Evidence-based clinical decision making is widely accepted as the standard of excellence for all health care providers. Implementation of best evidence and practices supports the goals of high quality health care and improved patient outcomes. This multi-disciplinary conference will examine evidencebased decision making from the perspectives of practice, research and teaching. Best practice evidence, resources for implementing, methods of assessing the impact of evidence-based decision making on practice and models for teaching will be presented.

This is a solicitation for posters to be presented at the Evidence-based Clinical Decision Making Conference. Abstracts should be 250 words or less in length and provide a brief, clear summary of the research/project/program. Content should include timely and relevant topics related to all aspects of evidence-based clinical decision making in practice. Application information must be completed and received by January 6, 2007. No specific application form is required yet applications for abstract submissions must include the following information:
• Author(s)
• Facility
• Contact information
• Title
• Abstract.

Posters will be available for viewing March 2-3, 2007

Submissions received electronically are preferred but applications received by mail will be accepted.

Please send completed abstracts to:
Roger Green DNP, FNP, FAANP
PO BOX 3414
Palm Springs,CA 92263
DrRogerGreen@aol.com

This conference is designed to meet the needs of advanced nurse practitioners, nurses,physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, educators, researchers, librarians and administrators who are interested in current knowledge and resources to achieve excellence in evidence-based clinical decision making.

• Recognize the impact of evidence-based decision making on professional health care practice.
• Compare methods for assessing the impact of evidence-based decision making on practice outcomes.
• Discuss tools for data management for evidence-based practice.
• Formulate strategies for teaching and implementing evidence-based clinical decision making.
• Apply best practice evidence to patient care in selected clinical situations.

Nurses:
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 8.75 contact hours.

Pharmacists:
The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been approved for 8.75 contact hours. Universal program number is as follows: #230-999-06-027-LO4

To receive continuing education credit, a pharmacist must attend the accredited sessions and must return the program evaluation instrument. In order to receive full credit, registrants must register no later than 10 minutes after the start of the meeting and must attend the entire meeting.

Physical Therapists:
The University of South Florida College of Medicine is an approved provider of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists pursuant to the Board of Physical Therapy chapter 64b17-9. The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 10.5 contact hours.

1:00 - 1:15 pm

8:15 - 8:30 am

Stephen Allison, MPT, PhD, ECS
Professor
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, Utah

Imogene King, EdD, RN, FAAN
Professor Emeritus
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

All refunds are subject to a $75 processing fee. There will be no refunds after February 2, 2007. For questions about registration, please call (813) 974-4296.

The University of South Florida College of Nursing reserves the right to cancel the program due to unforeseen circumstances, in which event the full registration fee will be returned. The sponsors will not be responsible for any other costs including travel and hotel accommodations.

Park City Marriott
1895 Sidewinder Drive, P.O. Box 4439
Park City, Utah 84060 USA
website

Nestled in the heart of Utah ski country, surrounded by the majestic Wasatch Mountains, the Park City Marriott offers the perfect setting for learning and fun. Feast on regional comfort food at the onsite restaurant, relax in their spacious hot tub, or partake in the area’s unlimited recreational activities throughout the year.

• Located in the heart of ski country in Park City, Utah
• Just one mile from downtown by complimentary town shuttle
• Five minutes from three world-class ski resorts
• Only 36 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport

Reservations: Our conference guests will receive the special group rate of $249 per night single or double occupancy plus state and local taxes (10.35%). This group rate will be honored for conference attendees on a space available basis 3 days prior and 3 days following the conference dates. To make reservations, contact the Park City Marriott at (800) 234-9003 and identify yourself as part of the University of South Florida group, Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Making. The cut-off date for the group rate is January 16, 2007.

Parking: Complimentary hotel parking is available for all registered hotel guests.

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.