Online registration is now closed. Onsite registration available starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23.

The IU Health Perioperative Symposium: Collaborative Approach to Reducing HAIs will explore and examine the best practices, ideas, and topics pertaining to the prevention of Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs). The symposium will create a forum to share ideas and collaborate in new ways that will result in better patient outcomes.

Topics will include:Collaboration between OR, SPD, Surgeons and Infection Prevention help to prevent surgical site infections;

As a result of this program, health systems will benefit better care and system performance by narrowing the gaps in health care delivery and translating the best science and knowledge into effective professional training & development. 

The IU health Perioperative Symposium: A Collaborative Approach to Reducing HAIs will provide continuing education credits for Physicians, Nurses and various Allied Health professions - IAHCSMM, AORN, APIC, and AST. This program is hosted by IU Health and Circle of Care.

1. Recognize the principles and value the ethics of interprofessional collaboration within the perioperative department and recognize the correlation to higher quality outcomes;
2. Apply the components in forming a collegial collaborative partnership with mutual respect and trust;
3. Apply teamwork tools to solidify the interprofessional team commitment to advancing better and safer patient care; and
4. Recognize the definitions and expectations of CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) ratings and accreditation surveyor scorecards related to surgical instrumentation risks for Surgical Site Infections.

Symposium fees:
$75 - Physicians 
$45 - Allied Health
$65 - IP/RN/Managers
    (Breakfast and lunch included.)

  Pre-Conference Networking and Planning
  After registering go here to download the Symposium's app to network with registered participants      and select breakout sessions. 
  (Note: You will be directed to a new page.)

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health. Indiana University School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Indiana University Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91) (OH-412, 6/1/2019).

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CME office at 317-274-0104 or cme@iu.edu. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.

Hotel Accommodations
Courtyard by Marriott ($169)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Downtown ($159)

Book your room here by January 23, 2019. 

Both hotels are located in the Marriott IndyPlace complex, 601 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Parking 
**All parking is based upon availability**

• Hotel Self- Parking at $34 per day *subject to change*
• Hotel Valet Parking at $37 per day *subject to change*
Off-site parking at White River State Park (across the street) between 500 West Washington Street (Eiteljorg Museum) and 650 West Washington Street (IMAX® Theater and Indiana State Museum)

Interested in being an exhibitor?  Please contact Kisha Miller at Circle of Care, kmiller@cocteam.org, 832.451.4215; or Lisa Wakeman at IU Health, lwakeman@iuhealth.org, 317.688.4871.

Standard Single Exhibit Booth Rate– $850

Amenities include:

• Booth for duration of conference
• One, 6 foot table with 2 chairs
• One complimentary sponsor registration (non-Physician)
• Wireless internet
• Power strip with one extension cord

IMPORTANT:  Specific information regarding logistics, setup and parking will be distributed 5 days prior to the activity date with detailed contact information.

Interested in being a sponsor? Please contact Kisha Miller at Circle of Care, kmiller@cocteam.org, 832.451.4215; or Lisa Wakeman at IU Health, lwakeman@iuhealth.org, 317.688.4871. 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

In addition to participating and supporting our conference as an exhibitor, there are opportunities for sponsorship.

Platinum Level Sponsor – $5,000

• Exclusive signage upon entry of Christine Grant Ballroom:Name and logo on signage for duration of conference. (All main session will include ALL participants and will occur within Christine Grant Ballroom) and Registration area.
• Twelve complimentary registrations (non physician)
• Access to the NCAA Hall of Champions Museum
• Recognition and logo in conference program materials and recognition during main session  announcements
• Vendor Exhibition information within the Whova App

Gold Level Sponsor – $3,000

• Exclusive signage upon entry of breakfast and lunch areas: Name and logo on signage in exhibit area and in entryways of sessions for duration of conference
• Six complimentary sponsor registrations (non physician)
• Access to the NCAA Hall of Champions Museum
• Recognition and logo in conference program materials
• Vendor Exhibition information within the Whova App

Silver Level Sponsor – $2,500

• Exclusive signage in front of physician breakout room
• Name on signage in exhibit area for duration of conference on one breakout session of their choice
• Three complimentary sponsor registration (non physician)
• Recognition in conference program materials

Bronze Level Sponsor – $1,500

• Exclusive signage in front of perioperative leadership breakout room
• Name on signage in exhibit area for duration of conference on one breakout session of their choice
• One complimentary sponsor registration (non physician)
• Recognition in conference program materials

Bronze Level Sponsor – $1,000

• Name and logo on signage upon entry in front of one breakout session and or hands-on workshop of choice.

Speaker/Organizer Reception Dinner Friday February 22, 2019 Sponsor – $To Be Announced

• Name and logo on signage at reception
• Name on signage at registration area for duration of conference
• Recognition in conference program materials

After Event Networking Reception- $2,000

• Name and logo on signage at reception
• Recognition in conference program materials
• Two complimentary sponsor registrations (non physician)
• Access to the NCAA Hall of Champions Museum

Speaker/Organizer Reception Dinner Saturday February 23, 2019 Sponsor – $To Be Announced

• Name and logo on signage at reception
• Recognition in conference program materials

Audiovisual System Sponsor – $2,000

• Name on signage in exhibit area
• Two complimentary sponsor registration
• Recognition in conference program materials

Sponsor a Speaker – $2,000

• Exclusive Name and Logo on signage in front of microbiology lab
• Two complimentary sponsor registration
• Recognition in conference program materials

Note: Complimentary registration tickets may be provided to Nursing or Allied Healthcare Professionals. No physician gifts may be awarded due to CME accreditation requirements.