Annual Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference:
Driving Innovation through Relationship Based Care
Friday, March 30, 2012
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado
SAVE THE DATE (pdf)

Who should attend? Any health care provider who strives to use research and evidence-based practice (EBP) to improve quality in health care. While the keynote presentation is designed around hospital-based nursing, the principles of EBP can be applied by healthcare professionals across the spectrum. Nurses in any area of practice, education, and leadership; respiratory therapists; and rehabilitation professionals are welcome.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Margo Karsten, PhD, RN
CEO of Creative Healthcare Management (CHCM)
Margo has over 25 years of nursing leadership experience, ranging from the bedside to the boardroom. These roles have included Chief Executive Officer, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining CHCM as a consultant during March 2011, Margo worked as Assistant Professor at Regis University. She taught a variety of courses including finance, evidenced based practice, leadership and emerging health care trends. Her experiences have been filled with innovative and leading edge strategies. She has also led a successful Magnet® journey at Poudre Valley Hospital.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration will be $65 per person with a fee of $75 from March 23rd through the conference date. (Cash, check, organizational reimbursements, and credit cards accepted.) Contact:
Erika Hartmann at NCMC Wellness
PHONE: (970) 350-6633 and
EMAIL: Erika.Hartmann@bannerhealth.com
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS (click for more information):
Please consider submitting an abstract describing a research study, evidence based practice project, or quality improvement initiative.
Submission deadlines:
- 1 hour break-out: January 1, 2012
- Poster presentation: February 1, 2012
Please submit abstracts or questions to:
wayne.potter@bannerhealth.com; or meredith.taylor@bannerhealth.com;

