The Power of Laughter, the Language of Business

Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Scott is a professional comedian, author, podcast host and tv personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life.  He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant concepts on connecting people, building relationships, and making business seriously funny. 

Sunday, June 16, 2024, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The future of healthcare is here and the hospital without walls is becoming a reality. The opportunities for improved patient outcomes and satisfaction are many, but so are the challenges. How will moving devices into the home change the delivery of healthcare? And, what will the impact be on those who use, service, and reprocess healthcare devices? What does cutting edge look like today and what will it look like in 5 or 10 years? This expert panel will bring together expert perspectives from across the device ecosystem to answer those questions and more.

Moderator:

• Barrett Franklin, Deputy Network Director and Chief Operations Officer for the VA New England

Panelists:

• Ryan Bertram, Chartis
• Mike Busdicker, System Director of Clinical Engineering Shared Service at Intermountain Healthcare
• Cherie Pardue, AVP/ACIO Clinical Technology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Diane Wurzburger, Executive, Regulatory Affairs and Quality, GE HealthCare

Monday, June 17, 2024, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Attendees will get a rare opportunity to meet a leader from the Joint Commission in an interactive session. Herman McKenzie, director of the Department of Engineering in the Standards Interpretation Group, leads the team responsible in developing and interpreting the Life Safety and Environment of Care Standards. Come with questions and have them answered in real time!

Herman McKenzie is currently the Director, Department of Engineering in the Standards Interpretation Group at The Joint Commission. In this role, he leads the standards interpretation and customer support activities relative to the Life Safety and Environment of Care standards. Mr. McKenzie also manages all activities associated with the daily operations of the Engineering department, provides standards interpretation and education to The Joint Commission’s Surveyors and accredited organizations, reviews equivalency requests and survey reports, conducts surveys and Intracycle Monitoring conference calls, serves as faculty for educational programs, and is a speaker for national, regional, state, and local audiences.