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13th MEHS: Ethical Dimensions, Patient/Employee Satisfaction Assessment Tools, Team Building, and Leadership Strategies for Healthcare Professionals

7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Round-trip Galveston, TX
January 12 - 19, 2025
Royal Caribbean's <em>Harmony of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
16 ACPE Credits
16.0 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

Attendees Registration Fee
(Cruise Pricing is Additional and Listed Separately)
Physicians, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Dentists, Pharmacists, Healthcare Executives, and Faculty
Seeking up to 16 CE Credits / CE Contact Hours 		$995.00
Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, CRNAs, Chiropractors, Physical/Rehab/Occupational/etc. Therapists, and other Non-Physician healthcare providers
Seeking up to 16 CE Credits / CE Contact Hours 		$795.00
Nurses, Nursing Home / Home Healthcare Practitioner, Residents*, Current students*, and former students* of Dr. Chandra or Dr. Stroube
*proof/verification required
Seeking up to 16 CE Credits / CE Contact Hours 		$595.00
Non-CE Earning: Faculty / Corporate Members to participate in the Academic Conference and can attend CE Sessions, but will not recieve CE Credit $295.00
Non-CE Earning: Students / Guests to participate in the Academic Conference and can also attend CE sessions, but will not recieve CE Credit $195.00

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists

PROGRAM PURPOSE

PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY:

  • At least a SIX (6)-hour worth of Pre-Conference study materials, including, cases and assignments, will be sent to all pre-registered CE attendees prior to the start of the event and at least TWO weeks prior to the cruise departure date.
  • Cases/Assignments provided prior to face-to-face lectures will be discussed in class on Day 1 and/or 2 of CE sessions

Pre-conference self-study topics (slides) -- Patient/Employee Satisfaction Assessment Tools

"Social Sciences, Marketing Research Techniques, and Business Strategies to Improving Patient Care"

  1. The basics of a patient satisfaction survey
  2. The 5W&H of understanding the patient and associated environmental issues
  3. The role of patient (and caregiver) satisfaction surveys
  4. Situations requiring quick survey research -- valuing internal versus external surveyors
  5. Survey research design, organizing, overseeing, reporting, and understanding
  6. Types of data collection techniques
  7. Inclusion and exclusion criteria
  8. Writing good survey questions -- a critical look at a variety of different questions
  9. Understanding the report and determining strategies for patient care improvement
  10. Ethical issues pertaining to patient/caregiver satisfaction surveys

Time allocated to comprehend the slides/CONTENT, and, Complete the Assignments: 6 Hrs. (Self-paced)

Day 1 (face-to-face): CE Session -- Monday, January 13, 2025

Plan for the Day:

Face-to-Face Session: 3 hours (9:00 a.m. -- Noon)

Assignment Completion Time Given: 4 hours (self-paced)

Overview of the Course Outline and Activities/Assignment for the day

  • Introductions and course expectations
  • Discussions about Pre-conference slides/materials/cases/assignments sent to Pre-registered attendees

"Ethical Dimensions: Why Healthcare Leaders Should be aware of the Workplace Environment -- and its Impact Patient Care"

EMPLOYEE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT & ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PATIENT CARE

  1. Impact of inter-personnel conflict on patient care
  2. Correlation between conflict situations and organizational complexity
  3. Factors that trigger conflict
  4. Conflict between different types of personnel:
    1. Physician-physician
    2. Physician-nurse
    3. Nurse-nurse
    4. Department-department
  5. Professional disparagement and its impact on patients and care delivery
  6. CASE STUDY, ROLE PLAYING exercise, and DISCUSSION

PROFESSIONAL/UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR - Expectation of Professionalism from:

  1. Healthcare personnel perspective
  2. Patient Perspective
  3. Family/Guardian/Caregiver Perspective
  4. Discrimination
    1. Workplace
    2. Patient
  5. CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION

MANAGING COMMUNICATION

  1. Ethical dimensions of appropriate communication by medical office staff
  2. Value, Issues, and Challenges
  3. Types of communication
  4. Non-verbal communication
  5. Impact on patient/caregiver and their subsequent relationships with health professions
  6. Cautions & Precautions
  7. CASE STUDY, Role playing excursion, and DISCUSSION

ASSIGNMENTS

Given at the end of lecture to be completed by participants and be ready to present on Saturday, January 18, 2025. If needed, the key presenter of the course will be available to assist and provide guidance to the participants regarding the assignments.

