Rebecca Cady, Esq., BSN, CPHRM, DFASHRM, FACHE is Vice President, Chief Risk Officer at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. She is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate of Georgetown University, and a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law. Prior to coming to CNMC in 2008, Rebecca was a partner at Grace, Hollis, Lowe, Hanson and Schaeffer, a California law firm, where she practiced in the areas of malpractice defense, healthcare, and professional licensure law.
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Prof Abou Samra is an academic MD/PhD physician scientist certified in internal medicine and in endocrinology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He worked at several international academic institutions, which include Lyon I University, France for five years, the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland for two years, Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital for 21 years, and the Wayne State University School of Medicine for five years where he was Professor of Medicine, Professor of Physiology and Professor of Molecular Genetics, Chief of the endocrine division, Director of the endocrinology fellowship program and Director of a T32 endocrine research training program.
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David Allison, CPPS
Harold Peters, P.Eng
Renowned authors of the best-selling book on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for the Improvement of Healthcare Systems and Patient Safety, will be the featured keynote lecturers
Released in 2021, "Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for the Improvement of Healthcare Systems and Patient Safety" has taken the healthcare community by storm. The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and optimizing RCA methodologies in healthcare settings. Its practical approach, real-life case studies, and data-driven insights have made it a must-read for professionals seeking to improve patient outcomes and enhance safety protocols.
Their combined expertise will shed light on the most effective RCA techniques, strategies, and best practices for ensuring patient safety and healthcare system optimization.
