October 28 - 29, 2025
Nursing Working Group Retreat
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The annual Nursing Working Group Retreat brings together a group of highly engaged nurses who are committed to advancing safety, quality, and efficiency—while fostering resilience—in the operating room and beyond.
Agenda
Explore the sessions and speakers that will contribute to the conversation.
Monday Oct 27, 2025 - Pre-Retreat Dinner
7:00 pm
Group Dinner (Optional)
Da Claudio NYC Ristorante - 21 Ann St, New York, NY 10038
Networking
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 - Day 1 Sessions
8:00 am
Black Box 101: Exploring the Platform (Optional, Breakfast)
Liberty Room
Demonstration
Jose Rodriguez
SST
View Details
9:00 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Liberty Room
Presentation
Teodor Grantcharov
SST
9:30 am
Building Safer Systems through Success Cause Analysis
Liberty Room
Keynote
Komal Bajaj
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi/NCB
View Details
12:00 pm
Lunch and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
1:00 pm
Teams in Action: Real-World Applications of the Black Box Platform™
Liberty Room
Panel Discussion
Lisa Cianfichi
Stanford Hospital
Anne Stoltenberg
Froedtert
Erin Hempel
SickKids
Caroline Kalbaugh
SST
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2:30 pm
Break and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
2:45 pm
Unlocking Insights: A Case Study Challenge
Liberty Room
Workshop
Jose Rodriguez
SST
Alison Imoehl
SST
View Details
4:15 pm
Day 1 Wrap Up, Day 2 Preview
Liberty Room
Discussion
Pansy Schulthess
SST
5:00 pm
Happy Hour
Hide Rooftop - 24 John St 20th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Networking
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025 - Day 2 Sessions
9:00 am
Wins, Wows, and What's Next! (Breakfast)
Liberty Room
Networking
Jose Rodriguez
SST
Alison Imoehl
SST
9:30 am
Day 1 Reflections
Liberty Room
Discussion
Jose Rodriguez
SST
Alison Imoehl
SST
9:45 am
Collaborative Insights: Advancing Nursing Excellence Through Shared Learning and Best Practices
Liberty Room
Discussion
Lisa Cianfichi
Stanford Hospital
View Details
11:15 am
Break and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
11:30 am
Vision, Leadership, and Innovation in Surgical Safety
Liberty Room
Fireside Chat
Megan K. Nolan
Boston Children’s Hospital
Pansy Schulthess
SST
View Details
12:30 pm
Retreat Summary and Closing Remarks
Liberty Room
Closing Remarks
John Downey
SST
FAQ
01
Where is Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat being held?
02
How do I access the One World Trade Center building?
03
What is appropriate attire for the pre-retreat dinner?
04
What is appropriate attire for the retreat?
05
Do you have travel recommendations for attending the Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat?
06
Who should I contact with any questions or changes to my reservation?
October 28 - 29, 2025
Nursing Working Group Retreat
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The annual Nursing Working Group Retreat brings together a group of highly engaged nurses who are committed to advancing safety, quality, and efficiency—while fostering resilience—in the operating room and beyond.
Agenda
Explore the sessions and speakers that will contribute to the conversation.
