Plenary Session

21 CME
Credits by DOH

Plenary Sessions

It’s Time to Act: A Call for Action to Invest Better in the Health Workforce in the Region

THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 09, 2023 (15:15-16:15) / CONFERENCE HALL A

Plenary Session Moderator

Dr. Fariba Al-Darazi

Health Workforce Development and Nursing Consultant, Kingdom of Bahrain Former Coordinator, Health Workforce Development and Regional Adviser for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Personnel, WHO/EMRO, Bahrain

Plenary Session Speakers

Dr. Sumaya Mohamed Alblooshi

Director of Nursing Department at Emirates Health Services (EHS) Head of the National Committee for Nursing and Midwifery Affairs at the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention President of Emirates Nursing Association

President of Emirates Nursing Association , Director of Nursing Department, in Emirates Health Services, Leading the National Nursing& Midwifery Strategy in the UAE and Honorary associate professor at MBRU. As well leading the taskforce committee for Cabinet Initiative (Attractiveness of Nursing Profession). Dr. Sumaya is an Awardee of Emirates Pride Medal for Mohammed Bin Rashid Government 2017; Community serving Medal 2020; Best Government Communication Campaign in promoting nursing profession (2018). “Pioneer Nurse” at the Global Health Pioneer Awards. She is recently inducted as fellow of American Academy of Nursing.

Dr. Salah Al Aqtash

Chief Nursing Officer at the Medical Office

Dr. Salah Aqtash is a visionary leader in the field of nursing, a distinguished expert, and a dedicated educator. He currently holds the position of Chief Nursing Officer at the Medical Office, which is a part of Pure Health Corporate. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing nursing services within a network of both general and specialty government hospitals. Furthermore, Dr. Aqtash serves as an adjunct professor in the graduate program at Walden University, College of Nursing in the United States. He also holds the position of Visiting Professor at the College of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University. Dr. Aqtash’s educational journey started by earning his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Jordan University, followed by a master’s degree in healthcare management from California State University in Los Angeles, and his doctorate degree in nursing from the University of California, Los Angeles. His career has spanned across multiple countries including the United States, Australia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan and encompassing diverse roles within academic institutions, tertiary care hospitals, healthcare corporations, and government entities.
Dr. Aqtash’s professional credentials include an Advanced Board Certification as a Nurse Executive from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, as well as CPHQ certification from the National Association of Healthcare Quality. He is a Registered Nurse in the states of California and Washington, USA. Furthermore, he is an active member of various international professional organizations, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field of nursing. Dr. Aqtash has been invited as a guest speaker at numerous national and international conferences, sharing his expertise with a global audience. His extensive research contributions are evident through his published research projects, and he additionally serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed Nursing and Health Services Journals.

Prof. Abdel Rahman Ahmed Omer

Group Medical Director, Burjeel Holdings, Abu Dhabi

Abdel Rahman Omer is the Group Medical Director of Burjeel Holdings, previously the CEO of
Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi (a unit of Burjeel Holdings), a Professor of Surgery, the Chairman of
Burjeel Academics, Development & Training Institute, an accomplished Consultant Surgeon and
an internationally renowned speaker and lecturer in medical management, motivation, ESG
(environmental, Social and Corporate Governance, and an advisor for United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals) and surgery.
He graduated in medicine from the University of Khartoum and University College London.
Trained in surgery at UCL and Oxford and Cambridge Programs. He is a keen medical researcher
and obtained a Master in Surgical Sciences degree from the University of London (UK) and a PhD
in Medical Management from Hartford University (USA). He also received certification in AI in
Health from Taipei University (Thailand) and Corporate Governance from Wharton (Aresty
Institute of Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania – USA).
Educated during his early years in the UAE, Sudan and UK. His professional journey started with
training in Surgery in the UK and the USA with short spells in France, Italy, Sudan, Japan, Germany,
and India. He served as a Consultant Surgeon and Director of Surgery (Ipswich Hospital), Regional
Lead in Medical Training, Pelvic Cancer Services and regional projects management (East Anglia
– England – U.K.) and was elected as a Governor (NHS – EAST ANGLIA, UK) before coming back
to the UAE to serve as a Consultant Surgeon and the Chief Executive Officer for Burjeel Hospital
Abu Dhabi – VPS group and now Burjeel Holdings, one of the most sought after health care
organizations in the Arabian Gulf and MENA regions with a global presence.
He served as a Board Member in a number of Companies (Global Medical Technology Ltd (UK),
Black and White LLC (Geneva- Switzerland), Encompass Health Care Ltd (Eng. U.K.) and Ocean 6
Ltd (ADGM – Abu Dhabi -UAE)
He is keen on space medicine (Burjeel on Mars), travelling, football, medical innovation, music,
and family life.

