Submit a Proposal to Present at the 2013 CAHSAH Annual Conference Before August 24

Submit a proposal to present at the 2013 CAHSAH Annual Conference before August 24.

The California Association for Health Services at Home will host its Annual Conference & Home Care Expo on April 30-May 2, 2013 at the Monterey Convention Center. The conference draws more than 350 home care and hospice professionals from around the United States.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for presentations that will enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of those working in the home care and hospice field:

• Impart new information

• Share promising strategies and best practices

• Depict creative programs and services

• Demonstrate innovative ideas/solutions

Presenters are required to:

• Complete the Presentation Application and include all required attachments (Note: incomplete Proposal(s) will be disqualified)

• List of Additional Presenters with full contact information, resume (limit resume to 2 pages) or brief bio for each presenter in the session

• Willingness to tailor a presentation for audience and to accept direction from the Conference committee

• Ability to bring own LCD projector and laptop should presentation require use of it.

• Accepted presentation - Make no substantial changes in content, or in presenters, without prior written approval from CAHSAH

• Final presentation slides/handouts must be submitted no later than March 15, 2013

• Presentation must be free of commercialism/political views

• Use presentation template provided by CAHSAH (free of own company logo)

• VERY IMPORTANT! Provide a substitute presenter of equal expertise in the event the original presenter cannot attend and contact CAHSAH office immediately.

Benefits of Presenting:

• A complimentary registration for the day of your presentation (value up to $520)

• A discounted registration rate of 50% (regular conference rate is $520 for members, $675 for non-members).

• Full registration covers the conference program, plus evening receptions (PAC event not included), continental breakfast, lunch and breaks for entire conference.

• Enhance your visibility and credibility.

• The prestige of being selected to present at the CAHSAH annual conference.

• Benefit from excellent networking opportunities

The entire review and selection process takes approximately 8-12 weeks from the final proposal acceptance date of August 24. You will be notified via email of your proposal's status.

SUBMISSION PROCESS
Proposals may be mailed, emailed or faxed to CAHSAH at or 3780 Rosin Court, Suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95834 or (916) 641-5881. The application form must be complete for your submission to be considered and reviewed by committee.

Please note that incomplete or late applications may not be reviewed.

Questions?
Contact Richard Starks at or (916) 641-5795 ext. 117.

Presentation Application

CAHSAH 2013 Annual Conference

April 30-May 2, 2013 ¨ Monterey Convention Center¨ Monterey, California

PRESENTATION INFORMATION

Session Title:

Session Description: Please limit to 50 words or less. (If selected, this paragraph will be used in promotional brochure)

Learning Objectives - After successfully completing this session, participants will be able to:

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Session Type: / Keynote / Concurrent / Session Length (check one): / 90 minutes / 180 minutes
Presentation Format: / Lecture / Panel / Case Study / Other
Level of Difficulty: / Basic
New Staff / Intermediate
3-5 years of experience / Advanced
5+ years of experience
Please check the target audience for your presentation:
Hospice/End of Life / Topics essential to successful hospice/end of life care
Private Duty / Topics essential to successful operations for Home Care Aide/Licensed Home Health Agencies
Med-Certified / Beginner to Mid-level/Advanced Management/Front-Line Supervision: Topics relevant to clinical supervisors and managers, quality improvement professionals, clinical specialists, account executives, etc.
Leadership / Senior Administration: Topics relevant to administrators, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, DOPCs, etc.
General Interest (miscellaneous) / Topics applicable to all providers

CAHSAH may seek modifications to a proposal before a final decision is made and presenters may be asked to combine elements of their presentations with other related proposals.

AUDIO VISUAL REQUEST – Please only check what is needed

- This form may be duplicated for additional submissions -

Deadline: August 24, 2012.

Screen

VCR/TV

Flip Chart and Easel

Wireless Lavaliere

Podium only

Podium with microphone

This form may be duplicated for additional submissions.

Deadline: September 4, 2009.

PRESENTER INFORMATION

Primary Presenter: / Degree(s): / Title:
Organization:
Address:
City: / Stat: / Zip:
Phone: / Fax: / Email:

PRESENTER CREDENTIALS/WORK HISTORY (An attached resume will suffice – limit to 2 pages)

CO-PRESENTER(s) – Include Name and Agency (All correspondence will be sent to primary presenter)

Co-Presenter: / Degree(s): / Title:
Organization:
Phone: / Fax: / Email:

Compensation (Please check the appropriate box next to the type of presentation)

Concurrent Session: CAHSAH values the time and expertise of speakers. CAHSAH is pleased to offer all presenters a complimentary registration on the day(s) of their presentation and a 50% discount on registration fees for other days. Substitutions for complimentary or discounted registrations are not permitted.

By submitting my proposal for a concurrent session, I recognize that as a nonprofit organization, CAHSAH is unable to pay honoraria, travel, meals, lodging or per diem costs to concurrent session speakers.

Keynote Session: To keep our conference fees affordable, if you charge for your keynote presentation, we ask that requests for compensation for keynote sessions be kept to a minimum. Please indicate your fee below:

My organization will sponsor the session therefore CAHSAH will not incur any cost for me to speak.

I request an honorarium in the range of $. My fees are Inclusive of Travel ExpensePlus Travel Expense

If an honorarium is required, is the fee for a single day (one or more session) or per session?

Availability

If you are not available to speak in Monterey, CA on April 30-May2, please do not submit an application. If you are available, please put a tentative hold on those dates. The speaker selection process is expected to be completed by November 16.

Questions/ Comments

Please contact Richard Starks, Education Specialist, with all questions and comments. Phone: (916) 641-5795 ext. 117 or

The primary presenter is designated as the main contact for conference information and is required to notify all co-presenters in the proposed presentation of the outcome of the selection process. CAHSAH will determine the date and time of your presentation. For this reason, all prospective presenters must be available to speak on any day of the conference until the presentation date/time is confirmed.

¨  Presentations should make significant contributions to professional development in the home care and hospice field.

¨  Presentations should be educational and not promotional in nature.

¨  Presenters should refrain from marketing specific products or services.

¨  If selected, presenters are required to adhere to all submission deadlines that will be outlined in their acceptance letter.

¨  CAHSAH reserves the right to edit titles and descriptions for clarity, brevity, and marketability.

I have read and understand the requirements, benefits, and expectations to become a presenter at the CAHSAH Conference and agree to adhere to the guidelines.

Signature: / Date:

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO CAHSAH

EMAIL: , FAX: (916) 641-5881or MAIL: CAHSAH, 3780 Rosin Court, Suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95834