Health Literacy Education Workshop

Overview

Becoming a health literate organization depends on many aspects. One of these aspects is educating staff to improve their health literacy skills and consequently improving patients’ health outcomes.  The health Literacy Education workshop is aimed at clinical staff from hospitals and clinics to enhance their knowledge as well as provide them with the necessary tools to overcome barriers.

The workshop content is evidence based and some of the topics are adapted from the Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality (AHRQ). This activity is category 1 & 3 and attendees will receive CPD points.

Topics/Sessions

• Health Literacy
• Learning Barriers
• Patient and Family Education
• Patient Engagement
• Medication Adherence
• Teachback Method
• Documentation

Workshop Objectives

• To enhance clinical staff knowledge about health literacy
• To educate clinical staff about the importance of applying health literacy skills in day to day work
• To provide clinical staff with the necessary tools to overcome health literacy barriers

Target Audience

Clinical staff:  Physicians -Nurses- pharmacists – Allied health professionals – Medical interpreters

Reward Credits CPD

Participants will be awarded 6 CPD points 

• category 1 (4 points) 
• category 3 (2 points)

Scientific Committee

• Helen Sutherland - Clinical Nurse Education manager
• Dr.Wessam Gadelhaq - Medical Education Director
• Amal Alfarsi – Health & Wellness Education Manager
• Kedra Elmi – Nurse Educator
• Evony Constantino - Clinical Nurse Leader

Main presenters

• Aljori Al-Ajji: Health & Wellness Educator 
• Fatima Al-Maslamani: Health & Wellness Educator
• Maha Al-Naama: Health & Wellness Educator 

Guest Presenters

• Quality Manager
• Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality
• Clinical Nurse Educator

Organizers’ contact details

Email: HealthandWellnessEducation@sidra.org
Tel: 40035453

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Innovations in Pharmacy Practice Symposium

Overview

Welcome to Sidra Medicine’s Innovations in Pharmacy Practice Symposium, that will cover all fundamental areas in pharmacy including; clinical pharmacy, automation, medication preparation and patient facing experience.

The symposium will cover new technologies in the pharmacy field such as the use of artificial intelligence. It will also encompass the latest research, and advancements in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare.

The symposium promises to give you an inspiring and enlightening experience, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to improve patient care and outcomes and enhance quality of service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your professional skills, enhance your passion for pharmacy and expand your network.

Topics/Sessions

Clinical pharmacy:

• Gene therapy
  • Noora Alhamad , Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
  • Tania Saade, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Dalia Ahmed, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
• Pediatric Transplant
  • Dr. Abubakr Imam, Division Chief - Nephrology, Sidra Medicine
• Women’s:  Weight loss
  • Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician - Obs/Gyn, Sidra Medicine
• Pediatric Oncology
  • Rawan Kasht, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
• Human factors
  • Lahoucine Naim, Specialist Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality, Sidra Medicine

Inpatient Pharmacy:

• TPN / USP 797 update
  • Maher Salem, Head - Inpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine
• Automation
  • Anwar Sadath, Supervisor - Pharmacy Technicians, Sidra Medicine

Outpatient pharmacy:

• Patient counselling
  • Amal Aburamadan, Head - Outpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine

Miscellaneous:

• Artificial intelligence applications for article appraisals
  • Amani Alhaddad, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine

Symposium Objectives

1. Enhance pharmaceutical and scientific knowledge within pharmacy and develop pharmacy skills.
2. Discus the latest research, innovations and new technologies in the pharmacy field
3. Encourage the integration of evidence-based practices into pharmacy to promote patient safety and quality of care.

Target Audience

Pharmacists, Physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Reward Credits CPD

• 8 hours

Speakers

• Noora Alhamad , Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
• Amani Alhaddad, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
• Dalia Ahmed, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
• Lahoucine Naim,  Specialist Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality, Sidra Medicine.
• Rawan Kasht, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.
• Dr. Abubakr Imam, Division Chief - Nephrology, Sidra Medicine.
• Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician - Obs/Gyn, Sidra Medicine.
• Maher Salem, Head - Inpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine.
• Anwar Sadath, Supervisor - Pharmacy Technicians, Sidra Medicine.
• Amal Aburamadan, Head - Outpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine.
• Tania Saade, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine.

