Daily Program - Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7am–5pm
Poster Display Sessions
Research/Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Improvement/Innovation posters will be on display daily during the week of Congress.
Concurrent Education
8-9:30am
Recommended Practices Update (Part 2)
Renae Battie, RN, MN, CNOR
Judith Goldberg, RN, MSN, CNOR
Jane Kuhn, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNAA
Evangeline Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
Session 3773, 1.5 CH, Track: C, PS
This session will review and inform you of the latest findings that support the new AORN Recommended Practices for 2010. This session includes the authors of the new RP’s and will answer your questions regarding the new changes and findings.
Competencies in the OR Suite
Patricia Nicholson, RN, RM, BA, MEd
Session 3774, 1.5 CH, Track: E,L/M
This session addresses competencies from an international perspective. It is clearly indicated in the literature that nursing has a commitment to develop and define competencies for the profession and there remains the challenge to develop more specific competencies for specialized areas of nursing. This session will include a discussion on the development and validation of an assessment tool for measuring competence in the Operating Room Suite. While observing the performance of an instrument nurse, members of the audience will be provided with the opportunity to participate in using the validated assessment tool as well as viewing a sample and providing insight about the level of performance observed.
To Err is Human: Aftermath of an OR Error Canceled
Karen Martin, RN, BSN, MS, CNOR
Lola Fehr, RN, MS, CAE, FAAN
Session 3775, 1.5 CH, Track: PS
Safe Surgery Saves Lives: Progressing the WHO 2nd Global Challenge
Jane Helen Reid, RGN, MSc, DPNS, PGCEA
Mary Jo Steiert, RN, BSN, CNOR
Session 3759, 1.5 CH, Track: P, PS
This presentation is designed to provide a progress report and celebrate the vital role of the perioperative nurse in making surgery safer using the World Health Organization’s “Safe Surgery Saves Lives” Campaign.
Laser Safety Audit Unwrapped
Penny J. Smalley, RN, CMLSO
Session 3777, 1.5 CH, Track: C, PS
National standards governing medical lasers mandate an annual audit in all healthcare facilities. Perioperative nurses strive to provide a safe workplace, but may be frustrated by not knowing how to read, interpret, or implement the standards. Safety audits are required by ANSI, OSHA, and the Joint Commission, audits are essential to quality assurance and practice improvement. Perioperative nurses are often responsible for conducting or assisting with audits, yet have no simple, clinically relevant model to follow. This session will provide you the key components to create your audit tool.
Joint Commission Reminder: If it looks like an OR, It’ll be Surveyed as an OR
David Wyatt, RN, BSN, MPH, MA, CNOR
Mary Jane Edwards, RN, CNOR
Session 3778, 1.5 CH, Track: L/M, PS
This session will identify two strategies to ensure equitable real estate access to all users while defining key metrics that demonstrate the inter-relationship between traditional and nontraditional interventional procedures. This session will also introduce the concept of shared resources – in theory and practice. As technology advances, new procedures and equipment compete for OR real estate and resources, from nursing to anesthesiology. Cardiologists and interventional radiologists schedule cases in the operating room, or perform procedures that contain key surgical elements, outside of the traditional OR. Expensive technology, such as the hybrid operating room, underscores the metamorphosis of interventional procedures. Non-traditional surgical teams need focused supervision to ensure compliance and consistent quality patient care. Personnel management challenges include matrix reporting confusion, cost center clashes and inconsistent performance expectations.
Poudre Valley Hospital: Journey to Clinical Excellence
Craig Luzinski, RN, MSN, NEA, BC
Session 3779, 1.5 CH, Track: L/M, P
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Best Places to Work award, Magnet™ Designation for Nursing Excellence award, and the Peak Performance Award are just a few of the awards this hospital has acquired. They know quality, they know nursing, and they know performance. Poudre Valley Hospital is top-notch in patient care. This session will provide you the insight to how they achieved the distinction as Best In Class-A Top Performing Health System.
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Ernestine Kotthoff-Burrell, PhD, RN, BC, FAANP
Session 3780, 1.5 CH, Track: C
With the number of elderly patients on the rise, now is the time to update your clinical knowledge base regarding the latest evidence based practice guidelines when caring for the older adult in your operating room. This dynamic speaker and geriatric expert will discusshow to fine tune your assessment skills as well as identify the latest trends in medication and therapies the older adult may need.
