October 7, 2026 (02:20 pm - 4:00 pm)
Hawally, Beirut Street, Dar Al Shifa Hospital, Auditorium

2nd International People Centered Care Conference

Safe, Smart & Sustainable: The Future of Healthcare Quality

About the Conference

About the Conference

The 2 nd People-Centered Care Conference highlights the principles and practices of people-centered care, emphasizing meaningful partnerships with patients, families, and caregivers. Participants will learn how to enhance patient engagement, improve the care experience, address individual needs and preferences, and foster collaborative care models that lead to better health outcomes and greater satisfaction.

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Join healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and industry leaders in exploring how people-centered approaches can transform healthcare delivery. Participants will gain valuable insights into strengthening partnerships with patients and families, improving patient experience, promoting compassionate and inclusive care, and creating healthcare systems that truly place people at the center of every decision

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Learning Objectives

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Principles of people-centered care.

02

Engaging patients and families as partners in care.

03

Improving patient experience and health outcomes.

04

Creating compassionate, inclusive, and responsive healthcare services.

Our Speakers

Ms. Hafsah AlMuhanna

Ms. Hafsah AlMuhanna

PFAC - Dar Al Shifa Hospital, Kuwait.

Mr. Adel Al-Shabaan

Mr. Adel Al-Shabaan

Managing Director · Health.Links / Press Ganey, KSA

Dr. Efe Onganer

Dr. Efe Onganer

Associate Medical Director · Acıbadem Healthcare Group, Turkey

Dr. Kristen Kelley, MPH, BSN, RN, CPHQ, FAPIC

Dr. Kristen Kelley, MPH, BSN, RN, CPHQ, FAPIC

Executive Director of Quality and Safety for Indiana University Health's Metro Academic Health Center and Metro Region, USA

Event Schedule

October 7, 2026  |  02:20 pm – 4:00 pm
  • 2:20
    2:40 PM
    Patient Advisor

    My Safety Matters: Empowering Patients, Families and Caregivers in a Technology-Driven Healthcare Era

    Patient Advisor

    Patient and Family Advisor · Dar Al Shifa Hospital, Kuwait

  • 2:40
    3:00 PM
    Mr. Adel Shabaan

    Beyond Satisfaction: Partnering with Patients for Safe, Smart & Sustainable Care

    Mr. Adel Shabaan

    Managing Director · Health.Links / Press Ganey, KSA

  • 3:00
    3:20 PM
    Dr. Efe Onganer

    Working with Patients for Safer Care

    Dr. Efe Onganer

    Associate Medical Director · Acıbadem Healthcare Group, Turkey

  • 3:20
    3:40 PM
    Dr. Kristen Kelly

    Safe Care: The Pursuit of Zero Harm

    Dr. Kristen Kelly

    Executive Director of Quality and Safety for Indiana University Health's Metro Academic Health Center and Metro Region, USA

  • 3:40
    4:00 PM
    Panel Discussion

    Safe Beginnings: Ensuring Newborn Safety from Hospital to Home Through Mother and Caregiver Readiness

    Pediatric Consultant
    Senior Patient Educator

  • 4:00 PM
     Closing

    Closing Remarks

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