Conference Day – Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Opening Session

Collaboration and Connection: A CHC & Partners Panel

Facilitated by Carol Kelly

 

10:45 AM – 12:00PM

Plenary I

Guiding a Course for Compassion and Empathy in Healthcare Teaming: A Compass to Navigate Horizontal Violence of Powerful Individuals to Deliver High Quality Care

Laura Chalmers, RN/Quality Manager at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland

 

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Plenary II

Addressing Maine’s Gap in Health Equity

Kathy Vezina, Equity and Healthy Aging Initiative Manager, Maine Council on Aging

Dr. Amy Madden, MD, practicing with HealthReach Community Health Center and MaineGeneral Medical Center

 

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Breakout Session I

Patient Safety Session (No PPT/Materials)

Laura Chalmers, RN/Quality Manager at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland

Lee Erickson, MD, LSSMBB, CEO and Founder of Adaptient, LLC.

Sharon Hickman, COO and Co-Founder of Adaptient, LLC.

 

Breakout Session II

Enhancing Financial Sustainability in Community Health Centers: Strategies and Best Practices

Resource: NACHC Value Based Payment and Financial Readiness Tool

Catherin Gilpin, CPA, Forvis Mazars

 

Breakout Session III

Connecting the Dots Between Relationships & Health: Supporting Patients & Providers on How to Talk About Abuse & Violence Utilizing the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence Healthcare Response Toolkit

Amanda Taisey, Health Systems Engagement Coordinator, Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence

Celia Demos, BSN, RN, Operations Team Leader, Maine CDC – Public Health Nursing Division

 

Conference Day – Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Opening Session

Primary Care and Health Equity for All

Diana Erani, MBA, COO, NACHC

 

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Breakout Session I

Addressing Disparities in Chronic Disease Through Health Equity Initiatives

Karen D’Antonio, BS, RN, Quality Improvement Manager, Healthcentric Advisors

Lauren Vanderhill, LSW, MHA, Senior Quality Improvement Specialist, Healthcentric Advisors

 

Breakout Session II

Exploring Zero Suicide Framework Implementation Among Maine Health Centers

Facilitated by Mary Caron, Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Grant Project Manager, Medical Care Development (MCD) Inc.

 

Breakout Session III

Advancing Workforce Strategies: Recruiting, Retaining, and Developing Talent in Your Health Center

Suzanne Speer, VP of Workforce Development, Association of Clinicians for the Underserved

 

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Breakout Session I

AI and the Reality of Today for Healthcare

Isaiah Nathaniel, VP and CIO, Delaware Valley Community Health

 

Breakout Session II

Advancing Primary and Value-Based Care for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) By Leveraging State Policy and Payment Reform: Lessons Learned from Community Care Cooperative ACO

Amanda Frank, VP for Quality and Innovation, Community Care Cooperative

Manuel Gonzalez, Senior Director of National Strategy, Community Care Cooperative

 

Breakout Session III

Enhancing Healthcare Workforce Preparedness: How to Conduct an Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise

Willow Sherwood, Director of Human Resources, Penobscot Community Health Care

Kate Thomas, Privacy & Risk Officer, Penobscot Community Health Care

 

Lunch Session

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Creating a Culture of Advocacy in Maine

Hannah Hudson, Director of Policy, Maine Primary Care Association