National Home Care & Hospice Policy Conference and Law Symposium
March 26-29, 2006
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC
For more information, go to http://www.nahc.org or call (202) 547-7424.
NAPNAP's 27th Annual Conference on Pediatric Health Care
"Politics, Policies & Priorities in Children's Health Care"
March 30-April 2, 2006
Washington, DC
For more information, please check the organization's Web site at at http://www.napnap.org.
American Society for Pain Management Nursing Conference
March 31-April 2, 2006
Hilton at the Walt Disney
World Resort
Orlando, Florida
Information on this conference, "Imagine the Possibilities: Pain Management for All" is available at the organization's Web site: http://www.aspmn.org.
Visiting Nurse Associations of America 24th Annual Meeting
April 5-7, 2006
Hilton at the Walt Disney
World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
For more information, call (617) 737-3200 or visit the VNAA Web site at http://www.vnaa.org.
2006 Annual Conference, Society of Pediatric Nurses
"The Magic of Pediatric Nursing"
April 7-9, 2006
Doubletree Hotel
Orlando, Florida
For more information, contact the Society of Pediatric Nurses, 7794 Grove Drive, Pensacola, FL 32514; tel: 800-723-2902 (toll free).
Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care and Department of Continuing Education
"Medicine and Nursing Needs Leaders in Palliative Care Education: The Program in Palliative Care Education and Practice"
April 25-May 2 and
November 8-14, 2006
For information about the course requirements, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.hms.harvard.edu/cdi/pallcare.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization 7th Clinical Team Conference and 1st Scientific Symposium
April 26-28, 2006
Town and Country Resort
San Diego, California
"Today's Education, Tomorrow's Quality Care" is designed for the hospice/palliative interdisciplinary team, and offers an intensive educational curriculum that is created to equip, educate, and excite. For more information, visit http://www.nhpco.org and select the "Conferences and Education" page.
Missouri Alliance for HOME CARE 2006 Annual Conference & Home Care Exhibition
April 26-28, 2006
The Lodge of the Four
Seasons
Osage Beach, Missouri
For more information, contact Missouri Alliance for HOME CARE, 2420 Hyde Park, Suite A, Jefferson City, MO 65109-4731 (telephone: 573-634-7772).
Infusion Nurses Society 2006 Annual Conference
May 6-11, 2006
Reno Hilton
Reno, Nevada
For more information, see the organization's Web site at http://www.ins1.org.
1st Nurse Education International Conference
"Developing Collaborative Practice in Health and Social Care Education"
May 14-16, 2006
Vancouver, Canada
View the full program and register now at http://www.NETNEP-conference.elsevier.com.
Directors of Health Promotion and Education 24th National Conference on Health Promotion and Education
May 23-26, 2006
Washington, DC
"Advancing the National Health Promotion and Education Agenda Through Effective Policies and Practice"
For more information, visit http://www.dhpe.org/nationalconference or call (301) 685-3317.
5th National Conference on Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteerism and Caregiving
July 28-30, 2006
Adams Mark Hotel
Denver, Colorado
For more information, visit the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Web site at http://www.nhpco.org and select the "Conferences and Education" page.
21st Annual Management and Leadership Conference
September 11-13, 2006
Hilton New York
New York City,
New York
For more information, visit the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Web site at http://www.nhpco.org/mlc2006.
National Association for Home Care & Hospice 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting
October 14-18, 2006
Baltimore, Maryland
For more information or to register, call our Meetings Department at (202) 547-7424 or visit http://www.nahc.org.
Call for Abstracts for the 2006 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting
November 4-8, 2006
Boston, Massachusetts
The American Public Health Association is announcing the Call for Abstracts for the 2006 Annual Meeting to be held November 4-8, in Boston, Massachusetts.
The theme of the meeting is "Public Health and Human Rights." We encourage abstracts in all areas of public health and are also interested in abstracts that focus on the Annual Meeting theme. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words and must include learning objectives.
All abstracts must be submitted online. An easy-to-use online form will walk you through the process step-by-step. The online site is now open. You will be able to link directly to the abstract submission form through the APHA Web site at http://www.apha.org/meetings or http://apha.confex.com/apha/131am/oasys.epl.
The deadline for submission of abstracts ranges from February 13 to February 17, 2006, depending on the Section, SPIG or Caucus to which you wish to submit your abstract. All submissions will end at 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time) on the due date listed on the Call for Abstracts.
Secretary Leavitt Releases Guide to Help Individuals and Families Get Informed and Be Prepared for a Pandemic
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced the release of "Pandemic Influenza Planning: A Guide for Individuals and Families," a new tool to help Americans understand the threat of pandemic influenza and specific actions they can take to protect themselves and their families.
The handbook includes a "Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families" and "Family Emergency Health Information Sheet" to help people gather information and resources they may need. The checklist breaks activities into three categories: "To plan for a pandemic;" "To limit the spread of germs and prevent infection;" and "Items to have on hand for an extended stay at home." Examples of specific preparations include:
* Having any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes and vitamins;
* Talking with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick or what will be needed to care for them in another home;
* Teaching children to wash hands frequently and appropriately, covering coughs and sneezes with tissues, and modeling the correct behavior;
* Having ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables, soups, bottled water and cleaning supplies on-hand for an extended stay at home.
Additional information to help schools, the travel industry and faith-based and community organizations increase their preparedness will be issued in coming weeks. A copy of the "Pandemic Influenza Planning: A Guide for Individuals and Families," other checklists and pandemic planning information is available online at http://www.pandemicflu.gov.