Next year's Conference
As we start imagining next year's conference, I wanted to share some of the feedback and start a conversation about what people liked and want to see more of, and what people would like to be different. Greatly value everyone's input in making it successful for all of us and our patients/families!
What attendees valued most
Family and patient voices. The family/patient panel was the dominant theme in written feedback. Attendees valued hearing real-life experiences, understanding the “why” behind the work, and seeing care through the family perspective.
Cross-center learning. Roundtables and breakout discussions helped participants compare workflows, identify shared challenges, and bring practical ideas back to their own institutions.
Actionable clinical content. Frequently cited content included caregiver readiness and education, discharge planning across facilities, ventilator troubleshooting, high-flow and noninvasive support, monitoring parameters, and ethical decision-making.
Collaborative energy. Several respondents emphasized the value of networking, gathering ideas, and forming connections…