Agenda

7:00 – 8:00	Registration
8:00 – 8:15	Opening speech
8:15 – 8:45	Session 1: Woman’s weight loss Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Senior Attending Physician - Obs/Gyn, Sidra Medicine
9:00 – 9:30	Session 2: Pediatric transplant Dr. Abubakr Imam, Division Chief - Nephrology, Sidra Medicine
9:45: 10:15	Session 3: Pediatric oncology Rawan Kasht, Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
10:15 – 10:30	Coffee break.
10:30-11:00	Session 4: Patient counselling and experience Amal Aburamadan, Head - Outpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine
11:15 – 11:45	Session 5: Antimicrobial Stewardship Dalia Ahmed, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch break and prayers.
13:00 – 13:30	Session 6: Gene therapy and Pharmacy genetic service Noora Alhamad , Clinical Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine Tania Saade, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Sidra Medicine
13:45 – 14:15	Session 7: TPN, USP 797 updates Maher Salem, Head - Inpatient Pharmacy, Sidra Medicine
14:30 – 15:00	Session 8: Automation Anwar Sadath, Supervisor - Pharmacy Technicians, Sidra Medicine
15:00 – 15:15	Coffee break
15:15 – 15:45	Session 9: AI Amani Alhaddad, Clinical pharmacist, Sidra Medicine\
16:00 – 16:30	Session 10: Human Factor Lahoucine Naim,  Specialist Medication Management and Pharmacy Quality, Sidra Medicine

 

Sponsor

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MENA Microbiome Conference

MENA Microbiome From Biomarkers Discovery to Microbiota-based Therapeutics

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Pediatric Anesthesia Conference

OverviewSpeakers Workshop faculty Agenda - Day 1Agenda - Day 2Sponsors

Promoting safety in pediatric perioperative care – best practice update

Conference Overview

The Sidra Pediatric Anesthesia conference is a 2 day program focusing on best practice updates in pediatric anesthesia for anesthesiologists taking care of pediatric patients.

The conference offers a hands-on workshop on day 1 with educational sessions on day 2 covering the essentials of providing safe anesthesia to the pediatric population during the perioperative period. The Day 1 workshop is tailored to provide updates on oxygenation and ventilation and hands-on sessions for technical and on-technical skills for ultrasound guided vascular access and resuscitation in Operating Room setting.

The educational sessions on Day 2 focus on promoting safety in pediatric anesthesia and improving the perioperative experience during everyday practice for every child. The multidisciplinary program will include topics on preoperative risk assessment and optimization, Intraoperative management , Postoperative analgesia and ethical considerations in the pediatric population.

Each session will showcase best practice clinical science in various formats encouraging interaction with delegates and ensuring a genuine active learning experience.

Conference Objectives

• Apply current knowledge and practice management skills to safe and efficient pediatric care
• Promote safety in every pediatric perioperative encounter
• Integrate technical knowledge of procedures and medical devices into clinical practice
• Translate knowledge into improvements in practice and patient-family unit satisfaction

Target Audience

Anesthesiologists, Perioperative nurses, Trainees in Anesthesiology and surgery, and Allied Health staff

Reward Credits CPD

Workshop: Cat 1 and 3
Conference: Cat 1

“This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions-Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 8.25 hours for Category 1”

“This activity is an Assessment Activity (Category 3) as defined by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions - Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 4.5 hours for Category 3.”

Scientific Committee

Dr. Franco Moscuzza, Senior Attending, Chair Anesthesiology
Dr. Tripiti Sinha, Senior Attending
Dr. Jiju John, Senior Attending
Dr. Samuel Bass, Senior Attending
Dr. Sindu Balakrishnan, Attending
Dr. Roshan John, Attending
Ms Lauren Kelly, CNS
Ms Radhia Sayari, Anesthesia Technologist. 

