FDI & AOE Symposium
July 25–26, 2009 | Faculty Development Institute
July 27–29, 2009 | AOE Symposium
Las Vegas, NV | Planet Hollywood
On-site Registration Hours:
Friday (For FDI registrants ONLY):
5-7pm in the Conference Center area
Saturday (For FDI registrants ONLY):
7am-3pm in the Conference Center area
Sunday:
(For FDI registrants) 7am - 2pm
(For AOE registrants) 3pm - 5pm
Monday - Tuesday:
7am -4pm in the Conference Center area
Wednesday:
7am - Noon
- Overview
- Program
- V-Lab
- Hotel & Travel
- Registration & Fees
- Attractions
2009 Assembly on Education (AOE) Symposium
and Faculty Development Institute (FDI)
“Don’t gamble with the future of health information education”
The 2009/2010 school year will be a time of preparation for changes to HIM education due to ICD-10-CM and the results of AIR workforce evaluations. How will you prepare your program and yourself to teach knowledge clusters and new curriculum content? The AOE Symposium provides five intense days of learning to address those needs.
- FDI: Two full days dedicated to faculty development
- PPE, Test Construction, and Syllabus Construction led by HIM academic experts
- Sunday Special Session: CAHIIM Workshop–a full day dedicated to accreditation concerns (presented by CAHIIM staff)
- General sessions provide updates from the AHIMA Board, ESC, COC, and CAHIIM
- Gain the latest tools and materials to help implement new initiatives
Special Events:
Vlab training on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 at College of Southern Nevada (please see VLab tab)
Exhibit displays on Sunday, July 26 and Monday, July 27
Welcome Reception on Monday, July 27
Blue Man Group performance on Tuesday, July 28 (please see Attractions tab)
Continuing Education Units Available: Earn more than 25 CEUs
Learning Level: 4 Advanced
Learning Category: Awareness Analysis/Application Knowledge Advanced
Sponsored by:
AHIMA, CAHIIM, CHIMA, COC, IFRO and NCRA
Download a Word version of the FDI and AOE Symposium agenda here.
Virtual Lab
The Virtual Lab staff will be holding training presentations in conjunction with the AOE Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Three half-day sessions will be held on Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon at neighboring College of Southern Nevada.
NOTE: Lunch is not planned for attendees staying for both morning and afternoon sessions. Please plan accordingly. Beverages will be available.
The $30 fee covers registration and the round-trip shuttle between the Planet Hollywood Resort and the College of Southern Nevada (8 miles one way) plus all training and materials delivered during the scheduled training session. Each session is 3 ½ hours, including roundtrip shuttle bus to and from training site.
Pre-registration is required; please use the virtual lab registration form to indicate your preferred session and submit to Virtual.Lab@ahima.org.
Agenda
Saturday, July 25, 2009 |
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1:45 – 4:45 PM |
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Virtual Lab Advanced Training Session
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Location |
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College of Southern Nevada 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 |
Transportation |
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Shuttle bus will be available for round trip transportation from Planet Hollywood Resort to College of Southern Nevada Bus departs Planet Hollywood at 1:30 PM Bus departs College of Southern Nevada 4:45 PM Minimum fee will be collected to cover transportation |
Sunday, July 26, 2009 |
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8:45 – 11:45 AM |
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Virtual Lab Advanced Training Session
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Location |
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College of Southern Nevada 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 |
Transportation |
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Shuttle bus will be available for round trip transportation from Planet Hollywood Resort to College of Southern Nevada. Bus departs Planet Hollywood at 8:30 AM Bus departs College of Southern Nevada at 11:45 AM. Minimum fee will be collected to cover transportation |
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1:45 – 4:45 PM |
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Virtual Lab Advanced Training Session
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Location |
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College of Southern Nevada 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 |
Transportation |
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Shuttle bus will be available for round trip transportation from Planet Hollywood Resort to College of Southern Nevada Bus departs Planet Hollywood at 1:30 PM Bus departs College of Southern Nevada 4:45 PM Minimum fee will be collected to cover transportation |
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 |
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12:30 – 3:00 PM |
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Virtual Lab Vendor Showcase Visit with the Virtual Lab application vendors |
12:30 – 3:00 PM |
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Virtual Lab staff available for one-on-one training sessions and Q&A |
Location |
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AOE - Planet Hollywood Resort – Sapphire Rooms A&B |
Hotel Information
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard, South
Las Vegas, NV
Hotel Reservations
To make hotel reservations please call (877) 244-9474 and reference AHIMA . Discount rates will be offered to AHIMA attendees prior to the cutoff date listed below.
