Poster Session Information/Submission

Submit your poster presentation on promising practices, innovative projects and research relevant to the theme and/or innovation in rural health. This is a fantastic opportunity for students, professionals and rural organizations!

All submissions will undergo a competitive review process. Not all submissions will be chosen to present. Evaluation criteria includes: 

♦  Topic(s) address current policy and priorities for rural health

♦  Clarity of the presentation’s purpose and goals 

♦  Relevance of the topic to the conference audience and themes: 

TARGET AUDIENCES ARE RURAL

♦  Health Care Professionals 

♦  Hospital and Clinic Administrators 

♦  Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Agencies 

♦  Public Health Officers

♦  Home health and Hospice Teams 

♦  Federal and State Agencies 

♦  Policy Makers, State and Local Leaders 

♦  Board Members

♦  Academics and Researchers

♦  Students

♦  Community Members

THEME COVER RURAL

♦  Policy and Rural Health Advocacy

♦  Quality Improvement Initiatives 

♦  Financial Stability and Billing Updates

♦  Patient Safety and Satisfaction

♦  Care Management

♦  Equity and Access to Care

♦  Technology and Innovation

♦  Workforce and Leadership Development 

♦  Health and Workforce Research 

♦  Recruitment and Retention

♦  Population and Community Health

♦  Integrated Behavioral Health

♦  Integrated Oral Health

♦  Health Education

Posters must include a concise title and clearly list primary presenter and co-authors. 

Submit via the on-line submission form by January 2

IF YOUR SUBMISSION IS ACCEPTED FOR PRESENTATION, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING

• Primary author must present at the conference in-person.
  • Wednesday, March 11 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
• Additional authors may co-present in-person, but are not required to attend the conference. 
• Presenter(s) are responsible to print and bring their own poster and supporting materials.
• Authors will be notified by
  January 31 of their status (ACCEPTED or DECLINED). 

We regret that a limited number of presentation slots are available. 

To be considered, poster presentation submissions must include all the information requested in the online form. 

• This form will collect:
• Primary Author/Presenter information
• Co-Authors (if any) names, titles, organizations, and email addresses
• Poster Title
• Description: What is the main topic and what is the purpose and goal of this presentation?
• Target Audience and Relevance: Who will find this topic of interest (i.e. presentation audience, population researched, highlighted, or served through a project)? How is it relevant to the conference attendees or theme?

TIPS & GUIDELINES FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS

• Poster size should be 36" x 24" landscape orientation
• Clarity and brevity are crucial; save details for discussion
• Use at least 18-point font, and use bold lettering for headings (not underlined), Sans Serif font
• Include your title and name
• Left-justify text within text boxes
• All images/photos should be clear and captioned
• Poster should be readable from 3-6 feet away; be mindful of color contrast
• Consider the flow of information on your poster, visual balance of graphics, and avoid too much white space

Note: Posters will need to be mounted on freestanding poster foam board; they will be displayed on easels during the poster session.  Tables or stands for handouts are not available.

POSSIBLE TOPICS INCLUDE

♦  Preparing for Value Based Care and Payment/Practice Transformations

♦  New Evidence in Rural Clinics, Hospitals, Home Health and EMS Settings

♦  Rural Workforce Development

♦  Integration of Service Delivery

♦  Patient and Family-Centered Care Models

♦  Palliative and Hospice Care in Rural Communities

♦ Care Coordination

♦  Rural EMS Innovations and Solutions

♦  Emergency Preparedness in Rural Areas

♦  Opioid Epidemic

♦  Innovation in Care Delivery

♦  Chronic Care Conditions and Treatment

♦  Change Management Best Practices 

♦  Rural Healthcare Financial Management

♦  Improving Quality Outcomes through IT

♦  Cultural Humility and Diversity 

♦  Work Culture and Retention

♦  Social Determinants of Health

All submissions will undergo a review process. Not all submissions will be chosen to present. 

SUBMISSIONS WILL BE EVALUATED BY THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

• Does the topic address current policy and priorities for rural health? (rated 0-3)
• Does the description provide clear purpose and goals for the presentation? (rated 0-3)
• Is the topic relevant to multiple conference audiences and themes? Or if targeted, is the specific audience named? (rated 0-3)
• An extra point is awarded for student applicants.

**Posters must include a concise title and clearly list primary presenter and co-author