11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Chapter Leadership Development Workshop (by invitation)
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1–2:30 p.m.
First-Time Attendees’ Orientation
If you’re a first-time attendee, don’t miss the chance to connect with your peers and gain helpful insights from ASHRM veterans on making the most of the Annual Conference & Exhibition.
3–5 p.m.
Annual Business Meeting & Opening Keynote: Shawn Achor
"The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance".
5–7 p.m.
Welcome Reception & Exhibition Hall Opening
Come together with nearly 2,000 HRM professionals to kickoff the 2012 Annual Conference.
7:30–9 a.m.
ASHRM Café in the Exhibition Hall featuring Bite-Sized Learning and the NEW Industry Spotlight Theater
Enjoy early morning networking while fueling your body with continental breakfast and fueling your mind with Bite-Sized Learning opportunities.
9–11:15 a.m.
Masters Series I (Open by invitation to those with FASHRM status)
Back for more in 2012! First introduced at last year’s conference, the Masters Series, an advanced level educational platform, returns to the annual conference. Masters Series I is open to those who have achieved FASHRM status. (Masters Series II is open to those who have achieved DFASHRM status.)
Masters Series I and II
Presented as hands-on, interactive forums, the Masters Series examines risk and patient safety processes, concepts, solutions and outcomes analyses in a collaborative environment with a panel of experts and your professional peers. Designed as a blended opportunity, the Masters Series includes free post-conference ongoing education and support for our members engaged in advancing the healthcare risk management profession and in optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based research, publication, consultation and superior practice.
9–10 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:15–11:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Exhibition Hall featuring Bite-Sized Learning and the NEW Industry Spotlight Theater
Return to the center of the conference action for afternoon learning and informal networking with your peers.
1:45–4 p.m.
Masters Series II (Open by invitation to those with DFASHRM status)
1:45–2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
3–4 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
4–6 p.m.
ASHRM Afternoon Reception in the Exhibition Hall featuring Meet the Experts and the NEW Industry Spotlight Theater
Introduce yourself to the leaders of the HRM world as you relax with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
7:30–9 a.m.
ASHRM Café in the Exhibition Hall featuring Bite-Sized Learning and the NEW Industry Spotlight Theater
Network with your peers while enjoying a continental breakfast.
7:30–9 a.m.
Volunteer Breakfast Meeting (Invitation only)
9:15–10:45 a.m.
Keynote Panel: Diagnosing Safety
Gain insights into the most pressing industry issues in this roundtable discussion with perspectives from invited guest speakers who are well-known in the healthcare industry.
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
12–1:30 p.m.
ASHRM Networking Idea Exchange Luncheon
in the Exhibition Hall
1:45–2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
2:45–4 p.m.
Take-Five Coffee Break in the Exhibition Hall featuring
Meet the Experts and the NEW Industry Spotlight Theater
4:15–5:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
6–9 p.m.
Chapter Event: Nina Dandy Dinner Cruise
Join the Maryland-D.C. Society for Healthcare Risk Management and the Virginia Chapter of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management for an evening filled with great food, entertainment, friends and breath-taking views of the monuments on a 3-hour cruise aboard the Nina Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ship.
Bus transportation from National Harbor to Old Town Alexandria will be provided and will leave the National Harbor at 5 p.m. Event fee: $83 per person. Don’t miss out on this unique dining and sight-seeing experience! For more information, visit www.dandydinnerboat.com. Register by Oct. 2 at www.md-dc-shrm.org. Payment is due at registration.
7:30–8:30 a.m.
ASHRM Café
Take advantage of your last chance to network with attendees from around the country on the final morning of the conference.
8:45–9:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10–11 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Closing Keynote: CNN’s Paul Begala and MSNBC’s Michael Steele
The Impact of Election 2012 on Healthcare in America