This one hour webinar will explore the ways in which medication safety champions might gain a better understanding of how disparities in medication safety and medication-related outcomes exist for racial/ethnic minorities and other vulnerable populations. The webinar will focus on high-impact, achievable recommendations to improve health equity in medication safety in the hospital setting. 

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt gives Lean Six Sigma Green Belts the confidence to design and implement better processes by analyzing the data rather than the gutfeel. Lean Six Sigma Green Belts who have demonstrated their knowledge initiating and completing at least one project will gain further knowledge to lead efforts to reduce process variations and improve results.

Pre-Requisites to Registration - Prior to being able to register, the following must be submitted to programs@marylandpatientsafety.org.

• Submit proof of your Green Belt Certirfication to MPSC along with the project details below:
  • Project charter
  • Show Baseline Data, Benchmark or Target Data, Outcome and Process Metrics
    
  • Show Bar or line graph with baseline data, last three months data to show the progress with trend line. Also draw the target line.
  • Process Maps -Current and Future 
  • Gap Analysis – identify gaps and probable solution(s) 
  • Test of Changes / Pilot Runs in Bar Graphs / Line Graphs 
  • Implementation Plan 
  • Communication Plan
• Prepare a 40+ slide presentation to "Introduction to Lean Six Sigma"

The three-day Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course equips healthcare professionals with the essential tools and methodologies to improve patient care, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance operational performance. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles, focusing on data-driven decision making, process optimization, and waste reduction within healthcare settings. Participants will learn to identify areas for improvement, implement sustainable solutions, and lead quality improvement projects that drive measurable results. Through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, healthcare professionals will gain the skills needed to enhance patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in their organizations. 

The 1.5-day TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer Course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead, implement, and sustain TeamSTEPPS principles within their organizations. This interactive training provides an in-depth understanding of evidence-based teamwork and communication strategies designed to enhance patient safety and improve team performance. Participants will learn how to effectively train others, facilitate team-based interventions, and drive culture change through practical exercises, case studies, and hands-on application of TeamSTEPPS tools. Upon completion, attendees will be prepared to serve as Master Trainers, capable of coaching teams, mitigating communication failures, and fostering a culture of collaboration and high reliability in healthcare settings. 

Registration Requirements  

A full team of three individuals is required; partial teams will not be able to register. Registration requires the following information for each of your three or more team members: Name, Organization Name, Address, Phone, Email, Credentials, and position within the organization.   

Pre-Work  

The pre-work is designed to help you prepare for the Master Training course. Furthermore, responses from your team’s pre-work will provide the faculty with key insight as to the needs of the class. Completing the pre-work will not only help you garner more from the training but will also help the faculty leverage their resources and expertise to tailor the curriculum to your needs. It is appropriate for your team to work together on this assignment and have one person submit it on the team’s behalf. Instructions on how to upload your pre-work will be forthcoming.  

Upon successful completion of the TeamSTEPPS® Master Training course, attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion 

The Mid-Atlantic Patient Safety Conference 2026 is where patient safety is led, advanced, and transformed. Together, we are restoring the purpose of patient safety and charting a bold path for the future. Join us in forging the partnerships that will refocus and propel the field forward.  This year’s theme, Partnering for Patient Safety Excellence, reflects a simple truth: patient safety will only improve when the people responsible for delivering, supporting, and shaping care work together with clarity and purpose.

 At the conference, hospital and system leaders, clinicians, patient and family partners, and industry contributors roll up their sleeves to examine what’s working, confront what isn’t, and build practical approaches they can put into action immediately. Participants will leave with concrete next steps, new partnerships, and a renewed sense of direction for the work ahead.

What’s New in 2026

• Partnership Focus: Stronger collaboration across healthcare, industry, patients, and families.
• Expanded Recognition: Honoring outstanding partnerships through the Minogue Awards and additional distinctions.
• More Networking: Increased time for conversation, connection, and shared problem-solving.
• 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.

The Mid-Atlantic Patient Safety Conference 2026 is where patient safety is led, advanced, and transformed. Together, we are restoring the purpose of patient safety and charting a bold path for the future. Join us in forging the partnerships that will refocus and propel the field forward.  This year’s theme, Partnering for Patient Safety Excellence, reflects a simple truth: patient safety will only improve when the people responsible for delivering, supporting, and shaping care work together with clarity and purpose.

 At the conference, hospital and system leaders, clinicians, patient and family partners, and industry contributors roll up their sleeves to examine what’s working, confront what isn’t, and build practical approaches they can put into action immediately. Participants will leave with concrete next steps, new partnerships, and a renewed sense of direction for the work ahead.

What’s New in 2026

• Partnership Focus: Stronger collaboration across healthcare, industry, patients, and families.
• Expanded Recognition: Honoring outstanding partnerships through the Minogue Awards and additional distinctions.
• More Networking: Increased time for conversation, connection, and shared problem-solving.
• 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.

We are opening the doors to the Minogue Awards Reception! Click here to register.

We’re opening the doors to the Minogue Awards Reception! Conference participants are 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.

• Celebration of patient safety in the region, including the Minogue, Distinguished Achievement, and Circle of Honor awardees
• A signature, high-impact networking event
• Reception-style fare in an elegant setting

The Root Cause Analysis (RCA) course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to systematically investigate and address the underlying causes of medical errors, adverse events, and process inefficiencies. This course covers proven RCA methodologies, including the use of tools like the Five Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will learn how to enhance patient safety, improve clinical processes, and foster a culture of proactive problem-solving. By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will be equipped to lead RCA initiatives that drive meaningful and sustainable improvements in their organizations.

To address inequities in maternal mortality and morbidity, MedStar Health implemented an initiative to train healthcare professionals known as Health Equity Experts (HEEs) to conduct safety science-driven, systems-based event reviews following severe maternal hemorrhage cases, with a strong emphasis on identifying opportunities to improve health equity. Join to learn how they were able to leverage the expertise gained through training to identify disparities, improve clinical protocols, and promote equitable maternal healthcare outcomes.

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) has advanced its mission to improve community health through a nurse-led initiative aimed at reducing primary Cesarean section (C-section) rates and related disparities among obstetrical patients. Aligned with Maryland’s Statewide Integrated Health Improvement Strategy (SIHIS) and supported by evidence on the risks and inequities associated with C-sections, the GBMC Labor and Delivery team focused on promoting movement in labor and implementing individual nursing C-section rate scorecards. Using GBMC’s Leadership System and equity-driven quality improvement methods, the team achieved a reduction in the Nulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex (NTSV) C-section rate from 35.5% to 28.2%, along with decreases in severe maternal morbidity and newborn complications. Notably, racial and socioeconomic disparities in these outcomes were eliminated. Key drivers of success included nurse engagement, transparent data sharing, and collaborative refinement of labor support practices through continuous improvement cycles.