions will be accepted through September 30, 2024. No refunds for non-attendance.
Registration
Registration for this event is closed, effective September 27, 2024.
* Military employees (i.e. Tripler and the VA) may have difficulty registering online due to firewall settings. For assistance with registration, email ehinrichs@hah.org.