Empowering Voices: Unleashing the Potential of Professional/Shared Governance

FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 10, 2023 (08:00-09:00) / CONFERENCE HALL A

Plenary Session Moderator

Janet Sohal

DNP, RN, NEA-BC Regional Director, Nurse Scholars Academy

Plenary Session Speakers

Ms. Majeda Afeef Alruzzieh

Chief Nursing Officer at King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC)

Dr. Al-Ruzzieh is the Chief Nursing Officer at King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Jordan. Under her leadership, KHCC becomes the first hospital in Jordan, 10th hospital outside US to achieve Magnet® Designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2019. This distinction was achieved through shared governance, autonomous professional nursing practice, and interprofessional collaboration across the organization.. In partnership with executive colleagues, she developed the strategic actions to achieve high quality patient centered care (PCC) and maintaining patients trust and continuity of care and currently serving as the chairperson for PCC at KHCC where patient are involved with 50% representation in the committee .
She believed that professional development is a life long journey for professional nurses and education is great enabling factor for them to provide best care, so she established the professional development unit in the center which achieved two major accreditation aiming to assure high standards for nursing training. The unit for continuous education provider accreditation from ANCC and finally in 2022 the accreditation with DISTINCTION for the first Oncology Nursing Residency Program in Jordan and second in the Middle East
Received her doctorate from the University of Jordan. On a national level, she has served as a member of the executive board for the Jordanian Nursing Council. She has many publications as well as presentations in international professional meetings. In 2013, she was the first winner for HRH Princess Mona Al-Hussien Award for Nursing Leadership in Jordan.

Mr. Kenneth Deans Jr.

President & CEO at Health Sciences South Carolina

Mr. Deans is an accomplished c-level executive with over 33 years of experience predominantly in the healthcare industry, showcasing adeptness in leadership, strategic planning, business development, and corporate operations. In 2017, he was appointed as the President & CEO of Health Sciences South Carolina, the United States’ first statewide biomedical and health research entity. This marked a continuation of his c-level and leadership roles in health systems, including notable positions as Vice President and COO at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, in addition to serving as their CCO and CIO, Vice President and CIO at Bassett Healthcare, and Director of Technology at Greenwich Hospital, within the Yale-New Haven Health System. His career trajectory reflects a profound commitment to enhancing strategic imperatives and operational efficiencies within healthcare organizations.

Ken is a candidate for the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree at the Medical University of South Carolina, expecting to graduate in December 2023. He received his MBA (Beta Gamma Sigma) from William & Mary, Mason School of Business, in Williamsburg, VA, where he also today serves as adjunct faculty, and his Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College in Albany, NY. He is also a graduate of the Executive Nonprofit Leadership program at Harvard Kennedy School, John F. Kennedy School of Government, in Cambridge, MA

Ms. Cathy Cribben-Pearse

RN, RM, MBA, PCC, EMCC
Founder & CEO - OakTree Mentoring

Cathy has more than 25 years of international experience in nursing and midwifery and is a highly skilled certified coach and mentor. She has held numerous leadership positions in healthcare across the UK’s NHS, Ireland, and the UAE, in emergency care, intensive care, high dependency obstetric care, cancer services, clinical operations, nursing quality, safety, and accreditation.

During her tenure as the Director of Nursing for Quality, Patient Safety, and Accreditation at Cleveland Clinic Hospital Abu Dhabi, the organization received the prestigious ‘Magnet Award,’ the first in the UAE. Cathy also collaborated with the learning and development team on a coaching program aimed at fostering leaders’ growth and supporting their personal and professional development, which has since become a lifelong passion for her.

