V.B.A. 2008 ANNUAL MEETING

Good to Great in 2008- Taking the Next Step
 

This year's meeting, will focus on improving Clinical Engineering practices, performance, customer service, employee skills, and patient safety. The 2008 meeting will find opportune vendor visitation time with displays located in the meeting area, a geographically central location, and exciting educational opportunities to increase knowledge and skills. Two enlightening Keynote addresses are scheduled on Thursday and Friday mornings to jump-start the day. The annual Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday Sept 17th.

When:

September 18-19, 2008

Location:

 Williamsburg Marriott

Address:   50 Kingsmill Rd,   Williamsburg, VA 23185

Phone: (800) 442-3654,   (757) 220-2500

Registration:

  Meeting Invitation (pdf)     word format

  Meeting Registration Form (pdf)     word format

  Membership Application (pdf)     word format

A new or renewal VBA Membership is included when a completed application form is submitted with your annual meeting registration.

Contact: Aldo Nichini at (410) 641-9149

  Online Registration:   Pay online, then bring your receipt to the meeting.

Awards:

Be sure to submit your nominations for the Annual V.B.A. Awards. Use the links below to nominate a deserving individual for an award.

 BMET of the Year nomination

 Manager of the Year nomination

Nominations may be submitted on-line or mailed in, and must be received by September 5th.

Contact: Al Strickler at 804-347-1716

Agenda & Class Schedule:

Thursday September 18th

• Keynote Speaker Manny Roman
        When You Think You Are Done, Take One Extra Step
• Logiq 9 Ultrasound Course
• Newport HT50 Ventilator Course
• HDTV, VOR & PACS What Biomeds Need to Know about all Three
• Evidence Based QA
• Electrosugical Units
• Managing Equipment with RFID & Real TimeLocation Technology

Friday September 19th

• Keynote Speaker Dr. Vincent N. Carrasco, M.D.
        Striving Toward Excellence through Improved Process
• Logiq 9 Ultrasound Course
• Newport HT50 Ventilator Course
• Flexible Scope Course
• Blood Pressure Techniques
• Never Events and How Biomedical Engineering can Impact Them

  Detailed Class Schedule (pdf)    (word format)

Golf Tournament:

  Info & Registration Form (pdf)    word format

Contact: Kevin Breen at 757-886-6596 or kevin-breen@aramark.com

  Online Registration:   Pay online, then bring your receipt to the meeting.

Vendor Registration:

  Invitation & Registration (pdf)     word format

Registration includes new or renewal Corporate Membership

Contact: Aldo Nichini at (410) 641-9149

  Online Registration:   Pay online, then fax your registration form (download it above) to 757-886-6614.