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Conferences Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Quality and Safety Conference

 

Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center is offering a conference in Quality and Safety. The goal of the conference is to advance a culture of integrated quality improvement in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, provide a forum to share and discuss ongoing initiatives, and foster collaborative work in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology quality and safety. The symposium will feature keynote speakers and a poster session.

When
Thursday, November 5, 2026
11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, November 6, 2026
7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Where
Texas Children's Legacy Tower, 16th floor auditorium
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030

Target Audience
Physicians, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

Featured Speakers

Keynote: David Johnson, MD
Professor, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Director of Quality, Department of Pediatrics
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Title: "Leading Change: Empowering Teams with Data for Improvement"

Claire Stokes, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Emory University, Atlanta, GA


Abstract Submission

All conference attendees are encouraged to submit abstracts and present a poster during the conference. Abstract topics will be Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, General Operations and Other. 

The poster session will be on November 6, 2026 from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm 


CME and NCPD Information

This CME is provided by Texas Children’s Hospital.

This NCPD activity is jointly provided by Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine.

Target Audience 
Physicians, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals

Educational Objectives 
At the conclusion of the lecture, the participants should be better able to: 
• Integrate Quality and Patient Safety standards into Pediatric Hematology and Oncology clinical practice. 
• Identify the key components of Quality Improvement Programs in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology institutions. 
• Understand the use of data to lead to changes and improvements

Desired Learning Outcome 
At the conclusion of this conference, 90% of participants will identify at least one concept learned to enhance prioritization in quality and safety standards within the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology field based on information learned during the session(s).

Accreditation/Credit Statement 
Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Texas Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This NCPD activity will award up to 11.0 contact hours.

Company Support Acknowledgement 
This CME/CNE activity is supported by grant from Northwestern Mutual, www.northwesternmutual.com 

Disclosure 
Persons involved in the planning of this activity have reported no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. 


Contact Information

For questions or additional information, please email inquiries to Florence Noel at fxnoel@texaschildrens.org, or by telephone at 832-822-1539.

Hotel Information

Guest Rate Location:

InterContinental Houston
6750 Main St, Houston, TX 77030
713-422-2779

Conference rate available at this location until October 5. Please book in advance as a limited number of rooms is available at discounted rate.

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Other nearby hotels:

The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District
1709 Dryden Rd, Houston, TX 77030
713-730-2404

SureStay Plus By Best Western Houston
6700 Main St, Houston, TX 77030
713-522-2811

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
6800 Main St, Houston, TX 77030
713-528-7744

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
6580 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
713-796-0080

Extended Stay America – Houston Med. Ctr.
1301 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
713-794-0800

Blossom Hotel Houston
7118 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030
832-734-8888

Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center
7329 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
346-502-4703