Call For Abstracts On Innovations In Patient Experience

You are invited to submit an abstract describing an established best practice, developing program or research project which enhances or explores the patient or employee experience. Pilot projects are welcomed. Programs with documented outcomes will be given highest priority.

Deadline

Abstract submission must be received no later than Friday, April 13, 2012. You will be notified of acceptance by May 4, 2012 via e-mail. Abstracts must be submitted by e-mail to pallots@ccf.org.

Submission Instructions

Abstracts not conforming to the stated requirements will not be reviewed and will be returned to sender.
Each abstract should be single spaced and fit on one page (not to exceed 250 words).
Black type using a 12 pt font size and 1" margins.
Do not include charts or graphs.
Research abstracts must include: problem statement, aims, methods (design, subjects, setting, variables, and interventions, if applicable), results, and implications for patient satisfaction. Bold type the title of each section.
Non-research abstracts must include: background/problem, project description, project goals, evaluation/results and implications for nursing. Bold type the title of each section.
For submission of the abstract, please format accordingly: Use a left justified margin for title and text, do not indent. Type the title in capital letters on the first and any following lines. Immediately after the title, list the last name and first initial of the authors. List the institution of the first author after the last author. Omit degrees and titles. Follow institutional name with city and state. Example: NOVEL APPROACHES TO ENHANCING EMPATHY AMONGST CAREGIVERS. Jones, J., Smith, N., Any Hospital, Cleveland, OH. Leave the next line blank. Begin the abstract left-justified on the next line.
- A single cover sheet must accompany the above copy that includes: Title, author(s) name, address, telephone number; primary author's credentials and professional affiliation/job title; type of abstract you are submitting (research, clinical project, novel programs or solution).

Poster Presentations

If your abstract is accepted, please note the following:

Posters will be displayed at the Summit.
Posters will be mounted on a 6' x 4' board. Poster can be 6' by 4' or less in size
No tables will be available for tabletop poster displays.
A panel of physicians, nurses, and administrators will blindly review submissions.
May be published in the monthly newsletter of the Association of Patient Experience.
May be posted on both the Cleveland Clinic Office of Patient Experience website and the Association for Patient Experience website.
The primary author will receive a $75.00 discount for the full Conference registration or $25.00 for a one-day registration.

For More Information

Please contact conference coordinator Jamie Belkin Events at 216.932.3448 or jamie@jamiebelkin.com.