Innovation Ground Rounds - 11/20/2026

Friday, November 20, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Dana Center/Online, Portland, ME

Innovation Grand Rounds is an interprofessional educational series designed to help MaineHealth care team members and community participants identify unmet healthcare needs, understand how innovation happens, and explore how to take the first steps toward improving care delivery. At its core, the series builds a culture of innovation mindset and capabilities—equipping participants to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and lead change with purpose. Innovation Grand Rounds features leading innovators in healthcare, showcasing their real-world innovation journeys—from identifying unmet needs to developing and implementing solutions. Faculty include clinicians, innovation leaders, and subject matter experts actively advancing innovation across MaineHealth. Through case-based presentations, real-world examples, and interactive discussions, participants gain practical understanding of key innovation concepts, including: Identifying and framing meaningful healthcare challenges Understanding user discovery and stakeholder engagement to strengthen ideation Recognizing value and feasibility in early-stage solutions Navigating pathways for advancing ideas, including technology disclosure and intellectual property considerations Exploring methods for testing and refining solutions, including when clinical research is required Rather than serving as a forum to fully develop projects, this series focuses on building awareness, strengthening foundational skills, and activating participants to take the next step. Importantly, the series connects participants to the MaineHealth Innovation lifecycle, helping them understand how ideas evolve—from problem identification and concept exploration to validation, development, and implementation—while highlighting clear entry points for care team members to begin and advance their innovation journey.

For more information about attending, email Carla Muniz at [email protected].

1. Identify problems and opportunities in the provision of healthcare
2. Understand the process of customer engagement to enhance ideation
3. Understand the process of technology disclosure and patenting
4. Develop methods for testing of innovations and solutions in healthcare
5. Understand when the step in development of an idea into an innovation will require clinical research

In support of improving patient care, MaineHealth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. MaineHealth is also approved to accredit continuing education activities with the following credit types: Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Psychological Association (APA), Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) Live Activity (1.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MaineHealth adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.

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11/20/2026 2:00:00 PM	Innovation Ground Rounds - 11/20/2026 11/20/2026 2:00:00 PM 11/20/2026 3:00:00 PM 15 Dana Center/Online False MM/DD/YYYY	Innovation Ground Rounds - 11/20/2026 Innovation Grand Rounds is an interprofessional educational series designed to help MaineHealth care team members and community participants identify unmet healthcare needs, understand how innovation happens, and explore how to take the first steps toward improving care delivery. At its core, the series builds a culture of innovation mindset and capabilities—equipping participants to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and lead change with purpose. Innovation Grand Rounds features leading innovators in healthcare, showcasing their real-world innovation journeys—from identifying unmet needs to developing and implementing solutions. Faculty include clinicians, innovation leaders, and subject matter experts actively advancing innovation across MaineHealth. Through case-based presentations, real-world examples, and interactive discussions, participants gain practical understanding of key innovation concepts, including: Identifying and framing meaningful healthcare challenges Understanding user discovery and stakeholder engagement to strengthen ideation Recognizing value and feasibility in early-stage solutions Navigating pathways for advancing ideas, including technology disclosure and intellectual property considerations Exploring methods for testing and refining solutions, including when clinical research is required Rather than serving as a forum to fully develop projects, this series focuses on building awareness, strengthening foundational skills, and activating participants to take the next step. Importantly, the series connects participants to the MaineHealth Innovation lifecycle, helping them understand how ideas evolve—from problem identification and concept exploration to validation, development, and implementation—while highlighting clear entry points for care team members to begin and advance their innovation journey. For more information about attending, email Carla Muniz at [email protected]. Location: Dana Center/Online Specialties: All Clinical Healthcare Team Members