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Request for Approval to Attend 2015 Press Ganey National Client Conference

I would like approval and confirmation of budget to attend the 2015 Press Ganey National Client
Conference, to be held November 10-12 in Orlando, Fla. The conference, LeadingCare, is a learning and
networking event designed specifically for health care professionals committed to improving the patient
experience. It will enable me to contribute further value to our organization as I will bring back new ideas,
specific tactics, and innovative strategies to help us improve performance and the overall patient
experience. Below, I have included more information about the event.
Education
The three-day conference offers more than 80 educational sessions led by health care experts and
thought leaders, with continuing education credits available for nursing, CPHQ and ACHE. I plan to attend
sessions that provide resources and insights that apply directly to my work in [INSERT AREA]. [Insert if
applicable: I will participate in a preconference meeting focused specifically on best practices and
networking with {insert area}] In addition, I will learn about the latest features and benefits of Press
Ganeys portfolio of solutions and services, and speak directly with their staff to better understand how our
organization can maximize its return on investment.
The following sessions support our existing performance improvement initiatives [include details if
appropriate] and will help us prepare for upcoming challenges. The full list of focus areas and breakout
sessions to date is included on the following pages for reference.
Insert session here
Insert session here
Insert session here
Conference costs
Airfare:
Transportation: round trip taxi to airport
Transportation: round trip shuttle to conference
Hotel: 3 nights at $249 per night, taxes included
Registration fee: Early Bird rate (through Sept. 10)
Total:

$ [estimate based on your travel]

$ [estimate based on your travel]
$
36
$ 747
$ 1,125
$

When I return from the conference, I will share key takeaways and relevant information with colleagues in
order to improve our organization. To be better prepared to influence the [Board/hospital/department
heads] to support our [add description] initiative, I will identify specific activities that we may be able to
directly tie to revenue.
To ensure we get the most out of my participation, I plan to submit a report post conference, including an
executive summary and detailed action steps.
Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to your reply.
Regards,

A brochure with complete agenda as well as session descriptions is available:

www.pressganey.com/conference.
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