The DI Users Conference (UC) is an annual
event that provides DI's trauma registry users with unique software training
and networking opportunities. Led by DI's manangement and support teams, the
event features lecture and hands-on learning workshops, discussion sessions and
informational guest speaker presentations and extensive networking
opportunities.
The first UC was held in Toronto, Canada in
August of 1995. That first year, 14 users of the Collector Trauma Registry
software initiated what has become the the highlight of the year. Now in its
14th year, attendance at the event is consistently well-over the 200
mark!As attendance has grown DI has been able to offer more options
during each training session in order to meet the diverse needs of our registry
users!
There are many reasons so many people return
for the conference each year. Learning new skills, refreshing skills, and
gaining insight as to how their colleagues are handling issues similar to their
own are just a few. In addition, the opportunities to renew friendships and
experience the multitude of cities that have served as our host are also
popular reasons to come back. Often there is so much to see and do that many
conference attendees arrive a few days early and stay an extra day or two
making the most of their travel time.
Pre-Conference sessions will be offered on Wednesday,
October 8th.
Conference Overview
Spokane, WA
Spokane, WA is a quaint town on the eastern border of
Washington state. Upon arrival at the calm and uncongested airport, you'll have
about a 15-minute ride to the hotel. The colorful autumn scenery will be just
the first of many enjoyable memories you will have of your Spokane experience.
The hometown folks are extremely friendly and the shopping is grand.
Restaurants feature local specialties such as trout, salmon, Alaskan king crab
and elegant wines from numerous local vineyards (which also make for an
excellent daytip destination).
The conference hotel is located on just a few minutes walk
from downtown's nightlife activities- a theater, several dance clubs and low
key pubs will provide evening destinations for the likes of any conference
attendee. Walkers and joggers can enjoy a change of pace to their daily
exercise regime by spending some time on Centennial Trail, which is accessible
just outside the hotel door. Attending the conference also provides an
excellent opportunity to stay an extra day or two and explore the many
hiking areas, spas, wineries and other tourist activities that are nearby.
The Conference
The Annual DI Users Conference will feature an extensive
list of training workshops, informational sessions and networking
opportunities. Sessions are planned for users of the Collector Trauma Registry,
the NTRACS Trauma and NTRACS Burn Registries, and the DI Outcomes Registry.
Several guest speaker presentations will once again be on the agenda, as well.
The event is a forum through which you can increase your registry skills,
report writing skills and discover how to make a significant positive impact on
local, regional, national and international trauma programs.
Registry personnel working in trauma and burn centers of
all levels can gain valuable knowledge listening to presentations by industry
leaders and through lecture and hands-on training workshops.
(Review workshop
descriptions)
Continuing Education Credit: DI is once again
applying for approved to award continuing education credit through the American
Nursing Credentialing Council. Attendees will receive a certificate of
completion which lists the total number of CEU's awarded.
"Networking Night" Networking night has become a
favorite activity. We'll meet after the first full conference day's sessions,
relax and enjoy some specialties of the great northwest!
The 2008 Pre-Conference agenda will provide basic software
training options on several DI software products. Attendees may select a full
day of training on one of the follow software products: Collector, NTRACS
Trauma, and DI Outcomes. Each of these tracks is designed to prepare users for
the full-conference sessions and each also includes extensive lab time.
Conference Registration fees are as follows:
Full Conference (2 Days): $395 (US) - Includes
materials, continental breakfast, breaks, lunch each day and DI's Networking
Reception
Pre-Conference: (Optional)
Software Training
(full day) : $195 (US) A minimum of 15 registrations is required for each
course to be offered.
Please Note: Your registration and full payment is due by
September 17th. If payment is not received, the registration will be canceled
and must be resubmitted with full payment plus a $50 late fee.
Hotel: $119/night- single or $129/double occupancy
Reserve your hotel room with the DoubleTree Hotel by calling 509-744-2363.
On-line registration will be available at the end of June. (Rates apply for 3
days prior and 3 days past our event dates.)
A limited number of rooms is reserved at the DoubleTree
Hotel for the special conference rate.
