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"

This course has been submitted for nursing continuing education, and will award approximately 18 contact hours. Credit hours are subject to accreditation approval following content review.

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.

Please note:

• Virtual registration is for a single individual only.
• Screen sharing, rebroadcasting, or group viewing is not permitted.
• CE credit is available only to the registered, paid participant.

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

Creating and sustaining a safe work environment is central to patient safety and workforce well-being. Workplace violence in healthcare affects staff safety, morale, retention, and ultimately the quality of care delivered to patients—making prevention and response a critical leadership priority.

In this webinar, Frederick Health will share a comprehensive approach to both preventing workplace violence and supporting staff after events occur. Participants will learn how structured processes—such as Post-Event Leader Response huddles and Department Debriefs—can promote fairness, address emotional and physical impacts, and strengthen organizational culture. The program has demonstrated measurable reductions in physical assault incidents over the past year and offers adaptable strategies that any organization can implement to support staff and reinforce a culture of safety.

Workplace violence in healthcare is a growing threat, with hospital staff experiencing injury rates nearly five times higher than workers in other industries. Verbal threats—often a warning sign for escalation—are especially common in high-stress areas like emergency departments and behavioral health units.

In response, in this session, Adventist White Oak Medical Center will highlight the implementation of Code Bronze, a proactive protocol designed to support staff when encountering verbally aggressive but non-combative individuals. Launched in 2024, Code Bronze enables team members to quickly summon security using clear activation criteria and a rapid response process, supported by staff training, standardized documentation, and post-event support.

Participants will learn how early intervention can reinforce a zero-tolerance culture for aggression, improve staff safety and morale, and strengthen patient care. The program also demonstrates how a practical, compassionate approach can reduce organizational risk and align with high-reliability and national safety expectations.

Patient falls remain one of the most common and costly safety events in healthcare — impacting patient well-being, length of stay, and overall experience of care. Join us for a practical look at how one hospital reduced falls by 32.5% through a simple but powerful change: leadership-led post-fall debriefs.

In this session, presenters from Adventist White Oak Medical Center will share how structured, multidisciplinary huddles held immediately after a fall helped teams quickly identify contributing factors and implement real-time solutions. By engaging nursing, patient safety, risk management, and hospital leadership, the organization strengthened its safety culture while improving patient confidence and satisfaction.