• Course Format

    Live Webinar

  • Contact Hours

    1.0

  • Certificate of Completion

    Printable CE Certificate

  • Recording

    On-demand webinar recording

  • Handouts

Description

Have you ever been at a conference or read an article about medical innovation and thought: “My unit NEEDS this!!!”

Every day, frontline clinicians witness the challenges, successes, and opportunities that shape patient outcomes. This session empowers bedside providers to recognize the value of their voice in driving innovative solutions to prevent harm and improve care.

Through real-world examples & practical strategies, participants will explore how frontline insights can spark meaningful change across systems. Attendees will leave equipped with tools to speak up, collaborate effectively, and transform observations into impactful, sustainable improvements in patient safety and quality.

Agenda Overview:

  • The Power of the Frontline Voice
  • Preventable Harm: When Risks Are Known but Ignored
  • Human Factors & Near Misses
  • From Observation to Innovation: How to Drive Change
  • Case Studies: Frontline Insights in Action
  • Tools & Strategies to Advocate for Clinical Change

    • Learning Objectives

    • 1. Recognize the critical role of frontline perspectives in identifying risks, generating solutions, and preventing patient harm.

    • 2. Apply strategies to effectively communicate and advocate for change within interdisciplinary teams and organizational structures.

    • 3. Transform bedside observations into actionable, innovative improvements that enhance patient safety and quality of care.

    Course Curriculum

    • 1

      Your Voice Matters: Driving Clinical Change From The Bedside

      • Read First: How To Navigate This Course

      • Download Course Handouts Here!
    • 2

      Join the Webinar

      • December 2nd: 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
    • 3

      Course Evaluation & CE

      • Course Completion Acknowledgement

      • Course Evaluation

    Instructor

    MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, PCCN

    Nicole Kupchik

    Nicole Kupchik has been a critical care nurse for over 25 years. Originally from Northwest Indiana, she worked as a traveling nurse and settled in Seattle, WA in 1998. She graduated from Purdue University in 1993 and in 2008 obtained a Master of Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from the University of Washington.

    After moving to Seattle, Nicole took great interest in Resuscitation while working at Harborview Medical Center. She was part of a team who wrote one of the first protocols in the US for Therapeutic Hypothermia after cardiac arrest and has published numerous papers on the topic. In 2009, she led a team that launched an award-winning Sepsis Alert System.

    In 2013, Nicole founded Nicole Kupchik Consulting, Inc. She has taught CCRN® & PCCN® Certification Review courses for over 10 years and has helped thousands of nurses achieve certification! She strongly believes every nurse can and should be board certified in their specialty!

    In 2017, Nicole published "Ace the CCRN®: You Can Do It" Study Guide and Practice Question Book as well as well as "Ace the PCCN®: You Can Do It" Study Guide and Practice Question Book. In 2018, she published "Ace the CMC®: You Can Do It" Study Guide. "Ace the CSC®: You Can Do It!" Study Guide for the Cardiac Surgery Certification was published in March 2019. Her latest book, Critical Care Survival Guide was published in April 2023.

    MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN

    Kathleen Vollman

    Ms. Vollman is a Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Educator and Consultant. She has published & lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of pulmonary, critical care, prevention of health care acquired injuries, work culture and sepsis recognition & management.

    From 1989 to 2003 she functioned in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Medical ICU’s at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan. In 2004, Kathleen was inducted into the College of Critical Care Medicine, in 2009 she was inducted into the American Academy of Nurses. In 2012, Ms. Vollman was appointed to serve as an honorary ambassador to the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses and is currently the financial director.

    Ms. Vollman is a subject matter expert for prevention of CAUTI, CLABSI and HAPI as well as sepsis recognition/management and the culture of safety for American Hospital Association and the Michigan Hospital Association. Currently her company, ADVANCING NURSING LLC, is focused on creating empowered work environments for nurses through the acquisition of greater skills and knowledge.

    MSN, ANP-BC, CNS, CPHQ

    Cindy Cadwell

    Cynthia A. Cadwell, APRN, ANP-BC, CNS, CPHQ, is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with over three decades of experience in advanced nursing practice, clinical education, quality improvement, and healthcare leadership. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing as an Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist from San Diego State University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Excelsior College and is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, in addition to her many clinical certifications.

    A published author and national speaker, Cynthia has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences such as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). She has also been actively involved in volunteer work, including leadership roles in professional organizations and community health initiatives.

    Licensed in California and Hawaii, Cynthia’s career reflects a commitment to advancing healthcare quality, patient safety, and education, making her a respected leader in the field.

    Accreditation

    Nicole Kupchik Consulting, Inc. is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number 16363. Approved for 1.0 CE Contact Hours.

    Successful Completion

    Student must attend the entire webinar and complete the course evaluation to be awarded the contact hour. No partial credit will be awarded.

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