Advances in Quality & Outcomes 2009 – Register Now

Advances in Quality & Outcomes 2009 – Register Now

Surgeons and data managers interested in improving the quality of both data collection and patient care should attend the upcoming Advances in Quality & Outcomes: A Data Managers Meeting to be held Sept. 24-26 at the Marriott Hotel and Marina in San Diego.

The AQO Conference, now in its sixth year, has become the definitive meeting for STS Database professionals. Participation at AQO, like participation in the STS National Database, demonstrates a commitment to quality improvement and is an investment in the future.

In 2009, AQO attendees will benefit from in-depth presentations by data managers and surgeons who will provide practical applications for data collection and achieving quality outcomes. With the national spotlight increasingly on the potential use of databases, AQO offers an important opportunity for data managers to bring home new perspectives that can benefit their employers.

Separate sessions will focus on each of the three Databases that comprise the STS National Database: Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic, and Congenital Heart Surgery.

The Conference offers excellent opportunities to explore how others are implementing new initiatives and achieving cost savings. AQO is also a chance to connect with exhibiting software vendors and explore new or improved applications.

The AQO Conference is designed for data managers of all experience levels, and again this year will include a special session for beginners. Primary data contacts and new data managers in particular, are encouraged to attend. As in years past, continuing education units will be provided for nurses, perfusionists, and health care quality professionals.

Registration information for the AQO Conference can be found here. For questions regarding AQO Conference registration, contact Mary Kate Murray, STS Meetings Coordinator, at (312) 202-5816 or mmurray@sts.org.