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31st Annual TSICP ConferenceDoubletree HotelMarch 27—28, 2008Austin, TexasCONFERENCE HOTELThe Conference will be held this year at theDoubletree Hotel, 6505 North IH 35,Austin. Call the hotel directly at (512)454-3737 to make reservations or accessthe special website below. Be sure to mentionthe Texas Society of Infection ControlPractitioners to receive the special rate.The hotel has set up a web page to assistyou with registration and give you informationabout the hotel:http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/AUSLNDT-TSI-20080324/index.jhtmlReservations: (512) 454-3737Room Rate: $119 for single or doubleRoom Rate Cut-off: March 4, 2008criteria for mandatory continuing educationrequirements toward relicensure asestablished by the Board of Nurse Examinersfor the State of Texas. To receive11.5 contact hours, the participantmust attend the entire activity and submita completed evaluation tool.Successful completion of thiseducational activity provides up to 11.5contact hours. Because we are unableto give partial CEU credit for early departure,please do not make early flightreservations.This CE activity may be underwrittenby an unrestricted educational grant.Approval as a provider refers to recognitionof educational activities only anddoes not imply ANCC Commission onAccreditation or Texas Nurses Associationapproval or endorsement of anyproduct.REGISTRANTS WITH SPECIALNEEDS:Individuals in need of special assistance inregard to this educational program shouldcall the following number: 512-263-2480CONTINUING NURSINGEDUCATION:Memorial Hermann Northeast is an approvedprovider of continuing nursing educationby the Texas Nurses Association, anaccredited approver by the AmericanNurses Credentialing Center’s Commissionon Accreditation. This activity meets Type IREGISTRATION/CANCELLATIONDEADLINE:To ensure enrollment, paymentand form must be received at TSICP/ACC by March 21, 2008. If confirmationis not received by March 23, call512-263-2480. The registration fee, lessa 20% cancellation charge is refundableif notice is received three businessdays prior to program. No refundswill be issued for cancellationsreceived after March 21, 2008. Registrantsunable to attend may send asubstitute. If you have questions, call512-263-2480 or e-mail

Day One2008 TSICP Annual Conference AgendaMarch 27-28, 2008DoubleTree HotelAustin, Texas0745-0800 President’s Welcome/Introduction to 2008 Board0800-0930 Healthcare Futurist—Dr. Daniel Pesut0930-1015 TB Historical Perspective—Patrick Moonan1015-1030 Break1030-1115 MDR-X TB, 2007 case—Patrick Moonan1115-1215 Antibiotics…Past, Present, Future—Jay King1215-1330 Lunch/Networking1330-1430 Biofilm, Leeches and Maggots—Dr. Randall Wolcott1430-1445 Break1445-1545 ABC’s of Poster Presentation—Judy Prescott1545-1700 Vendor FairDay Two0745-0800 Housekeeping Items0800-0930 Shampoos, Tattoos and BBQs—Barb Bancroft0930-1030 Today’s HIV Patient—Dr. Elizabeth Race1030-1100 Break / Check out1100-1200 Getting to Zero Tolerance—Dr. Robert Haley1200-1300 Lunch/ Business Meeting1300-1400 Organize/Prioritize/Maximize—Patti Grant1400-1500 Leadership in the Trenches—Anne Wright

Please print.TSICP 31st Annual Conference REGISTRATION FORM(Photocopies may be used.)Name____________________________________ First Name (for badge)______________________________Social Security # ____________________________Title_____________________________________________Institution________________________________ E-mail address______________________________________Address________________________________________________ Phone #______________________________City/State/Zip_____________________________ FAX #_____________________________________________REGISTRATION FEES*:MemberNon-Member$400.00* $475.00**(*Fee includes Continental breakfasts, luncheons, refreshment breaks, and materials.) (** The non-member fee alsoincludes a membership in TSICP for one year.)Enclosed is my check payable to TSICP in the amount of $______________ or I authorize charge to my:Master CardAccount #_______________________________Exp. Date:___________Visa CardAmerican ExpressName as appears on card:_____________________________________DiscoverSignature________________________________________________________________(must be signed to charge)IN ORDER TO BE REGISTERED FOR THIS WORKSHOPThe easiest way to guarantee your place is to fax your registration form to 512-402-1875or register online at www.tsicp.org and pay with a credit card.If you are paying by check (Make checks payable to TSICP.)– mail your registration andpayment to: P.O. Box 341357, Austin, Texas, 78734 (please fax a copy to us first at 512-402-1875).Registration is not complete until payment is received. Please call if you do not receiveconfirmation of this registration by March 21, 2008.Cancellations: The seminar tuition, less a 20% processing fee, is refundable if notice isreceived three business days prior to the meeting. No refunds will be given after this time. Registrantsunable to attend may send a substitute. If you have questions, call 512-263-2480 or e-mail dkraft_1@msn.com.Dues payments to TSICP are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal incometax purposes. Dues payments are deductible by members as an ordinary and necessarybusiness expense.