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tion process that may take significant time. Without a
challenge for AHRQ will be to select the option that is
common reporting system, the data collected will be
most efficient and most easily managed.
difficult for researchers to understand and will ensure
The recruitment of PSOs and the development of the
long delays before relevant and useful information can
technology necessary to facilitate reporting will also
be widely distributed to practitioners. There will be no
delay implementation of the database. AHRQ has been
lack of options for AHRQ to choose. Many states, the
preparing for the database even before enactment, and
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
a number of entities have already expressed an interest
Organizations (JCAHO), and other private entities
in serving as a PSO, but administrative and logistical bur-
already have error-reporting systems in place. The
dens remain.
Public Policy Institute for
February 13-17, 2006, Washington, DC
The American College of Nurse Practitioners’ (ACNP’s) first annual Public Policy Institute for Health Professionals will be held February 1317, 2006, in Washington, DC, providing participants with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand from Washington insiders and policy makers how nurse practitioners (NPs) and other health care professionals can make a difference in the policy-making process. With speakers addressing issues as only Washington insiders know them, they will reflect on how NPs can learn to work the system. The carefully selected faculty will inform and enlighten us on the external and internal forces that effect the policy-making process. In addition to NPs, representatives of other health professionals are invited to attend, including clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and many others. The Public Policy Institute will provide participants with in-depth presentations, semi-
2006
nars, and appointments with key representatives from both the legislative and regulatory sides of government. These initial meetings will be the foundation for establishing longterm relationships with key officials who are decision makers for important health policies and programs. Each of the 5 days of sessions will have a different theme, including content that focuses on issues facing advanced practice providers. These themes are the following: • Public Policy and Policy Making: An Overview • Developing Political Competence • Making Grassroots and Coalitions Click • Capitol Hill Day (visits) • Honing Your Skills on Achieving Political Competence Specific session titles and presenters are available on the ACNP website (www.acnpweb.org), along with registration and hotel information. See you in Washington this February!
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tion process that may take significant time. Without a
challenge for AHRQ will be to select the option that is
common reporting system, the data collected will be
most efficient and most easily managed.
difficult for researchers to understand and will ensure
The recruitment of PSOs and the development of the
long delays before relevant and useful information can
technology necessary to facilitate reporting will also
be widely distributed to practitioners. There will be no
delay implementation of the database. AHRQ has been
lack of options for AHRQ to choose. Many states, the
preparing for the database even before enactment, and
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
a number of entities have already expressed an interest
Organizations (JCAHO), and other private entities
in serving as a PSO, but administrative and logistical bur-
already have error-reporting systems in place. The
dens remain.
Public Policy Institute for
February 13-17, 2006, Washington, DC
The American College of Nurse Practitioners’ (ACNP’s) first annual Public Policy Institute for Health Professionals will be held February 1317, 2006, in Washington, DC, providing participants with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand from Washington insiders and policy makers how nurse practitioners (NPs) and other health care professionals can make a difference in the policy-making process. With speakers addressing issues as only Washington insiders know them, they will reflect on how NPs can learn to work the system. The carefully selected faculty will inform and enlighten us on the external and internal forces that effect the policy-making process. In addition to NPs, representatives of other health professionals are invited to attend, including clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and many others. The Public Policy Institute will provide participants with in-depth presentations, semi-
2006
nars, and appointments with key representatives from both the legislative and regulatory sides of government. These initial meetings will be the foundation for establishing longterm relationships with key officials who are decision makers for important health policies and programs. Each of the 5 days of sessions will have a different theme, including content that focuses on issues facing advanced practice providers. These themes are the following: • Public Policy and Policy Making: An Overview • Developing Political Competence • Making Grassroots and Coalitions Click • Capitol Hill Day (visits) • Honing Your Skills on Achieving Political Competence Specific session titles and presenters are available on the ACNP website (www.acnpweb.org), along with registration and hotel information. See you in Washington this February!
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