NAHQ Educational Conference Information

Click here to submit an abstract for the 2009 NAHQ Annual Educational Conference in Grapevine, TX, September 13 - 16, 2009! Abstracts submissions will be accepted until 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) October 31st, 2008.

33rd NAHQ Annual Educational Conference
Collaboration: The Spark Behind Quality
September 14–17, 2008
Phoenix, AZ

Ignite the spark behind healthcare quality at NAHQ's 33rd annual Educational Conference at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in sunny Phoenix, AZ!

  • Get cutting-edge news in healthcare quality
  • Learn firsthand about innovative products
  • Earn valuable continuing education (CE) credits
  • Network with key leaders in healthcare quality

Registration is now open for the 2008 Conference! Click here to register!

Onsite Conference Registration Hours:
Saturday, September 13th
Sunday, September 14th
Monday, September 15th
Tuesday, September 16th
Wednesday, September 17th
2 – 6 pm
7 am – 7 pm
7 am – 5 pm
7 am – 5 pm
7 am – Noon

Healthcare Quality Management:  Review and Study Session
Course Schedule (One Day Only)
Sunday, September 14th
8 am – 5 pm

Important Information
NAHQ's Q Solutions is the required text for this course. This book will be accompanied by a CD-ROM and Web site with downloadable tools and forms. Q Solutions may be ordered in advance online at www.nahq.org or by calling NAHQ at 800/966-9392. This textbook is not included in the course fee. 

 THANK YOU! A special thank you to all of our supporters!
Click here for a complete listing of 2008 NAHQ conference sponsors and exhibitors.

Hotel Information:
J.W. Marriott Resort Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Reservations: 800/835-6206
Hotel: 480/293-5000
Rate: $174 single/double
Cutoff date for special rate: August 13, 2008

Click here for more Hotel and Travel Information.

Click here for the 2008 NAHQ Conference Brochure.

Click here for the Educational Tracks at Conference.

NEW 2008! Click here for NAHQ's Conference Speaker Page.

Conference Attire/Weather:
The average daily high temperature in Phoenix in September is 85°F with the average low at 75°F. 
Check current conditions at www.weather.com.
Meeting room temperatures tend to fluctuate.  Please bring a light sweater or jacket with you to your sessions. 

Phoenix Information:
For information visit www.jwdesertridgeresort.com or www.visitphoenix.com

Start Planning now for the 2009 and 2010 NAHQ Conferences!

  • 2009
    September 13–16, 2009
    Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel & Convention Center
    Grapevine, TX
    Click here to submit an abstract for the 2009 Annual Educational Conference!
  • 2010
    September 30–October 3, 2010
    Gaylord Opryland
    Nashville, TN

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