Thought Leader Forums

Thought Leader Forums are working sessions that dive deep into a specific issue or market segment to develop insights and recommendations for the industry. Each program begins with insights from industry leaders or experts, to fuel the conversation ahead. Attendees then work in roundtables to better understand the issue and discuss potential strategies and solutions.

Sponsored By

Beckman Coulter
Leading-Edge Strategies For Attracting A Talented, Diverse Workforce

Wednesday, March 22
1:15-3:30pm ET

1:35-2:05pm ET
Leveraging Partnerships To Create Pathways For Attracting A More Diverse Workforce
Panel Discussion. Panelists Will Include:

Brian Black

Brian Black
Director, Diversity & Inclusion Customer Channels
Thermo-Fisher Scientific

Shawnta Friday-Stroud

Shawnta Friday-Stroud
Dean, School of Business & Industry
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Vice President, University Advancement & Executive Director
FAMU Foundation

Beverly Kuykendall

Beverly Kuykendall
Vice President, Corporate Growth
AvMedical

2:05-3:15pm ET
Table Discussions

Each table will develop recommendations for healthcare distribution executives. Table topics will include:
  • Recruitment
  • Retention
  • Culture
3:15-3:30pm ET
Summarize Key Recommendations

Sponsored By

Medtronic
Nursing Homes: Charting A Course For Recovery

Thursday, March 23
9:40-11:35am ET

9:40-10:10am ET
The Nursing Home Outlook For 2023
Panel Discussion. Panelists will include:

Darrin Hull

Darrin Hull
EVP, Consulting
Healthcare Dimensions Group

 

10:15-10:40am ET
Trends And Challenges For Nursing Home Providers
Panel Discussion. Panelists will include:

Darrin Hull

Darrin Hull
EVP, Consulting
Healthcare Dimensions Group

Marko Carrasco

Marco Carrasco
Administrator
Miami Shores Nursing & Rehab

10:45-11:15am ET
Table Discussions

Each table will develop recommendations for companies serving nursing homes. Table topics will include:
  • Staffing challenges
  • Technology
11:15-11:35am ET
Recommendations And Action Items

Sponsored By

Metrex
Environmental Services: Helping The EVS Department Protect Patients

Friday, March 24
9:45am-Noon ET

9:55-10:40am ET
Environmental Service Provider Challenges And Opportunities
Panel Discussion. Panelists Will Include:

Karen Beauvais

Karen Beauvais
Director, Resident Support Services
Montowese Health & Rehab

Cesar Perez 

Cesar Perez
Director, EVS
CaroMont Health

John Town

John Town
Director, Environmental Services
Prisma Health

10:45-11:30am ET
Table Discussions: How Can Distributors And Their Trading Partners Better Serve The Department?

Each table will develop recommendations for ways to support EVS providers. Table topics will include:

  • Staffing/labor issues
  • Infection prevention
  • Training

11:30am-Noon ET
Recommendations And Action Items