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Association of Health Facility Survey Agencies

     "Monitoring the health care of a nation"

        


 

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CONFERENCE  NOTES

Conference Chair:  Pat Caufman

The Association of Health Facility Survey Agencies invites you to our 39th annual conference. Our Program will enhance your professional experience and exploration well beyond what each could do singularly. Join us in San Antonio, Texas and enjoy your colleagues and the wonderful city of San Antonio.

Conference Objectives
: To bring practical and relevant information to State survey agency managers and directors on Federal requirements, legal issues, emerging issues in healthcare delivery within health facilities, and survey concerns.   To network with other agencies for improving the quality of care and services provided by health care facilities, agencies, and programs by ensuring the established standards and regulations are met.

Conference Location: The conference will be held at the Drury Plaza Inn, San Antonio, Texas.  A block of sleeping rooms has been arranged for this conference.  When making hotel reservations mention that you are attending the Association of Health Facility Survey Agencies (AHFSA) 39th Annual Training Conference in order to receive the special lodging rate.  There is a single or double occupancy rate not to exceed $100 plus tax.  Check-in time is 3:00 PM and checkout is 11:00 AM. There is $15 charge for overnight parking.
 

The cut off date for reservations is Wednesday, September, 9, 2009. The  Hotel telephone number is (800 325-0720) for reservations, specify hotel location and reference AHFSA.  To reserved online go to www.druryhotels.com, click on "Book it Fast", then enter group number 2015947.   A one-night deposit is required for all reservations.  Reservation cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the convention date to avoid a no-show fee of one night’s room and tax being charged.    For extended stay reservations a $50.00 early departure fee will be charged unless the hotel is notified at or before check-in of any change in the planned length of stay.

Climate
: The average daily high is about  75 degrees and the average daily low is about  60 degrees.  Relative humidity is around 70 %.

Conference Registration Policy: All conference registration fees will be refunded with a written cancellation request postmarked by September 25, 2009. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after September 25, 2009. The fees remain the same if you are unable to attend and wish to make a substitution.

Ground Transportation: There is shuttle service from the San Antonio Airport to the Drury Plaza Hotel. 

  • Estimated taxi fare: 22.00  USD  (one way)

Special Assistance: We will be happy to assist you with any special needs (I.e., physical, dietary). Please identify any special needs on your registration form.

Additional Information: Recommended dress is business casual.

Things To Do - 
San Antonio Activities
                                    
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Schedule at a Glance 
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Reception
Monday, October 5th, 2009
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Welcome
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote Speaker
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Luncheon
1:30 PM - 4:15 PM Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM General Session
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Promising Practices/Awards Luncheon
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM AHFSA Business Meeting
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Presentations
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM State Agency/Regional Office Meetings
4:30 PM - 5:30PM CMS/AHFSA Leadership Meeting
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2008 Conference Planning Committee
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CMS Presentations