Rate: $119 - Limited Time Offer!
Cut-off Date: Friday, June 26
*Please note: as of July 1, 2009, the Clark County, Nevada room tax will increase from 9% to 12% per room per night.
Planet Hollywood is extending a 10% discount on spa services for all AHIMA attendees at Mandara Spa (located on property). Please click Spa menu and/or Spa Pricing to see a list of their services. To make your appointment, please call 702-785-5788 and let them know you are with AHIMA.
Ground Transportation
Airport Shuttles
Approximately $6 - $12 one way
A variety of shuttle/limousine services are available at McCarran, and are located on the west side of baggage claim, outside door exits 7-13. Please note that there are both group shuttle and "for-hire" stretch limousine services.
Taxis
Approximately $20-$25 one way
Taxicabs are available on the east side of baggage claim, outside door exits 1-4. Airport personnel are available on the taxi curb to assist passengers. Please note: Most taxis will not accept credit card payments. There is a $1.80 charge on all fares originating at the airport. The maximum number of passengers allowed in any taxi is five (5), including infants and children.
Car Rentals
Dedicated McCarran Rent-A-Car Center shuttles depart approximately every five minutes to the new McCarran Rent-A-Car Center. Exit door 10 or 11. For information about the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center, call 702-261-6001.To download the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center brochure, click here.
Save 10-15% of rental cars from Enterprise and Avis. Contact ATC for more information and to reserve your car today! You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I. D. numbers:
| Enterprise | 32H7476 | (800) 593-0505 |
| Avis | J952801 | (800) 331-1600 |
Air Transportation
Association Travel Concepts (ATC) is the official travel agency for AHIMA. ATC is a full service travel agency that provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flier program updates, electronic ticketing, e-mail access for convenient booking of your tickets, and more. ATC is available for reservations from 9:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply.
ATC offers these cost saving options:
- Up to 15 percent off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for the 15 percent discount. (United) 5 percent off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased prior to the meeting. (American Airlines).
- ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.
ATC Online Travel Center–Association Member Benefits
You get direct access to ATC online booking tools and live agents for discounted meeting travel. Simply log on to www.atcmeetings.com/ahima and click on “Meetings to Air - Meetings and Leisure (TravelASP).” When you register using the online booking tool please enter AHIMA in the Company or Organization or Association field. ATC is proud to offer AHIMA attendees complete access to Member Benefits Travel deals. Our new Travel Center is your one stop online destination for all of your meeting and leisure travel needs.
Contact ATC via:
- Web: www.atcmeetings.com/ahima
- Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com
- Phone: (800) 458-9383
You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I. D. numbers:
| jetBlue | AHIMA VEGAS | www.jetblue.com/promo |
Registration Fees
Pre-registration is now closed. Onsite registration will be available!
| Early Registration Pricing (through June 29, 2009) | |
| Two Day FDI Price | $315 |
| AHIMA Member discount | $265 |
| Five Day FDI and AOE Price | $595 |
| AHIMA Member discount | $475 |
| Three Day AOE Price | $415 |
| AHIMA Member discount | $315 |
| Daily Rates for either FDI or AOE | $290 |
| AHIMA Member Discount | $190 |
| Regular Registration (June 30–July 25, 2009) | |
| Two Day FDI Price | $390 |
| AHIMA Member discount | $340 |
| Five Day FDI and AOE Price | $670 |
| AHIMA Member discount | $550 |
| Three Day AOE Price | $515 |
| AHIMA Member discount | $415 |
| Daily Rates for either FDI or AOE | $290 |
| AHIMA Member Discount | $190 |
*IFHRO and CHIMA member rates are not available online. Please register via mail or fax.
