46th Annual Conference
August 27, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hilton - Ft Lauderdale Marina
1881 SE 17 St.
Ft. Lauderdale , FL 33316
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The FSHRMPS Conference is regularly attended by more than 500 participants, providing vendors and supporters with the opportunity to have direct contact with members of society. The conference will include more than 25 educational sessions and important updates on topics such as:
- Clinical Patient Safety Risks and Solutions
- Legal and Regulatory
- Health Care Operations & Patient Safety Culture
- Measuring and Improving Performance
- Systems Thinking and Design / Human Factors
- Claims and Litigations
- Risk Financing
- Leadership
Agenda
Wednesday August 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mock Trial Workshop (Separate Registration Required) - Click Here
Thursday August 27, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Check In & Continental Breakfast with Sponsors
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome & Annual Business Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Opening Keynote:
Sharing the Healthcare Provider Experience of a Medication Error Insight & Learnings
Presented by:
Ms. RaDonda Vaught

Our Opening Keynote will be provided by Ms. RaDonda Vaught who was the subject of one of the highest profile healthcare criminal cases in recent years. While working as a registered nurse in the busy neurological intensive care unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Mrs. Vaught made a fatal medication error, which resulted in criminal convictions and the loss of her nursing license. Mrs. Vaught is uniquely qualified to speak firsthand on the impact this sentinel significant event has had on her life and her profession, along with the ensuing implications of the legal actions that followed. A passionate advocate for patient safety and systems improvement, her story will be one that is not easily forgotten.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Refreshment Break with Sponsors
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Stronger Together: Managing Risk Along the Care Delivery Continuum
This session will highlight the evolving and increasingly interconnected role of healthcare risk management along the continuum of care delivery. As patients move across multiple providers, facilities, and care settings, risk becomes a shared responsibility that requires clear communication, aligned processes, and coordinated oversight. Practical strategies for identifying and mitigating risks that arise across the continuum—including admission, acute care, outpatient services, post-acute care, and community-based follow-up will be presented and participants will leave this session with actionable insights on strengthening cross-organizational partnerships, implementing proactive risk mitigation practices, and supporting shared accountability models that lead to safer care, better outcomes, and reduced risk exposures.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Break Out Sessions
The New Era of Clinical Risk Management; Innovation, Integration, and Impact
Building on an Interdisciplinary Mobility Assessment to Drive Outcomes, Reduce Risk & Improve Patient / Staff Safety
Understanding Malpractice Risks for NPs, PAs, and Supervising Physicians in Florida
You’ve Been Served! What’s Next? & How to Manage the Risk of Corporate Representative Depositions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Awards Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Break Out Sessions
The Art of the Interview: Live Demonstration of Effective and Ineffective Interview Techniques After an Adverse Event
Superpowered Solutions: Managing Quality & Patient Safety in the Medical Office
Pens / Phones Down: Protecting Privileged Discussions in the Age of Technology and Legal Uncertainty
New Risk in the Family Dynamics of Surrogate Decision Making
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Break Out Sessions
Tools, Tips and Tactics for Developing a Strong Communication and Resolution Loss Program
Physician Practices: Cautionary Tales & Teamwork Prevails - Using Insurance Relationships to Spot and Mitigate Liabilities
Navigating Unique Issues Facing Labor & Delivery Providers & NICA: A Shield and a Double-Edged Sword
Bouncing Back After Adverse Events
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Refreshment Break with Sponsors
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Case Law & Litigation / Claims Update
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Networking Reception with Sponsors
Friday August 28, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast with Sponsors
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Break Out Sessions
Recent Baker Act Reforms / Case Law: Navigating Risk, Compliance, & Best Practices for Patient Safety
Aon / ASHRM Hospital and Physician Professional Liability Benchmark Report
Panel Presentation: Preventing & Managing Sexual Assault Situations
Culture Before Checklist: How Leadership Relationships Drive Patient Safety & Organizational Performance
Roundtable Discussion: Hot Topics in Managed / Integrated Care
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Break Out Sessions
Workplace Violence Doesn’t Have to Be a Contact Sport
Bridging Safety & Stigma: Managing Risk / Bias in the Care of Substance Abuse Disorder
Hidden in Plain Sight: Diagnostic Error in the ED & Defending the Stand-Alone Emergency Department
Panel Presentation: Risk Finance & Professional Liability Market Update
Roundtable Discussion: Risk Management / Hot Topics in Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Roundtable Discussion: Risk Management / Hot Topics in Long Term Care
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Refreshment Break with Sponsors
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legislative & Regulatory Update

This program has been designed to satisfy 9 hours of the ongoing competency requirements for Healthcare Risk Managers required by Florida Statute 395.0197 (2) A through J.
This program has been approved by the Florida Board of Nursing for 2 hours of Medical Error CE, 2 Hours of Legal Aspects of Nursing CE and 5 Hours of General CE.
This program will provide CPHRM, CPPS, CPHQ, CASC and CMPE Renewal Credits.
This program will provide Health Law Certification and General CLE Credit.
FSHRMPS has negotiated a special discounted rate ($159.00 per night). Please note that there are limited number of rooms at the discounted rate and they are offered on a first come first serve basis and to quality for this special discounted rate you will be charged an advanced deposit equal to one night stay so please be sure to register today.
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$250.00 Risk Manager / Patient Safety Officer - Onsite Attendee - Advanced Registration
$250.00 Risk Manager / Patient Safety Officer - Online Attendee - Advanced Registration
$750.00 Business Partner - Onsite Attendee
$750.00 Business Partner - Online Attendee
$1,500.00 Non Member Registration - Onsite Attendee