Informative training lectures, interactive hands-on
workshops, innovative guest speakers, community forum sessions and of course,
networking night - these have become both the core and the expectations of the
annual DI Users Conference. The 2008 event in Spokane, WA included all of these
sessions, with several new topics and report examples to help each attendee
increase their trauma software expertise.
Spokane's quaint atmosphere provided a delightful setting
for the October event. It is easy to understand why Spokane residents enjoy the
laid-back, yet professional pace of their city. Most conference attendees were
amazed at the minimal traffic in the downtown district, and many commented on
city's friendliness and great food.
In addition to the training sessions led by DI staff
members, several others contributed to the conference agenda. DI appreciates
the preparation and presentations made by our guest participants. Making full
group presentations were Dr. Richard Fantus and Crystal Price (American College
of Surgeons - NTDB), Renee Link (Hurley Medical Center) and Mary Ann Spott
(Joint Theater Trauma Registry). Community Forum sessions leaders included
Linda Molchan (Lawrence General Hospital), Susan Pilcher (Barnes-Jewish
Hospital) and Lynn Tucker (Auckland City Hospital).
After a full day of training activities DI hosted a
relaxing and well-deserved break on Thursday. "Networking Night" 2008 featured
chocolate tasting, selected wines and local brews, as well as a buffet of
appetizers, and musical entertainment. The record turnout enjoyed the early
evening outing before venturing out on their own for dinner or back to the
hotel for some rest and relaxation.
The last conference sessions were held on Friday
afternoon. Throughout the day, a familiar question could be heard among the
attendees - "Where will the conference be next year?" The regular rotation of
eastern US, mid-US, western US designates that the 2009 event will be held in
the eastern US.
After great consideration, DI has selected a city that has
an abundance of excitement, yet will always be "Charm City". We hope you will
join us in Baltimore, Maryland for our
15th annual DI Users Conference!
