The 2008 HPN Spring Meeting was a huge success. HPN would like to thank everyone involved in the planning of the meeting, specifically, the oustanding effort put forth by the invited speakers, hotel and event staff and most importantly the Balitmore Area Convention and Visitors Association into creating such a fun and exciting time for all of out attendees. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Baltimore for hosting such a wonderful meeting.

Speaker Slides

Update Presentation (1 MB)
Health Professions Awareness Committee

"Achieving Cultural Competency" (9 MB)
Donna Skurzak, Cleveland Clinic

"Health Care Without Harm – Improving the Health Care Environment" (3 MB)
Cecilia DeLoach, H2E, Arlington, VA

"Restoring Federal Funding to the Health Professions Training Programs" (1 MB)
Tannaz Rasouli, Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington

"HOSA's Impact on Health Care Workforce Development, Where HOSA Sees Itself in Five Years" (9 MB)
Kristen Davidson, Chair, HOSA Board of Directors

"A Highly Charged Relationship: Congress and Accreditors" (1 MB)
Paul Gaston, Kent State University

"Improving Patient Safety: Technical and Adaptive Challenges" (1 MB)
Christine Goeschel, JHU Quality and Safety Research Group

Virginia Pappas, HPN President, presenting the "HPN President Distinguished Service Award" to Lynn Brooks, HPN Awareness Committee Chair, for his outstanding contribution to HPN and the Health Professions Awareness Campagin.

HPN meeting attendees eating lunch at "Baltimore's Tremonts," an historic venue and all-suite hotels.

Attendees enjoy a reception on the Pintail Yacht tour in the Baltimore Harbor.

Taking time to enjoy the covered yacht on a rainy day in Baltimore.

Donna Skurzak presenting "Achieving Cultural Competency."

Relaxing after a fun day in Baltimore.