<p>A</p><p>To:</p><p>From:</p><p>Re: Request to Attend the 2017 Nursing & Social Work Professionals Annual Conference & Exposition</p><p>Date:</p><p>This requests your approval to attend the 2017 LeadingAge New York Nursing & Social Work Professionals Annual Conference and Exposition on November 15-17 in Bolton Landing, NY. Attendance will allow me to hear talks by nationally-renowned speakers, have my questions answered by DOH officials and long-term care experts, to come up to speed on best practices and the latest changes in regulatory and compliance requirements, and to network with peers. </p><p>As one of the most affordable (yet top rated!) nursing & social work conferences today, the $479 registration fee includes:</p><p> Access to all the extraordinary sessions presented by acclaimed speakers  Access to online session materials and resources throughout the year  Time with exhibitors displaying products and services beneficial to our organization and my role  Lunch, breakfasts, breaks and a reception for two full days  [Social workers – you can earn up to 14.75 contact hours]</p><p>In addition to the affordable registration fee, LeadingAge New York has also negotiated a discounted hotel room rate of $109/night at the official conference hotel. This special rate expires October 10, 2017.</p><p>My goal is to return from the Nursing & Social Work Professionals Conference with a list of ideas that I can share and begin to immediately put into practice, including: </p><p>• Making sure we are ready for Phase 2 of CMS’ requirements of participation • Ensuring that our antibiotic stewardship program meets CMS’ new mandated standards, as well as their behavioral health requirements for residents who have experienced trauma • Introducing concrete ways to increase employee engagement and retention • Spotting risk factors to reduce preventable hospital readmissions • Identifying progress and barriers to strengthen our person-centered care practices • [Add any other goals]</p><p>Here’s an approximate breakdown of costs:</p><p>Hotel: (X nights at $109) [your cost here] Breakfasts, Lunch and Snacks Included Networking Included Registration Fee: $479 Transportation [your cost here] Total: $[Enter Total]</p><p>I know the LeadingAge NY Nursing & Social Work Professionals Annual Conference will deliver excellent value, inspire me with innovative ideas and provide tangible ways to take my job to the next level. It will also help me enhance my network of peers and will give me an in depth look at upcoming regulations. </p><p>Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to your reply. </p>