6th September 2025 | Saturday | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
San Antonio Marriott Northwest Medical Center
2025 SANC ANNUAL PATIENT SAFETY CONFERENCE
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The SANC Annual Patient Safety Conference returns for its 7th year on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the San Antonio Marriott Northwest, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Hosted by the San Antonio Nursing Consortium (SANC), this much-anticipated event continues to serve as a powerful platform for nurses, students, educators, and healthcare leaders to come together in pursuit of safer, smarter healthcare.
2025 Theme:
“AI in Nursing: Revolutionizing Patient Safety and Practices”
This year’s theme explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in modern nursing. From enhancing clinical decision-making to improving workflows and patient outcomes, AI is reshaping how care is delivered and nurses are at the forefront of this innovation. Attendees will hear from expert speakers and engage in discussions on how technology and evidence-based practice can work together to improve patient safety.
Collaborating Organizations:
The 2025 conference is proudly presented in partnership with:
Texas Nurses Association – District 8 (TNA D8)
San Antonio Chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association (SA ENA)
International Nursing Students Association (INSA)
UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing
Who Should Attend:
Registered Nurses and Nurse Leaders
Nursing Students and Educators
Advanced Practice Nurses
Clinical and Quality Improvement Teams
Healthcare Administrators and Industry Partners
Why Attend:
Gain fresh insights from subject matter experts in nursing and AI
Discover innovative practices to improve patient safety
Network with peers and professionals across healthcare sectors
Support the next generation of nurses through student engagement
AGENDA
08:00 - 09:00
Registration/Vendors
09:00 - 09:05
Welcome
09:05 - 09:15
Opening Remarks
Keynote Address
09:15 - 10:15
Laura Batz, President & co-founder of Batz Foundation
Bill Phillips
"Catalysts for Change: Pioneering Innovations in Healthcare for Improved Patient Outcomes"
10:15 - 11:15
"Building Bridges in Healthcare: The Power of Innovation in Nursing Education"
Dr. Cindy Sickora
11:15 - 12:00
BRUNCH
Academic Partners
Visit Vendors
12:00 - 13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION:
"Revolutionizing Healthcare: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Hospital at Home Care"
Dr. Adrian Carrola
"Innovative Leadership Fellowship: Developing Visionary Leaders for a Rapidly Changing World"
Caitlyn Broyles
"Acing Patient Safety: The Vital Role of Nurses in Safe Usage and Innovative Management of Medical Devices"
Glenn Alpino
13:00 - 14:00
"Revolutionizing Patient Care: Exploring the Role of Nurses in Innovations"
End Note
Dr. Serena Bumpus
14:00 - 15:00
Vendor Presentation
This may subject to change.
SPEAKERS
Speaker's list will be updated soon.
Michael D. Moon
PhD, MSN, APRN, CNS-CC, CEN, FAEN
Professor
Rebekah Marsh
BSN, RN, CCRN
Ann Monica Baban
MSN, RN, CAPA
Sherry Camacho
MHA, BSN, RN
Nurse Educator, PeriAnesthesia
Chief Nursing Officer
University Health
Methodist Hospital
SPEAKERS
University Health
Monaliza Gaw,
DNP, RN, MPA, NEA-BC, FACHE, CPHQ
VP & Chief Nursing Officer
Ascension Seton Hays
Nelson Tuazon
DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FACHE, FAAN
VP & Associate Chief Nursing Officer
University of Incarnate Word
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Clinical Nurse Educator, Harborview Medical Center
President-elect, AACN
Lisa Browning Mendez
DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Deputy Nurse Executive
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Sarah A. Sebton
MPA, MPH, PMP, LBBP
Director, Trauma-Informed Care
University Health
Connie Thigpen
MBA, RN
Associate Chief Nursing Officer
Baptist Medical Center
San Antonio Marriott Northwest Medical Center
THE VENUE
3233 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213
SPONSORS
For Sponsorship opportunities, please download sponsorship form here.
Gold
Silver
Bronze
SANC Partners
Donors
Dr. Pressana Parackal
Dr. Nelson Tuazon
2025 SANC ANNUAL PATIENT SAFETY CONFERENCE
CONTACT US
SANursingConsortium@gmail.com
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