The 4th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care
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The Institute for Family-Centered Care is gearing up for The 4th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care to be held August 17-19, 2009, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. We are delighted to have leadership support from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
The 4th International Conference will include a wide array of exciting offerings. In addition to hearing keynote speakers and plenary sessions, participants will be able to choose from numerous cutting-edge breakout sessions. In addition to the Exhibit Hall and Resource Booth, the Conference features special events, receptions, networking breakfasts, special interest meetings, and outings.
We received nearly 400 abstracts from 13 countries in response to the Call for Papers. We received many high quality abstracts, making the reviewing process a difficult yet delightful task! An expert panel of external reviewers evaluated the submissions.
The Conference will offer over a hundred excellent presentations-in oral, video, and poster format. Here is a sampling of some of the more than 30 substantive categories: Building the Business Case for Patient- and Family-Centered Care; Cultural and Linguistic Competency; Design of Health Care Environments; Health Information Technology; Leadership/Health Care Administration; Measurement in Patient- and Family-Centered Care; Palliative/End-of-Life Care; Patient and Family Advisors and Faculty; Patient Safety and Quality Improvement; Supporting Staff and Physicians; and Transitions in Health Care. There will be so many offerings that participants will wish that that they could be in more than one session at a time! Conference participants will be able to purchase audio recordings of sessions at a discount.
The Institute received abstracts from a broad array of organizations-both civilian and military-including more than 80 hospitals, numerous medical centers, government entities, professional organizations, foundations, health systems, rehabilitation facilities, community-based non-profit organizations, architects, and educational institutions such as universities, and schools of medicine, nursing, and public health. Conference participants, including patient and family leaders, are representatives of these types of organizations and more. Networking opportunities will abound.
We hope to see you at The 4th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care.
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The 3rd International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care Partnerships for Enhancing Quality and Safety
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July 30-August 1, 2007 |
The 3rd International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care was a great success. We had approximately 1000 participants from all over the world. Many presenters left the audience spellbound... you could hear a pin drop during Margaret Murphy's moving presentation. Rosemary Gibson had the audience in her hands with her show and tell of a hospital gown and stories of how patients and families are crucial players in making health care safer, and Jack Davis gave insights into the workings of a CEO committed to patient- and family-centered care. The overwhelming reaction to the Conference is one of inspiration and motivation. Here's a sampling of comments from participants:
"Best conference I've been to in 23 years as an RN and 30 years working in hospitals."
"Transformational."
". . . a life-changing conference. It has been and will continue to be invaluable to me as I continue my education and my career."
". . . give[s] me the confidence I need in dealing with personal and family medical issues."
"Energizing, refreshing, exhilarating."
"I left the conference energized knowing there is more I can do to make sure our patients and families are partners in care."
"It was a life-changing event, both professionally and personally."
"By the far the best . . . truly inspiring."
"The international networking was valuable."
"This wonderful conference exceeded my expectations."
"The most valuable and inspiring conference I've attended in years."
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Past Conferences:
The 3rd International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Partnerships for Enhancing Quality and Safety
July 30 - August 1, 2007, Seattle, WA
With Leadership support from University of Washington Medical Center, Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center, and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
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The 2nd International Conference
February 21 - 23, 2005, San Francisco, CA
With Support from Stanford University Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
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The 1st International Conference
September 4 - 6, 2003, Boston, MA
With Support from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, and MassGeneral Hospital for Children