Leaders in Rehabilitation Conference 2009

Leaders in Rehabilitation:
The Rehabilitation of Function,
The Function of Rehabilitation

The Westin Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta

March 19—20, 2009

Speakers Presentations:

• A1 - Heather Osborne-Vincent and Jane Cameron (PDF)
• A2 - Laura Manz (PDF) 
• A3 - Diane Caulfeild (PDF)
• B1 - Natalie Damiano (PDF) 
• B2 - Scott Brolin (PDF)
• B3 - Isabel Henderson and Betty Lynn Morrice (PDF)
• C1 - Kathy Olasker and Barb Stoesz (PDF)
• C2 - Les Smith (PDF)
• C3 - Joy Parsons (PDF)
• D2 - Niina Kolehmainen (PDF)
• D3 - Sheila Smith (PDF)
• E1 - Arthur Prochazka (PDF)
• E2 - Carey Mieyette (PDF) 
• E3 - Dr. Johanna Darrah (PDF)
• F2 - Dr. Gregor Wolbring (PDF)
• Alan Lilly (PDF)
• Dr Rosenbaum (PDF)
• Dr. Landry (PDF)

Poster Winners:

Category: Education and Knowledge Transfer

"Education - The Key to the success of NRS/FIM in your rehabilitation program" - Ottawa

Nancy Tunnicliffe, Bruyere Continuing Care
Joanne Furletti, Bruyere Continuing Care
Kathy Green, Bruyere Continuing Care
Edward Ferdinand, Bruyere Continuing Care

Category: Innovations and Service Delivery

"Care Streaming at the Ottawa Hospital: A reorganization to Efficiency"

Robin Devey, The Ottawa Hospital
Helen Zipes, The Ottawa Hospital

Category: Leadership and Framework for Rehabilitation

"A Lean Journey: Home Improvement in Clinical Neurosciences and Rehabilitation Services"

Jason Knox, AHS Calgary
Darren Knox, AHS Calgary
Kim Francis, AHS Calgary
Marian Tsaprailis, AHS, Calgary
Michael Suddes, AHS Calgary
Susan Weatherhead, AHS Calgary
Mollie Huser, AHS Calgary
Brenda Festa, AHS Calgary
Kari Trann, AHS, Calgary
David Blois, AHS , Calgary
Darren Gumbs, AHS, Calgary

Category: Quality in Clinical Service

"Power Mobility Assessment and Safety Guidelines"

Fiona Brandt, DTHR
Barb Mehlhorn, DTHR
Janice Cadogan, DTHR

Register Now!

In an effort to go green, Leaders in Rehabilitation Conference will be posting all handouts (upon speaker approval) on the conference website, one week prior to the conference.  You will be provided with notes pages at the time of registration.  Please note there will be no conference syllabus.

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton area, Calgary Health Region and the University of Alberta—Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine are proud to announce the 4th Leaders in Rehabilitation Conference!

Rehabilitation plays a special and integral role in the healthcare field. Rehabilitation service providers focus on improving the health, well-being and functional abilities of our patients through collaboration with our
partners—community, family and caregivers, health care providers, educators and researchers.

Medical and allied health professionals, primary care providers, health care executives, researchers, technology experts, administrators and policy and decision makers will converge to discover The Rehabilitation of Function, The Function of Rehabilitation.

Conference Information

• Brochure (PDF)
• Call for Poster and Podium Presentations (PDF)
• Exhibitor and Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF)
• Abstract Submission Form (Word)
• The Quality Fest - Poster Presenters (PDF)

Key Dates

• Submission due: September 26, 2008
• Notification date: October 3, 2008

For more Information, please contact: 1-877-877-8714