Updates & Innovations in Total Hip Surgeries
Craig Loucks, MD
Session 3781, 1.5 CH, Track:C
Reach the peak in orthopedic surgery concepts. This session will provide you with the latest information on updates and innovative surgical techniques in MIS Hip surgery. Hear from one of our local expert surgeons in total hip minimally invasive surgery.
Lessons Learned in the Management Wars
Martha Stratton, RN, MSN, MHSA, CNOR, NEA-BC
Session 3734, 1.5 CH, Track: L/M
This session will provide insight to new and future perioperative managers and identify the common traits needed to succeed in management. Perioperative management is not for the faint of heart, nor should it be for the hard of heart. Compassionate yet responsible management philosophies developed through years of observation and practice will be conveyed with a humorous approach. Personal reflection of successes and failures will be discussed. Through situational examples the principles of management are explored with methods to capitalize on opportunities while avoiding pitfalls.
Surgical Safety: It Takes a System
John F. Harrington, CMI
John L. (Jack) McCarthy MBA
Session 3901, 1.5 CH, Track: C, E,L/M, P, PS
Surgical error is a major public health issue. A majority of inpatient adverse events are related to surgical care and more than half are preventable. Previously, an understanding about the etiology for surgical error was limited; however, recently a significant improvement in our understanding of these issues has come about from an analysis of malpractice claims data. With this knowledge, several interventions were designed which have significantly impacted the number of surgical errors and overall mortality associated with surgery.
Drawing on extensive data from the Harvard Medical Institutions, the evolving understanding of surgical error will be outlined along with a discussion of potential opportunities to address these issues. Additionally, several successful interventions will be outlined along with common features indicative of successful initiatives.
8:30-10am
VIP Exhibit Hours
10am-3pm
Exhibit Floor Open to All Attendees
3:30-5pm
First House of Delegates
Join us as we share and vote on the official business of the Association. Parliamentary procedure is followed. All Delegates are required to attend and join their colleagues in reserved sections for their state. Roll call will be taken to determine if a quorum is present. Only Delegates are eligible to vote. Contact Hours may be awarded based on content.
Concurrent Education
3:30-5pm
Surgical Services Pep Rally-Mandatory Fun
Maureen Chadwick, RN, MSN, NE-BC
Session 3789, 1.5 CH, Track: C, PS
This session will explore the pep rally concept -- a new and creative way to communicate essential information to the surgical services department team, leaders and surgeons. Leaders were challenged with efforts to ensure communication of national patient safety goals, hospital strategic initiatives and department specific opportunities. In this organization the leadership team had traditionally used the lecture approach to communicate an annual state of the union to our heart center staff and subsequentlysurgical services. Due to busy work schedules and cases lasting longer than scheduled, it was difficult to have good attendance and hold anyone’s attention for a one hourlecture. This allowed the opportunity to recognize that they needed to identify a creative way to involve staff, seniorleadership and physicians to communicate initiatives in a fun way that would hold everyone’s attention as well as have everyone retain this information. The pep rally concept was born from these challenges.
Pharmaceutical Theft from the Surgical Suite: What Went Wrong?
Gregory C. Graf, JD
Session 3784, 1.5 CH, Track: C, E/L, L/M, PS
This prominent Denver attorney will discuss his case and highlight key factors associated with United States v. Kristen Parker. This case undoubtedly provoked curiosity and has inspired to change clinical practice among the entire surgical team. Our speaker will identify components of this case and its impact to patient care, patient safety, patient care setting and the diversion of class II narcotics. The diversion of medications as well as factors leading to the indictment and arrest will be of great interest during this presentation. Clinical implications will be discussed as it pertains to scope of practice, ANA Code of Ethics and much more. Don’t miss this session and become informed.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Biologics
Heather Ann Brennan, PhD
Session 3783, 1.5 CH, Track: C
With the recent explosion in the number of biological products available, many perioperative professionals are faced with steep challenges related to the management of biologics in the operating room setting. Not only are there an overwhelming number of biological products and tissue forms available, but how do you categorize them, control inventory, and contain cost? This session will increase your general understanding of the types of biologics utilized in the operating room, as well as provide strategies for differentiation. Evaluation tools will be provided to help your facility control excess inventory and assess new biological products in the future.
