Application

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 
SEPTEMBER 4 , 2009

ASHES is encouraging infection preventionists, epidemiology, environmental services and other healthcare professionals to submit abstracts on scientific research, controlled case studies and/or observational studies or storyboards to illustrate successful projects and programs in response to a particular challenge or performance improvement program. Feel free to pass this call for abstracts on to other members of your healthcare team.

Designed to stimulate discussion, learning and collaboration on critical issues related to healthcare cleaning, surface disinfection, hand hygiene, patient satisfaction, employee training etc.; accepted abstract and storyboard submissions will be displayed for attendee viewing throughout the duration of the conference. Up to eight abstract authors will be invited to present their research findings and conclusions at the ASHES Annual Conference during 15 minute power sessions on Monday September 21st and Tuesday September 22nd.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for the best in show abstract and storyboard for recognition within their category.

DISTINCTION BETWEEN A STORYBOARD AND ABSTRACT:

Abstract: An abstract is a brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject or discipline, and is often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper's purpose. Abstraction and indexing services are available for a number of academic disciplines, aimed at compiling a body of literature for that particular subject.

Storyboard: A storyboard contains a representation of a story. It is essentially a timeline going from project beginning to project end. Using a storyboard provides the reader with the opportunity to visualize a project or case study using pictures and text. It is not a research study with outcomes supported by data, but rather an explanation of a project objective and outcome. Storyboards are used in film production to display the steps of a scene frame by frame. The storyboard method is also used in science fairs and school science projects.

For further information please contact ASHES at 3132-422-3860 or via email at ashes@aha.org.