Pathway to Excellence Conference® 2017
Call for Abstract

April 27-28, 2017 ~ Dallas, TX

Dates for Submission

Submissions will be accepted beginning Monday, June 20, 2016. The deadline for abstract submissions is 11:59 pm Eastern on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

Notification

Accepted poster and concurrent podium session presenters will be notified in September 2016. If you do not receive notification of acceptance or rejection for your abstract by October 1, 2016, please send an email inquiry to conference staff at pteconfabstract@ana.org.

Judging Criteria

Abstracts will be considered based on how well they fulfill the goal and learning objectives of the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference™. All selections will be made based on merit, with additional consideration given to those from Pathway to Excellence® or Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care® organizations. There is no limit on the number of abstracts that may be submitted by a person or organization.

Goal

Guide the transformation of organizational culture and patient care through interprofessional collaboration and community partnership.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the impact of shared decision-making and effective leadership on interprofessional collaboration and patient safety.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and innovation to support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Explore elements of a culture of health, beginning with the staff’s personal well-being and its impact on the health of patients, families, and communities.
• Recognize the impact of lifelong learning on staff’s ability to lead effectively from the bedside.

Conference Theme

Building Bridges. Transforming Care.

Educational Tracks

• Shared Decision-Making & Leadership
• Safety & Quality
• Well-Being
• Professional Development

Who May Submit?

• Those employed by a Pathway® designated organization at the time of submission.
  or
• Researchers or educators working in partnership with a Pathway organization. The presentation must include a representative from the credentialed organization; or
• Abstract submissions in support of the Pathway to Excellence® and Pathway to Excellence Long Term Care® standards who are not part of a Pathway to Excellence® organization
• Submissions may not be from groups or persons with commercial interests.

Online Submission Steps and Instructions:

1. Submission Requirements

   • Abstracts must be 1800 characters (300 words) or less, exclusive of footnoted references.
   • Abstracts must be blinded - all references to the organizations and/or authors by name must be omitted from the title, program description, and body of the abstract in order to ensure a fair, unbiased review process.
   • Abstracts that have been submitted or presented elsewhere are not automatically rejected; however, we do ask when and where the material has been submitted or presented on the submission form.
   • Abstracts must be submitted under one of four conference learning objectives.
     After participation in this conference, attendees will be able to:
     1. Discuss the impact of shared decision-making and effective leadership on interprofessional collaboration and patient safety.
     2. Integrate evidence-based practice and innovation to support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
     3. Explore elements of a culture of health, beginning with the staff's personal well-being and its impact on the health of patients, families, and communities.
     4. Recognize the impact of lifelong learning on staff's ability to lead effectively from the bedside.

2. Review and Selection

   Each abstract will be evaluated through a blinded, peer review process by members of the Continuing Education Advisory Taskforce and ANCC staff. Abstracts will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

   • Presentation of Abstract: grammar, spelling, clarity
   • Content: substantive, current, of interest to potential attendees, outcomes presented
   • Relevance to Pathway to Excellence®
   • Relevance to the conference learning objectives

3. Presenter Requirements

   If accepted for presentation, all abstract presenters must:

   • Submit required forms in electronic format as directed by the deadlines given.
   • Register for and attend the conference. Unfortunately, ANCC is unable to discount or waive registration costs for presenters.
   • Assume all costs related to travel, accommodations, and registration.
     Poster presenters will be required to:
     • Submit the final electronic version of the poster in PDF format by January 16, 2017.
     • Once the final version of the presentation is submitted and approved, no changes can be made.
     • Bring their poster to the conference for display.
     • Be present to answer questions during designated times as part of the conference continuing education program.
     Podium presenters will be required to:
     • Speak for 50 minutes minimum, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. All sessions must be 60 minutes in total length in order to fulfill CE requirements.
     • Once the final version of the presentation is submitted and approved, no changes can be made.
     • Submit the final version of their slide presentation by January 16, 2017.

4. General Instructions

   Submissions must complete submissions through the online submission website. The website details all abstract submission information and walks submitters through the process step-by-step. Submitters must complete submissions by Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Note: ANCC will review only completed applications.

   The Pathway to Excellence Conference® 2017 will be held in Dallas, TX, April 27-28, 2017.

   We look forward to receiving your submission and seeing you on stage at the Pathway to Excellence Conference® 2017!

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