KENTUCKY REGIONAL EXTENSION CENTER

Hybrid Event with Special Guest Speakers – In Person and Online

Oct. 24 2024, Lexington Kentucky, The Campbell House

Keynote Speaker: Harold Dennis Jr

DESTINY: CHOICE, NOT CHANCE

Harold Dennis, survivor of the worst drunk driving accident in US history, takes you on a journey from tragedy to triumph, sharing stories of grit and determination. From battling life-threatening injuries and survivor guilt, to facing society with disfiguring scars, Harold walks you through his arduous path to recovery. The first in his family to attend college, Harold was a two-sport Division I athlete, earned Bachelors and Masters degrees and became a certified Physician Assistant. This is a story that exemplifies how the power of choices and determination can impact your destiny.

Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.

Kentucky REC Annual Conference Agenda

Thursday, October 24

8:00 —Registration, Coffee with Advisors & Exhibitors
8:30 — Welcome
8:45 — Security Incident Response Plan - A Tabletop Exercise

Amy Daley, Kentucky REC
Colin Glover, CISA
Ryan Lewis, CISA

CISA Representatives Colin Glover and Ryan Lewis join Kentucky REC Security Team Lead Amy Daley in a tabletop exercise based on vetted cybersecurity scenarios that allow for active participation from the audience. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of the current incident response plans and/or policies to review during the exercise.

9:45 — Break & Networking
10:00 — Transforming Care: QI Approaches to Address SDOH

Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare
Jessica Sass, UK HealthCare

Trudi Matthews and Jessica Sass will lead a discussion of evidence based quality improvement approaches to address social drivers of health and improve patient care and well-being. 

10:50 — Collaborative Solutions: SDOH Strategies and Innovative Approaches

Rachel Hogg-Graham, UK HealthCare
Tukea Talbert, UK HealthCare
Andrew Bledsoe, KHIE
Laura Eirich, UK HealthCare
Trudi Matthews, UK HealthCare

Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion of how technology, policy, and community engagement converge to address social drivers of health. 

11:35 — Lunch
12:15 — KEYNOTE SPEAKER Harold Dennis Jr.

Destiny: Choice, Not Chance

Harold Dennis Jr, survivor of the worst drunk driving accident in US history, takes you on a journey from tragedy to triumph, sharing stories of grit and determination. 

1:30— Break & Networking
1:45 — Medicare Promoting Interoperability: Key Considerations for Hospitals

Robin Curnel, Kentucky REC

Expert Kentucky REC Advisor Robin Curnel will discuss the challenges posed to hospitals attesting to the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. She will review PY 2024 requirements, SAFER Guides, and more.

2:15 — Human-Factors Design: Quality Improvement Strategy with Intention

Jessica Elliott, Kentucky REC

Quality Team Lead Jessica Elliott will discuss core concepts of human-factors design principles and their application in the creation of a safe, efficient, and patient-centered clinical care environment. 

3:15  — Closing Remarks

Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.