AMRPA 2020 Virtual Fall Conference & Expo Roundup
As we all know, 2020 has posed many challenges and changes for AMRPA members. Despite them, AMRPA held an extremely success Virtual Fall Conference and Expo October 4-8. More than 1,100 people joined us this year from over 150 hospitals and health systems. Thanks to the planning skills and hard work of our Education Committee, we were joined by thought leaders across the country, discussing the most important topics in medical rehabilitation – ranging from payment to diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Despite the lack of face-to-face interaction, AMRPA still provided networking events, including the opening reception featuring Vinny DePonto is a mentalist and illusionist. The 2020 AMRPA Fall Conference & Expo was the first time the AMRPA People's Choice Award was presented. This new award offers recognition to a Fall Conference poster presentation that best showcases an impactful and innovative program and/or project in the field of medical rehabilitation. The winning poster, Benefits of an Interdisciplinary Rehab Team Huddle, was presented by Jennifer Carotenuto, MPA, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, Manager of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services; Lisa Graham, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, Clinical Services Coordinator; and Emily Holmer, MPT, NCS, Clinical Services Coordinator, Tampa General Hospital.
Opening Reception featuring Vinny DePonto
Winning Poster presented by Jennifer Carotenuto, Lisa Graham and Emily Holmer
AMRPA Magazine / December 2020 33
