Joint Commission Resources (JCR) Conference
September 3 & 4, 2026
8:00 am – 4:30 pm HST
Registration opens at 7:30 am HST
Ala Moana Hotel | 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI 96814 | Hibiscus Ballroom |
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Overview
The Joint Commission (TJC) accredits and certifies nearly 24,000 healthcare organizations and programs. Joint Commission Resources (JCR) is the education arm and works to continuously improve the safety and quality of healthcare in the United States and in the international community through the provision of education, publications, consultation, and evaluation services.
Preparing for a healthcare survey is no small task—it’s an ongoing challenge that demands up-to-date knowledge and team alignment. Join us as we engage with leading experts from JCR to gain critical insights into the latest regulatory and survey updates and trends.
Program Objectives:
Discuss the Joint Commission 360 accreditation process, including ways to identify and manage risk points.
Identify infection control risks and prevention strategies, including how to prepare for high-consequence infectious disease management.
Understand the regulations and requirements for the physical environment including areas of water management, emergency management, utility system risks, and life safety.
Understand the national performance goals and strategies to promote suicide risk prevention, reduce communication failures, and effectively manage alarms.
Outline chapter highlights, frequently cited standards, and related compliance strategies.
Identify needs and methods for Performance Improvement in all areas with recommendations of some high focused areas.
*Please note: topics may be subject to change.
Target Audience
Target audience includes all acute care personnel responsible for compliance including but not limited to physicians, COOs, CNOs, clinical managers and directors, infection preventionists, quality improvement, accreditation personnel, pharmacists, facilities leaders and staff, and emergency management staff.
Agenda
Join us as our speakers examine a range of topics directed toward both clinical and EOC teams. Choose which sessions you would like to attend and engage with colleagues through the breakout groups on both days! Participants will have the opportunity to take a deeper dive into areas impacting their discipline with ample opportunity to engage with the speakers.
Topics and agenda may be subject to change.
Speakers
Lisa A. Greenlund, ARM, CHSP
Consultant
Joint Commission Resources
Background
25+ years’ experience in hospital environment of care, emergency management, life safety, risk management and patient safety.
Successful in using data to drive improvement in the environment of care, patient and staff safety programs.
Presented best practices at CMS, NAHQ, and ASHE conferences.
Diverse hospital experience including acute care, ambulatory care, academic medical centers and physician practices, Veterans’ Administration, state behavioral health and forensic hospital experience.
Published author.
Professional Experience
Acting Associate Director, Environment of Care, Eleanor Slater Hospital, Cranston, RI, USA
Director, Risk Management and Safety, Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI, USA
Patient Safety Event Reporting Manager, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
Senior Program Administrator, Healthcentric Advisors, Quality Improvement Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO), Providence, RI, USA
Professional Affiliations or Certifications
Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Institute
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), International Board for Certification of Safety Managers
Education
Bachelors of Science (BS) in Business Administration, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Janice L. Hamscher
Hospital Nurse
Consultant
Joint Commission Resources
Background
Forty Years Continuous Experience in Hospital Nursing, Leadership, and Operations
Experience with hospital accreditation processes and specialty certification for stroke, perinatal, and trauma services
Skilled presenter on various nursing and healthcare topics
Critical care nursing experience as both a staff nurse and clinical nurse specialist
Registered Nurse, licensed in Pennsylvania and New York
Professional Experience
Executive Vice President Nursing and Hospital Operations - Altru Health System – Grand Forks, ND, USA
Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer - Penn Highlands Dubois, Dubois, PA, USA
Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer - Saint Vincent Health System, Erie, PA, USA
Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer - Holy Spirit Hospital System, Camp Hill, PA, USA
Assistant Vice President Nursing - Fairmont General Hospital, Fairmont, WV, USA
Associate Director of Nursing - Sacred Heart Hospital & Rehabilitation Center, Norristown, PA, USA
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Critical Care Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown, PA, USA
Professional Affiliations and Certifications
American College of Healthcare Executives, member
American Organization of Nurse Leaders, member
Nurse Executive, Advanced by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Education
Master in Business Administration, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, USA
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA, USA
Diploma, St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Reading, PA, USA
Julie McCord, MPH, MSN, NP-C, CIC
Consultant
Joint Commission Resources
Background
Ms. Julie McCord served as a System Director of Infection Control for a large non-profit integrated healthcare delivery system, including acute care hospitals, ambulatory care, and long-term care facilities. With over 38 years of experience in infection control, she is certified as an Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners since 2016 and certified in infection control (CIC) since 1992.
She has presented on a national, state, and regional level on Remote Surveillance, Clostridium Difficile, MRSA, the role of Infection Prevention in construction-related activities, and many other topics. Ms. McCord has presented at the National Premier Conference in 2023 on Remote Surveillance and at the 2024 National Premier Conference in Baltimore, Maryland on Clostridium difficile improvements.
Ms. McCord has published a study on Reduction of Clostridium Difficile utilizing a hydrogen peroxide disinfection system; and has also written articles for the Mississippi Nurse Association on Clostridium Difficile and Antimicrobial stewardship and resistance.
Ms. McCord is an active member of the Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) on a national and local level. She has served on the Practice Guidance Committee, Public Policy and Bylaws Committee. Ms. McCord served as past president of the local chapter and received a National APIC award and recognition on contributions related to OSHA TB rule.
Professional Experience
System Director of Infection Control, at a large integrated healthcare system
RN on surgical ward primarily for urological care, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA US
Professional Affiliations or Certifications
AGNP-C American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
CIC Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
Member of Association of Infection Control (APIC)
Member of Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN)
Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Nursing Society
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, University of Mississippi School of Nurse, Jackson, MS, USA
Master of Public Health, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Mississippi School of Nursing, Jackson, MS, USA
Continuing Education Credits
CE Disclaimer Language:
Continuing education credits are pending approval through Joint Commission Resources. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
Location
This conference will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel located at 410 Atkinson Dr. in Honolulu, HI, 96814. The training will be in the Hibiscus Ballroom I, on the 2nd floor above the lobby.
Parking validation (10 hours) for self-parking in the hotel parking garage will be provided. Please note valet parking is not covered.
Refreshments will include the following:
Continental breakfast inclusive of coffee, tea and juice
Coffee and tea at the morning break
Buffet-style lunch
Snack and cold beverages at the afternoon break
Registration Fees
Registration includes access to the conference, associated presentation materials as issued by JCR, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments, 10-hour validated self-parking in the Ala Moana Hotel’s parking garage, and the ability to download/print your CE certificate upon completion of the requirements. Attendance at all sessions on both days is a requirement to receive a CE certificate.
The following rates are per individual. Split registrations are not accepted. Registration is not final until payment has been received.
Member Rate:
Early Bird Rate (valid from 6/22/26 - 7/31/26): $1100 per person
Regular Registration Rate (effective 8/01/26 - 8/27/26): $1250 per person
Non-Member Rate:
Early Bird Rate (valid from 6/22/26 - 7/31/26): $1250 per person
Regular Registration Rate (effective 8/01/26 - 8/27/26): $1400 per person
*No cancellations as registrants will have access to proprietary materials. Substitutions will be accepted through August 28, 2026. No refunds for non-attendance.
Registration
Registration for this event closes on August 27, 2026.
* Military employees (i.e. Tripler and the VA) may have difficulty registering online due to firewall settings. For assistance with registration, email ehinrichs@hah.org.