Intensive Education Workshops

Poster Display Sessions
Saturday 12 - 5 pm and Sunday 7 am – 5 pm
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, 2009. 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.

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Saturday, March 14, 2009

8 am - 12 pm 
Writer's Workshop: Articulating Your Value
Liz Cowperthwaite, BA; Patricia C. Seifert, RN, MSN, CNOR, CRNFA, FAAN
Session 1328, 3.7 CH, Track: P
Writing for publication - is a way to articulate the value of the perioperative nurse's contribution to patient care. This half-day session will cover the basics of writing and provide insights into the process of publishing a manuscript. Experienced authors and editors will offer personal attention and feedback on your ideas, explain the steps in the writing process, and help you to develop a preliminary draft that will bring you closer to your goal of publishing!

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8 am - 12 pm
PNDS Primer Workshop
Janie Bowman-Hayes, RN, MSN, MBA
Session 1329, 3.7 CH, Track: L/M, C, I
(Repeat session will be offered from 1– 5 pm)
Working toward a paperless standardized health care record in the future is quite often overwhelming. In this interactive half-day workshop, you will be introduced to the PNDS language and encouraged to use the nursing language while implementing these basics into your perioperative documentation. Participants are encouraged to bring their facility’s documentation record to fully understand how to integrate the PNDS into their day-to-day clinical documentation, whether their facility uses computerized charting or paper charting documents. You will learn valuable building blocks of information to promote and teach PNDS to your colleagues and integrate a seamless transition to your current or future electronic health care record.

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8 am – 5 pm
Crucial Conversations  - SOLD OUT
(This 1.5-day session will be continued on Sunday from 8 am –12 pm)
Stacey Nelson, BA, MED, EdD
 Session 1330 (Sat) and Session 1338 (Sun), 11.0 total CH for the 1.5-day program, Track:P
A crucial conversation is a discussion between two or more people where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. These conversations, when handled poorly or ignored, cause teams and organizations to get less-than-desirable results. Put the award-winning Crucial Conversations training approach to work for you, your team, and your organization, and everything gets better. The training teaches you how to achieve spirited dialogue at all levels in your organization; you will begin to surface the best ideas, make the highest quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment. This one-and-a-half day interactive training experience introduces a set of tools that builds
alignment, agreement, and interpersonal communication. The course facilitator is a Senior Trainer from Vital Smarts.
The participant materials you will receive for this workshop are:
• Crucial Conversations Participant Toolkit (224-page training workbook)
• Crucial Conversations Action Planner
• Contract cards and model cards
• A copy of Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
• Crucial Conversations Audio Companion (6-CD set for strengthening Crucial Conversations skills)
• A certifi cate of completion
• A subscription to the Crucial Skills Newsletter, a weekly email service
• A follow-up process that includes multiple web resources (a selfscoring style under stress self-assessment, video examples, downloads, and more). Limited to 50 attendees.

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8 am – 5 pm
Medical Laser Safety Officer Certificate Program
(This 1.5-day session will be continued on Sunday from 8 am –12 pm)
Laser Institute of America
 Session 1331 (Sat) and Session 1339 (Sun), 11.0 total CH for the 1.5-day program, Track:C
This one-and-a-half day certificate course is designed to give OR personnel a basic foundation in laser biophysics and tissue interaction. You will learn laser safety protocols according to the ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities standard, as well as indications for specifi c patient selection when using different laser wavelengths. Instruction is accomplished through didactics, lecture, and discussion. At the end of this course, the participant will be able to discuss laser biophysics and tissue interactions, discuss the laser safety standards according to ANSI, list the effects and characteristics of laser wavelengths on tissue, discuss the current treatment modalities with lasers, list the indications for specific patient selection when using the different laser wavelengths, explain the operational skills with the different laser delivery devices, and list the advantages of the laser. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be eligible to take the Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer examination through the Board of Laser Safety. Attendance at both sessions  is mandatory to receive your Contact Hours and certifi cate of completion. A gift-in-kind was provided by The Laser Institute of America.