Day 2 (face-to-face): Conference Presentation Session -- Tuesday, January 19, 2025

Plan for the Day:

International Conf. Presentations (non-CE earning but open to all registrants)

TIME: 9:00 a.m. -- Noon (as needed)

Day 3 (face-to-face): CE Session -- Saturday, January 18, 2025

Plan for the Day:

Face-to-Face Sessions (CE sessions): 3 hours

9:00 a.m. -- Noon

Presentation and discussions on the Assignments (given on previous session) by participants, with open discussions

"Ethical Principals and Moral Philosophies"

"Ethical Issues Pertaining to Patient Confidentiality & Consent"

ETHICAL ISSUES - 1: Patient confidentiality and consent

  1. Potential compromising situations where patient confidentially can unintentionally be breached:
    1. In healthcare institutions/setting
    2. By health and non-health personnel
    3. In other social settings
  2. EXAMPLES and INTERACTIVE CASES
  3. Differentiation between types of consent AND assessing consent issues for and about different clients -- minors, adults, and elderly
  4. CASE STUDIES and ROLE-PLAYING exercise

ETHICAL ISSUES - 2: Gatekeepers for ethical integrity

  1. Conflict of interest
  2. Whistle-blower
  3. Impaired healthcare provider
  4. CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION

"Team Building and Leadership Strategies for Healthcare Professionals"

  1. Benefits of building effective teams
  2. Characteristics of well performing teams
  3. Critical Factors of productive teams
  4. Different types of leaders in healthcare organizations
  5. Role of leaders in team building
  6. CASE STUDIES, ROLE PLAYING, and DISCUSSION related to team building

Closing remarks for CE sessions

Final Thoughts & Discussion

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Ashish Chandra, MBA, PhD

Ashish Chandra, MBA, PhD

Professor Ashish Chandra is a Professor of Healthcare Administration, College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), Houston, Texas, USA where he also served as the Department Chair for over four years at UHCL. All together Dr. Chandra has over 20 years of university level teaching experience in the U.S. He is a well-recognized healthcare administration academician internationally and serves on the academic advisory board of several educational institutions in Turkey and India. He has also provided over a dozen Management Development Program, Faculty Development Programs, and professional consulting services to several healthcare and business organizations in the United States, India, Turkey, and aboard cruise ships. He actively served on the board of directors of several professional and community organizations in the United States. Over the past four years he has served as the Course Director and Speaker of five Continuing Education Programs for health professionals.

Dr. Chandra is a prolific researcher and has 75 publications in refereed journals, two edited books, ten book chapters, and over 250 publications in conference proceedings. He is an Executive Editor of the journal Hospital Topics (the oldest journal in healthcare administration field - almost 95 years in existence). He has served as the President of FOUR major international academic organizations - the Business and Health Administration Association; the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators; the MBAA International; and the Federation of Business Disciplines. He has also served as the Program Chair of over a dozen major international conferences, held in U.S., India, Turkey, and U.K. as well as aboard cruise ships in the Caribbean, Alaska, Baltics, and Mediterranean.

Professor Chandra has received numerous awards and recognition related to teaching, research, and service throughout his career, including the 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award by the National Society for Leadership Success; 2015 Outstanding Professor Award given by the University of Houston - Clear Lake Alumni Association; 2012 American College of Healthcare Executives Service Award; 2011 Outstanding Educator Award from the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators; to name a few. He also has the distinct honor of being the Commencement Speaker at the December 2018 graduation ceremony of the University of Houston – Clear Lake.  The URL link to Dr. Chandra’s commencement speech is below. Please cue to minute 32 of the video link in case you just want to see Dr. Chandra’s speech.
URL to speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpwOooexSYA&t=2984s

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.

 

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses:  Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 16 contact hours.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.

Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM as needed.   Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit reporting agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Prescribed credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of certified credits, and Elective credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of non-certified credits.

Members of the CFPC may claim up to 50 credits per five-year cycle from Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credits. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education


Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 16 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sun Jan 12 Galveston, TX - 4:00 pm
Mon Jan 13 At Sea - Cruising - -
Tue Jan 14 At Sea - Cruising - -
Wed Jan 15 Roatan, Honduras 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu Jan 16 Costa Maya, Mexico 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri Jan 17 Cozumel, Mexico 7:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat Jan 18 At Sea - Cruising - -
Sun Jan 19 Galveston, TX 7:00 am -

PORTS OF CALL

Galveston, TX - When you cruise from Galveston, you’re in for big thrills before you even set foot onboard the ship. A favorite vacation stop among families, this fun-loving seaside city in Texas offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty and warm southern hospitality. Start your visit with a Texas-style breakfast in the historic Strand District, the pulsing heart of the city and a hub of antique shops, restaurants and bars. Make time for a walk along the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, home to lots of family-friendly rides, games and other attractions. Then explore Galveston’s illustrious history on a scenic stroll past well-preserved Victorian mansions and centuries-old landmark buildings. If you visit Galveston, you must dedicate a bit of time to the city’s museums, which host exhibits on all kinds of topics — from Galveston’s history with oil and railroads to the pirates and corsairs that haunt the Gulf Coast’s rich and colorful past. Houston is just an hour away by car and also has plenty to offer!

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Roatan, Honduras - The island of Roatan is known for its glittering bays and colorful coral reefs perfect for outdoor adventures like snorkeling and scuba diving. Discover your inner pirate in Roatan, where you can taste local rum, swim among starfish at Starfish Alley, or sample fresh seafood at local restaurants.

The 40-mile-long island borders the second-longest barrier reef on the globe, which attracts many divers each year. Go horseback riding at Little French Cay or unwind in paradise at West Bay. Don’t forget to try conch fritters and rum cake during your visit.

