Every Beat Matters: Patient Safety at the Heart of Cardiovascular Care
The JHAH International Patient Safety Conference will be held on November 15-16, 2026. The theme of our 2026 conference is “Every Beat Matters: Patient Safety at the Heart of Cardiovascular Care.”
The conference offers 14 CME hours accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)and is designed for healthcare professionals from all medical fields.
Key topics to be addressed include
- Advancing Prevention: Early Risk Stratification in Population Health
- Early Detection & Timely Intervention: Closing Gaps in Cardiac Care
- Survival & Recovery: Enhancing Outcomes Across the Cardiac Care Continuum
- AI & Innovation: Driving Safer, Smarter Cardiovascular Care
- Learning from Harm: Applying Safety Science in Cardiovascular Events
Master of Ceremony
Shahad H. Alelaiw
OE Assessors, C-VBHC, CPHQ, LSSBB, TQM, FMEA Specialist
Health Information Management & Technology (HIMT) specialist recognized for bridging quality expertise, analytical skills, and strategic vision to drive sustainable improvements in healthcare systems.
Conference Registration
JHAH Employees
Non-JHAH Employees
Agenda
Sunday, November 15
9 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Saeed Al Yami,
Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer, JHAH
Dr. Russell Hales
Chief Centers of Excellence, JHAH
9:15 – 9:35 a.m.
Keynote: From Risk Identification to Prevention: Protecting Every Heartbeat
Dr. Faisal Alqoofi
Chair of the Cardiovascular Department, JHAH
Advancing Prevention: Early Risk Stratification in Population Health
9:35 – 9:45 a.m.
From Access to Value: A Targeted Population Health Intervention for Optimized Care Utilization
Dr. Amal Shammari
Consultant, Family Medicine, KFMMC
9:45 – 9:55 a.m.
JHAH Population Health Interventions for CVD Prevention
Dr. Ahmad Abu Ahmad
Senior Population Health Advisor, JHAH
9:55 – 10:15 a.m.
From Risk Factors to Better Outcomes: Optimizing Cardiovascular Risk Management
Dr. Thorsten Leucker
Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, JHM
10:15 – 10:35 a.m.
Community Engagement & Health Literacy: Empowering Patients for Safer Health Decisions
Sahar Al-Aqoul
Case Manager, JHAH
10:35 – 10:50 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Ammar Sattar, Primary Care
10:50 – 11:05 a.m.
Break
Early Detection & Timely Intervention: Closing Gaps in Cardiac Care
11:05 – 11:25 a.m.
Recognizing Early Warning Signs & Patient Deterioration
Dr. Basem Bahrani
Emergency Medicine Consultant, JHAH
11:25 – 11:45 a.m.
From First Medical Contact to Balloon: The Saudi Red Crescent STEMI Activation Experience in the Eastern Province
Dr. Mohammed Al-Nasir
Director of Medical Affairs – Eastern Province, Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA)
11:45 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
The heart in disguise: when the cardiac case doesn’t look the way we expect
Dr Maryam AL-Qaseer
Consultant Adult Cardiologist- KFSH-D
12:05 – 1:05 p.m.
Lunch & Prayer
1:05 – 1:25 p.m.
Rapid Response Systems & Risk Stratification for Safer Care
Dr. Mustafa Fadhel
Head of Cardiac Anesthesia at Saud Al Babtain Cardiac Center
1:25 – 1:45 p.m.
Acute Stroke: Detection, Organized Care and Timely Intervention
Dr. Moayd Al-Khalifa
Consultant Neurologist and Vascular Neurologist -JHAH
1:45 – 2 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Mujtaba AlKhalaf
2 – 2:15 p.m.
Break
Survival & Recovery: Enhancing Outcomes Across the Cardiac Care Continuum
2:15 – 2:35 p.m.
From Implant to Impact: Advancing Patient Safety & Patient-Centered Outcomes
Dr. Saad Hasaniah
Physician Manager, Interventional Cardiology, JHAH
2:35– 2:55 p.m.
Comprehensive Patient Care Pathways - Standardizing Care and Reducing Cost: A Case Project
Dr. Tim Madeira
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, JHM
2:55 – 3:15 p.m.
From Cardiac Event to Safe Recovery Cardiac Rehabilitation as a Model for Patient Safety, Quality, and Sustained Cardiovascular Recovery
Dr. Reem Ekhwan
Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead, JHAH
3:15 – 3:20 p.m.