Currently serving as the Founder & CEO of ‘OakTree Mentoring,’ an internationally award-winning mentorship program for nurses and midwives, accredited by the EMCC Global. Cathy’s involvement in healthcare start-ups, her extensive clinical experience, with a passion for quality, has provided her with a deep understanding of the behaviors that drive and sustain high performance, particularly in advocating for and delivering impactful change and best practices in delivering high-quality patient care. Cathy established OakTree Mentoring to provide such crucial support. The program currently supports over 200+ nurses in 50+ countries around the world and continues to grow. The program has established mentorship support for hospital systems internationally, with a focus on design, developement, implementation and evaluation, address pressing, unique challenges within their systems.

Cathy holds a degree in nursing and midwifery, a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Project Management, and is a certified ‘Crucial Conversations’ practitioner. Additionally, she is accredited as a senior practitioner by the European Mentoring Coaching and Council (EMCC), a certified professional coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a certified Co-Active (CTI) coach, a certified Organizational Relationship System Coaching (ORSC) coach, and a certified EQ coach.

Ms. Ruth Frey

Vice President, Global Strategy and Business Development Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

As Vice President, Ruth is responsible for the strategic direction of CHOP’s Global Medicine activities. She has developed and currently leads teams implementing strategies for all key CHOP markets, including Latin America, Caribbean, the GCC Countries, Canada, and China. She also oversees new international initiatives and relationships, aiming to increase CHOP’s global footprint and impact.

Ruth has established unique programs and collaborations with key partners around the world. She has expertise in creating programs that leverage CHOP’s clinical innovation and align with overall hospital strategies and departmental goals. Programs developed by Ruth link CHOP clinical and research leaders with international colleagues, to facilitate access to innovative treatments in Philadelphia and to develop local pediatric expertise globally.

As Vice President, Ruth is responsible for developing and maintaining high-level international relationships on behalf of CHOP. She has extensive experience working with ministries of health, embassies, insurance companies, and hospitals. She has assumed responsibility for CHOP’s Global Health and Global Education Programs, ensuring a strategic impact on healthcare for children across the world.

Ruth has been with CHOP for over 39 years. Her experience spans a wide range of clinical care settings, from the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, to the emergency and transport services, to CHOP’s primary care practices. She played an instrumental role in establishing CHOP’s Global Patient Services department establishing diverse international team members and their roles, as well as the overall operations structure of the department.

Ruth is a frequent lecturer for professional organizations on the state of children’s health globally, and sits on the Advisory Committee of the US Cooperative for International Patient Programs, and the Moran Center for Global Leadership, Villanova University School of Business.

Innovation Prescription: Assessing AI’s Role in Shaping the Future of Healthcare

FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 10, 2023 (11:45-12:45 ) / CONFERENCE HALL A

Plenary Session Moderator

Dr. Kathy Sienko, OBE

CNO, King Faisal Hospital, KSA

Plenary Session Speakers

Mr. Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat

Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis Ventures

Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat is the Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis Ventures which is the fastest-growing ecosystem in the world where he is constantly working on developing and maintaining the company’s vision, mission statement, and strategic plan. Before devoting himself to Crypto Oasis Ventures, Saqr served as a consultant for fintech, blockchain solutions, healthcare, and innovation management. He is a thirteen-year veteran of IBM in the Middle East and Africa. He was the former Head of Public Sector Consultancy in Dubai for IBM, where he was recognized as a pioneer in enterprise blockchain, being a co-author of the first IBM blockchain for government methodology and helping define the official government blockchain strategy of Dubai. While at IBM, Saqr led projects in 23 countries across Europe, Middle East & Africa where he worked with both public and private sector entities to define, create, and implement their blockchain strategies. Saqr serves on the Advisory Board of the Global Innovation Institute. He is currently also working with the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), the Arab Youth Center, and the Founder Institute as a mentor supporting startups in the region. In the field of healthcare, Saqr has advised several large hospital conglomerates on their technology strategy and set up the National Health Lab for Emerging Technology for the Saudi Arabian Government.

Mr. Kenneth Deans Jr.

President & CEO at Health Sciences South Carolina

Mr. Muhammad Hadi

Senior Business Partner, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Muhammad Hadi is a seasoned executive with a remarkable 18-year journey of steering strategic projects and leading substantial teams across healthcare, data analytics, and technology sectors in Abu Dhabi, UAE. His expertise lies at the intersection of data science, healthcare informatics, and digital transformation, where he thrives on crafting innovative solutions and care pathways. These ventures have notably augmented profits, productivity, and health outcomes, setting a benchmark in the industry.

