Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association MHA’s Annual Joint Commission 2025 Update
February 25 | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
VIRTUAL EVENT
$129 Per-Person
$109 Group Rate 3+
Please Note: Those registering for this virtual event will receive the recording and slides after the presentation, so if you can’t join us on the day of the event. Be sure to register and review the material at your leisure.
Join us for MHA’s annual Joint Commission update conference!
Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and updates from industry experts and peers, including hospitals that have undergone The Joint Commission survey process in the past year.
This program will cover:
- Presentations from The Joint Commission
- Progress updates regarding health equity and the 1115 Waiver
- Presentations from colleagues that have undergone The Joint Commission survey process in the past year.
AGENDA
2025 Joint Commission Update
10 – 10:05 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Kim Stevenson, Director, Workforce & Clinical Affairs, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association
10:05 – 11:35 a.m.
Keynote Speakers: Updates from The Joint Commission
Elizabeth Mort, M.D., Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, The Joint Commission
Robert Campbell, Senior Director, Standards Interpretation, Accreditation Decision Management & Medication Safety, The Joint Commission
Mark A. Crafton, Executive Director, Strategic Alliances, The Joint Commission
11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Journey to Achieve The Joint Commission Health Equity Certification
Anthony Alley, R.N., Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations, Chief Nursing Officer & Chief Quality Officer, Lawrence General Hospital & Holy Family Hospital
12:05 – 1:20 p.m.
Survey Readiness and Results: Experiences from the Field
Erin Donovan, Vice President, Quality & Regulatory Compliance, Tufts Medicine, Lowell General Hospital
Laura Sims, R.N., Senior Director of Quality and Risk, Athol Hospital, Heywood Healthcare
Jody Langlois, Director of Risk, Athol Hospital, Heywood Hospital
Sandra Montrond, R.N., Senior Director, Accreditation & Regulatory, Boston Medical Center
Jodi Larson, M.D., Chief Quality Officer & VP Quality & Safety, Boston Medical Center
1:20-1:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Cancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full.