Showcase: Success Story
COE Team - STEMI STORY
3:20– 3:35 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Shareef AL-Mubarak
3:35 – 3:50 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Dr. Saeed Al Yami,
Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer, JHAH
Monday, November 16
9 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Saeed Al Yami,
Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer, JHAH
Survival & Recovery: Enhancing Outcomes Across the Cardiac Care Continuum
9:15 – 9:35 a.m.
Survivorship & Quality of Life after Major Cardiac Events
Dr. Tim Madeira
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, JHM
9:35 – 9:55 a.m.
When the Right Treatment Isn’t the Right Choice.
Cardiac Care Ethics, Patient Rights and Healthcare Responsibilities in Saudi Culture
Dr. Tareq Bonohiyah
Family Practice Specialist, Bioethics, JHAH
9:55– 10:15 a.m.
Survival and Recovery: Enhancing Outcomes Across the Cardiac Care Continuum
Dr. Hamed Al-Ghamdi
10:15– 10:30a.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Tarek ElHussain
10:30– 10:45 a.m.
Break
AI & Innovation: Driving Safer, Smarter Cardiovascular Care
10:45 – 11:05 a.m.
AI in Early Detection – Cath Lab
Dr. Raed Al Kutshan
Interventional Cardiologist & Physician Leader, Mana Hospitals
11:05– 11:25 a.m.
From Clinical Question to the Right Image: Redesigning Cardiovascular Imaging Decisions
Dr. Abdullah Al-Khalifa
Chief, Radiology, JHAH
11:25 – 11:45 a.m.
Cardiovascular Care Beyond the Hospital: Remote Monitoring, Hospital at Home & Patient Safety
Dr. Thorsten Leucker
Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, JHM
11:45 a.m.– 12:05 p.m.
AI-Driven Heart Failure Care for Safer and Better Clinical Outcomes
Dr. Faleh Thiyabi
12:05 – 12:20 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Jalal Al-Alwan
12:20 – 12:40 p.m.
Posters & Speakers Recognition
12:40– 1:40 p.m.
Lunch & Prayer
Learning from Harm: Applying Safety Science in Cardiovascular Events
1:40– 2 p.m.
Beyond the Event: Turning Cardiovascular Harm into Safer Care
Dr. Maryam Al-Qaseer
Consultant Cardiologist- KFSH-D
2 – 2:20 p.m.
Best Practices in Morbidity & Mortality Conferences
Dr. Thomas Metkus
Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery, JHM
2:20 – 2:40 p.m.
Learning from Defects: When Things Go Wrong
Dr. Thomas Metkus
Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery, JHM
2:40– 2:55 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Mr. Iyad Eid
2:55– 3:10 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Dr. Howard Podolsky
CEO, JHAH
Agenda
Sunday, November 15
9 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Saeed Al Yami,
Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer, JHAH
Dr. Russell Hales
Chief Centers of Excellence, JHAH
9:15 – 9:35 a.m.
Keynote: From Risk Identification to Prevention: Protecting Every Heartbeat
Dr. Faisal Alqoofi
Chair of the Cardiovascular Department, JHAH
Advancing Prevention: Early Risk Stratification in Population Health
9:35 – 9:45 a.m.
From Access to Value: A Targeted Population Health Intervention for Optimized Care Utilization
Dr. Amal Shammari
Consultant, Family Medicine, KFMMC
9:45 – 9:55 a.m.
JHAH Population Health Interventions for CVD Prevention
Dr. Ahmad Abu Ahmad
Senior Population Health Advisor, JHAH
9:55 – 10:15 a.m.
From Risk Factors to Better Outcomes: Optimizing Cardiovascular Risk Management
Dr. Thorsten Leucker
Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, JHM
10:15 – 10:35 a.m.
Community Engagement & Health Literacy: Empowering Patients for Safer Health Decisions
Sahar Al-Aqoul
Case Manager, JHAH
10:35 – 10:50 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Ammar Sattar, Primary Care
10:50 – 11:05 a.m.
Break
Early Detection & Timely Intervention: Closing Gaps in Cardiac Care
11:05 – 11:25 a.m.
Recognizing Early Warning Signs & Patient Deterioration
Dr. Basem Bahrani
Emergency Medicine Consultant, JHAH
11:25 – 11:45 a.m.
From First Medical Contact to Balloon: The Saudi Red Crescent STEMI Activation Experience in the Eastern Province
Dr. Mohammed Al-Nasir
Director of Medical Affairs – Eastern Province, Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA)
11:45 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
The heart in disguise: when the cardiac case doesn’t look the way we expect
Dr Maryam AL-Qaseer
Consultant Adult Cardiologist- KFSH-D
12:05 – 1:05 p.m.
