Join us as we explore the latest trends and innovations in patient safety to ensure a safer healthcare environment for all. Network with industry experts, participate in interactive workshops, and gain valuable insights to enhance your practice.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the conversation and help shape the future of patient safety. Register now to secure your spot at this must-attend conference and earn 11 continuing education credits! Learn more about our available CEs at the bottom of the webpage.
Admissions for HSC students, faculty, and staff are FREE! Please contact SaferCareTexas@UNTHSC.edu to receive the code.
Robert Agostino has had a distinguished 54-year aviation career, including 51 consecutive years in jet aircraft, accumulating over 23,000 flight hours across 25 different aircraft. A holder of 13 type ratings, he has set nine world speed records and received numerous accolades, including the Aviation Week Laureate Award and the Flight Safety Foundation’s Meritorious Service Award. With over 40 years in corporate flight operations, he has led safety initiatives, served on industry boards, and currently oversees Gulfstream G650 operations as President and Aviation Director for Group Holdings Aviation.
Albert H. O-Yurvati is a board-certified cardiothoracic and general surgeon with a PhD in Education from UNT Health Science Center, graduating in 1986. He is a tenured Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Medical Education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, actively participating in several medical organizations.
Dr. Licciardone is a Regents Professor and Richards-Cohen Distinguished Chair in Clinical Research at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. His research focuses on the delivery and outcomes of medical care for chronic pain.
Emily Stuart is the Assistant Director of the Department of Interprofessional Education and Practice at UNTHSC and is a nationally certified, Texas state-licensed athletic trainer. Emily is a TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer, a professional member of the Athletic Training Academy in the National Academies of Practice, and a Distinguished Fellow of the Texas Interprofessional Education Consortium, specializing in assessing and evaluating interprofessional teams.
Dr. Spence is the Associate Dean for Community Partnerships and Practice. She brings expertise in community-based participatory research methods, health disparities, program evaluation and community assessment.
Cynthia is the Director for Interprofessional Education and Practice at UNTHSC.
As VP of Clinical Operations at BettrAi, Pam focuses on leveraging AI-driven insights and innovative care models to improve patient engagement, streamline provider workflows, and enhance healthcare outcomes. As a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Case Manager (CCM), Pam is passionate about advancing technology-driven solutions that support providers and improve patient care.
Nina obtained both her BSN and MSN from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She currently serves as the RN Project Manager for the Texas Hospital Association PSO Program and acitvitly contributes to the CAHQI and ASPR programs.
Shopha Tserotas is a new faculty member in the College of Nursing at UNTHSC. She has been a nurse for over 20 years and has over a decade of teaching and simulation experience.
Haley Trainer, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, serves as a founding associate professor contributing to curriculum development and mentoring nursing students. With extensive experience in labor and delivery, Haley has also served as adjunct clinical faculty member at several institutions. She plays an active role in maternal healthcare improvements through her work with the Texas Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
Sandy Manoushagian is a registered nurse and certified family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of diverse healthcare experience including service in the US Air Force as a medic and more than a decade working in pediatrics as a nurse and clinical educator. She lives in Fort Worth with her husband of 18 years and their five children.
Brenda Barajas-Koch has been a Prevention Education Specialist for The Women’s Center of Tarrant County since 2020. As a champion of feminist causes, her work promotes gender equity initiatives through community education. More broadly, she seeks to close the health, safety, and wellness gaps that plague many of the neighborhoods and towns in the DFW area. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master of Arts in Women’s & Gender Studies, both from the University of North Texas.
Ivonne Uquillas, MS. Ed, brings 10 years of community engagement experience. Her current role is Bilingual Program Manager for The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation.
Ms. Hampton, is a Coordinator, Spanish-Speaking Health Network, and has worked as a Volunteer CHW for Cornerstone Assistance Network Medical clinic.
Nakia is a Manager of Cultural Competency and Language Access in the health equity, diversity & inclusion team at CHRISTUS Health. Nakia Wilson drives the planning, developing, and coordinating language access services and cultural competency programs throughout the CHRISTUS Health System, with the goal of demonstrating an improvement in the quality of care for Limited English, deaf or hard of hearing, and culturally diverse patients, families and communities. Nakia promotes system-wide cultural competency through focused clinical training to shape interpersonal interactions, executing culturally inclusive celebration programs to enhance belonging, and engages relevant communities to promote linguistic and culturally equitable care.
Dr. Warren Leichtle-Chalklen strategically implements CHRISTUS Health's Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, building ministry capacity to incorporate racial justice across their operations. As Director of Diversity and Inclusion, he leads the design of educational materials, oversees Language Access Services, and provides culturally responsive coaching to executive leaders across CHRISTUS Health's network.
Ashley Dominic is the Program Director of Health Equity at CHRISTUS Health, overseeing health equity and SDOH initiatives across four states. She is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes by addressing the intersections of health equity, quality, safety, and patient experience for the communities she serves.
Katie McKinley, MHA, is a Patient Safety and Risk Management professional with eight years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Clinical Risk Services Manager at HSC Health. She spearheaded the implementation of Riskonnect's ambulatory adverse event reporting system, enhancing patient and employee safety, and driving patient safety initiatives and process improvement projects at HSC Health that positively impact patient care and workplace culture.
