Patient safety conference set in Pensacola for healthcare providers

PENSACOLA — The Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals will host a regional conference from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at Sacred Heart Hospital, 5151 N 9th Ave, Pensacola.

The program, sponsored by SHH and Providence Hospital, starts with registration at 7 a.m.

Nurses, physicians, patient care technicians, and occupational and speech therapists may attend.

Cost is $125 for association members; $140 for non-members; and $75 for students. It includes breakfast and lunch.

Seven contact hours are available for registered nurses. Contact hours are also available for Alabama and Florida nursing home administrators.

Visit www.asphp.org/events (under "Regional Networking Events") to register. Call 610-248-9911 to register.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Patient safety conference set in Pensacola for healthcare providers