Nexus Summit 2017 Call for Abstracts
The National Center invites interested parties to submit abstracts for the 2017 Nexus Summit in three different areas: skills-based workshops, Nexus Fair presentations, and poster sessions. All abstracts will be submitted online.
Step One: Identify submission type
- Skills-Based Workshop
- 90-minute active-learning, skills-based workshops by National Center affiliated programs that are collecting data to contribute to the collective IPE knowledge base. This submission is for National Center affiliated programs only.
- Nexus Fair Presentations
- An interactive, solutions-based learning environment designed to facilitate synergy of complex initiatives and organizations that share a deep passion and commitment to improved experiences, outcomes and costs in both health care and education. Two 60-minute presentation options include:
- Showcase Presentations with Consultation Kiosk - Opportunity to share practical, skills-based information, tools and resources with a small group of up to 30 individuals. Audience interaction and Q&A is strongly encouraged
- Resource Exchange - share session demonstrating interprofessional tools, educational modules, and other practical resources that may be of interest and value to your colleagues.
- An interactive, solutions-based learning environment designed to facilitate synergy of complex initiatives and organizations that share a deep passion and commitment to improved experiences, outcomes and costs in both health care and education. Two 60-minute presentation options include:
- Poster Session
- A new Nexus Summit opportunity this year for individuals or organizations to present data, outcomes, and evidence resulting from interprofessional practice and education initiatives in a 60 minute poster session.
Step Two: Review criteria for abstract submission
Step Three: Review presenter expectations
The presenting author/s must register and attend Nexus Summit 2017. Presenters are responsible for their own travel, accommodations and conference registration fees. If a presentation is selected, audio or video recordings may be made of the presentation. Your submission of an abstract constitutes your agreement that recording can be made and distributed. All correspondence (primarily through email) will be sent to submitting authors. Final versions of all accepted presentation materials (workshops, Nexus Fair and posters) are expected to be submitted in PDF format for inclusion in the post-conference online resource archive.
Presenters will be asked to identify any potential conflict of interest related to the content to be offered (e.g., commercial interest, affiliation with a vendor, and/or receipt of royalties) and affirm that their abstract presentations will not be used to sell a particular product or service.
Step Four: Submit your abstract(s)
All abstract submissions will be completed online. The submission site will guide the applicant through the process. Abstracts are formatted automatically. Applicants may access the site as often as they like to modify the document until the final submission deadline, and have control over when the abstract is submitted. Applicants will be notified immediately after an abstract is submitted.
For questions about Nexus Summit 2017 abstract submission, contact ipceapps@umn.edu.
Proposal Submission Calendar:
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Call for abstracts and online submission portal open | January 13, 2017 |
| Call for abstracts closes | March 6, 2017 |
| Notifications to all lead presenters | April 10, 2017 |
Skill-based Workshop Call for Abstracts
The National Center is seeking abstracts that address provocative and practical interprofessional team-based practice and education in the U.S. through 90-minute active-learning, practical, skills-based workshops. Workshops are intended to showcase National Center-affiliated programs that are collecting data to contribute to the collective IPE knowledge base. Workshop leaders will offer practical tips and will convey specific knowledge, skills and/or competencies. Workshops will be held August 21 and 22, 2017.
The workshops should address one or more of the following topics:
- Getting to Know Each Other: How do you get started? What are tips for streamlining and supporting various stakeholders in health to work and learn together? What approaches make a difference in achieving learning and health outcomes?
- Promoting Teamwork, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement in Interprofessional Practice and Education: How can interprofessional practice and education leverage what is known about teamwork education to achieve outcomes that reflect better overall health and stronger clinical experiences at a lower cost? What are you learning about teaching patient safety and quality improvement?
- Access to Care: For underserved and rural populations, how is your Nexus project improving quality of experience for patients/people, families, communities and learners; sharing responsibility for achieving health outcomes and improving education; and reducing cost and adding value in health care delivery and education? What are new and practical tips for effective IPE?
- Linking Outcomes to Reducing Costs in Health Care and/or Education: The highest goal for interprofessional practice and education is to demonstrate added value of learners (e.g. students, residents, health professionals with patients/people, families and communities) to practice. How is your project demonstrating this value in your work with the National Center? And, how are you engaging your own constituents to advance your work locally?
Components of a Skills-Based Workshop Abstract
The following information should be incorporated in your abstract submission:
- Workshop Topic
- Identify one or more of the following topics to be addressed:
- Getting to Know Each Other;
- Promoting Teamwork, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Interprofessional Practice and Education;
- Promoting Teamwork, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Interprofessional Practice and Education;
- Access to Care;
- Linking Outcomes to Reducing Costs in Health Care and/or Education
- Identify one or more of the following topics to be addressed:
- Workshop Title
- Name and contact information (affiliation, email) for the lead presenter
- Additional workshop presenters: (include up to 3 additional presenters)
- Brief bio of presenter(s) (100 word maximum per presenter)
- Group Affiliation: Nexus Innovation Network; and/or Nursing Education Practice, Quality and Retention; Accelerating Change; partner (please define) - select all that apply
- Workshop Description (500 words maximum) must include:
- How effort aligns interprofessional education with clinical practice
- A minimum of three workshop learner outcomes, with descriptions noted (e.g. practical skills, essential new items)
- A minimum of two models or active learning strategies
- If an abstract is based on research that was funded entirely or partially by an outside source, please list the funding agency and grant number at the end of the description
- Workshop summary sentence (50 words maximum for marketing materials) and social media handle(s)
- Workshop logistics
- Minimum and maximum number of participantsÊ(to assist in room assignment)
- Basic A/V is provided in all rooms (screen, LCD projector, laptop, internet and2 wireless microphones). Please indicate if additional A/V support is required.*
- Active learning room set-up
*An additional charge may be incurred for any A/V equipment beyond the basic set-up.
