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All Together Better Performance Improvement Symposium 2026


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Add to Calendar All Together Better Performance Improvement Symposium 2026 10/1/2026 8:00:00 AM 10/1/2026 3:45:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://Allina.cloud-cme.com/All Together Better PI 2026 Description: The symposium features poster projects representing innovative work from care team members from across Allina Health, showcasing the dedication and creativity of our care teams. For those registering for attending the entire day, lunch will be included. Poster viewing will be in Pettingill Hall, located on the lower level of The Commons, and the speakers and panel discussions will be held in MacMillan Ce... ANW - MacMillan Center - Sundet Hall 1-2-3 false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM, ANW - MacMillan Center - Sundet Hall 1-2-3, Minneapolis, MN

Target Audience
Specialties - Academic/Research, Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Audiology, Bariatric Surgery, Behavioral Health, Cardiology/Thoracic , Cardiovascular Disease, Chaplains, Critical Care Medicine, Dermatology, Developmental Disabilities, Diagnostic Radiology, Dieticians, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, General Practice, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Gynecology, Hematology, Hepatology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Administrators, Hospitalist, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Med/Peds, Mental Health, Multiple Specialties, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Radiology, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nutrition, Ob/Gyn, Obstetrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pain Medicine, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacist, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physicians, Podiatry, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Health, Pulmonary Disease, Radiologic Tech, Radiology, Rheumatology, School Nurses, Social Work, Speech Language Pathology, Sports Medicine, Statisticians, Surgery, Therapeutic Recreation, Urology, Women's Health, Wound Care
Professions - Other/Non-Medical, Physician, Registered Nurse

Overview

The symposium features poster projects representing innovative work from care team members from across Allina Health, showcasing the dedication and creativity of our care teams. For those registering for attending the entire day, lunch will be included. Poster viewing will be in Pettingill Hall, located on the lower level of The Commons, and the speakers and panel discussions will be held in MacMillan Center.

The afternoon session will include a keynote presenter and panel discussions:

• Vaccines: Taking a shot at a safer approach

• Workplace safety leadership series

• Providing goal concordant care

• Systemwide surgical site infection advisory committee

• Incorporating the voice of the patient


Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Recognize the wide scope of performance improvement activities across the Allina Health system in our efforts to improve patient safety and quality of care.
  2. Describe how to advance successful improvement work into sustainable operations.
  3. Identify the need for systemic transformation in American healthcare.

Registration

Registration for the full symposium day is free for all employees, but we do require that you pre-register.   Special dietary needs must be noted during your registration.

To maintain a comfortable and engaging environment, attendance may be limited; early registration is strongly encouraged.

Registration will close at 8:00 AM on Monday, September 28, or earlier if capacity is reached.

If you need to cancel for any reason, we ask that you adhere to our 10-days prior cancellation policy.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), American Nurses Credentialing Center (3.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.00 hours)

Accreditation

Allina Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Allina Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 10 days prior to the course start date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the 10-day window.  Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Allina Health Office of Accreditation reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.




Accessibility Statement
 
Allina Health Office of Accreditation is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodation, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.




