California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (CAHHS) Volunteer Services is convening two meetings in a “mini-conference” format using selected speakers and topics from our 2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference. Please share this information with your volunteers and staff.
Date & Time
Friday, August 16, 2019
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Location
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 580-7500
Map & Directions
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is providing complimentary parking to mini-conference attendees. Please pull a ticket upon entry and bring with you to the meeting for validation.
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Agenda
Time
Event
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Registration & Networking
10 a.m - 11 a.m.
Homeless Patient Discharge Planning Overview
(Peggy Broussard Wheeler)
11 a.m. - Noon
Roundtable Discussion Groups
Noon - 1 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Network Conference Overview
2 p.m.
Adjournment
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Cost
The cost to attend is $25, payable via check or credit card. This fee pays for your meal and meeting materials.
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What to Bring
Program models, samples and resources from your hospital volunteer program to share with your peers.
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Contact Us?
CAHHS Volunteer Services
(916) 552-7544
volunteers@calhospital.org
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RSVP
Available mid-July 2019.
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