Keneisha is an Associate Director of Nursing, who oversees the day-to-day nursing and clinical operations at HSC Health. With over 16 years of nursing experience, she holds both a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master of Nursing degree from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Dr. Knebl is the DSWOP Endowed Chair in Clinical Geriatrics, a UNT Regents Professor, and Chief Medical Officer for HSC Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. With over 35 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, she leads clinical education, chairs the HSC Health Patient Safety Committee, and provides care across various older adult settings. She also contributes to the HRSA-funded Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and has secured over $20 million in research and education funding.
Kimberly Rossiter is the Communications Manager for HSC Health, with a BA in Mass Communication and a diverse background spanning copywriting, photography, PR, advertising, and brand storytelling.
Your agenda at a glance.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all attendees.
Captain Robert Agostino
Emily Spence, PhD, MSW, CPH
John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA
Visit all exhibitors to enter the raffle!
Brenda Barajas-Koch, MA; Ivonne Uquillas, MS. Ed.; Belinda Gonzalez Hampton, MBA, CHW,CHWI
Nina Costilla, MSN, RN, CPHQ
Warren Leichtle Chalklen, PhD; Nakia Wilson, MHA Ashley Dominic, MPH, PMP, CHW
Poster presentations and raffle prizes!
Albert Yurvati DO, PhD, DSc, CPPS
Cynthia Carroll MA, LPC, CPPS, PNAP & Emily Stuart MS, LAT, ATC, PNAP
Janice Knebl, DO, BS, MBA; Keneisha Houston, MSN, RN; Katie McKinley, MHA; Kimberly Rossiter, BA
Cynthia Carroll MA, LPC, CPPS, PNAP & Emily Stuart MS, LAT, ATC, PNAP
Pam Audish, BSN, RN, CCM
Shopha Tserotas, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, ACUE; Haley Trainer, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM; Sandy Manoushagian, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Conference ticket for both days. Free Breakfast & Lunch. Please email safercaretexas@unthsc.edu for ticket code!
Conference ticket for both days. Free breakfast & lunch. Ice cream and cocktail hour on day 1.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors and exhibitors!
The 2025 Patient Safety Conference takes place on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00p.m. The second day will begin on Wednesday, May 7th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Located at the University of North Texas Health Science Center 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, 76107 inside the Cart E Everett. Education &. Administration building.
Everyone’s welcome. (Only 21+ years of age are allowed to attend cocktail hour). We hope to have attendees that are passionate or even interested in patient safety!
Parking information coming soon!
General admission is 25$. HSC students, faculty and staff admission is FREE.
If you are a HSC student, faculty, staff, sponsor, exhibitor, or speaker, please email SaferCare Texas for the FREE ticket code at safercaretexas@UNTHSC.edu
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2500 Museum Way Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-885-8250 Link to Residence Inn Marriott Fort Worth Cultural District
(This hotel is within walking distance to restaurants and a grocery store. It is very close to campus as well. )
3150 Riverfront Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-335-1300 Link to Courtyard Fort Worth University Drive
This hotel is not too far from campus either and within walking distance to restaurants/shopping as well.)
1145 University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76107
682-707-9475 Link to Home2Suites by Hilton Ft. Worth Cultural District
This hotel is new. I have not used it before but I know others on campus have. It is also within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. It’s very close to campus as well.
3250 Lovell Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-878-2554 Link to Springhill Suites by Marriott
912 Northton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
817-921-0788 Link to Hilton Garden Inn Fort Worth Medical Center
610 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 (817) 332-0100 www.theashtonhotel.com/hotel/
This hotel is in the downtown area of Fort Worth.
200 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817-870-1000 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dfwdt-the-worthington-renaissance-fort-worth-hotel/
This hotel is also in downtown area of Fort Worth.
3700 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
682-786-6678 www.aubergeresorts.com/bowiehouse
This hotel is one block from UNTHSC campus.
3300 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-661-1788 www.thecrescenthotelfortworth.com
This hotel is a block from UNTHSC campus.
Yes! Continuing Education credit will be offered for the following professions:
Certificate of Attendance
In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
American Osteopathic Association
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.
National Board of Public Health Examiners
This activity is approved for 12 credit(s) accepted by the National Board of Public Health Examiners’ Certified Public Health (CPH) recertification program.
Texas Administrative Code
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity meets the requirements for continuing education for Texas-licensed Professional Counselors and Texas-licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This activity is offered by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2711035TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.
Designation Statements
Physicians
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 12.0 contact hour of AOA Category 2A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in the activity.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacist
This knowledge-based activity has been assigned UAN JA0004637-0000-25-031-L05-P and will award 12 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognized ACPE Providers.
Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity.
Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. HSC complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.
Nurses
This activity provides up to 12.0 contact hours.
Certified Public Health Professionals
This activity provides 12.0 contact hours.
Social Workers
Social Workers completing this course receive 12.0 contact hour of continuing education credits.
Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists
This activity provides 12.0 contact hours.
Physical Therapists
This course provides 12.0 contact hours for PTs and PTAs licensed in Texas.
For successful completion, a participant must attend the program, complete the evaluation, and request credit online at the conclusion of the activity.
Community Health Workers
7.0 Non-certified CEU. This educational conference was not reviewed by DSHS but has six (7) sessions that are within the scope of a CHW/CHWI and covers one of these competencies. (Service Coordination, Knowledge Base on Specific Health Issues, Capacity Building, Communication, Teaching Skills)
CHW/CHWI’s can claim HSC Participation credit upon the conclusion of the conference.
CHES
This activity has been reviewed and approved for a total of 5.0 Category I entry-level credits for CHES and MCHES. Provider number: 101653 | Program number: 37907
Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 12.0 hours of participation.