Registration will be held from 8:30 am - 9:10 am. Continental breakfast will be served during this time.
A plated lunch will be served from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.
Refreshments will be served during the afternoon programs.
Overnight Room Reservations:: Secure your room reservations at the Boston Marriott Burlington by 9/17/2019. Call (888) 855-7741 and mention code "NEHOPS" for a special rate of $175.00-$185.00/night.
FRIDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS (with CE credit)
The Emily Jerry Story: From Tragedy to Redemption, Triumph, and Hope
Eric Cropp, Convicted Former Pharmacist
Christopher Jerry, Victim's Father and Activist
Learn how the tragedy of losing one’s two year old daughter, Emily Jerry, has lead to a positive impact on the entire patient safety movement. Christopher Jerry, Emily’s father, turned this tragedy into triumph by developing the Emily Jerry Foundation and impacting the development of the “Emily's Law” in Ohio in 2009. His passion for patient safety has grown to advocate for the patient as well as the caregiver.
Mr. Cropp has over 16 years of pharmacy experience, the majority of which specializing in the field of oncology and pediatrics. Eric Cropp was the pharmacist on duty supervising the pharmacy technician who made an error in preparing Emily Jerry’s chemotherapy. Due to the high concentrations of sodium in the IV that the technician prepared, Emily fell into a deep coma which lead to her death 3 days later. Mr. Cropp was ultimately convicted of involuntary manslaughter and served time in jail; part of his sentencing required him to tell his story. From what he learned from the tragedy, he started campaigning to make changes in the healthcare system. He teamed up with Christopher Jerry and planned to improve efforts in patient safety as well as help the caregiver who made medical mistakes get help and continue practicing.
Hear the compelling story of how Christopher and Eric have teamed up in Emily’s honor in an effort to improve patient safety.
SATURDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS (with CE credit)
Black Belt Leadership: Living a Life of Power, Passion and Purpose
Chris Natzke, PharmD - Seventh Degree Black Belt/Master Instructor
In sharing his "7 Qualities of Black Belt Leadership" with pharmacy teams and management, the session demonstrates how following these principles can positively impact the lives of patients and healthcare leadership teams. Through the elements of ‘purposeful vision’, ‘becoming the change’, ‘personal integrity’, ‘conscious persistence’, ‘compassionate service’, ‘acceptance and surrender’, and ‘inspired action’, the session seeks to provide tools for both personal and team leadership transformation.