2023 Webinar Series
The West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA), in conjunction with 19 other hospital associations, is excited to offer the following webinars designed to equip health care professionals with invaluable insights, best practices, and the latest in industry trends. Space is limited so register early!
How AI @ Work Will Advance Human Intelligence
August 10 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD
Author, International Speaker, Clinician-Educator, and Professor Medicine at UCSF
AI systems in healthcare are transforming the ways we communicate, collaborate, and generate revenue. To capitalize on this revolution, health systems need to rethink their data systems and readiness, clinician training and engagement, and ethical frameworks. Dr. Dhaliwal will address each of these and ask what comes next when AI makes us better, stronger, and faster.
Learning Objectives:
- Cite an example of AI making humans smarter
- Name the Seven Stages of Robot Replacement
- Anticipate new skills and roles in an AI-enabled health system
Wonder Drug: The Science of Serving Others
September 14 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE
Author, National Speaker, Co-President/CEO at Cooper University Healthcare
In this presentation, Dr. Mazzarelli will illuminate, through neuroscience and captivating stories from his clinical practice, how being a giving, other-focused person is a secret superpower. Research shows that the evidence-based way to live your life is serving others. Kinder people not only live longer, they also live better. Science shows that serving others is not just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing to do.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the personal and professional benefits of giving and focusing on other people
- Examine the role of the positive psychology literature and its applicability to the workplace setting
- Learn the data behind the advice that people often give each other about how to treat one another
How to Have the Tough Conversations in Healthcare
October 12 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Presented by Pam Beitlich, DNP, ARNP, RN, NEA-BC
National Speaker, Executive Director of Women & Children’s Services at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
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.
Learning Objectives:
- Articulate the patient safety communication challenges within the current healthcare environment
- List evidence-based benefits for building a culture of safety with effective communication
- Describe incivility in the workplace and its negative impacts
- Demonstrate setting expectations and delivering difficult messages
Workforce Development: A Strategic Approach in Healthcare
November 9 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Presented by Holly Lorenz, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
National Speaker, Former Chief Nursing Executive
Turbulent times call for responsive healthcare leaders. Flexibility as leaders is as important as flexibility for our workforce. Are you leading with norms that are no longer valued by the current workforce? This session is focused on workforce (re)attraction and (re)engagement. Responding and adapting to change as new values and new employee expectations arise requires a paradigm shift for leaders. Will you be ready?
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is important to your workforce
- Uncover methods that respond to what your workforce values