Naval Hospital Jacksonville is scheduled to host a High Reliability in Health Care Summit, April 6.

The ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. and continue to 3:30 p.m., with sign-in at 7:30 a.m. It will take place in the Patrol Squadron (VP) 30 auditorium onboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville, and medical staff from all area commands, including operational units, are encouraged to attend.

Speakers include leaders from military health care, aviation, and submarine communities.

The concept of high reliability was initially developed in high-risk industries, such as aviation and nuclear power. High-reliability organizations operate in complex, high-hazard settings for extended periods without serious accidents or catastrophic failures. They work to create an environment in which potential problems are anticipated, detected, and responded to early.

In health care, the foundation of high reliability includes leadership commitment to zero-harm goals, a positive culture of patient safety, and robust process improvement processes.

The summit is free of charge, and no pre-registration is required. For more information, call 904-542-8889 or email jesse.j.schmidt2.mil@mail.mil.

NH Jacksonville's priority since its founding in 1941 is to heal the nation's heroes and their families. The command is comprised of the Navy's third largest hospital and five branch health clinics across Florida and Georgia. Of its patient population -- 163,000 active and retired Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, guardsmen, and their families -- about 85,000 are enrolled with a primary care manager and Medical Home Port team at one of its facilities.

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