Preventing hospital acquired pneumonia: from knowing to doing
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:30pm HT - Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00pm HT
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Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
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Subject: You’re Invited: Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia – June 20 in Kona
Header: Join Us for an Exclusive Educational Evening with Dr. Barbara Quinn
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We’re excited to invite you to a powerful in-person event on the prevention of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), led by nationally recognized clinical nurse specialist:
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: From Knowing to Doing
Presented by: Barbara Quinn, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, FCNS
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
Why Attend?
You’ll learn how to:
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Discuss the significance of HAP in clinical outcomes
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Describe key risk factors and causes
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Apply updated, evidence-based prevention strategies
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Use implementation science to translate knowledge into action
RSVP by June 13 to Kenny Morris at
808-348-8566 | ✉️ kenneth.morris@stryker.com
Or reserve your spot now:
RSVP HERE
Let’s move from knowing to doing—together.
Speakers
Dr. Barbara Quinn, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, FCNS, is a board-certified adult clinical nurse specialist and Fellow of the National Association for Clinical Nurse Specialists since 2020. She brings over 30 years of nursing experience, including 16 years as a clinical nurse specialist, applying evidence-based practice and process improvement science to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Quinn recently retired from her role as Director of Professional Practice and Nursing Excellence for the Sutter Health System, where she led quality and professional practice initiatives across 24 hospitals. Her clinical foundation is in adult medical-surgical nursing, with 18 years of bedside experience. She earned her Master’s degree in 2004 and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2021 from Samuel Merritt University. An experienced educator, consultant, and researcher, Dr. Quinn focuses on nurse-sensitive outcomes, particularly the prevention of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP). She has conducted original research in this area, presents regularly at national conferences, and has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications. She continues to support nursing excellence through ongoing education, research, and consultation.