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July / August 2008
ABQAURP NEWS
31st Annual Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Conference
Join ABQAURP at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, November 17-18, 2008
Henry Ford said, "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." Teamwork is the ability to work as a group toward a common vision. Given the complexity of the health care setting, everyone — including the patient — must work together when navigating through the system for the patient to achieve an optimal result.
Join ABQAURP as we return to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 31st Annual Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Conference. Day one of the conference will address Medical Devices and Product Liability, Patient Safety Initiatives, Health IT and Provider Accountability, and the Perception of Quality.
Day two will feature a special session on the assessment of the injured worker and their complete state of health. Attendees will hear leaders from the medical and legal aspects of workers' compensation discuss the treatment of injured patients and pain management, and how this integrates into overall medical management.
Member Recognition
Want to be featured in Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare? ABQAURP wants to recognize members for their achievements in advancing the field of health care quality management and patient safety. Please send your news to ABQAURP by email to feature@abqaurp.org for consideration.
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3rd Annual Medical Management System Innovations Conference
ABQAURP would like to thank all participants for a successful conference on June 17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. A special thank you to the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) for collaborating on this important event. ABQAURP is grateful for CMSA's involvement and was honored to hold this conference in conjunction with the CMSA annual event.
In sincere appreciation, ABQAURP commends co-chairs, Joel Brill, MD, and Garry Carneal, JD, MA, on another exciting conference! Thank you to the distinguished panel of speakers for their contributions at making this year's conference a timely and memorable event.
Joint Sponsorship Opportunities
ABQAURP welcomes applications for joint sponsorship of educational activities for continuing education credit. ABQAURP accredits a variety of activities, including:
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ABQAURP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians and is also accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing to sponsor nursing contact hours. As an accredited provider, ABQAURP is here to work with each joint sponsor organization to ensure the accreditation process runs as smoothly as possible. Benefits of working with ABQAURP include: one-on-one assistance, on-site assistance, contact for speakers and commercial supporters, evaluation compilation, one-time mailing list to drive attendance, website placement, and advertising in the Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare magazine.
ABQAURP believes that ongoing continuing education in new research, identified problem areas in clinical practice, and areas of interest in the quality assurance, utilization review, risk management, and managed care fields is a worthy endeavor to pursue. Participants improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of health care delivered to the patients to improve the overall clinical outcome. Plus, each activity encourages participants to put into practice knowledge learned and assess the impact. Innovative courses provide important updates and practical tools for all health care professionals. These activities ensure that participating health care professionals receive up-to-date information on the ever-changing health care environment.
For more information, please call Linda Stanley at (800) 998-6030, ext. 118.
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2008 "Recruit a Member" Drive
Advance a Colleague's Career and Help Strengthen Your Organization
As a Diplomate or AIHQ Member, you are ABQAURP's strongest and most valuable resource. Your involvement in this year's membership development campaign plays an essential role in ensuring the vitality of our organization. A strong membership foundation ensures a strong association!
ABQAURP will be rewarding the member who recruits the largest number of new members with a $500 VISA gift card plus a Member Spotlight on the home page of ABQAURP's website. In addition, Diplomates and AIHQ Members continue to earn a $25 credit for each referred individual who converts to an AIHQ or Corporate Member or sits for the HCQM Certification Exam by December 31, 2008. This credit may then be used toward membership fees, publication purchases, or conference registrations. The top recruiter will be awarded the prize in January 2009. Visit www.abqaurp.org and go to the "Member's Only" page for eligibility rules and full details.
Upcoming ABQAURP Accredited Events
Florida Workers Compensation Institute
63rd Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference
August 17-20, 2008
Orlando, FL
www.fwciweb.org
World Research Group
Medical Documentation and Coding Process Improvement
September 24-25, 2008
Las Vegas, NV
www.worldrg.com
American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM)
Hands-on Prolotherapy Course
November 9-14, 2008
Cuidad Guzman, Jalisco Mexico
www.aaomed.org
World Research Group
Optimizing the Role of the Hospitalists
December 4-5, 2008
Atlanta, GA
www.worldrg.com
American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM)
AAOM Workshop-Prolotherapy (RIT) for the Lumbosacral Spine and Lower Extremities
December 5-6, 2008
Denver, CO
www.aaomed.org
ABQAURP 2008 Conferences
31st Annual Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Conference
November 17-18, 2008
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino - Las Vegas, NV
ABQAURP Exhibits
American Society for Healthcare Risk Management
ASHRM 2008 Annual
Conference & Exposition
October 2-5, 2008
Hynes Convention Center - Boston, MA
www.ashrm.org/ashrm/annual2007
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