Agenda

Day One: June 25, 2008
Registration 12 - 1 pm
Conference 1 - 5:10 pm

1:00 - 1:30 pm
Opening/Welcome from Conference Moderator and Chair

The conference opening will focus on welcoming guests, expert faculty and highlighting the collaboration between Dartmouth, Joint Commission Resources and The Joint Commission in planning this visionary symposium.  Recommended opening remarks include "current state" in healthcare as it relates to quality and safety, and integrating the importance of strong partnerships between academics and clinical partners as critical to improving future health care delivery systems.

Charles Macfarlane, FACHE, CAE
Vice President, Learning
Joint Commission Resources
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Conference Moderator

Paul M. Schyve, M.D.
Senior Vice President
The Joint Commission
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

1:30  - 2:30 pm
The Future State of Nursing Education and Practice

This plenary session highlights the future state of nursing education, focusing on the evolution of academics, the need for stronger relationships with clinical partners and the need for creating clinical experiences that enhance classroom knowledge specific to quality and safety.

Marjorie S. Wiggins, RN, BSN, MBA, CNAA, BC
Vice-President and Chief Nursing Officer
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME

2:30 - 3:30 pm
Theories and Strategies for Establishing Effective Partnerships Between Academics, Clinical Partners and Patients

This session will focus on theories and evidence-based strategies for enhancing relationships between academics, clinical partners and patients.  Obstacles to effective partnerships and solutions for developing professional and therapeutic relationships will be discussed.

Marie Manthey, MNA, FAAN
President Emeritus
Creative Health Care Management
Minneapolis, MN
(invited )

3:30 - 3:45 pm
Break

3:45 - 5:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Developing Academic-Practice Partnerships
Case Study Highlighting Best Practices in Partnership Development

This discussion will showcase established best practices in academic and clinical partnerships.

Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, CNAA-BC
CNL Project Director/Director Nursing Leadership Institute
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Nancy Hilton, MN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
St. Lucie Medical Center
Port St. Lucie, FL

Deborah Burton, PhD, RN, CNAA
Regional Director, Nursing Education & Performance
Providence Health & Sciences
Portland, OR

Kathryn B. Reid, PhD, RN, CFNP
Assistant Professor & Interim Director, BSN Program
University of Virginia School of Nursing
Charlottesville, VA

Terry Lucas, RN, MSN, CNAA-BC
Administrator Women's and Children's Services
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA

5:00 - 5:10 pm
Summary, Preview & Adjourn

Day Two: June 26, 2008
Conference: 8 am - 5 pm

Day Three: June 27, 2008
Conference 8 am - 12 pm

8:00 - 8:15 am
Welcome Back/ Update/ Announcements

Deborah M. Nadzam, Ph.D., F.A.A.N.
Practice Leader, Patient Safety Services
Joint Commission Resources, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL

8:15 - 9:00 am
Case Study: Patient Centered Care and Quality Outcomes

Describe how CNL working with Microsystems have resulted in improved outcomes...for patients, staff and organization.  Includes processes and structure.

Marjorie S. Wiggins, RN, BSN, MBA, CNAA, BC
Vice-President and Chief Nursing Officer
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME

9:00 - 9:45 am
Presentation of Draft Masters and BSN Curriculum

This presentation will highlight a draft of the BSN and Masters level curriculum.

Gene Elizabeth Harkless, DNSc, ARNP, CNL
Associate Professor
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH

Mary Beth Mancini, RN, PhD, CNA, FAAN
Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Programs
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

9:45 - 10:00 am
Break

10:00 - 11:30 am
Intentional Partnerships: Creating New Partnership Models

Presentations will feature intentional partnership models that have been developed and proven successful.  A national and international model will be featured.

Mary C. Robinson, PhD, MS, BSN, RN-BC
Vice President of Patient Care Services
Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital
Fort Worth, TX

Gerd Ahlström, RN PhD
Doctor of Medical Science
Dean School of Health Sciences
Professor, School of Nursing
Örebro, Sweden

11:30 - 11:45 am
Planning Future Partnerships

This time will be spent developing a plan to enhance partnerships upon returning to their organization.

Marjorie M. Godfrey, MS RN
Adjunct Instructor
The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
Dartmouth Medical School
Lebanon, NH

11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Wrap Up and Determine Next Steps

This time will be used to determine support, tools and information that will help organizations move forward.

Marjorie M. Godfrey, MS RN
Adjunct Instructor
The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
Dartmouth Medical School
Lebanon, NH