Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System Innovation Week

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M

Spark Seed Spread (SSS) Innovation Panel Discussion

In this panel discussion, Ralph H. Johnson VA's first cohort of SSS Investees will share their experience of being in the Spark Seed Spread (SSS) Innovation Investment Program which is an immersive learning and professional development opportunity to teach employees how they can grow their innovative solution over the course of 8 months iNET Accelerator Program.

2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. 

Intro to Charleston InnoVAtes! 

The VHA Innovators Network (iNET) selected Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System as an iNET site on October 2022. Deemed Charleston InnoVAtes!, this innovation program inspires, connects and empowers VHA employees united with a desire to better serve Veterans and their families. Join us to get inspired about innovation! 

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M

Charleston 3D Innovation Center

The Charleston 3D Innovation Center utilizes advanced manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing and laser cutting, to design and create prototypes that benefit veterans across the nation. This in-house capability allows custom device creation, a decreased cost to the facility and patient, and a reduced patient wait time for care products. Join this session to learn more and how you can get involved.

2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. 

Human Centered Design 101 

Do you have an idea for a unique way to provide services, want to solve a problem without an immediate solution, or just want to learn more about innovation? This class is for you! Learn Human-Centered Design mindsets and the first steps of defining problems in a way that will guide designing and delivering new programs, services, or products that meet the needs and expectations of Veterans, their families, and VHA employees.

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M

Readmission Prevention VEText

Discover how this Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System based innovative solutions is transforming post-discharge care and improving patient outcomes.

2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. 

Building Your Innovation Strategy 

In Building Your Innovation Strategy, we learn how to make space in our day for innovative thinking and how to move our organization forward to the future using the Three Box Solution.

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M

HRO Virtual Escape Room

Join us for this 60-minute fun escape room where you will utilize HRO principles to find clues and solve a series of puzzles to “escape” before time runs out!

1pm - 2pm

Thoracic Ultrasound: Come and see our New Stethoscope

1. Understand how to use ultrasound to rapidly diagnose the cause of acute hypoxic respiratory failure (BLUE protocol)
2. Understand how lung ultrasound alone can be used in the differentiate the “WHITE LUNG” syndrome (ARDS versus Cardiac)
3. Understand and characterize pleural effusions
4. Understand how ultrasound can help guide management of malignant pleural effusions and complex pleural space infection

2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. 

Pitching Your Innovative Idea

In this session you will gain an understanding of why we need to know how to pitch and learn the key ingredients to the perfect pitch. 

This session is highly interactive so join in the fun of listening to examples and practicing your perfect pitch! 

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

RHJ Innovation Week Expo

This significant event celebrates and showcases the innovative departments and work of Ralph H. Johnson Health Care System. Connect with our innovation ecosystem and learn more about how you can start your innovative journey today. 
 

Location: Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Courtyard (rear of building) 

(Inclement Weather: Event will be moved to Main Auditorium)