Costa Maya, Mexico - Exploring the dense tropical vegetation and wide sandy bays of the Costa Maya, it's easy to imagine the days when sacrifice and slavery, rite and ritual were rampant in the Mayan culture. Even today, the countless ruins of temple walls, stairs and secret pathways exude magic and mystery. And when your archaeology lesson is complete, glorious stretches of coral sand may inspire you to build your own empire-of sand castles, of course!

Cozumel, Mexico - With its lively tropical reefs, crystal-clear waters and ancient ruins, Cozumel is ripe for one-of-a-kind adventures. Cruise to Cozumel and head to Chankanaab National Park, where you can snorkel among the colorful reefs and schools of tropical fish that give this island its premier diving status. Or travel back in time on an adventure through the towering Maya ruins of Tulum. When you’re done exploring, unwind with a beachside massage at Playa Mia. From culture savoring to soaking up sunshine, you’ll find a world of adventure waiting for you in Cozumel.

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Because this program is sailing soon, full payment of the fare is due at time of booking.

3rd/4th in Stateroom - Please call to secure the best possible pricing

Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.

COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We will match any price currently offered by the cruise line; this promise includes their short-term, promotional rates. As a value-added organizer of meetings at sea, however, we do not seek to compete with 'cruise discounters,' 'travel clubs,' or 'distressed inventory' sales operations.
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Because this sailing is departing soon, no fares are displayed above; Call us to request a quote of current, market rate fares. Those fares, the same as offered directly by the cruise line, are subject to change at any time until held with a deposit or full payment of the fare. Market rates are capacity and revenue controlled, do fluctuate, and can be withdrawn without notice.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.
Cruise Cancellation Policy:Late Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please congirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.

Chubb Travel Protection Overview

Please note, this insurance protection is available to the residents of the United States only,
 that coverage limits are per person and that limits can vary by State.

Standard Plan Benefits Travel Basics Travel Essentials Travel Choice
Trip Cancellation 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)		 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)		 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)		 150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)		 150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption - Return Air Only $500 $750 $1,000
Trip Delay $500 ($100 per day) $750 ($150 per day) $1,000 ($200 per day)
Missed Connection NA $250 $500
Baggage & Personal Effects $750 ($50 deductible) $1,000 $2,500
Baggage Delay $200 $300 $500
Accident & Sickness Medical Expense* $15,000 ($50 deductible) $25,000 $50,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains $150,000 $500,000 $1,000,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment NA $10,000 $50,000
Assistance Services Included Included Included
Additional Benefits (if purchased within 15 days of Initial Trip Payment; Day 1 is the date the Intial Trip Payment is made)
Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver Included Included Included
Trip Cancellation/ Interruption due to Financial Default Included Included Included
Accident Sickness Medical Expense Excess Coverage Primary Coverage Primary Coverage
Baggage & Personal Effects Excess Coverage Excess Coverage Primary Coverage
Flight Accident $25,000 $50,000 NA
Missed Connection NA Additional $250 Included in base plan
Optional Benefits (if selected byt the Applicant and required premium is paid)
Medical Coverage Upgrade Included in base plan Included in base plan Additional $50,000
including Emergency Evacuation* Additional $150,000 Additional $500,000 Included in base plan
Car Rental Collision Coverage $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible)
Flight Accident Amount selected up to $500,000 Amount selected up to $500,000 NA
*Coverage, pricing and availability may vary by state
*Additional Benefits change not available for CA, CO, KS, MN, MO, MT, NH, NY, PA, TX or WA residents at this time.

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Established in 1911, Grand Galvez has pleased guests worldwide for more than 110 years. This AAA 4-diamond property is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast and is renowned as one of the finest hotels in the Lone Star State.

https://grandgalvez.com/

Hyatt Regency Houston

1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

Luxury Rooms and Downtown Views

Centrally located in downtown Houston’s business hub, this modern hotel puts you near the George R. Brown Convention Center and many Texas attractions like Toyota Center, Hobby Center and Minute Maid Park. After a busy day of events or sightseeing, relax in a spacious guest room or suite, swim in a heated outdoor pool overlooking the city, relish the delicious menu at Shula’s Steakhouse, or grab a craft beer at the hotel bar located in the light-filled atrium lobby.

https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/hourh-hyatt-regency-houston

Le Méridien Houston Downtown

1121 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002

Southern Charm with a Mid-Century Modern Flair

Explore the seamless combination of Mid-Century Modern luxury and Southern hospitality that is Le Méridien Houston Downtown. This hotel’s prime location in downtown Houston near Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center will satisfy the needs of sports fans and concert goers alike. After a long day exploring downtown Houston, settle into your tastefully appointed room or suite designed for maximum comfort.

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houdm-le-meridien-houston-downtown/overview/

Before and After your cruise

Things To Do in Galveston

The resort city of Galveston, Texas offers more than just beaches. A vibrant food scene and an extremely rich history make Galveston appealing to a wide variety of travelers. Here are some things to do while you’re there:

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