2012 VHA Partnership for Patients Education Series
The 9-part Partnership for Patients Education Series (PfPES), produced by the VHA Hospital Engagement
Network (HEN) and distributed nationwide via the award winning VHATV satellite network, highlights leading performers
and industry experts who discuss proven practices and innovative approaches to rapidly improve care, reduce harm and lower costs.
Each program is archived for on-demand viewing anytime, free of charge, and offers continuing education credit. We are pleased to offer these broadcasts to all organizations supporting Partnership for Patients. To view any show in the series, visit
Eliminating EarlyElective Delivery and Reducing Birth Trauma
Faculty: Seton Healthcare Family, Susan Ourston, MSN, RN, Senior Nursing Director, Seton Southwest Hospital;
Michael Nix, MD, Medical Directorof Perinatal Services, University Medical Center at Brackenridge
Hospital-Acquired Conditions: The Role of Frontline Staff in Patient Safety
Faculty:Dale W. Bratzler, DO, MPH, Associate Dean and Professor in the College of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center,and Chief Quality Officer for the O.U. Physicians Group. Also features video segments with senior leaders at The Joint Commission who discuss how hospitals can become highly reliable organizations.
Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
Faculty: Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, Director, VA/UM Patient Safety Enhancement Program, University of Michigan Medical School; Kenneth P. Anderson, DO, MS, CPE, Chief Medical Quality Officer, NorthShore University Health System
Reducing Readmissions: The Critical Role of Patient and Family Engagement
Faculty:Jessie C. Gruman, PhD, President, Center for Advancing Health;Huntsville Hospital:Lea “Arin” Zapf, RN, Nurse Manager, Alicia Roberson Pettis, MSN, RN, CCNS, Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist. Also features video segments of the leading safety practices at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Moving from Reducing “Preventable” Readmissions to Reducing the Risks Contributing to Readmissions
Faculty: Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, Harold H. Hines Jr., Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, and Grace Jenq, MD, Assistant Professor and Medical Director Inpatient Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital. Also features video segments of the leading safety practicesat Washington Regional Medical Center
Preventing Patient Falls and Associated Fall Injury: Success on the Front Line
Faculty:Excela Health:Katie Crovak, BSN, RN, Manager, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services and Acute Neurosciences, and Doug Dascenzo, MSN, RN, Vice President, Patient Care Services; Reid Hospital and Health Care Services:Sally Stohler, BSN, RN, Director of Patient Safety and Quality, and Lisa Suttle, MS, RN-BC, Director, Psychiatric Services
Take the Biggest Bite out of Harm by Reducing Adverse Drug Events
Faculty: Lancaster General Health:Amanda Prusch, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Medication Safety,
and Tina Suess, BSN, RN, Bridge System Administrator. With video segments of the leading safety practices at Excela Health
Preventing CLABSI: Leadership at All Levels Yields Powerful Results
Faculty: James P. White, MD, Chief Medical Officer, INTEGRIS Health; Kerri E. Bayer, MSN, RN-CNL, CCRN, Perioperative Quality Coordinator, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
Patient-Centered Partnerships and Processes: Leading Practices for Improving Safety Outcomes
Faculty:Martin Hatlie, JD, CEO, Project Patient Care; Victoria Nahum, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Safe Care Campaign;Vidant Health: Sue Collier, Vice President, Patient/Family Experience, and Dave Galloway, Patient Advisor
2013 VHA Partnership for Patients Education Series
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