ASHRM 2012 is more than the HRM community’s premier conference. It’s a personalized opportunity designed just for you with more than 60 customized sessions and networking opportunities tailored to meet your individual needs and maximize the value of your attendance.
Whether you are a new risk manager or you have been overseeing patient safety protocol for decades, ASHRM is the ONLY conference dedicated solely to risk within the healthcare industry. This year's conference will help you explore new techniques for collaborating with patients, communicating within your organization and promoting a culture of safety.
"Using information from the education sessions, I was able to set five goals for next year. The conference inspired me and I hope to make a positive impact with what I learned."
"Great conference! There were so many educational sessions to choose from it was hard for me to decide."
EDUCATION – Knowledge is your most important tool. With six specialized tracks, ASHRM programming aligns with your needs and delivers valuable lessons you can use when the realities of risk require tough on-the-job decisions.
INTERACTION – ASHRM brings learning to life. Through new educational sessions that allow real discussion, a Networking Idea Exchange Lunch and Bite-sized Learning, ASHRM 2012 will facilitate open dialogue to help you examine the most current issues and share insights into what's working in other institutions. Download the ASHRM 2012 Mobile App to create your own custom conference schedule, view and navigate maps of the convention center, get real-time updates about conference activities and connect with other attendees through a messaging feature.
ACCESS – Do more than learn from the experts—meet them. In ASHRM's Meet the Experts sessions you can have candid discussions with the industry's leading names and thinkers to learn their opinions on how you can continue to evolve your risk management and patient safety programs.
CREDIT – ASHRM learning adds up. This year's conference offers a wealth of continuing education credits, helping you earn your CPHRM certification and attain the association’s coveted FASHRM and DFASHRM designations.
INNOVATION – Discover the services and products that can revolutionize the way you and your staff care for patients, lower your risk and create the most value from your resources. Explore a vibrant, action-packed exhibit hall and Innovation Center, and discover new offerings, meet potential new partners and see product demos.
COMMUNITY – Celebrate with your HRM family. Whether you’re a conference veteran or 2012 will be your first conference, ASHRM helps you connect with peers from around the country and reunite with old friends through informal on-site networking opportunities.
REJUVENATION – You're on your guard all year long to ensure your institution and your patients are safe—now you can relax! Recharge your spirits with an extended break from your day-to-day responsibilities as you explore all that Washington, D.C., National Harbor has to offer.
IMPACT – Ultimately, the purpose of attending ASHRM 2012 is to learn skills you can use when you return home. The conference will send you off with the tools, knowledge and connections to advance your career and help your organization "Get to Zero™."