AI2 2008 Poster Contest

Advocate Injury Institute (AI²)

Trauma 2008: “Risky Business”

Third Annual: Nursing Poster Presentation: Sharing our Best

The Advocate Injury Institute (AI²) is pleased to present the Third Annual Nursing Poster Presentation at the Advocate Injury Institute “Trauma 2008: Risky Business” Trauma Symposium to be held on December 11 -12, 2008 at the Lombard Westin Hotel, Lombard, Illinois.

This year we have updated the format so that more of the exciting initiatives that are taking place in the community can be shared without the stress of a formal competition. However, due to popular demand we still have the “People’s Choice Award” as voted by symposium attendees. We will still request an abstract that explains your poster so that we can choose the posters from a variety of presenters. Abstracts for the poster presentation should reflect current trauma related initiatives that you are using at your facility. This can include: injury prevention activities, process improvement or patient care initiatives.

Presenters may submit abstracts for more than one poster; however the review committee prefers to accept posters from a variety of presenters. The primary presenter of the poster will receive paid admission to the 2-day trauma symposium. There will be a limited number of posters that will be accepted, so it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.

An introduction from your hostess, Kathy P.

Submission Deadline and Review Process Guidelines

The deadline for submission is November 7, 2008.

The AI²Review Committee will review abstracts that are applicable and significant to the spectrum of trauma care. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the elements describes in the guidelines that follow.

Abstract Content & Format

	Purpose: To present and share creative trauma related initiatives to the trauma community in an effort to improve trauma care, educate the public and decrease injuries. State the scope or nature of the initiative and the reason why it was chosen.
	Audience: Define the target audience for your initiative.
	Presentation Method: Describe the format of your trauma related initiative and how trauma care and/or injury prevention have been affected.
	Conclusions: Present results/conclusions that you have noted in your initiative.
	Awards: People’s Choice Award- (as voted by the symposium attendees)

Paid Admission to the 2-day Symposium

Abstract Format and Submission Instructions:

Abstracts not meeting the format/deadline requirements will be returned to the presenter without review.

	Limit your abstract to 300 words or less
	Use creative titles
	Use 12 point Times New Roman font

Abstracts must be submitted via E-mail on or before November 7, 2008.

	Submit the abstract to Kathy.Phelan@advocatehealth.com as a Word 6.0 (minimum version) attachment
	Include one copy of the abstract cover sheet
	Include the presenter(s) biographical data form with the submission

Cover Sheet 2008
Biographical Information
Guidelines & Judging Criteria

It is the Primary Presenter’s responsibility to ensure that we receive your documents. For questions regarding the application process, please send inquiries to Kathy.Phelan@advocatehealth.com.