Muhammad is currently the Senior Business Partner at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City’s Data Office – Transformation Team, where his vision and mission are encapsulated in fostering a data-centric culture. His strategic initiatives have birthed a Data Governance Council and a robust decision-support system within the Data Office, propelling the organization towards data-driven decision-making and enhanced patient outcomes. Muhammad’s technical acumen extends to Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics, underpinning his profound understanding of the digital transformation landscape.

His prior tenure as the Director of Applications at Malaffi – Abu Dhabi Health Data Services saw him orchestrating a data-driven strategy that successfully onboarded 98% of Abu Dhabi healthcare providers. This initiative significantly improved information sharing, hospital workflow enhancements, and health outcomes across the region. At the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Muhammad’s foresight and leadership in Business Intelligence Strategy and data-driven process improvements notably reduced patient wait times by 15% and facilitated a smooth transition to paperless operations. His collaborative efforts with revenue cycle teams also led to a notable 12% improvement in Accounts Receivable.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from The City College, City University of New York, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Quantic Business and Technology School. His professional certifications and achievements further accentuate his dedication and competency in navigating the digital disruption era.

Healthcare Sustainability, the Role of the Healthcare Team/Leaders

SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 11, 2023 (08:00- 09:00) / CONFERENCE HALL A

Plenary Session Moderator

Dr. Naeema Al Gasseer

World Health Organization Representative in
Egypt & Head of Mission

Plenary Session Speakers

Dr. Lisa Marie Pratt

Director/Chief Academic Officer at Fatima College of Health Sciences

Professor Lisa Marie (Bayliss) Pratt trained as a Registered Nurse in the UK from 1996 to 1999. With a career in healthcare spanning over two decades, Lisa has held positions at both local, national, and international levels. From working as a frontline nurse in the private and public sector, to influencing national health education policy, as the Chief Nurse of Health Education England, to programme directing a global early careers nursing leadership initiative that was part of raising the profile and status of nursing globally, namely Nursing Now in collaboration with the World Health Organization and the International Council of Nursing.

Currently serving as the Director/Chief Academic Officer at Fatima College of Health Sciences that provides x programs.

At FCHS, we are proud to offer Eight comprehensive undergraduate programs: Nursing, Paramedic, Physiotherapy, Radiography and Medical Imaging, Pharmacy, Psychology, Health Care Assistant, Combat Medic Technician and Midwifery.

Each of these programs has been meticulously designed to provide our students with a robust foundation of knowledge, complemented by practical skills and hands-on experience to provide compassionate caregivers, equipped with the latest knowledge in patient care (nurses), respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations (paramedics) adept at helping patients regain their mobility and improve their quality of life (physiotherapy), skilled in using advanced technology to diagnose and monitor various health conditions (RMI), knowledgeable about a wide range of medications and their applications (Pharmacy) and prepared to understand and address the mental health needs of diverse populations (Psychology).

Our Combat Medical Health program equips Military Health Care providers with the necessary skills to administer life-saving interventions in high-pressure situations and to provide field medical care to wounded personnel; whilst our new Health Care Assistant diploma equips students with the practical skills necessary to thrive in UAE’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Lisa strives to work alongside colleagues and stakeholders, collectively aiming to build a world-class, sustainable, compassionate, and competent healthcare workforce that guarantees access to high-quality care and treatment for the people and communities of the UAE.

Mr. Ahmad Omar Hawsawi

Assistant Vice President for Health Strategies, CNO, Madinah Health Cluster

Mr. Ahmad is a PhD (Cand) completed the Harvard University Senior Executive
Leadership Program and also holds Master’s degrees in both Nursing and
Bioethics. Mr. Hawsawi has a reputable career record and has harnessed
outstanding knowledge and skills in healthcare and professional development,
qualifying him as an expert resource person in the said field
Mr. Hawsawi is an accomplished administrator, leader, teacher and coach with a
wide range of experience in private and governmental healthcare organizations
across the Kingdom
At present, Mr. Hawsawi is the assistant Vice President for Healthcare Strategies
.and CNO , Al-Madinah Healthcare Cluster
Nursing services Leadership and Management
Magnet Recognition
Pathway to Excellence Recognition
Nursing Shared Governance Recognition
Nursing Continuous Professional Development .
Nursing Quality and Patient safety Capacity Building.
Patient Experience Excellence
Nursing Leadership Training Programs
Succession Planning and Career Ladder Programs.
Retention and Recruitment Strategies.
Nursing Workforce National Growth Enhancement .
Volunteering and Community Engagement.
Case Management and Care Integration.
Nursing Service Commissioning and Operation.
Biomedical Ethics and IRB capacity Building.
Training Facilitation and Event Management
Nursing Professional Practice Mode .
Positive Leadership Practice Program.

Prof. Humaid Al Shamsi

Director of Oncology Services, Burjeel Holding UAE
& Burjeel Oncology in GCC

Prof. Al-Shamsi is the director of oncology services at Burjeel Holding UAE and Burjeel Oncology in GCC, president of the Emirates Oncology Society, Lead of the Gulf Cancer Society , professor of oncology at the college of medicine at the University of Sharjah. He is the first Emirati to be promoted to full professor in oncology in the UAE. He is also the chairman for colorectal cancer in the MENA region, appointed by the prestigious NCCN. He is the chairman of the oncology and hematology fellowship training program for the National Institute for Health Specialties in the United Arab Emirates. He is board certified from the UK, USA, and Canada in both internal medicine and oncology. He was an assistant professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center between 2014 and 2017.
He published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in Jama Oncology, Lancet Oncology, The Oncologists, BMC Cancer, and many others. In 2022, he published the first book about cancer research in the UAE and also the first book about cancer in the Arab World, both of which were launched at Expo 2020, which has been downloaded more than 3000,000 times in its first year of publication. He has been awarded in 2022 the prestigious Feigenbaum Leadership Excellence Awards from Sheikh Hamdan Smart University for his exceptional leadership and research, and the Sharjah Award for volunteering.

Dr. Ruwaida Al Maitha

President of the Board of Trustees
at Yarmouk University

Prof. Rowaida AlMaaitah
President of the Board of Trustees at Yarmouk University, member of the higher Council of the National Centre for Curriculum Development, Advisor for HRH Princess Muna EL Hussein for Health and Social Development, Professor at the college of Nursing/ Jordan University of Science and Technology.
AlMaaitah has held numerous political and academic key positions including: Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, President of the Hashemite University, Senator in the Upper House of the Jordanian Parliament, Minister of State for Government Performance, Minister of Social Development, Director General of King Abdullah University teaching Hospital, Chairperson of Higher Education Council, and Vice President and Secretary General of the National Council for Family Affairs. She has also assumed other positions including vice president, dean of college of Nursing/ JUST, founder and director of the WHO collaboration center of excellence at Jordan University of Science and Technology, member of the Regional Technical Advisory Committee of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, board Member of the Global Advisory Board of Anna Lindh Foundation and Chairperson of the National Agenda Technical Committee on Health and Social Security.
AlMaaitah is currently President of the Board of Trustees at Yarmouk University, member of the higher Council of the National Centre for Curriculum Development, Advisor for HRH Princess Muna EL Hussein for Health and Social Development, Professor at JUST, the vice president of the of the board of the Health Care Accreditation Council, board member of Jordanian Nursing Council, Commissioner at the WHO Global Commission on Social Determinants of Health/Geneva. Member of the Advisory Board for RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, member of the International Advisory Board for Qatar University Health and board member of the Education for Employment-Jordan. Board member of WHO Global Community of Practice and board member of Nursing Now Challenge. Member of the education and health committees at the Jordan Economic Modernisation Vision.
Al Maaitah was the first woman in the region to take over the portfolio of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to serve as a university president (The Hashemite University), as well as Chairperson of the Executive Council of the Arab Women Organization at the Arab League. She was also the first woman in Jordan to serve as President of the Board of Trustees of a University, Vice-President of a university (JUST), and Director General of King Abdullah University teaching Hospital at JUST.
Al Maaitah completed B.Sc./nursing from University of Jordan, Master and Doctoral Degrees in Public Health from Tulane University/USA, post-doctoral fellowship in Health Administration / Louisiana State University, and completed different Senior Executive Education Programs in leadership and power at Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
AlMaaitah is an Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Nursing at the Royal College of Surgeons/Ireland and Recipient of Abdul Hameed Shoman Medical Sciences Award for Young Arab Scientists.
Al Maaitah is a recipient of the Order of the State Centennial, the Order of the Star of Jordan (Wisam al-Kawkab al-Urdani) of the First Order and the Bahraini Decoration of the Second Order in 2006.
AlMaaitah has addressed many forums, conferences and global platforms in higher education. nursing, health, health policy, leadership, and women participation in politics, power, policy making, economic growth and nation building as well as global security.
She has many publications in main scientific nursing and health journal and participated/chaired many delegations at different national, regional and global conferences.