Lunch & Prayer
1:05 – 1:25 p.m.
Rapid Response Systems & Risk Stratification for Safer Care
Dr. Mustafa Fadhel
Head of Cardiac Anesthesia at Saud Al Babtain Cardiac Center
1:25 – 1:45 p.m.
Acute Stroke: Detection, Organized Care and Timely Intervention
Dr. Moayd Al-Khalifa
Consultant Neurologist and Vascular Neurologist -JHAH
1:45 – 2 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Mujtaba AlKhalaf
2 – 2:15 p.m.
Break
Survival & Recovery: Enhancing Outcomes Across the Cardiac Care Continuum
2:15 – 2:35 p.m.
From Implant to Impact: Advancing Patient Safety & Patient-Centered Outcomes
Dr. Saad Hasaniah
Physician Manager, Interventional Cardiology, JHAH
2:35– 2:55 p.m.
Comprehensive Patient Care Pathways - Standardizing Care and Reducing Cost: A Case Project
Dr. Tim Madeira
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, JHM
2:55 – 3:15 p.m.
From Cardiac Event to Safe Recovery Cardiac Rehabilitation as a Model for Patient Safety, Quality, and Sustained Cardiovascular Recovery
Dr. Reem Ekhwan
Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead, JHAH
3:15 – 3:20 p.m.
Showcase: Success Story
COE Team - STEMI STORY
3:20– 3:35 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Shareef AL-Mubarak
3:35 – 3:50 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Dr. Saeed Al Yami,
Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer, JHAH
Monday, November 16
9 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Saeed Al Yami,
Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer, JHAH
Survival & Recovery: Enhancing Outcomes Across the Cardiac Care Continuum
9:15 – 9:35 a.m.
Survivorship & Quality of Life after Major Cardiac Events
Dr. Tim Madeira
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, JHM
9:35 – 9:55 a.m.
When the Right Treatment Isn’t the Right Choice.
Cardiac Care Ethics, Patient Rights and Healthcare Responsibilities in Saudi Culture
Dr. Tareq Bonohiyah
Family Practice Specialist, Bioethics, JHAH
9:55– 10:15 a.m.
Survival and Recovery: Enhancing Outcomes Across the Cardiac Care Continuum
Dr. Hamed Al-Ghamdi
10:15– 10:30a.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Tarek ElHussain
10:30– 10:45 a.m.
Break
AI & Innovation: Driving Safer, Smarter Cardiovascular Care
10:45 – 11:05 a.m.
AI in Early Detection – Cath Lab
Dr. Raed Al Kutshan
Interventional Cardiologist & Physician Leader, Mana Hospitals
11:05– 11:25 a.m.
From Clinical Question to the Right Image: Redesigning Cardiovascular Imaging Decisions
Dr. Abdullah Al-Khalifa
Chief, Radiology, JHAH
11:25 – 11:45 a.m.
Cardiovascular Care Beyond the Hospital: Remote Monitoring, Hospital at Home & Patient Safety
Dr. Thorsten Leucker
Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, JHM
11:45 a.m.– 12:05 p.m.
AI-Driven Heart Failure Care for Safer and Better Clinical Outcomes
Dr. Faleh Thiyabi
12:05 – 12:20 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Jalal Al-Alwan
12:20 – 12:40 p.m.
Posters & Speakers Recognition
12:40– 1:40 p.m.
Lunch & Prayer
Learning from Harm: Applying Safety Science in Cardiovascular Events
1:40– 2 p.m.
Beyond the Event: Turning Cardiovascular Harm into Safer Care
Dr. Maryam Al-Qaseer
Consultant Cardiologist- KFSH-D
2 – 2:20 p.m.
Best Practices in Morbidity & Mortality Conferences
Dr. Thomas Metkus
Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery, JHM
2:20 – 2:40 p.m.
Learning from Defects: When Things Go Wrong
Dr. Thomas Metkus
Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery, JHM
2:40– 2:55 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Mr. Iyad Eid
2:55– 3:10 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Dr. Howard Podolsky
CEO, JHAH
About JHAH International Quality and Patient Safety Conference
Since its inception, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Medicine Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality has held an annual Patient Safety Symposium / Conference to share knowledge to improve patient safety and quality and to enhance the knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding new developments and updates. The conference also provides a tremendous opportunity to network with other healthcare providers from across the Kingdom as well as Johns Hopkins Medicine.