NACHRI Analytics Webinar: Intro
Introduction: What is NACHRI Analytics
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Join us for the kickoff of "NACHRI Analytics: Discover the Value of Our Research and Analysis."

NACHRI Analytics Webinar: CPSP
Clinical Productivity and Staffing Program (CPSP) Webinar: Staffing and Utilization Benchmarking Opportunities
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Join us for a webinar presentation on how the NACHRI Clinical Productivity and Staffing Program can improve staffing efficiency in your hospital.

NACHRI Analytics Webinar: Annual Survey
Annual Survey Webinar: Providing Children's Hospital Statistics
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Learn how to effectively use this free data resource for performance benchmarking.

NACHRI Analytics Webinar; VPS
VPS Webinar: Bridging Research, Quality Improvement and Management for Children's Hospitals
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Join us for a webinar presentation aimed at educating NACHRI members on the value of VPS.

NACHRI Analytics Webinar: FOCUS Groups
FOCUS Groups Webinar: Limitless Networking Opportunities Webinar
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Learn about the components of FOCUS Groups and how participating will help your hospital improve in key areas.

NACHRI Analytics Webinar: Data-Driven Public Policy
Data-driven Public Policy Webinar: Advocating for Children's Health and Children's Hospitals
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Join us for a webinar presentation on NACHRI public policy data resources.

N.A.C.H. 2008 VIP Advocacy Day
VIP Advocacy Day provides children's hospital government relations professionals, CEOs, trustees, administrative and medical leaders, and major donors with a perfect opportunity to advocate on issues impacting children's hospitals during the final decision-making process of the Congressional session.

VIP Advocacy Day will feature NBC News Political Director and on-air political analyst Chuck Todd who will deliver an "insiders" 2008 elections forecast, targeted high-level briefings from N.A.C.H. staff, a cocktail reception and networking dinner, and time to meet with your congressional delegation. Dinner will be hosted at the Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art.

NACHRI Communicator Call
Search Engine Optimization - Bringing Greater Visibility to Your Web Site
September 18, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Join Mark Jackson, president & CEO of VIZION Interactive, as he presents an overview of how search engines work, how they rank Web pages and how you can get your hospital's Web site noticed.

NACHRI Analytics Webinar: PQMS
Pediatric Quality Measurement (PQMS) Webinar: A One-stop Shop for Pediatric Measures
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Join us for a webinar presentation on the value of PQMS.

NACHRI Analytics Webinar: Case Mix
Case Mix Webinar: A Health Care Data Repository
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Join us for a webinar presentation on why Case Mix is such a useful program.

NACHRI Analytics Webinar: Pediatric Quality Indicators
Pediatric Quality Indicators (PDIs) Webinar: What They Mean for Children's Hospitals
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Join us for a webinar presentation aimed to give the audience a better understanding of AHRQ PDIs.

NACHRI Analytics Webinar: Definition of Value
Grand Finale: The Definition of Value
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Join us for our final webinar presentation featuring live testimonials and value statements.

NACHRI 2008 Annual Meeting
The NACHRI Annual Meeting, the Association’s flagship meeting, explores issues and trends in children’s hospitals and children’s health care and equips leaders with insight and information to meet the missions of children’s hospitals.

N.A.C.H. 2008 TRICARE Leadership Meeting
N.A.C.H. will hold its annual TRICARE Leadership Meeting to bring children's hospitals together with Department of Defense officials, military contractors, and military family advocates to address issues affecting children's hospitals' ability to serve children of military families.

VPS 2008 Advisory Group Meeting
The VPS Advisory Group is an 11-member, representative, interdisciplinary, consultative working group that represents a cross-section of the institutions using the VPS database. The charge of the Group is to provide ongoing guidance for the VPS for the purpose of reviewing policies and procedures that impact upon the development and progress of the VPS program. The Group convenes and caucuses on a semi-annual basis with intermittent phone and electronic consultations as needed to check the direction and goals of the VPS program. The Group provides direct feedback to the VPS Executive Committee to assure that VPS policies are consistent with and aligned to national clinical and research norms. Some agenda items include: the web development, data quality and application, and collaborative efforts with other organizations. The Group also critiques and acts as a sounding board on several administrative and business plan decision issues.

VPS 2008 User Meeting
Open to all participants of the VPS critical care data collection program, this 2-day conference explores data application, value and quality facets of the PICU clinical dataset.

N.A.C.H. 2008 Government Relations Retreat
Reconnect with your peers at the N.A.C.H. Government Relations Retreat in Phoenix. This program is designed to recharge, renew and get you ready for 2009. Join us in the desert for a dynamic experience.

N.A.C.H. 2009 Capitol Hill Advocacy Day
N.A.C.H. will hold its first advocacy day in 2009 on February 25 and 26. Capitol Hill Advocacy Day occurs early in the congressional calendar, providing an excellent opportunity for hospital staff to meet with members of their delegation while policy and appropriations decisions are in the formative stages. Capitol Hill Advocacy Day 2009 provides an especially valuable opportunity for hospital government relations staff to meet with newly elected Members of Congress as they begin their first term in office.

NACHRI Specialty Hospitals Conference
This conference is designed to inspire, challenge and engage children’s hospitals professionals from Children’s Specialty Hospitals. Content leaders will address emerging issues in Children's Specialty Hospitals through thought provoking panel discussions. This conference provides valuable networking opportunities and innovative ideas which can be replicated at Children’s Specialty Hospitals.

NACHRI and N.A.C.H. 2009 Creating Connections Conference
Creating Connections is designed to enhance the professional development of today’s children’s hospitals professionals and support the work of children’s hospitals through the presentation of cutting-edge information and ideas to provide valuable learning and networking opportunities to develop tomorrow’s children’s hospital leaders.

N.A.C.H. 2009 Family Advocacy Day
N.A.C.H.'s Family Advocacy Day is a unique event that provides the opportunity for families with children who have been treated at children's hospitals to come to Washington and advocate on behalf of their hospitals. The advocacy day is scheduled just after the end of most schools' academic semesters, and features family-friendly and completely wheelchair-accessible tours and activities. For many families, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

N.A.C.H. 2009 VIP Advocacy Day
The VIP Advocacy Day is designed for hospitals to bring trustees, medical leaders, major donors, and other "grasstops" contacts to Washington. The program features high-level strategy discussions, briefings from administration officials, and a gala reception and dinner at a landmark Washington location. Past speakers at the dinner have included Cokie Roberts, Judy Woodruff, and David Gergen.

NACHRI 2009 Annual Meeting
The NACHRI Annual Meeting, the Association’s flagship meeting, explores issues and trends in children’s hospitals and children’s health care and equips leaders with insight and information to meet the missions of children’s hospitals.