Skills-Based Workshop Review Process and Criteria
Workshop proposals will be reviewed by the Nexus Summit Proposal Review Committee.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals:
- Organization of topic knowledge
- Content
- Clarity
- Professional Writing
- Contribution to IPE and appropriate relevance to current climate
If Your Proposal Is Accepted:Lead presenter will be notified of acceptance decision no later than Monday, April 10, 2017. All accepted sessions will be evaluated using a National Center standard program evaluation framework.
Nexus Fair Call for Abstracts
The Nexus Fair is an interactive, solutions-based learning environment. It is designed to facilitate synergy of complex initiatives and organizations that share a deep passion and commitment to improved experiences, outcomes and costs in both health care and education. The Nexus Fair simultaneously offers a variety of experiences, providing lively, fast-paced interactions that participants can customize to meet their needs. This is not your typical exhibitor experience - it is networking with a purpose!
Nexus Fair Objectives:
- Provide a dynamic interactive venue for organizations, initiatives and individuals from different sectors in interprofessional education and collaborative practice to meet each other and learn together
- Share work, policy issues, and trends that impacts your IPE efforts
- Make new connections that will feed your interest in and commitment to developing and supporting your Nexus upon returning home
Experience Options:
There are a limited number of 60-minute experiences available.
- Showcase Presentations with Consultation Kiosk - Up to 30 minutes to share practical, skills-based information, tools and resources with a small group of up to 30 individuals. Audience interaction and Q&A is strongly encouraged. Showcase presenters will be provided with a consultation kiosk for 30 minutes either before or after the showcase presentation to answer questions and speak 1:1 with attendees. LCD projector, screen, and microphone provided. (1 hour total commitment time)
- Resource Exchange - Share your interprofessional assets - tools, educational modules, and other practical resources that may be of interest and value to your colleagues. Standard 60' by 300" table will be provided - ideal for handouts, laptop presentations and other materials to showcase your resources. Bring your own computer, power not provided. (1 hour total commitment time)
Components of Nexus Fair Abstract
The following information should be addressed in the Nexus Fair application:
- Presentation Title
- Presentation format (Showcase Presentation/Resource Exchange)
- Organization Name
- Name and contact information (affiliation, email) of organization representative(s)
- Brief bio of representative(s) (100 word maximum per representative)
- Presentation description (350 word maximum) must include:
- Project overview
- Key deliverables or outcomes
- Describe how participants will be able to apply the knowledge gained once back in their own environment
- If an abstract is based on research that was funded entirely or partially by an outside source, please list the funding agency and grant number at the end of the description
- Proposal summary sentence (50 words maximum for marketing materials) and social media handle(s)
Priority review will be given to submissions received via the online submission form by 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, March 6, 2017. All priority submissions will be notified of status by Monday, April 10, 2017. Please note: Limit of two proposals submissions per individual or organization.
Poster Session Call for Abstracts
The Nexus Summit poster session is a new experience in 2017, offering an opportunity for individuals or organizations to present data, outcomes, and evidence resulting from interprofessional practice and education initiatives. The National Center will provide easel stands for accepted 2x3 feet boards for presentation. Poster presentations will be 45-minute sessions during the Nexus Fair on August 22, 2017. Presenters are expected to be with their poster during their assigned time to interact with attendees and answer questions.
Components of the Poster Session Abstract:
The following information should be addressed in your poster session abstract submission:
Poster Session Review Process and Criteria
Poster session proposals will be reviewed by the Nexus Summit Proposal Review Committee.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals:
Priority review will be given to submissions received via the online submission form by 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, March 6, 2017. All priority submissions will be notified of status by Monday, April 10, 2017.
- Poster Topic
- Poster Title
- Name and contact information (affiliation, email) for lead author
- Name and contact information (affiliation, email) for additional authors (if applicable)
- National Center affiliation, if any: Nexus Innovation Network; and/or Nursing Education Practice, Quality and Retention; Accelerating Change; partner (please define)
- Poster description (350-word maximum) should include:
- Background, including statement of problem, and aims
- Design or methodology
- Results (Data, outcomes and evidence)
- Conclusion
- Reflections/lessons learned/implications
- If an abstract is based on research that was funded entirely or partially by an outside source, please list the funding agency and grant number at the end of the description.
- Proposal summary sentence (50 words maximum for marketing materials) and social media handle(s)
- Organization of topic knowledge
- Content
- Clarity
- Professional Writing
- Contribution to IPE and appropriate relevance to current climate