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Health Literacy Conference

Overview Scientific Planning Committee Speakers Agenda Sponsors

 

Patient Safety Through the Eyes of Health Literacy

The Health and Wellness Education department at Sidra Medicine is hosting its fourth Health Literacy Conference from 18 to 19 October 2024.

Themed as "Patient Safety through the eyes of health literacy”, this year’s conference, in recognition of October’s International Health Literacy month, will focus on the critical role of health literacy in ensuring patient safety among healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and patients themselves.

Health literacy is crucial for maintaining patient safety in healthcare settings as individuals with higher levels of health literacy are better equipped to comprehend medical information, navigate healthcare settings, and adhere to treatment plans effectively. Conversely, limited health literacy often leads to misunderstandings, errors in medication intake, missed appointments, and overall poorer health outcomes.

By fostering a culture of comprehensive health literacy, healthcare professionals can empower patients to make informed decisions about their health, thereby reducing medical errors and promoting safer healthcare practices.

Conference Objectives

• Discuss the critical role of health literacy in ensuring patient safety among healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and patients themselves.
• Discuss strategies to enhance patient safety thorough the implication of health literacy principles among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers
• Facilitate collaboration between healthcare stakeholders, including providers, educators, universities researchers, policymakers, and patient advocates, to develop and implement effective strategies for improving health literacy and patient safety across the healthcare setting

   Target Audience

• Physicians
• Nurses and midwives
• Allied Health professionals
• Health and wellness educators
• Pharmacists
• Public health experts
• Students from different Health sectors (Medical, Nursing, allied health, Pharmacy, and public health)

 Scientific Committee

• Amal Al-Farsi - Manager- Health and Wellness Education(chair)
• Fatima Al-Maslamani- Health and Wellness educator (co-chair)
• Duane Wong Director - Allied Health Dept
• Maher M. Salem - Head - Inpatient Narcotic Pharmacy
• Sumera Farhan- Lead - Patient Safety
• Wisal Salih - Senior Lecturer-College of Health Sciences (UDST) 
• Dr. Ghadir Fakhri Al Jayyousi-Alsalim- Assistant Professor of Public Health-College of Health Sciences (Qatar University)
• Dr. Abdulwahed Zainel- Attending Physician-Infectious Disease
• Ogra Marufu- Manager-Infection Prevention and Control
• Madeline Oliver- Clinical Nurse Manager - General Medicine
• Mohammed Amer- Clinical Nurse Educator - Practice Development
• Nqobile Sigola- Clinical Nurse Manager - NICU
• Dr. Manal Musallam Othman- Director of Patient Education-Diabetes (HMC)
• Dr. Amani Elkhatim- Health Promotion & Non - Communicable Diseases Division (Ministry of Public Health)
• Dr. Shimous Shamseldin- Lead -national for the Patient Safety Program (Ministry of Public Health)
• Dr. Murtada Hammad- Manager - Graduate Medical Education
• Alaa Shurrab- Specialist – Quality

Speakers

• Dr. Dina Schnurman. Executive Director - Quality, Patient Experience and Health
• Dr. Shimous Mohammed Elamin Shams Eldin. Lead -national for the Patient Safety Program (MOPH)
• Dhouha Hamdani. Lead, National Program for IPC Healthcare Quality Department (MOPH)
• Wisal Salih. Senior Lecturer-College of Health Sciences (UDST) 
• Dr. Sandra Luebrata Holmes. Director - Nursing (Education, Prof Practice & Standards) (Sidra Medicine)
• Dr. Yazeed Eldos. Medical Director of the Qatar Poison Center) (Sidra Medicine)
• Prof. Mowafa Househ. Professor-College of Science and Engineering (HBKU)
• Dr. Hussain Alsharshani. Patient educator -Medicine (HMC)
• Dr. Hanadi AlHamad. Deputy Chief for Rehabilitation, Geriatric Long-Term Care, and Special education (HMC)
• Aljori Al-Ajji. Health and Wellness Educator (Sidra Medicine)
• Sumera Farhan. Manager- Patient Safety (Sidra Medicine)
• Jamie Marie Gray. Director of the Health Sciences Library (Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar)
• Dr. Ghadir Fakhri Al Jayyousi-Alsalim. Assistant Professor of Public Health (QU)
   

