Transforming Nursing Through Innovation | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal-Online CE Course (FOR PHYSICIANS IGHA)

THIS IS THE PAID VERSION REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE PHYSICIANS WITHIN GREATER HOUSTON AREA ONLY*. ALL OTHER LEARNERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE ACTIVITY FOR FREE HERE.

 

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In this episode,

In this episode, nursing leaders Gail M. Vozzella and Caroline Mascarenhas discuss how Houston Methodist’s implementation of virtual nursing and innovative technologies has transformed health care delivery, enhanced care coordination and improved patient safety.

 

Experts: Gail M. Vozzella DNP, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nurse executive at Houston Methodist, and Caroline Mascarenhas, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, vice president and chief nursing officer at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital.

Notable Topics Covered:

  • How virtual nursing and innovative technology have improved patient safety
  • Cooperative efforts of virtual and bedside nursing
  • Role of nursing in care coordination and patient outcomes


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Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

$20

* 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:

  • Discuss the benefits of technology in nursing
  • Explain the collaboration between virtual and bedside nursing
  • Explain the correlation between coordinated care and patient outcomes
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: 
09/11/2025
Course expires: 
09/11/2027
Cost:
$20.00
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

Gail M. Vozzella, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President, System Chief Nurse Executive, Houston Methodist
Chief Nursing Executive, Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Weill Cornell Medical College

Caroline Mascarenhas, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Weill Cornell Medical College

 

 

 

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

Price

Cost:
$20.00
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Registration Instructions

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  • STEP 2 - Once registered, click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity. 

Fees

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE

Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* 

$20

* 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.