For those registered for AOE and/or FDI, the CAHIIM Special Session on Sunday is included in registration fee.
Contact Customer Relations at 1-800-335-5535 for more information.
Four Ways to Register
- Online Registration (credit card only)
- Mail registration form and payment to:
AHIMA
Dept. 77-6331
Chicago, IL 60678-6331 - Fax registration form to (312) 233-1500 (credit card and purchase order payments only)
- Phone (800) 335-5535 (credit card payment only).
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your meeting registration, you may either provide a substitute, or cancel your registration. In either case, please notify AHIMA in writing as soon as possible. A $75 processing fee is assessed on all cancellations received two weeks prior to the appropriate meeting date. After that date, the full registration fee will be forfeited unless your registration is cancelled due to an emergency. In an emergency, please notify AHIMA’s registrar of your cancellation via fax, including an explanation for your cancellation. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after receipt.
AHIMA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a conference due to unanticipated circumstances. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be contacted and the full registration fee will be refunded. AHIMA and ATC are not responsible for any travel arrangement cancellation charges incurred by event cancellations.
Free Must-See Events
Fountain Show At Miracle Mile Shops—Planet Hollywood
Located at the heart of Miracle Mile Shops, a new multi-million dollar water feature
transforms from a tranquil piece of art into an entertainment centerpiece.
Show times:
Monday–Friday
3–8 p.m. Show every 1/2 hour
8 p.m.–12 Midnight Show every 15 minutes
Saturday and Sunday
12 Noon–8 p.m. Show every 1/2 hour
8 p.m.–12 Midnight Show every 15 minutes
Experience music, dance, excitement and seduction with FREE nightly performances at 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 10 p.m. in Sirens' Cove at the front entrance of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.
The volcano at The Mirage has been a Las Vegas signature attraction since the resort opened in 1989, mesmerizing spectators with it thunderous, fiery display.
Other Events
Vegas.com—General site with an abundance of information.
Planet Hollywood Hotel
V—The Ultimate Variety Show—Located in Planet Hollywood!
Unique specialty performers from around the world come together in this fast-paced showcase of record breaking, jaw dropping, uproarious, turn-of-the-tables where the specialty acts rule the show!
Fab Four Live—Planet Hollywood
Relive the days of Beatlemania when you see the show Fab Four Live at the V Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood.
Steve Wyrick Real Magic—Planet Hollywood
Nothing’s impossible. Just ask world-renowned magician Steve Wyrick who manages to pull off the largest and most unfathomable illusions on the Strip in his show Real Magic. It takes place in his $34 million complex inside the Miracle Mile Shops.
Mystère Cirque du Soleil's Mystère provides a complete spectrum of awe-inducing entertainment with colorful sets, imaginative costumes and highly-skilled performers.
Le Reve–Wynn Hotel
French for "The Dream," Le Rêve combines water, fire, swimming, acrobatics and spectacular effects. In this theater no seat is further than 42 feet from the stage.
Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy, and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. A special discounted rate will be applied for those attending on Tuesday, July 28th. Tickets can be obtained by contacting the number listed below. If you will be attending on Tuesday, July 28th, specific instructions on where to meet will be provided once on-site.
Show Times are 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at blueman.com, via phone or at the Blue Man Group box office. All pre-purchased tickets will be will call at the Blue Man Group box office.
Master magician David Copperfield seems to have done it all. His show in Las Vegas is a unique opportunity for audiences to see these larger-than- life illusions performed live and up close in the Hollywood Theater at MGM Grand.
If you missed it in Chicago, here is your chance to see the Tony Award winning musical in Sin City!
Penn and Teller's edgy show is unlike any other magic production in Las Vegas.
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