Technology is becoming more and more an integral part of the work of nurses and other health care professionals. Accurate and timely health information at the point of service is essential to ensure safe, high quality care. Join colleagues and learn from national experts how the electronic exchange of health information can enhance clinical care and how it affects the roles of health care professionals.The keynote speaker Jane Foster, MS, BSN, RN is the Clinical Director for Quality Health Network in Grand Junction CO, one of the nation's leading health information exchanges. She is an expert in educating clinicians about new electronic workflow processes which lead to practice improvements. Ms Foster is a role model of what can be accomplished with collaboration, persistence and a commitment toexcellence.

Who Should Attend: Registered nurse, physicians, faculty, administrators and other health care professionals

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:45 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45 - 10:15 AM Keynote Address: HIT or MIS: Nurses can do IT!

10:30 - 12:00 PM Integrating Electronic Tools into Education andClinical PracticeHealthcare Workforce Transition into using ElectronicTools - CPM Associates - IT Guiding Educational Reform

12:15 - 1:15 PM Lunch and CARHIO Update

1:15 - 3:15 PM Panel Discussion: What is and What Will Be?

3:15 - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks and Evaluation

Registration Fees: $99

As of 9/14 Registration extension and discount ($69.00)  offered by CARHIO.  please call 517-347-3373

Please register by no later than September 10, 2010, at www.michigancenterfornursing.org

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