Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
7 - 8:15 p.m.	Executive Breakfast (By Invitation Only)
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.	Registration and Breakfast University of Maryland School of Nursing
8:30 - 9 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions
9 - 10 a.m.	Panel Discussion Collaborative Leadership - It Takes a Team University of Maryland Medical Center Team: Leonard Taylor, Jr. Senior Vice President for Operations and Support Services Denise Choiniere, MS, RN Director, Sustainability and Facilities Services Anne Arundel Medical Center Team Victoria W. Bayless President and Chief Executive Officer Dena Jackson Director, Supply Chain Charlotte Wallace, RN Sustainability Coordinator Moderator: Carmela Coyle President & CEO Maryland Hospital Association
10 - 10:15 a.m.	Presentation of Awards Trailblazer Awards will be presented to Maryland hospitals that have served as models for other hospitals and shown leadership in advancing sustainability in a particular area of their operations. Integrated Pest Management Awards will be presented to Maryland hospitals and health care facilities that have developed and implemented the most comprehensive programs to date. The Nursing Leadership in Environmental Health Award will be presented to a nurse in Maryland who displays leadership and exemplifies excellence in environmental health and sustainability in health care.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.	Break
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.	Breakout Sessions 1A. Leading for Healthy Change: Getting Involved in Local, State, and National Initiatives (Panel) 1B. Engaging Staff and Community 1C. Reducing Toxic Exposures
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Lunch and Exhibitors Southern Management Corporation Campus Center
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Keynote Presentation Climate Change and Health: Connecting the Dots Kim Knowlton, DrPh Senior Scientist Natural Resources Defense Council Health & Environment Program
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.	Break/Afternoon Snack
2:45 - 4 p.m.	Breakout Sessions 2A. Creating Plans and Roadmaps 2B. Providing Health Foods and Community Benefits 2C. Preparing for Climate Change