Shoulder Injuries: From the Playing Field to the OR
Mark Fitzgerald, MD
Session 3782, 1.5 CH, Track: C, P
Another Peak surgeon! This session will provide an innovative approach to understanding shoulder injuries from the playing field to the OR. This orthopedic surgeon will identify the most common shoulder injuries and treatment options as well as the most beneficial
surgical intervention. He will also discuss follow-up care necessary to return to the playing field. Don’t miss this session-whether you are involved in sports or have a loved one on the playing field- this session is for you.
9 1/2 Ways to End Our Own Nursing Shortage
LeAnn Thieman, LPN, CSP, CPAE
Session 3785, 1.5 CH, Track: L/M
The demand for perioperative nurses outweighs the supply. Despite these challenges, practicing perioperative registered nurses have the opportunity to encourage
interested individuals to enter the nursing profession through formal and informal mentoring activities and behaviors. The One Reach One Nurse initiative shares strategies on how the nearly 3 million nurses in the United States can each recruit or retain just one nurse. The benefits of this initiative increase staffing ratios, decrease burnout, creates a more positive workplace, and most importantly, facilitates optimal patient care
and patient satisfaction.
When Things Go Right: Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals in Action
Elizabeth Norton, RN, BSN, CNOR
Session 3786, 1.5 CH, Track: C, PS
This presentation will give an overview of the processes with examples of our creative solutions at CHB, challenges and obstacles toward successful implementation of the National Patient Safety Goals and the creation of a video that showcases patient safety in the operating room. This session will provide you with a teaching tool to implement this process at your facility.
Using Simulation to Optimize Block Scheduling
Marcia S. Petersen, RN, MBA
Session 3787, 1.5 CH, Track: C, l/M, PS
In almost every case, one of the most significant areas of waste in an OR is inefficient use of block scheduling. Unfortunately, changing block schedules requires a solid understanding of complex and interdependent resources as well as the ability and energy to overcome strong political interests within the organization. When done well, the increase in block time, staff satisfaction and surgeon satisfaction can be dramatic. Learn the approach, tools and tactics to drive a block scheduling initiative successfully.
Prevention of Surgical Site Infections: Beyond Core Measures
Edward Septimus, MD
Session 3788, 1.5 CH, Track: C,IC/IP, PS
Surgical site infections continue to rise despite the advent of impoved practices and jnfection prevention products. This session will review current statistics, causes and practice changes that have been implemented to reduce and control SSIs. In addition there will be information on emerging recommendations beyond current core measures to better address the growing number of SSIs.
How to Maintain Your Sanity in an Upside-Down World
Jim Keelan
Session 3790, 1.5 CH, Track: P
Humor is a powerful tool for dealing with stress, conflicts, illness, grief and myriad other ills that are common in today’s high pressure society. With his insight and understanding, Dr. Keelan offers simple, straight forward guidelines that result in stress reduction, increased productivity, conflict resolutions, self-acceptance and a sense of well-being and joy.
5:30-6:30pm
General Session
A Look at Issues Facing the Obama Administration
David Gergen, Political Analyst, CNN
Session 3791, 1.5 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. |
An Evening at the Theater ~ 6:30 – 10pm
Enjoy a magical performance of the Tony® Award winning musical Mary Poppins! There is time to grab a quick bite before the show begins at 7:30pm. Guests are responsible for own transportation. Venue is within walking distance or a short free ride on the 16th
Street Shuttle.
Take it to the Court! ~ 6:30 – 11pm
The bright lights, the energy of the fans, the crowd pumping music, and talented athletes ~ tonight you will have fantastic seats on the club level for the The Denver Nuggets vs. The Washington Wizards basketball game. Transportation included.
Boot Scootin’ Denver Style ~ 7 – 10pm
Recognized year after year by the Country Music
Association as one of the best country dance clubs in the U.S., the Grizzly Rose is the perfect spot to kick up your heels while rubbin’ elbows with your AORN peers. Line dancing lessons will ensure that everyone knows some savvy steps to display on the dance floor. BBQ buffet dinner and two cocktails included.