BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Obstetrics Initiative - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.obstetricsinitiative.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Obstetrics Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T133454Z CREATED:20251113T205621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T133454Z UID:10000248-1791531000-1791558000@www.obstetricsinitiative.org SUMMARY:2026 Fall Semiannual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo\, Kalamazoo\, Michigan\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the OBI Fall 2026 Semiannual Meeting! \nRegistration has closed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Semiannual Countdown\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\n A discounted hotel rate is available at the Radisson. Book your room by September 17 to secure the discounted rate. \n \n \n \n \n \n Substitution & Additional Attendee Requests\n Substitution Requests: The OBI Coordinating Center will review substitution requests on a rolling\, case-by-case basis and notify you of the decision. \nAdditional 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\, Parking\, and Arrival Information\n 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. \nDownload the Know Before You Go Guide (PDF) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Meetings & Registration\, 7:00–8:30 am\n 7:00–8:00 am: Executive Committee MeetingHelen Costis\, MSHA; Michelle Moniz\, MD\, MSc; Molly Stout\, MD\, MSCI \n7:00–8:00 am: Collaborative Wide CDA MeetingMeghanne Powers\, BSN\, RN \n7:30–8:30 am: Registration\, Breakfast & Networking \n \n \n \n \n \n Morning General Sessions\, 8:30–10:45 am\n 8:30–8:35 am: WelcomeMichelle Moniz\, MD\, MSc \n8:35–8:45 am: OBI Coordinating Center UpdatesHelen Costis\, MSHA \n8:45–9:15 am: OBI Performance ReviewMichelle Moniz\, MD\, MSc; Molly Stout\, MD\, MSCI \n9:15–10:15 am: Keynote: Improving Outcomes for All: Leading Change in Labor and Delivery CareAnjali Kaimal\, MD\, MAS\, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine \n10:15–10:30 am: Recognition and AwardsHelen Costis\, MSHA \n10:30–10:45 am: Break & Transition to Breakout Rooms \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Sessions\, 10:45–11:45 am\n 10:45–11:45 am: Heal Better\, Feel Better: Co-designing Statewide Surgical Recovery ResourcesLarrea Young\, MDes \n10:45–11:45 am: Building a Quality Improvement Plan That WorksBailey Brinks\, BSN\, RNC-NIC; Maria Lebron\, BSN\, RN; Patricia “Patti” Craig\, MSN\, RN\, CPPS; Scott Gray\, PhD; Tara Moler\, MSEM \n10:45–11:45 am: Understanding Severe Maternal Morbidity: Using Data and Site Insights to Drive ImprovementRebecca Wardrop\, MSPH\, PhD; Michelle Moniz\, MD\, MSc; Jourdie Triebwasser\, MD\, MA; Natasha Kumar\, MD\, MSCE; Carey Simpson\, MBA \n10:45–11:45 am: Launching Induction of Labor: Supporting Your Bedside Nursing TeamEllie Suse\, MSN\, MPH\, RN \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch & Afternoon Sessions\, 11:45 am–3:00 pm\n 11:45 am–12:30 pm: Lunch \n12:30–1:25 pm: \n\nOptimization GroupsJessi Ems\, BSN\, RN; Bailey Brinks\, BSN\, RNC-NIC; Meghanne Powers\, BSN\, RN; Maria Lebron\, BSN\, RN; Ellie Suse\, MSN\, MPH\, RN\nHealth Systems Leader Committee Meeting\n\n1:25 –1:30 pm: Break & Transition to Main Room \n1:30–2:20 pm: Keynote: The Art and Science of Positive Communication: Proven Strategies for Organizational ExcellenceJulien C. Mirivel\, PhD\, University of Arkansas Little Rock \n2:20–2:50 pm: 2027 P4P & VBR ScorecardsMichelle Moniz\, MD\, MSc \n2:50–3:00 pm: Closing RemarksKrystal Schramm\, MSA\, MS; Huda Altamimi\, BS\, MPH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CME Credits Available\nIn 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Contact CHEcme@corewellhealth.org. URL:https://www.obstetricsinitiative.org/event/2026-fall-semiannual-meeting/ LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007 CATEGORIES:Semiannual Meetings Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan We look forward to welcoming you to the OBI Fall 2026 Semiannual Meeting! Registration has closed. Semiannual Countdown Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) 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. 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. Download the Know Before You Go Guide (PDF) Agenda Early Meetings & Registration, 7:00–8:30 am 7:00–8:00 am: Executive Committee MeetingHelen Costis, MSHA; Michelle Moniz, MD, MSc; Molly Stout, MD, MSCI 7:00–8:00 am: Collaborative Wide CDA MeetingMeghanne Powers, BSN, RN 7:30–8:30 am: Registration, Breakfast & Networking Morning General Sessions, 8:30–10:45 am 8:30–8:35 am: WelcomeMichelle Moniz, MD, MSc 8:35–8:45 am: OBI Coordinating Center UpdatesHelen Costis, MSHA 8:45–9:15 am: OBI Performance ReviewMichelle Moniz, MD, MSc; Molly Stout, MD, MSCI 9:15–10:15 am: Keynote: Improving Outcomes for All: Leading Change in Labor and Delivery CareAnjali Kaimal, MD, MAS, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine 10:15–10:30 am: Recognition and AwardsHelen 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 ResourcesLarrea Young, MDes 10:45–11:45 am: Building a Quality Improvement Plan That WorksBailey 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 ImprovementRebecca 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 TeamEllie 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 GroupsJessi 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 ExcellenceJulien C. Mirivel, PhD, University of Arkansas Little Rock 2:20–2:50 pm: 2027 P4P & VBR ScorecardsMichelle Moniz, MD, MSc 2:50–3:00 pm: Closing RemarksKrystal 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 CHEcme@corewellhealth.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270416T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260804T150304Z CREATED:20260804T145833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T150304Z UID:10000312-1807860600-1807887600@www.obstetricsinitiative.org SUMMARY:2027 Spring Semiannual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 16\nGrand Traverse Resort & Spa\, Traverse City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Semiannual Countdown\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) URL:https://www.obstetricsinitiative.org/event/2027-spring-semiannual-meeting/ LOCATION:Grand Traverse Resort & Spa\, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd.\, Acme\, MI\, 49610\, United States CATEGORIES:Semiannual Meetings Friday, April 16 Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Traverse City Semiannual Countdown Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20271015T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20271015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260804T151127Z CREATED:20260804T150649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T151127Z UID:10000314-1823585400-1823612400@www.obstetricsinitiative.org SUMMARY:2027 Fall Semiannual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 15\nEagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center\, Bath\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Semiannual Countdown\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) URL:https://www.obstetricsinitiative.org/event/2027-fall-semiannual-meeting/ LOCATION:Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center\, 15500 Chandler Rd #3\, Bath\, MI\, 48808 CATEGORIES:Semiannual Meetings Friday, October 15 Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center, Bath Semiannual Countdown Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR