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Welcome to Our 2026 Spring Symposium

"What is a Patient Safety Advocate

and Why it Matters to You"

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WHAT?

  • Pulse is excited to present our 2026 Annual Symposium Family Centered Patient Advocacy Training.

    Everyone is welcome to attend:

  • Patient Advocates​

  • Family Members & Friends

  • Caregivers

  • Healthcare Professionals

  • and more!

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WHEN?

  • March 26, 2026 Thursday
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Welcome, Speakers, Symposium & Training

     

  • March 27, 2026 Friday
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast   9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Training

     

  • Optional Event:
    Dinner and Death Cafe: 
    Thursday Only 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    March 26th ONLY

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WHERE?

  • Viana Hotel and Spa      Westbury New York
     

  • 2998 Brush Hollow Rd. 
    Westbury New York 11590
    (516) 338 - 7777

     

  • Hotel Discount Available
     

  • (Located just a short walk away from NYCB Theatre at Westbury)

 

Book your stay here

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2026 Family Centered Patient Advocacy Training:
What is a Patient Safety Advocate and Why It Matters to You

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About the Training​

Join Pulse for our signature 2-day intensive training program designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to become an effective patient safety advocate. Whether you’re advocating for yourself, a loved one, or working as a healthcare professional, this comprehensive training provides essential tools to navigate today’s complex healthcare system safely and confidently.

 

The healthcare journey can be overwhelming and filled with potential risks. Our expert-led symposium equips you with practical strategies to prevent medical errors, improve communication with healthcare providers, and ensure the highest quality of care for those who matter most.

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Program Highlights​

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  • Medical Error Prevention: Understand common types of medical errors, their causes, and how to help prevent them

  • Effective Communication Strategies: Learn techniques to ensure patients are heard, understood, and supported

  • Healthcare System Navigation: Identify key healthcare roles, responsibilities, and resources

  • Addressing Bias in Healthcare: Recognize and mitigate bias that can affect the quality of care

  • Crisis Intervention: Develop skills for advocating during medical emergencies

  • Ethical Considerations: Navigate complex healthcare decisions with confidence

 

 

Featured Speakers​

Our 2026 symposium will showcase industry-leading experts in patient advocacy, healthcare safety, and medical ethics. Hear from patient advocates, experts in the healthcare industry, and individuals with powerful personal stories that illustrate why advocacy matters. Speaker lineup will be announced soon!

 

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Who Should Attend​

This training is invaluable for:

  • Family members supporting loved ones through health challenges

  • Individuals wanting to take control of their own healthcare journey

  • Healthcare professionals seeking to enhance patient-centered care

  • Community advocates working with vulnerable populations

  • Anyone interested in improving healthcare outcomes and safety

 

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Sponsorship Opportunities​

Support this vital educational initiative while gaining visibility among healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members. Multiple sponsorship levels are available, offering benefits such as:

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  • Prominent logo placement on event materials

  • Exhibition space during the symposium

  • Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies

  • Opportunities to provide educational materials to participants

  • Demonstration of your organization’s commitment to patient safety

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CE Credits​

The Pulse program Family Centered Patient Advocacy Training: What is a Patient Safety Advocate and Why It Matters to You is waiting approval for continuing education credits for  Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA) by the Patient Advocate Certification Board.

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Join us for this transformative experience that could literally save lives. Because when it comes to healthcare, having a knowledgeable advocate can make all the difference.

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©2025 by Pulse Center for Patient Safety, Education and Advocacy. 

Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Long Island NY

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