RCN Emergency Care Association conference and exhibition 2013
Safer in your hands
- 07 November 2013
- - Holiday Inn, Brighton - Seafront BN1 2JF
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The RCN Emergency Care Association conference and exhibition will be held on 7 & 8 November 2013 at the Holiday Inn, Brighton - Seafront.
The Francis report, following the inquiry into a mid-Staffordshire hospital, reveals a frightening reality of what happens when patient safety and experience are not central to emergency care decision making.
Undoubtedly we are all experiencing financial pressures, but we want to demonstrate that safer care does not necessarily equate with the most expensive care.
As a health care professional working in emergency or unscheduled care this conference is an opportunity to discover, and to share innovations in practice, processes and procedures which have improved the safety of emergency care patients.
** Call for Abstracts now open.**
To submit your abstract please click here
Abstracts
** Call for Abstracts now open.**
Abstracts are invited for plenary, concurrent, poster and workshop presentations and should fall into the category of practice development or process changes that have improved patient safety anywhere in the journey from initial contact to discharge.
These may be related (but not exclusive) to;
• competency
• communication
• medicine's management
• development of care pathways
• safeguarding vulnerable adults and/or children
• training
• lessons learned from incidents
• escalation plans for overcrowding
• time critical interventions
• discharge checklists
We also welcome abstracts from anyone who feels their presentation, though not related to patient safety, would make a contribution to the specialism of emergency nursing.
Abstract purpose
The purpose of the abstract is twofold. Firstly, it will enable the committee to make an informed anonymous decision on the suitability of the presentation for the conference programme.
Secondly, the abstract will provide the participants attending the conference with written informationto support the presentation.
Plenary presentation
Plenary presentations are delivered in the main conference hall to all conference delegates and are 30 minutes sessions.
Concurrent session
Concurrent session papers are presented orally. Presenters are allocated a maximum of 20 minutes presentation followed by 5 minutes of discussion and questions.
Poster presentation
Poster presentations are visual displays of material to be presented and exhibited throughout the duration of the conference. Posters have the potential to reach a wide audience, and constitute an interactive medium which is best suited to the presentation of factual data e.g. project design of findings.
Workshop
Workshops are interactive sessions of 60 minutes duration where the presenter works with participants to develop their knowledge and understanding within a specific field. A workshop is lead by an expert within the field and may be pitched at a novice, intermediate or advanced level.
To submit your abstract please click here
**Please note**
The deadline for the receipt of abstracts is Friday, 14 June 2013.
All participants chosen to present papers must register and pay to be eligible to present their paper.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference programme once authors have registered for the conference.
Programme
Delegate fees
The delegate fees for this event are listed below;
Two day member £240.00; Two day non member £360.00
One day member £140.00; One day non member £200.00
Conference dinner £ 30.00
Discounts
RCN Members
If you are an RCN member, you will receive a discount on the majority of RCN Events. If you attend a number of RCN events during the year, the discounts may end up covering the cost of your annual membership.
Where applicable a number of discounts are available for delegates at RCN Events.
To be eligible for any RCN member discount you must include a valid membership number when you book.
If you are not an RCN member, join now to benefit from these and other RCN member discounts. Further details at www.rcn.org.uk
RCN and other professional organisations
If you are a member of the RCN AND a nursing student (pre-registration only), an associate retired RCN member, an HCA or AP you can attend any RCN conference and receive a 40% discount on the conference fee.
If you are an accredited RCN Trade Union Representative, you will receive a 25% discount on the conference fee.
If you book your delegate place over the telephone using your RCN credit card you will receive a £15 discount.
Typically, conference fees of £60.00 or less are not discountable.
The RCN works with a number of professional organisations to deliver conferences and events and there may be instances where members of other organisations are offered the same discounted rates as RCN members. Where this applies details will be listed on the event webpage.
Group Discounts
For all new events from August 2012 onwards the group discount will apply to bookings of 3 or more delegates. For bookings of 3 or more delegates to attend an RCN conference, each delegate will receive a 10% discount on their applicable fee, when booked at the same time. Events in place prior to August 2012 will maintain the group discount offer at 6 or more delegates.
Only one discount can be used for each booking, and discounts do not apply to the cost of accommodation or conference dinners.