Elevating Healthcare Excellence: A Financial Perspective of Quality of Care and Patient Experience

SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 11, 2023 (11:45-12:45) / CONFERENCE HALL A

Plenary Session Moderator

Mr. Kenneth Deans Jr.

President & CEO at Health Sciences South Carolina

Plenary Session Speakers

Dr. Lisa Massaraweh

Corporate CNO, Burjeel Holdings

Lisa Massarweh is an expert nurse executive and is a subject matter expert in leadership roles in nursing and hospital administration. Her past work has included positions of Director, Financial Performance & Staffing Operations within Patient Care Services at Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Northern California, and Executive Director, Performance and Workforce Strategy where Massarweh interfaced with the 21 Northern California Hospitals in the Kaiser Permanente system, leading and managing complex financial and staffing challenges collaboratively with other leaders in the region. She also has worked as Clinical Adult Service Director at the Kaiser Permanente system and focused on quality of care improvements across the 21 hospitals.

She previously held Chief Nursing Officer positions at Albany Medical Center (Albany, NY), Kaiser Foundation Hospitals- Walnut Creek, Oakland & Richmond, and Contra Costa Regional (all in Northern California).

Massarweh is published in Nursing Economic$, Nurse Educator, Nurse Leader, Nursing Management, in textbooks for the DNP. She is nationally certified in critical care nursing, nursing administration, health care quality and is licensed in California as a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse. Massarweh completed fellowships through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Executive Nurses, the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems on safety and quality, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Patient Safety Officer Program. Her passion is to improve care and care delivery with inquiry, critical thinking and life-long learning.

Her graduate education includes a Master’s degree in nursing administration from Gannon University (Erie, PA) and Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA). Professional memberships include: American Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Organization of Nurse Leaders, & American College of Healthcare Executives.

Dr. Zakaria Alattal

Senior Consultant for Organizational Development & International Accreditation, MOH and EHS/ UAE The Director of Quality at Emirates Health Services (EHS), UAE

Dr. Zakaria Zaki Al Attal is senior consultant for organizational development and international accreditation at the MOH/ UAE and the Director of Quality at Emirates Health Services (EHS). He is responsible to facilitate the development of quality and patient safety program in the MOH. Dr Al Attal is the main advisor in the (EHS) to quality, patient safety and international accreditation. He is chairing the Quality Forum of the EHS to oversee the quality program and facilitate the international accreditation of around 100 health care facilities at EHS. Before joining MOH/UAE, Zakaria was the director of quality and performance management at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)- hospital service sector.
He was responsible to oversee the quality, risk management, performance management, excellence and accreditation programs in the four governmental hospitals and specialized centers of the Dubai Health Authority. He is a recognized trainer and a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) as well as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety by National Patient Safety Foundation in the USA, (NPSF).

He is a lecturer at the Dubai Medical College since 2011 on quality and patient safety based on the WHO recommended curriculum for medical students. He is a member in the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), Zakaria works as an Independent Consultant with the Joint Commission International since February 2006. Zakaria is an expert in implementing and introducing quality concepts in organizations through managing different challenges to enhance the quality and patient safety of health care services.

Dr. Zakaria trained more than 3000 Health Care Professionals on CPHQ, CPPS and other programs through conducting more than 100 courses in different countries in the region.

Bruno D'Souza

Chief Operating Officer
Dubai and Northern Emirates Burjeel Holdings

Mr. Bruno D’Souza
Chief Operating Officer – Dubai and Northern Emirates
Burjeel Holdings

Mr. Bruno D’Souza is a meticulous and highly accomplished professional with a total of 30 years of experience in handling healthcare operations. His competencies are in technology and automation, cost reduction and lean management, promoting ethical and sound governance, revenue cycle management, etc.