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Pediatric Neuroscience Conference

The Pediatric Neuroscience Conference will bring together regional and international neuroscience experts to share insights and best practice methodologies related to the epidemiology and mechanisms of neurological diseases and neurometabolic disorders.

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Pediatric Pulmonology Academy – Symposium

Overview Agenda

 

Pediatric Pulmonology Academy – Symposium

Overview about the conference

The academy is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the most common pediatric pulmonology pathologies based on case discussion. The participant will have the chance to participate in interactive discussions. 

Topics/Sessions

Conference Objectives

• Have greater insight into the diagnosis of the most common pediatric pulmonology pathologies.
• Have an understanding of the treatment approaches of multiple diseases such as Asthma, Cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension in pediatric.
• Learn more about diagnostic methodology such as radiological imaging, bronchogram and bronchoscopy.

Target Audience

• Pediatric Pulmonology physician

Reward Credits CPD

• 8.5 CPD points

Scientific Committee

• Dr Ibrahim Janahi, head of Pediatric pulmonology. Sidra Medicine
• Dr Amal Al-Naimi, Sr Consultant, Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Dr Ahmed Abu Shahin, Sr Consultant, Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Dr Mutasim Abu-Hasan, Sr Consultant, Pediatric Pulmonology.

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Surgical Nursing Symposium

Overview Speakers Agenda

 

Stronger Together: Excellence in Patient Care

Overview

The "Stronger Together: Excellence in Patient Care" symposium, organized by the Nursing Department at Sidra Medicine, is an inspiring and comprehensive event designed to advance the quality of patient care. This conference brings together a diverse group of healthcare professionals to share knowledge, discuss best practices, and explore innovative strategies for improving patient outcomes.

Through a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and poster presentations attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in surgical techniques, patient safety protocols, and holistic patient care approaches.

Renowned experts in the field will share their experiences and research findings, providing valuable information on how to integrate evidence-based practices into daily clinical routines. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, fostering a sense of community and encouraging the exchange of ideas among peers.
By attending this symposium, healthcare professionals will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to elevate the standard of care they provide. The focus on excellence in patient care underscores the commitment of Sidra Medicine to continuously improve healthcare services, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care possible. This event is a testament to the power of working together towards a common goal of achieving excellence in patient care.

Topics/Sessions

• Supporting Excellence in Surgical Patient through Education and Professional Development
• Quality and Patient Safety
• Center of Excellence
• Code Blue in OR
• AI in Surgery
• Hands Deserve Better
• Importance of Teamwork in OR
• How's your Pain
• More than Just a Wound
• Short Gut Syndrome

Symposium Objectives

• Appraise the need for exchanging innovative techniques, evidence-based approaches, and the latest advancements in surgical nursing and patient care.
• Formulate strategies to improve patient engagement, communication, satisfaction, and overall safety.
• Identify continuing education and professional development opportunities that will facilitate networking to foster a community of learning and exchange of ideas.

