Name
G. Safety as Strategy: Culture, Accountability and Outcomes
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Speakers
Jason M. Raidbard, MPA, FACMPE, Executive Administrator, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Department, UChicago Medicine and Biological Sciences
Gloria Gardner, Senior Administrator, Physician Partners of America
Trina Cole, RN, BSN, MSN, Administrator, St Luke's Surgicenter - Lee's Summit
Amanda Nunkovich, Administrator, CenterPoint Surgical
Jason M. Raidbard Trina Cole Amanda Nunkovich
Description

This panel will explore how ASCs will build a culture of safety that extends beyond compliance checklists into daily operations and decision-making. Panelists will discuss approaches to accountability at every level of the organization, from leadership to frontline staff, and how that accountability will translate into measurable outcomes. The conversation will examine how safety priorities will be balanced with efficiency and growth goals as ASCs continue to scale. Speakers will share perspectives on building a lasting safety culture that supports both patient care and long-term organizational performance.

Location Name
Montreux 3
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Cameron Cortigiano, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
ccortigiano@beckershealthcare.com
ASC: Topic Tags
Patient Safety, Quality + Accreditation, Leadership