HAP’s 2023 Patient Safety and Quality Symposium provides the setting for health care leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges for the future; network and learn from each other; and celebrate the diversity and scope of Pennsylvania hospitals’ accomplishments. New this year! HAP's Racial Health Equity Action Day, a pivotal event taking place on the opening day of our signature Patient Safety & Quality Symposium. This day will be dedicated to addressing the imperative connection between health equity, patient harm, and patient safety. We encourage you to bring your team and be part of the change we aim to drive to advance health equity in Pennsylvania.

HAP's Emergency Management Conference provides the setting for professionals in emergency preparedness to discuss the opportunities and challenges for the future, network and collaborate on ways to move health care preparedness forward, and best practices for responding to life-threatening situations to keep your hospital and communities safe. This year's conference will be collocated with HAP's Patient Safety, Quality, and Equity Symposium. Hosting both of these events together will bring a diverse set of presenters centered on improving health care.

Coaching staff to higher levels of performance is one of the most important skill sets a leader must have. No one ever said leading was easy or comfortable, especially when a critical conversation needs to occur. This interactive session will provide practical strategies to help you become a more effective communicator, as well as provide hands-on practice in conflict management.

The Pennsylvania Continuous Service Readiness Program (CSRP) is a joint effort between Joint Commission Resources (JCR) and The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) to structure and implement a program by which hospitals can receive education, consultation, and feedback on an ongoing basis from JCR and The Joint Commission (TJC) staff. This conference is limited to participants from CSR hospitals.

This session will focus on how to successfully process complex claims, specifically Veteran Administration (VA) and Workers Compensation claims. Attendees will learn how to work with the VA regarding expectations, updates, and appeals along with hearing relevant Workers Compensation updates and fee schedules in Pennsylvania that can impact revenue.

Join us on November 3, 2023, at the Sheraton Valley Forge for the region’s premier health care event. Southeast Connect brings together more than 250 executives, trustees, quality and safety leaders, nurses, and physicians to network, learn, and celebrate the region’s best-of-the-best.