He pursued B.COM – Financial Accounting and Auditing from Mumbai University and Post – Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration from Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation. He is also an MBA laureate from the University of Liverpool (UK) – Business in Emerging Markets in 2016.

Prior to joining Burjeel Holdings, he has experience working with Aster DM Healthcare FZC (UAE), Aster Hospital (Qusais, Muhaisnah, Sharjah, U.A.E,) Aster Sanad Hospital (Riyadh, KSA), Aster Hospital (Mankhool, U.A.E), Al Rawdah German Medical Center (Abu Dhabi, U.A.E), Mediclinic Middle East (Dubai, U.A.E) and Cumballa Hill Hospital & Heart Institute (India).

Mr. Vivek Shukla

Executive Director, Pure Health, UAE

Using the HIE (Health Information Exchange) to Enable Nursing Workflows

FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 10, 2023 (16:00-16:30) / CONFERENCE HALL A

Dr. Mustafa Marashdeh

EMR Adoption & Informatics Specialist, Malaffi

Mustafa Abdullatif
EMR Clinical Adoption and Informatics Specialist at MalaffiMustafa Abdullatif is an EMR Clinical Adoption and Informatics Specialist at Malaffi. He draws on his decade-long experience in healthcare informatics, especially in deploying Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems across strategic healthcare projects in Qatar and the UAE.Mustafa has held pivotal roles in driving public health initiatives, leveraging data to drive transformation and optimize patient outcomes. He has also been involved in analytics projects, harnessing the power of data to inform healthcare strategies and improve patient care.He supports the creation of disease registries and ensures accurate, reliable data for medical professionals and researchers.Mustafa’s dynamic involvement in analytics projects stands as a tangible testament to his exceptional skill in effectively harnessing data to shape healthcare paradigms and elevate patient care benchmarks.Mustafa is an ardent advocate for the seamless fusion of technology and medicine.

The Miracle of Caring Moments

SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 11, 2023 (15:30-16:30) / CONFERENCE HALL A

Mr. Dhia Hussain

VP of Sales and Marketing,
M3 Marine and Technology (patient advocate)

Dr. Janet Sohal

Regional Director, Kaiser Permanente
California, USA

Plenary Session

21 CME Credits by DOH

Plenary Sessions

It’s Time to Act: A Call for Action to Invest Better in the Health Workforce in the Region

Plenary Session Moderator

Dr. Fariba Al-Darazi

Plenary Session Speakers

Dr. Sumaya Mohamed Alblooshi

Dr. Salah Al Aqtash

Prof. Abdel Rahman Ahmed Omer

Empowering Voices: Unleashing the Potential of Professional/Shared Governance

Plenary Session Moderator

Janet Sohal

Plenary Session Speakers

Ms. Majeda Afeef Alruzzieh

Mr. Kenneth Deans Jr.

Ms. Cathy Cribben-Pearse

Ms. Ruth Frey

Innovation Prescription: Assessing AI’s Role in Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Plenary Session Moderator

Dr. Kathy Sienko, OBE

Plenary Session Speakers

Mr. Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat

Mr. Kenneth Deans Jr.

Mr. Muhammad Hadi

Healthcare Sustainability, the Role of the Healthcare Team/Leaders

Plenary Session Moderator

Dr. Naeema Al Gasseer

Plenary Session Speakers

Dr. Lisa Marie Pratt

Mr. Ahmad Omar Hawsawi

Prof. Humaid Al Shamsi

Dr. Ruwaida Al Maitha

Elevating Healthcare Excellence: A Financial Perspective of Quality of Care and Patient Experience

Plenary Session Moderator

Mr. Kenneth Deans Jr.

Plenary Session Speakers

Dr. Lisa Massaraweh

Dr. Zakaria Alattal

Bruno D'Souza

Mr. Vivek Shukla

Using the HIE (Health Information Exchange) to Enable Nursing Workflows

Dr. Mustafa Marashdeh

The Miracle of Caring Moments

Mr. Dhia Hussain

Dr. Janet Sohal

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21 CME
Credits by DOH