***Presentations Coming Soon***
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
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
Catherin Gilpin, CPA, Forvis Mazars
Jeff Allen, 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
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