Two great presentations - Liz Jazweic, author of Eat That Cookie & Bob Atlas, CEO & President of the Maryland Hospital Association

Maryland Nurse Leaders: Informed and Accountable

We invite you to attend two great presentations in one session!

Accountability. Turn Limited Resources into Results by Liz Jazwiec and

State of the State Address by the new CEO and President of the MHA by Bob Atlas

This educational activity is jointly provided by AXIS Medical Education and the Maryland Organization of Nurse Leaders

Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 12:00pm ET - 4:00pm ET

Turf Valley Resort

2700 Turf Valley Road

Ellicott City, MD 21042

Target Audience: Nursing professionals

Overview

Accountability – The speaker will reveal the lessons about being a leader during turbulent times.  The participants will benefit from the speakers experience with guiding, mentoring to eliminating victim mentality at all levels.  The speaker will provide takeaways on techniques on techniques to improve responsibility and effective practices in creating organizational accountability.

State of the State – The speaker will share the current outcomes data across the state of Maryland and how nurse leaders can impact and improve with their teams in their respective organizations. The speaker will also share his vision for all hospitals in the state and how he plans to partner with nurse leaders on a sustained basis.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe clear cut ways to hold staff to desired behaviors and drive results
2.  Discuss ways leaders can impact victim thinking
3. Outline strategies in dealing with organizational resistance
4. Explore how nurse leaders across the state can impact the pay for performance system, quality based reimbursement and reduce the total cost of care

Agenda:

12:00 pm Lunch (provided)

12:45 pm MONL Business Meeting

1:30 pm Break

1:45 pm  Accountability: Turn Limited Resources into Results by Liz Jazweic

2:45 pm State of the State Address by Bob Atlas

3:45 pm Adjournment

Speaker(s)

Liz Jazwiec, RN, is a nationally renowned speaker, strategist and author of Eat That Cookie & Hey Cupcake, who has shared her passion for leadership, engagement and service with audiences across the country. Her combination of content and anecdotes make her thoughts and ideas memorable, while her humor and enthusiasm hold the attention of the audience.

Bob Atlas became President and CEO of the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA) in March 2018. Atlas has a long history addressing challenges in health policy. In 2015-16, while serving as president of the health care and life sciences consultancy EBG Advisors, Bob led an effort with Maryland officials to integrate care for Marylanders who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Prior to that he served as an independent advisor on Medicaid reform to North Carolina’s Secretary of Health and Human Services.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Accreditation Statement

 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AXIS Medical Education and Maryland Organization of Nurse Leaders (MONL).  AXIS Medical Education 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.

 

Credit Designation for Nursing

AXIS Medical Education designates this continuing nursing education activity for 2.0 contact hours.

Learners are advised that accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with an activity.

AXIS Contact Information

For information about the accreditation of this program please contact AXIS at info@axismeded.org.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

AXIS Medical Education requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by AXIS for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this continuing education activity:

Name of Faculty or Presenter	Reported Financial Relationship
Liz Jazwiec, RN	Nothing to disclose
Bob Atlas	Nothing to disclose

The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this continuing education activity:

Name of Planner/Manager	Reported Financial Relationship
Katie Boston-Leary, MBA MHA BSN CNOR NEA-BC	Nothing to disclose
Holly M. Hampe, D.Sc., RN, MHA, MRM	Nothing to disclose
Dee Morgillo, MEd., MT (ASCP), CHCP	Nothing to disclose

Disclaimer  

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Americans with Disabilities Act

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request.

Requirements for credit:  

• Attend/participate in this educational activity and review all course materials. 
• Complete the online CE Attestation/Evaluation form(s) for each activity you attended by October 20, 2018 at 11:59 pm ET. Instructions will be provided. If you do not complete the online evaluation by this date, you will not be able to get CE credit for this event.
• Upon successful completion of the online form, your statement of completion will be presented to you to print.