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Mike Eisenberg

Director of To Err Is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary
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Mike Eisenberg Speaker Biography

Mike Eisenberg is the director of To Err Is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary, which released on Amazon and iTunes in 2019. He has been a filmmaker since 2010 with his production company, Tall Tale Productions, after completing his B.A. in Journalism at Marietta College in Ohio.

In 2006, Mike was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the MLB Draft and played 3 seasons of professional baseball before beginning his career as a filmmaker. He now speaks at hospitals, universities, and conferences, where his insight provides a new perspective on a problem that persists across the globe.

Mike’s father, Dr. John Eisenberg, was a leader in national patient safety efforts as the director of the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) until his passing in 2002. His legacy is prevalent throughout Mike’s presentation, as well as his approach.

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Patient Safety

Mike’s experience as a filmmaker, professional athlete, and son of a patient safety pioneer put him in the unique position of a perspective you’ve likely not heard before. When speaking about patient safety, Mike condenses the 3+ years of research for his film down the crucial elements that will help an audience understand what they can do to be at the cutting edge of quality improvement. He combines his many years of experience as a baseball player with the important lessons of teamwork and communication into every speaking engagement. Mike has infused his father’s positive (and sometimes humorous) approach into every presentation, by sharing the success stories of others. Instead of focusing on the horror stories that come with preventable harm in medicine, Mike brings an anecdotal approach that leaves his audience with tangible ideas that can be implemented immediately.

 

To Err is Human

Mike’s presentation combines film clips from To Err Is Human, real-world examples of successful patient safety efforts he has seen while touring the film, baseball analogies, and the occasional humorous pop culture reference. Through this approach, Mike aims to provide a fresh perspective for the audience so they can walk away with tangible ideas and a re-invigorated passion for improvement. Each presentation has a conversational element that allows the audience to interact with Mike by sharing questions and concerns specific to their organization.

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“Mike Eisenberg, through his experiences as a documentarian and patient advocate, has become a thought leader on the subject of patient safety and quality.”

Director, MD/MBA Program, Yale University

“We had the privilege of having Mike Eisenberg as a guest speaker at our 2019 Annual Fleming Infection Control and Infectious Diseases Symposium. His talk received glowing reviews from our attendees. Mike spoke with passion, empathy and honesty. His use of video clips from “To Err is Human” throughout his talk significantly enhanced his presentation. His talk inspired everyone to get involved in helping to improve patient safety!”

Director Infection Control and Prevention, Lehigh Valley Health Network

“Mike Eisenberg is a dynamic and energetic speaker that can talk with folks of all backgrounds and industries. We featured Mike at multiple employer-facing events where he showcased his fluidity to speak to the multi-faceted idea of patient safety in a way that brought everyone in the room together for thoughtful and engaging dialogue. Considering how emotionally charged the topic of patient safety can be, Mike brings a meaningful lens to his speaking engagements by focusing on action as we work towards a safer healthcare system for all.”

Health Action Council

“Mike spoke about patient safety in a way that was meaningfully motivated both by his personal connections to the topic, and the significant amount of work he has done in surfacing related issues in his professional career. He was particularly effective in adding an extra dimension to our panel discussion of multi-disciplinary experts.”

Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth

“With a gift for storytelling and deep passion for patient safety, Mike approaches the topic with humility and grace, reminding us whether we’re a doctor, nurse, or patient, we can all be a part of the solution in creating a safer healthcare system.”

University of Delaware