Workshops
21 April 2024
Mövenpick Hotel Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
RISK ANALYSIS: BASIC UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATIONS
tRAINERS:
Asaad Khalil RN, MSC, CPHQ, CBPPS. Patient Safety & Risk Management
Abdel-Razak Kadry, DVM, PhD, DABT. Adjunct Professor of Applied Environmental Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
Adjunct Professor of Toxicology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Anyone interested in learning more about risk assessment, risk communication, and risk management. No prior risk analysis is required.
- Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- Laboratory Medical Technologists
- Physicians
- Nursing Staff
- Health Administration and Public Health Professionals
Objectives:
- This is an interactive hands-on workshop that will teach participants the scientific fundamentals and application of a risk analysis method to assist them deal with everyday challenges.
- Understanding the fundamental steps of risk assessment and their use in problem identification and resolution.
- Practical instruction in the use of risk assessment to solve real-world problems.
- Participation in a risk communication clinic, where the audience will discover several models for presenting information to the public.
- Understand the importance of risk management in healthcare and its impact on patient safety.
- Identify strategies to promote a positive safety culture within their healthcare organizations.
- Familiarize themselves with the Trigger Tool methodology and its application in identifying and analyzing adverse events.
- Recognize the role of pharmacy in medication-related risk management and medication error prevention.
- Apply risk management principles to real-world scenarios and develop effective strategies to mitigate risks and improve patient safety.
Toward a healthy workflow: Embracing a drug free culture.
Target audience:
- Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- Laboratory Medical Technologists
- Physicians
- Nursing Staff
- Health Administration and Public Health Professionals
Objectives:
- Raise Awareness - Educate employees about the importance of maintaining a drug-free workplace and the negative impacts of substance abuse on productivity, safety, and overall well-being.
- Establish Policies - Develop and implement clear policies and procedures outlining expectations regarding drug use, testing protocols, and consequences for violating the drug-free workplace policy.
- Promote Support Systems - Provide resources and support for employees dealing with substance abuse issues, including access to counseling, rehabilitation programs, and employee assistance programs (EAPs).
- Encourage Prevention - Implement strategies to prevent substance abuse, such as employee wellness programs, stress management initiatives, and training on coping mechanisms and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Foster a Positive Environment - Cultivate a culture of support, trust, and accountability where employees feel empowered to address substance abuse concerns and seek help without fear of stigma or discrimination.
Transformation Leadership: Building Soft Skills for Positive Impact for healthcare leaders
Presenter:
Olga Kiendler
Target audience:
- Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- Laboratory Medical Technologists
- Physicians
- Nursing Staff
- Health Administration and Public Health Professionals
Objectives:
- Foster an understanding of team dynamics and trust-building techniques
- Equip leaders with the tools and knowledge to effectively coach and mentor team members
- Provide strategies for Conflict Resolution in Healthcare Teams
- Learn principles of change management and effective communication strategies to guide teams through transitions
- Encourage leaders to develop resilience, apply change management principles through case studies
