2026 Fall Semiannual Meeting
October 9 @ 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
We look forward to welcoming you to the OBI Fall 2026 Semiannual Meeting!
Registration is now open for all OBI Champion Team members. In addition, each site is invited to register one Resident Champion to attend the meeting. Please complete your registration by September 18.
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Accommodations
A discounted hotel rate is available at the Radisson. Book your room by September 17 to secure the discounted rate.
Substitution & Additional Attendee Requests
Substitution Requests: The OBI Coordinating Center will review substitution requests on a rolling, case-by-case basis and notify you of the decision.
Additional Attendee Requests: OBI can only guarantee space for 3 champions and 1 resident from each hospital at our Semiannual Meeting. To request additional attendees, please complete this form. The OBI Coordinating Center will reach out after the semiannual registration has closed to notify you of our decision.
To request a substitution or additional attendee, please complete the Substitution and Additional Attendee Request Form.
Venue, Parking, and Arrival Information
The main session will be held in the Arcadia Ballroom at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites. Review the Know Before You Go guide (PDF) for venue maps, parking rates and instructions, and hotel access information.
Agenda
Early Meetings & Registration, 7:00–8:30 am
7:00–8:00 am: Executive Committee Meeting
Helen Costis, MSHA; Michelle Moniz, MD, MSc; Molly Stout, MD, MSCI
7:00–8:00 am: Labor Support Committee Meeting
Ellie Suse, MSN, MPH, RN
7:00–8:00 am: Collaborative Wide CDA Meeting
Meghanne Powers, BSN, RN
7:30–8:30 am: Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Morning General Sessions, 8:30–10:45 am
8:30–8:35 am: Welcome
Michelle Moniz, MD, MSc
8:35–8:45 am: OBI Coordinating Center Updates
Helen Costis, MSHA
8:45–9:15 am: OBI Performance Review
Michelle Moniz, MD, MSc; Molly Stout, MD, MSCI
9:15–10:15 am: Keynote: Improving Outcomes for All: Leading Change in Labor and Delivery Care
Anjali Kaimal, MD, MAS, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
10:15–10:30 am: Recognition and Awards
Helen Costis, MSHA
10:30–10:45 am: Break & Transition to Breakout Rooms
Breakout Sessions, 10:45–11:45 am
10:45–11:45 am: Heal Better, Feel Better: Co-designing Statewide Surgical Recovery Resources
Larrea Young, MDes
10:45–11:45 am: Building a Quality Improvement Plan That Works
Bailey Brinks, BSN, RNC-NIC; Maria Lebron, BSN, RN; Patricia “Patti” Craig, MSN, RN, CPPS; Scott Gray, PhD; Tara Moler, MSEM
10:45–11:45 am: Understanding Severe Maternal Morbidity: Using Data and Site Insights to Drive Improvement
Rebecca Wardrop, MSPH, PhD; Michelle Moniz, MD, MSc; Jourdie Triebwasser, MD, MA; Natasha Kumar, MD, MSCE; Carey Simpson, MBA
10:45–11:45 am: Launching Induction of Labor: Supporting Your Bedside Nursing Team
Ellie Suse, MSN, MPH, RN
Lunch & Afternoon Sessions, 11:45 am–3:00 pm
11:45 am–12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30–1:25 pm:
- Optimization Groups
Jessi Ems, BSN, RN; Bailey Brinks, BSN, RNC-NIC; Meghanne Powers, BSN, RN; Maria Lebron, BSN, RN; Ellie Suse, MSN, MPH, RN - Health Systems Leader Committee Meeting
1:25 –1:30 pm: Break & Transition to Main Room
1:30–2:20 pm: Keynote: The Art and Science of Positive Communication: Proven Strategies for Organizational Excellence
Julien C. Mirivel, PhD, University of Arkansas Little Rock
2:20–2:50 pm: 2027 P4P & VBR Scorecards
Michelle Moniz, MD, MSc
2:50–3:00 pm: Closing Remarks
Krystal Schramm, MSA, MS; Huda Altamimi, BS, MPH
CME Credits Available
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Corewell Health Southeast Michigan and The Obstetrics Initiative. Corewell Health Southeast Michigan is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
