Darien Library is showing “The Pitch: Patient Safety’s Next Generation,” tonight, Monday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The 60-minute movie about the latest developments in safety for patients, will be followed by an hour-long discussion.
— an announcement from Darien Library
Following the film, stay for a conversation with two local leaders advancing the innovations highlighted in “The Pitch.” Dr. Suzanne J. Rose and John DeMaio of Stamford Health will discuss how simulation, research, and cutting-edge training are transforming patient safety in our community and beyond.
The film and discussion are being presented in honor of Healthcare Simulation Week.
“The Pitch: Patient Safety’s Next Generation”
“From immersive tech to AI machine learning, innovations are making waves in medicine with the goal of safer health care. The Pitch is a unique look at the American health care system’s ongoing challenge to embrace the next generation of patient safety.”– Gravitas Ventures
Director: Mike Eisenberg
Year: 2024
Starring: Reetam Ganguli, Robert Pearl, Lee Harrison, Artur Dubrawski, James Clarkson, Raj Ratwani, Barb Collins, Jeff Terry, Jhanvi Solanki, Vineet Arora, Pamela Boyers, Bill Glass, Wesley Fisher, Nidhish Tiwari, Bhaswati Ganguli, Rangan Ganguli
This movie is 59 minutes and is not rated.
About the Panelists
Dr. Suzanne J. Rose, the Executive Director of Research for Stamford Hospital holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical science from Albany Medical College. She recently was inducted into the 2021 class of Fellows of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). Her role as Executive Director entails overseeing the Department of Research and Discovery, which includes the Clinical Trials Office, Center for Simulation and Learning, Office of Academic Research and Office of Grants. Dr. Rose is also Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Sciences, Quinnipiac University and Adjunct Professor for Sacred Heart University Master of Physician Assistant Program. Dr. Rose is an avid speaker at conferences and webinars on various topics including Team Building, Leadership, Principal Investigator Compensation and Clinical Research Coordinator Workload Assessment Tools. Her publication focuses include best practices in Clinical Research, Simulation and Health Outcomes Research.
John DeMaio is the Manager of the Center for Simulation and Learning at Stamford Health, where he leads innovative, evidence-based training programs that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and advance patient safety. With over 20 years of experience in emergency medical services and healthcare education, John designs educational curricula that blends clinical evidence with real-world scenarios. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is pursuing a Master of Science in Health Care Administration. John’s work reflects his passion for continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in person-centered care.
If You’re Going
At Home in Darien provides door-to-door transportation services to Darien residents who are age 60+ and for residents ages 18+ who are physically disabled. To get started, call At Home in Darien at 203-655-2227.