FIRST TIME ATTENDEE?
If this is your first time enjoying the “Vision Experience,” or if it has been some time since you’ve attended, this section can highlight some items to help you make the most of your visit.
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Session vs. Workshop
– In a nutshell, sessions belong to an application track, are approximately one hour in length, are presented in a lecture format, are presented Monday through Wednesday, and are part of your registration fee. Workshops span all applications, include non-application topics, are three hours in length, include some kind of hands-on exercise or reinforcement take-away, are presented Saturday through Tuesday, and require an additional fee.
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Exhibitors vs. Advanced Solutions Center (ASC)
– Exhibitors display products or services that complement the MS4 core applications. The ASC displays new and upcoming MS4 products.
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Sunday Evening Welcome Reception
– This is a great way to catch the fun-loving spirit of the conference. Join your fellow attendees for a kickoff evening of food, games, and music.
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Ask the Expert
– MS4 Customer Service Center provides a venue for attendees to receive one-on-one application support. Feel welcome to bring supporting documentation from home and work your tickets along side your Customer Service Analyst. Watch the conference schedule materials for room and times.
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Focus Groups
– Under the umbrella of the Vision Board of Directors, the MS4 hospital user community has organized customer Focus Groups. Groups consist of 10-20 members, including representation from MS4 Development and Customer Service. Each Focus Group will offer an update session to the attendees on the past year’s activities. Consult the “Sessions at a Glance” portion of this book for times and places. As a side note, Focus Group membership is open to any attendee. Contact the appropriate Focus Group co-chair or any Vision Board of Directors member for details.
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Business Meeting
– As an incorporated entity, the Vision User Group is required to report to its members annually. This meeting will review financial statements, introduce Vision Board candidates, propose changes to by-laws, and have really fun drawings. This meeting is open to MS4 hospital users only.
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General Sessions
– A general session is held at 8:00 am on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Monday’s general session is also called “Opening Ceremonies,” and is filled with energy and excitement, setting the tone for the conference. Each morning’s session features a keynote speaker who will motivate, inspire, or tickle your funny bone – often all at the same time.
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Gala
– The Tuesday evening gala will be a night to remember. In keeping with the conference theme, attendees look forward to dressing up. There is fine dining, superb entertainment, and dancing until midnight.
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Closing Ceremonies
– Wrap up the week Wednesday afternoon by attending the Closing Ceremonies; this is the official passing of the baton to next year’s Vision Board of Directors president. There will be a slide show highlighting the week’s activities, and cash drawings. Don’t tempt fate; you must be present to win.
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Vision Store
– Looking for that perfect memento of the conference? Something to take back to your staff? Visit the Vision Store for all your souvenir and shopping needs. The store is located on the lower level with Registration.
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Networking
– Besides the great educational opportunities and fun events, you’ll be able to form relationships and alliances with fellow MS4 users and Siemens/MS4 employees. Meet people in other hospitals that have your same job responsibilities, and share ideas and solutions that benefit everyone. Having the conference in Salt Lake City allows you to meet the Siemens/MS4 Customer Support voice that you’ve been speaking to.
