In Partnership with the 2009 Oregon GOSH Conference
The Oregon Coalition for HealthCare Ergonomics, the University of Washington Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety, and the Washington Safe Patient Handling Steering Committee present the
3rd National HealthCare Ergonomics Conference
Shared Challenges • Real Strategies • Practical Solutions
Schedule and session information
Print versions with session descriptions
HealthCare Ergonomics Conference registration program
March 9: Pre-conference workshop descriptions
March 10: Session descriptions
March 11: Session descriptions
March 12: Post-conference workshop descriptions
Registration information is on the registration page.
Goal
To facilitate the sharing of information and evidence-based practices from throughout the U.S. and other countries. Participants will learn to address employee and patient safety issues related to healthcare ergonomics in a cost-effective and practical manner. The Oregon GOSH Conference offers concurrent safety and health training you may attend while at the HealthCare Ergonomics Conference.
Who Should Attend
Administrators and managers • Employees • Safety, health, ergonomics, and safe patient handling committee members • Ergonomists • Occupational health and safety professionals • Risk and quality managers • Nursing educators • Physical and occupational therapists • Emergency medical personnel • Ancillary support services staff • Facility managers and staff • Union representatives • Patient advocates
Topics
Applicable to any healthcare environment, including hospitals, longterm care, rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, home care, mental health facilities, and healthcare educational institutions.
Accreditation
Professional credit will be available for nurses and other health care and safety staff.
Exhibitor Showcase
View products and services that address a variety of health care ergonomics and safe patient handling needs.
Registration Fees
Registration opens January 2009
- Full 4-day conference including workshops - $285
- One-day workshop (Monday or Thursday) - $125
- General conference Tuesday and Wednesday - $150
- 1-day only Tuesday or Wednesday - $100
Lunch is included with registration, except on Wednesday. On Wednesday, lunch is an additional $15. Accommodations are available at nearby hotels at a discounted rate of $116 per night plus tax.