Target Audience

• Nurses

Reward Credits CPD

Category 1: 6.25hrs

Organizing Committee

• Mr. David Lazarus, Director - Nursing (Surgery and Perioperative)
• Mr. Peter Torreja - Clinical Nurse Facilitator-Surgery department.
• Mr. Rami Mchawrab-Clinical Educator- Education, Professional Practice department.
• Mr. Rodolfo Relano-Acting Manager- Education, Professional Practice department.
• Mrs. Rowena Zamora - Clinical Educator- Education, Professional Practice department.
• Mrs. Hamda Zain Al Abdeen- Lead – Events.
• Mrs. Grace Maitri- Clinical Nurse Manager - Operating Room
• Mr. Abdullah Itani- Clinical Nurse Manager- DI Nursing Services.
• Mrs. Ayat Kobeissi - Specialist - Nursing and Midwifery Education, Professional Practice & Standards.
• Mr. Jihad Al Kilani- Clinical Nurse leader-Periop services
• Mrs. Ansu Varghese - Clinical Nurse Manager – Outpatient Department.
• Mr. Shienanton Alday - Clinical Nurse Manager –5B, Inpatient surgical floor.
• Mrs. Gayathri Vijesh - Clinical Nurse Manager –5A, Inpatient surgical floor

Speakers

• Mrs. Judy Dawson Jones
• Dr. Sandra L. Holmes
• Dr. Dina Schnurman
• Dr. Walid Mubarak
• Collette Donnelly
• Dr Guy Brisseau
• Dr. Mitchell Stotland
• Dr. Noora Al Shahwani
• Mr. David Lazarus
• Mr. Lazarus John Kanagarethinam & Mohammed Malalha
• Ann Folin

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International Symposium of Hypospadiology

Overview Organizing Committee Scientific Committee Speakers Sponsors Agenda

Overview

The two-day meeting will bring together expert hypospadias surgeons and researchers from Qatar and worldwide to provide insights on evidence-based hypospadias basic science research, evaluation, surgical repair, and follow-up. We anticipate an audience of clinicians, nurses, researchers, trainees, and allied health professionals from Qatar, the MENA region, and beyond. It will be an opportunity to network and discuss collaboration with a distinguished and accomplished audience.

Topics/Sessions

• Basic science of Hypospadiology
• Evaluation and planning for the care of hypospadias cases
• Decision making and key surgical approaches
• Future directions of hypospadias research and collaboration

Conference Objectives

• Exchange knowledge, research findings, and clinical experiences
• Advance scientific understanding of hypospadias
• Improve clinical practice and surgical techniques
• Provide education and training for healthcare professionals
• Advocate for patient support and awareness
• Foster networking and collaboration among stakeholders

Target Audience

• Pediatric Urologists
• Pediatric Surgeons
• Urologists
• Pediatricians
• Nurses specializing in pediatric urology or surgery
• Researchers and scientists studying urogenital anomalies
• Residents and fellows in urology or pediatric surgery training programs
• Medical students with an interest in pediatric urology
• Representatives from patient advocacy groups focusing on urogenital anomalies
• Industry professionals involved in the development of surgical tools, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals related to hypospadias treatment

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Middle East Fertility Society – MEFS 2024

Sidra Medicine is proud to be a strategic partner of the Middle East Fertility Society 31st Scientific Meeting and bringing the prestigious meeting to Qatar.
The Middle East Fertility Society (MEFS), is dedicated to enhancing fertility care for couples in the Arab world and the broader Middle East. Its mission is driven by the transfer of medical knowledge and the promotion of scientific research. Its annual meetings have consistently served as a vital gathering for fertility specialists throughout the Middle East.

MEFS 31st annual scientific meeting, will be hosted in Doha, Qatar. This year’s meeting will feature a diversity of sessions, workshops, and presentations covering the latest breakthroughs, best practices, and emerging trends in fertility research, diagnosis, and treatment.
The meeting will serve as an opportunity to engage with renowned speakers and thought leaders who are at the forefront of science. Their insights, coupled with your own expertise and experience, will undoubtedly enrich our collective understanding and shape the future of fertility care.

Target audience:

• Physicians
• Urologists
• Embryologists
• Nurses
• Genetic counselors
• Practice managers
• Researchers

Important details for the 31st Scientific Meeting:

• Dates: 21-23 November 2024
• Location: The Sheraton Grand Doha – Convention Center

Agenda

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