Quality Time Podcast - Setting a Vision for Quality Through the Board of Directors Quality Time with Dr. Schaal- Online CE Course

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In this episode,

Ms. Mary A. Daffin discusses her impact on Houston Methodist’s quality and patient safety initiatives as a member of the board of directors and how her deep Methodist faith underscores her commitment to her role.

Expert: 

Mary A. Daffin, JD Of Counsel, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP

Vice Chair Board of Directors, Houston Methodist Hospital System and chair of multiple committees including the executive committee of the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, quality and patient safety and system quality integration.

Notable Topics Covered:

  • Understanding the role and reach of a board of directors
  • Centering quality as strategic goal of health care institutions
  • Bettering patient outcomes with innovative technology


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Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

Houston Methodist (HM) employee

 Free 

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

 $20
Click here to register!

Private physician (located outside the Greater Houston Area)

 Free

Resident / Fellow / Student

 Free

Allied Health Care Professional / All Others

 Free

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, residents, fellows, students, administration. 

Learning Objectives

After listening to this podcast episode, the participant will be able to:

  • Explain the role and reach of a board of directors
  • Champion centering quality as strategic goal of health care institutions
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/10/2025
Course expires: 
07/10/2027
Houston Methodist (Virtual)
Houston, TX
United States

Activity Director

Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM
Executive VP, Chief Physician Executive, Houston Methodist
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Academic Institute
Full Clinical Member, Research Institute
Department of Ophthalmology-Blanton Eye Institute
Houston Methodist Hospital
Weill Cornell Medical College

Dr. Schaal LinkedIn

Experts

Mary A. Daffin, JD
JD Of Counsel, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP
Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Houston Methodist Hospital System
Chair, Executive Committee, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Chair, Quality and Patient Safety Committee
Chair, System Quality Integration Committee

Mary A. Daffin, JD Of Counsel, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP,Vice Chair Board of Directors, Houston Methodist Hospital System

 

 

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance
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Registration Instructions

  • STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
  • STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity. 

Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

Houston Methodist (HM) employee

 Free 

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

 $20
Click here to register!

Private physician (located outside the Greater Houston Area)

 Free

Resident / Fellow / Student

 Free

Allied Health Care Professional / All Others

 Free

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.