Daily Program - Sunday, March 14, 2010
Does not include Intensive Education Workshops. For a list of these workshops please visit the Intensive Education Workshops webpage.
7am–5pm
Poster Display Sessions
Research/Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Improvement/ Innovation poster displays will be available for daily viewing starting on Saturday, March 14. The number of Contact Hours you may earn for viewing posters will be determined by January 5, 2010. The total number of poster sessions and Contact Hours available will be determined by the number of posters accepted. Contact Hours and exact viewing times will be listed in the Congress Program provided in the attendee bag.
7am – 2pm
Joint Commission Updates
Kathleen A. Catalano, RN, JD, FHIMSS
Session 4926, 5.5 CH, Track: A, C, L/M
This one day intensive will highlight the new Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals that are currently in place as well as those that are being recommended for the future. This program will keep you up-to-date with the most current information. Learn from this expert about the patient safety goals, implementation ideas and how to keep up.
8–9:30am
Congress Orientation
7:30am–11am
International Summit (Cont.) (1.5 Days)
Session 4910,Maximum of 8.0 CH, Track: C, E, L/M, PS
Continued from Saturday
8am–12pm
Medical Laser Safety Officer Course (Cont.)*
Laser Institute of America
Session 4917, 7.5 CH, Track: C, PS
Continued from Saturday
*Must attend both days to receive contact hours.
Fun With SPF: Standardized Perioperative Framework
Marilyn Bowman-Hayes RN, MSN, MBA
Denise Maxwell-Downing, RN, MS, CNOR
Sharon Giarizzo-Wilson RN, BSN, MS, CNOR
Doreen Shore RN, MSHA, CNOR
Session 4924, 7.5 CH, Track: C, E, I, PS
This intensive program is geared to make sure you have an understanding of The SyntegrityTM standardized perioperative framework and that your facility is prepared for the upcoming changes and challenges that can be encountered with the EMR (electronic medical record). The Syntegrity framework encompasses all that would be needed to ensure your perioperative documentation meets the criteria necessary to extract all needed elements to ensure patient safety standards are met and outcomes promote patient safety.
Going Green
Julie Moyle, RN, MSN
Vickii Pierce, RN, BSN, CNOR
Kai Abelkis
Lisa Allen RN
Session 4925, 3.7 CH, Track: P
Save the earth. We are all aware of all the unnecessary waste that occurs in the perioperative setting. Learn innovative methods for Going Green and staying Green from this leading Colorado hospital. Learn how this hospital has taken the initiative and raised the bar on going green and staying green. These expert speakers will provide great insight and examples of going green in the OR.
Crucial Confrontations (Cont.) (1.5 Days)* **
Stacy Nelson, EdD
Session 4918 Cont, 11.0 Total CH, Track: A, L/M, P
Continued from Saturday
*Must attend both days to receive contact hours.
**Program limited to 50 participants.
8am-2pm
Digital Storytelling Workshop: Nurses, Tell Your Stories! (Cont.) (1.7 Days)* ** ***
Sherri Clemens, MA
Melissa Kreider, MA
Session 4919, 13.0 Total CH, Track: C,E
Continued from Saturday
* Must attend both days to receive contact hours.
** Program limited to 50 participants
*** Laptop computer required with either iMovie (Mac)
or MovieMaker (PC)
10am-12:30pm
Candidates Forum
The Candidates Forum will be held on Sunday, March 14 to give delegates the opportunity to attend additional education activities during the week of Congress. Note: Meet the Candidates moves to Monday, March 15 at the Exhibit Floor Reception.
1-2pm
Congress Orientation
2-2:30pm
Pre-Opening Session Entertainment
Opening session entertainment performed by Peter Fox of Washington, DC. Originally from the New York City area, Peter performs nationally for a variety of private, corporate, social and theatrical functions. Peter can be reached for booking inquiries at www.PeterFoxMusic.net, or by calling 949-4-FOX-MUSIC. Piano accompaniment by Jeff Hamlin.
2:30-4:45pm
Opening Session & Individual Awards
Join thousands of your colleagues and friends to kickoff Congress in grand style. Experience what it feels like to be part of a sea of perioperative professionals that have come together from all over the world and from all practice areas. Share the excitement and electrifying emotions as the opening procession marches through the crowd. The immense joy and pride you’ll feel in your profession makes this a session like no other. Don’t miss this extraordinary experience. Individual award recipients will also be recognized.
4:45-5:45pm
Keynote Education Session: Impacting Quality
Janet Corrigan, PhD
Session 3729, 1.0 CH, Track:P
Evening Tours and Networking Opportunities (optional)*
| The below tours require advance registration at Convention Designs website. You may also contact Convention Designs directly at 303-650-8858. Tour cancellations received at Convention Designs offices by Wednesday, February 10, will receive a refund. Cancellations received after February 10 will not receive a refund. |
“A Swanky Soiree” ~ 6 – 9pm
Jazz at Jack’s, one of Denver’s hottest venues, will provide an ideal location for networking while enjoying some wonderful live jazz music. Appetizers and two cocktails included. Guests are responsible for their own transportation. Jack’s is within walking distance or short free ride on 16th Street shuttle.
“LoDo Ghost Tour” ~ 6 – 9pm
Let us take you back in time on a walking tour through the restored 100-year old buildings and warehouses of the Historic Lower Downtown Denver District including The Oxford Hotel, Union Station, and Mattie’s House of Mirrors. You’ll hear true stories of ghosts, “rags to riches” miners, fires, floods and famine, and much more. Light appetizers, bottled water, hot apple cider, time to dine on your own and transportation to LoDo are included.
“Denver History by Moonlight” ~ 6:30 – 9:45pm
Enjoy a rare opportunity to see Denver’s landmarks illuminated at night, including the Capitol Building as well as the Denver City and County Building followed by in-depth tours of the Molly Brown House and the historic Brown Palace Hotel. Please grab a small bite before this tour as there is no time to stop. Bottled water and snack included.