Keywords: LIVEPerformanceQuality and Safety

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Allina Health, Office of Accreditation Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information
Role in activity
Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Lisa M Mackeben, MSN
Continuing Education Program Manager
Allina Health
Minneapolis , MN
Activity Administrator, Nurse Planner
Nothing to disclose
Erin Metzger, RN, BSN
Allina Health Patient Safety, Quality and Experience
Minneapolis, MN
Activity Coordinator, Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose
Ganesh Asaithambi, MD, MBA
Allina Health
Minneapolis, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Mariela R Bjerstedt, RN, MSN
PCM
Mercy Hospital - Unity Campus/ Adult Mental Health
Fridley, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Matthew Cromer, BSN, registered nurse
Clinical Services Supervisor
Allina Health Pediatrics
Coon Rapids, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Kris Drevlow, DO
Allina Health
Faribault, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Jonathan Faust, MD
Mercy Anesthesia
Plymouth, MN
Faculty
Niki Gjere, PhD, PhD, MA, MS, PMHCNS-BC, RN, APRN, CNS
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Allina Health
Minneapolis, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Patricia A Harper, MD
Allina Health OB/GYN
Maple Grove, MN
Faculty
Katherine Hentges, APRN
Allina Health Palliative Care
Minneapolis, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Lori Holm, BSN, BSN, RN, PHN
Manager of Nursing Practice
Allina Health, AHG Nursing Administration
Minneapolis, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Mckaya Kastner, PharmD
Allina Health Pharmacy
Plymouth, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Kristi Klee, MD
MD
Allina hospitalist telehealth
coon rapid, MN
Faculty
Amy Kuehn, BS
St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Admin
Shakopee, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Katie Lorenzen, BSN
Safety and Quality Advisor
AllinaHealth Safety & Quality
Otsego , MN
Faculty
Marie Martinez, RN
RN, BSN, MBA
United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Jessica Nerby, MPH, CLS, CIC
Infection Prevention Strategist
Allina Health, SQE
Minneapolis, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Lucy Pilgrim-Rukavina
Volunteer Services Supervisor
St. Francis Regional Medical Center Volunteer Services
Shakopee, MN
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Kurt Elting-Ballard, MD, MPH, FACP FAAP
Medical Director
Allina Health
Shoreview, MN
Faculty, Lead Physician
Nothing to disclose
Juliana Aadland, Nursing
Manager Quality Regulatory Reporting
Allina Health
minneapolis, MN
Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose
Martha Frederickson, MA
Continuous Improvement Advisor
Allina Health
MInneapolis, MN
Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose
Kelly Hasvold, BSN
Director
Allina Health, Safety and Quality
Minneapolis, MN
Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose
Nicole Kruse, BSN
Safety Strategist
Allina Health Safety Quality Experience
Minneapolis, MN
Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose
Sarah Schneider, RN, MA
Allina Health, Safety, Quality and Experience
New Ulm, MN
Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose
Jessica Taghon, MA
Allina Health
Minneapolis , MN
Planning Committee Member
Nothing to disclose

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Poster Viewing and Judging in Pettingill Hall
8:00AM - 10:00AM

Attendance Check in at MacMillian Center
10:00AM - 10:30AM

Welcome and Introduction
10:30AM - 10:45AM

Vaccines, Taking a Shot at a Safer Approach
10:45AM - 11:05AM
Lori Holm, BSN, BSN, RN, PHN (Faculty)
Mckaya Kastner, PharmD (Faculty)
Matthew Cromer, BSN, registered nurse (Faculty)

Workplace Safety Leadership Series
11:05AM - 11:25AM
Mariela R Bjerstedt, RN, MSN (Faculty)
Niki Gjere, PhD, PhD, MA, MS, PMHCNS-BC, RN, APRN, CNS (Faculty)
Marie Martinez, RN (Faculty)

Providing Goal Concordant Care
11:25AM - 11:45AM
Ganesh Asaithambi, MD, MBA (Faculty)
Kristi Klee, MD (Faculty)
Katherine Hentges, APRN (Faculty)
Kris Drevlow, DO (Faculty)

Break
11:45AM - 11:50AM

System Wide Surgical Site Infection Advisory Committee
11:50AM - 12:10PM
Jessica Nerby, MPH, CLS, CIC (Faculty)
Katie Lorenzen, BSN (Faculty)
Patricia A Harper, MD
Jonathan Faust, MD (Faculty)

Incorporating the Voice of the Patient
12:10PM - 12:45PM
Amy Kuehn, BS (Faculty)
Lucy Pilgrim-Rukavina

Lunch and Poster Viewing
12:45PM - 1:30PM

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
1:30PM - 3:00PM

Break
3:00PM - 3:15PM

Awards and Closing
3:15PM - 3:45PM

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