

12th September 2026
Saturday | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
San Antonio Marriott Northwest Medical Center
2026 SANC ANNUAL PATIENT SAFETY CONFERENCE
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ABOUT
The SANC Annual Patient Safety Conference returns for its 8th year on Saturday, September 12, 2025, at the San Antonio Marriott Northwest, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Hosted by the San Antonio Nursing Consortium (SANC), this signature event continues to provide a powerful platform for nurses, students, educators, and healthcare leaders to come together in pursuit of safer, more reliable, and more collaborative care.
2026 Theme:
“The Value of Nursing: Driving Patient Safety Through Collaborative Care”
This year’s theme celebrates the essential role of nurses as leaders in patient safety and champions of high-quality, patient-centered care. The conference will explore how nurses, working in partnership with physicians, case managers, rehabilitation specialists, social workers, patient educators, and other members of the healthcare team, drive better outcomes through effective communication, care coordination, and shared accountability. Attendees will hear from expert speakers, learn from real-world case examples, and engage in conversations about evidence-based strategies that reduce preventable harm and strengthen safety culture across the continuum of care.
Collaborating Organizations:
The 2026 conference is proudly presented in partnership with:
San Antonio Chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Philippine Nurses Association of San Antonio, Inc. (PNASA)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – Delta Alpha at-Large Chapter
Who Should Attend:
Registered Nurses and Nurse Leaders
Nursing Students and Educators
Advanced Practice Nurses
Interprofessional Care Team Members (e.g., case managers, rehab, social work, patient educators)
Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, and Risk Management Teams
Healthcare Administrators and Community Partners
Why Attend:
Deepen your understanding of how nursing practice directly drives patient safety and quality outcomes.
Discover practical tools and best practices to enhance collaboration, communication, and care coordination.
Hear from subject matter experts on building and sustaining a strong safety culture in diverse care settings.
Network with colleagues from across healthcare sectors and strengthen partnerships that support safer care for every patient.

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
To be determined
San Antonio Marriott Northwest Medical Center
THE VENUE
3233 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213
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2026 SANC ANNUAL PATIENT SAFETY CONFERENCE
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