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MONDAY, SEPT. 29
Applications Module /Day 1
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 30
Applications Module /Day 2
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
Applications Module /Day 3
7:30 a.m.-noon
Medication Safety Workshop
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Presented by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices and the United States Pharmacopeia as an ASHRM pre-conference event. (ASHRM members: Call USP at 301-230-6304 and provide the promotional code usp08ismp01 to register.)
CPHRM Exam Prep Course /Day 1
1-6 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2
CPHRM Exam Prep Course/Day 2
7:30 a.m.-noon
Chapter Leadership Development Workshop
11 a.m.-3 p.m. (invitation only)
First-Time Attendees’ Luncheon
1-2:30 p.m.
Experienced ASHRM members share benefits of ASHRM membership and how to get the most out of the Annual Conference & Exhibition.
Annual Business Meeting & Recognition Event and Opening Keynote : Bert Jacobs
3-5 p.m.
President’s Reception
5-6:30 p.m.
Formal opening of the conference provides a festive opportunity to join colleagues in honoring ASHRM President Douglas Borg and those who served before him.
Exhibition Hall Opening
6:30-8:30 p.m.
The President’s Reception segues into the opening of the exhibition hall and the profession’s largest trade show.
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
ASHRM Café in the Exhibition Hall
8-9 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
9:15-10:15 a.m.
ASHRM Power Break in the Exhibition Hall
10:30 a.m.-noon
Energy snacks for the busy afternoon
Lunch on Your Own
Noon-1 p.m.
Free time to explore the city
ASHRM Foundation Luncheon at the Sheraton
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Learning Lab Sessions
1:15-2:45 p.m.
Structured interactive sessions for sharing best practices
Concurrent Sessions
3-4 p.m.
ASHRM Afternoon Tea in the Exhibition Hall
4-5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
ASHRM Café in the Exhibition Hall
8-9 a.m.
Keynote: Robert Wachter, MD
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:30-11:30 a.m.
ASHRM Idea Exchange Luncheon in the Exhibition Hall
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
1:15-2:15 p.m.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
3:45-4:45 p.m.
Massachusetts Chapter Event
An Evening of “Shear Madness”
6-10 p.m.
Join the Massachusetts Society for Healthcare Risk Management, our host chapter, for dinner at the landmark Union Oyster House near Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, followed by the interactive comedy “Shear Madness.” Tickets, including dinner, show and transportation, are $150 per person. For details and tickets, contact mshrmfaith@rcn.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 5
ASHRM Café
8-9 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
9:15-10:15a.m.
Closing Keynote: Connie Podesta
10:30-11:30 a.m.
CYBER CAFÉ & BOOKSTORE
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1
2-5 p.m.
THURSDAY, Oct. 2
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 3
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 4
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, Oct. 5
8-11:30 a.m.
EXHIBITION HALL
THURSDAY, Oct. 2
6:30-8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 3
8-9 a.m.
10:30 a.m.-noon
4-5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 4
8-9 a.m.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
2008 Exhibitors