Exhibitors
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
This event provides an unrivalled opportunity to engage directly with a significant number of the UK's emergency care nurses.
There will be a limited number of sponsorship packages available at this conference giving you the chance to raise your profile within this specialist nursing arena.
To express your interest in a sponsorship at this event, please contact the RCN Sales Team on exhibitions@rcn.org.uk
Speaker zone
Accommodation
A special rate has been agreed with the Holiday Inn, Brighton - Seafront for delegates - £75 B&B single occupancy and £85 B&B double occupancy.
You can book your room by calling the hotel on 01273 828250 quoting IIB. Lines are open Monday-Friday between 0900hrs-1700hrs. Availability is limited so we advise you to book early in order to avoid disappointment.
You can visit the hotel website here - http://www.hibrighton.com/
FAQs
How to book
You can book online for most events or by calling 029 2054 6460 (9.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday) or by posting your booking form to: Event Registrations, PO Box 2329, Cardiff, CF23 8YZ.
Payment
Payment can be made by cheque or credit/debit card. We are unable to invoice. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Royal College of Nursing’. We can accept payment from personal or corporate credit/ debit cards.
You will receive a confirmation of your payment via email, which details the event name and the amount paid to the Royal College of Nursing for the event. If you wish to pay by BACs, please contact Event Registrations on the number above.
Invoicing
We are unable to invoice for RCN events.
Free places
There are no free places available at RCN conferences. However, throughout the year there are some events that are free to attend. Please check the individual events’ pages for details of the delegate fees.
Refunds
Refunds for non-attendance are not available.
Cancellations and substituting places
Cancellations received one full month before the start of the event will be refunded, minus a 25% administration fee. No refunds can be processed after this date.
If you are no longer able to attend the event places can be substituted with the prior knowledge and agreement of RCN Events. If you wish to substitute places, please contact RCN Event Registrations on 029 2054 6460 (9.00am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday) or email RCNDeventsregistration@rcn.org.uk for a substitution form.
Health care assistants and assistant practitioners
Most of our events are suitable for health care assistants. If you are an RCN member and a health care assistant (HCA), assistant practitioner (AP), or health care support worker you can receive 40% discount on your delegate fee. HCA and AP discounts are not valid on events costing less than £60.00.
Throughout the year the RCN organises conferences and seminars designed specifically to meet the needs of health care assistants, health care support workers and assistant practitioners. These events are included in forthcoming events which is constantly updated.
Accommodation
For events that run for more than one day, the RCN often negotiates discounted rates on accommodation. Where relevant, details of accommodation can be found in the accommodation section of the event webpage.
You may be able to book additional nights accommodation at the discounted rate. Please contact the conference organiser for further information.
Abstract submissions and call for papers
Full guidelines for abstract submissions and calls for papers can be found in the abstract section of the event web page. Particular frequently asked questions regarding poster submission can be found in this poster guidelines document (Word 38KB).
Number of submissions
There is no limit on the number of submissions you can make.
Suitability
If you are unsure as to whether your paper or poster is suitable for the conference, please contact the conference committee.
Acceptance of submission
Everyone will receive an email confirmation advising them whether the submission has been successful. Please therefore ensure that a current email address is supplied with every submission.
Changes to your submission
If you wish to make changes to your submission you should contact the events organiser for further information. Your acceptance letter will include details of the final date for which changes need to be received by the conference organiser.
Deadlines
If the submission deadline has passed, it may be possible to submit a late paper or poster. You should contact the conference organiser to discuss late submissions.
Intellectual property
Queries regarding intellectual property with reference to submissions can be found in intellectual property FAQs (Word 37KB).
Delegate places
All successful presenters must register as a delegate for the conference. In many cases you could be eligible for the member delegate rate. By registering as a delegate you will be able to network with other speakers and delegates, and benefit from the rest of the conference.
Exhibition and sponsorship
If you would like to exhibit at any RCN event, or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities contact Corporate Relations on 020 7647 3959 or visit the exhibitors section on the event webpage.
Event contact
Anna Gray
Conference & Event Organiser
20 Cavendish Square
London W1G 0RN
Tel: 0207 647 3580
Email: Anna.Gray@rcn.org.uk