Monday Oct 27, 2025
7:00 pm
Networking
Group Dinner (Optional)
Da Claudio NYC Ristorante - 21 Ann St, New York, NY 10038
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
8:00 am
Demonstration
Black Box 101: Exploring the Platform (Optional, Breakfast)
Liberty Room
Jose Rodriguez
SST
View Details
9:00 am
Presentation
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Liberty Room
Teodor Grantcharov
SST
9:30 am
Keynote
Building Safer Systems through Success Cause Analysis
Liberty Room
Komal Bajaj
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi/NCB
View Details
12:00 pm
Networking
Lunch and Networking
Gallery East
1:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Teams in Action: Real-World Applications of the Black Box Platform™
Liberty Room
Lisa Cianfichi
Stanford Hospital
Anne Stoltenberg
Froedtert
Erin Hempel
SickKids
Caroline Kalbaugh
SST
View Details
2:30 pm
Networking
Break and Networking
Gallery East
2:45 pm
Workshop
Unlocking Insights: A Case Study Challenge
Liberty Room
Jose Rodriguez
SST
Alison Imoehl
SST
View Details
4:15 pm
Discussion
Day 1 Wrap Up, Day 2 Preview
Liberty Room
Pansy Schulthess
SST
5:00 pm
Networking
Happy Hour
Hide Rooftop - 24 John St 20th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
9:00 am
Networking
Wins, Wows, and What's Next! (Breakfast)
Liberty Room
Jose Rodriguez
SST
Alison Imoehl
SST
9:30 am
Discussion
Day 1 Reflections
Liberty Room
Jose Rodriguez
SST
Alison Imoehl
SST
9:45 am
Discussion
Collaborative Insights: Advancing Nursing Excellence Through Shared Learning and Best Practices
Liberty Room
Lisa Cianfichi
Stanford Hospital
View Details
11:15 am
Networking
Break and Networking
Gallery East
11:30 am
Fireside Chat
Vision, Leadership, and Innovation in Surgical Safety
Liberty Room
Megan K. Nolan
Boston Children’s Hospital
Pansy Schulthess
SST
View Details
12:30 pm
Closing Remarks
Retreat Summary and Closing Remarks
Liberty Room
John Downey
SST
FAQ
Where is Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat being held?
How do I access the One World Trade Center building?
What is appropriate attire for the pre-retreat dinner?
What is appropriate attire for the retreat?
Do you have travel recommendations for attending the Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat?
Who should I contact with any questions or changes to my reservation?
October 28 - 29, 2025
Nursing Working Group Retreat
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The annual Nursing Working Group Retreat brings together a group of highly engaged nurses who are committed to advancing safety, quality, and efficiency—while fostering resilience—in the operating room and beyond.
Agenda
Explore the sessions and speakers that will contribute to the conversation.
Monday Oct 27, 2025 - Pre-Retreat Dinner
7:00 pm
Group Dinner (Optional)
Da Claudio NYC Ristorante - 21 Ann St, New York, NY 10038
Networking
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 - Day 1 Sessions
8:00 am
Black Box 101: Exploring the Platform (Optional, Breakfast)
Liberty Room
Demonstration
Jose Rodriguez
SST
View Details
9:00 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Liberty Room
Presentation
Teodor Grantcharov
SST
9:30 am
Building Safer Systems through Success Cause Analysis
Liberty Room
Keynote
Komal Bajaj
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi/NCB
View Details
12:00 pm
Lunch and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
1:00 pm
Teams in Action: Real-World Applications of the Black Box Platform™
Liberty Room
Panel Discussion
Lisa Cianfichi
Stanford Hospital
Anne Stoltenberg
Froedtert
Erin Hempel
SickKids
Caroline Kalbaugh
SST
View Details
2:30 pm
Break and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
2:45 pm
Unlocking Insights: A Case Study Challenge
Liberty Room
Workshop
Jose Rodriguez
SST
Alison Imoehl
SST
View Details
4:15 pm
Day 1 Wrap Up, Day 2 Preview
Liberty Room
Discussion
Pansy Schulthess
SST
5:00 pm
Happy Hour
Hide Rooftop - 24 John St 20th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Networking
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025 - Day 2 Sessions
9:00 am
Wins, Wows, and What's Next! (Breakfast)
Liberty Room
Networking
Jose Rodriguez
SST
Alison Imoehl
SST
9:30 am
Day 1 Reflections
Liberty Room
Discussion
Jose Rodriguez
SST
Alison Imoehl
SST
9:45 am
Collaborative Insights: Advancing Nursing Excellence Through Shared Learning and Best Practices
Liberty Room
Discussion
Lisa Cianfichi
Stanford Hospital
View Details
11:15 am
Break and Networking
Gallery East
Networking
11:30 am
Vision, Leadership, and Innovation in Surgical Safety
Liberty Room
Fireside Chat
Megan K. Nolan
Boston Children’s Hospital
Pansy Schulthess
SST
View Details
12:30 pm
Retreat Summary and Closing Remarks
Liberty Room
Closing Remarks
John Downey
SST
FAQ
Where is Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat being held?
How do I access the One World Trade Center building?
What is appropriate attire for the pre-retreat dinner?
What is appropriate attire for the retreat?
Do you have travel recommendations for attending the Black Box Nursing Working Group Retreat?
Who should I contact with any questions or changes to my reservation?