Call for Proposals

CAHSAH Annual Conference

April 30 - May 2, 2013 (Monterey, CA)

Call for presentations is NOW CLOSED for the 2013 Annual Conference.

The California Association for Health Services at Home will host its Annual Conference & Home Care Expo on April 30 - May 2, 2013 at the Monterey Convention Center. The conference draws more than 350 home care and hospice professionals from around the United States.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for presentations that will enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of those working in the home care and hospice field. Specifically, we are more interested in the topics identified here.
? Impart new information
? Share promising strategies and best practices
? Depict creative programs and services
? Demonstrate innovative ideas/solutions

PRESENTERS ARE REQUIRED TO:

? Complete the Presentation Application and include all required attachments (Note: incomplete Proposal(s) will be disqualified)
? List of Additional Presenters with full contact information, resume or brief bio for each presenter in the session
? Willingness to tailor a presentation for audience and to accept direction from the Conference committee
? Ability to bring own LCD projector and laptop should presentation require use of it.
? Accepted presentation - Make no substantial changes in content, or in presenters, without prior written approval from CAHSAH
? Final presentation slides/handouts must be submitted no later than March 15, 2013
? Presentation must be free of commercialism/political views
? Use presentation template provided by CAHSAH (free of own company logo)
? VERY IMPORTANT! Provide a substitute presenter of equal expertise in the event the original presenter cannot attend. Contact CAHSAH office immediately.

BENEFITS OF PRESENTING:

? A complimentary registration for the day of your presentation (value up to $520)
? A discounted registration rate of 50% (regular conference rate is $520 for members, $1000 for non-members).
? Full registration covers the conference program, plus evening receptions (PAC event not included), continental breakfast, lunch and breaks for entire conference.
? Enhance your visibility and credibility.
? The prestige of being selected to present at the CAHSAH annual conference.
? Benefit from excellent networking opportunities

For selection guidelines and criteria, visit CAHSAH?s website at http://www.cahsah.org/?p=annual_conferences
The entire review and selection process takes approximately 8-12 weeks from the final proposal acceptance date of August 24. You will be notified via email/mail of your proposal's status.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

To submit a proposal, please CLICK HERE
The application form must be completed online for your submission to be considered and reviewed by committee.
Please note that incomplete or late applications may not be reviewed.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Richard Starks at rstarks@cahsah.org or (916) 641-5795 ext. 117.