In order for an individual to qualify to take the CMLSO examination, the following requirements must be met:

• Candidates must have a 4 year degree from an accredited institution or be a licensed medical professional or they may either have a 2 year AS degree or high school diploma and advanced education and training in their individual area of practice.
• One (1) year of experience with laser safety or acting as LSO, having performed the specific responsibilities outlined in the ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities standard.
• Two (2) reference statements or letters of recommendation from the applicant's supervisor and/or other knowledgeable person(s) stating that the applicant has performed the specific responsibilities of an LSO. (View the Reference Questionnaire)
• A certificate of completion of a Laser Safety Officer course. (In special cases, this requirement may be waived by the BLS upon application with supporting documentation.)
  Application for the CMLSO exam may be obtained by contacting the BLS office.

A nonrefundable fee of $50.00 must accompany the application. Any application submitted without the appropriate fee will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant.

Application Deadlines - All applications for the CLSO and CMLSO exams must be postmarked no later than two weeks prior to when you wish to take the exam.

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8 am – 5 pm
Advanced Practice Nursing Seminar
(This 1.5 day session will be continued on Sunday from 8 am – 12 pm)
Tom Barkley DSN, ACNP-BC
Session 1342 (Sat) and Session 1347 (Sun), 11.0 total CH for he 1.5 day program, Track: C
This 1.5-day program will provide the Advanced Practice Nurse the neded updates to practice at the advanced level. Cinical Topics include Pharmacotherapeutics, Pathophysiology, and Advanced Physical Assessment and more. Reimbursement, prescriptive authority, insurance, billing, and components of practicing as an independent practitioner will be discussed. Role and scope of practice, grant writing, and publishing will also be identified as key points during this intensive program specifically geared for the Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist and any Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) who wishes to keep up with new updates that affect advanced practice nursing.

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8 am – 5 pm
Sterilization Certificate Program
Cynthia Spry, RN, MSN, MA, CNOR; Marsha Miller, RN, MEd, CNOR
 Session 1332, 7.5 CH, Track: C
Sterilization practice and technology have changed dramatically in the last decade. This course will present the science behind sterilization, and an overview of available sterilization technologies. Cleaning, inspection, packaging, sterilization technology and cycle selection and quality monitoring will be presented as well. Hot topics including extended cycles, loaner instruments and flash sterilization will also be covered. This course is appropriate for the Sterile Processing manager as well as the perioperative nurse who must fl ash an instrument in preparation for surgery.

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8 am – 5 pm
Energy-Based Devices: Safety in Practice (Cancelled)

Session 1333 (Cancelled)

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8 am – 5 pm
Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Seminar
Speakers Invited
Session 1334, 7.5 CH, Track: C
Traumatic injuries affect multiple body systems. In this intensiveseminar, you will learn from a group of experts the multi-trauma sequelae of principles to prioritize treatment for both operative and nonoperative approaches in the multi-trauma patient. You will learn about traumatic injuries and their respective treatments as well as a diverse methodology for caring for this patient population. This program will include discussion on all types of traumatic injuries, including orthopedic trauma, neurosurgical trauma, and maxillofacial trauma. Join your colleagues for this great seminar showcasing the subspecialty of trauma surgery.

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8 am – 5 pm
Pediatric Seminar
Christian Seefelder MD; Pat Thornton RN; Stella Harrington RN; Katherine Russell RN; Valentino Mendoza RN; Jeanette Diana RN, MSN; M. Catherine Sargent, MD ; Erin Pilson RN, BSN, CNOR; Peggy McDaniel RN
Session 1335, 7.5 CH, Track: C
This full-day intensive seminar on the latest pediatric hot topics will provide subject matter experts on fetal surgery, managing neonatal emergencies, pediatric liver transplantation, pediatric sports injuries, and perioperative pediatric management. You will learn about indications for transplantation, pediatric surgical procedures, treatment options for various types of pediatric injuries, neonatal anesthesia, management of neonatal emergencies, perioperative nursing care of the neonate, and so much more. Session endorsed by the AORN Pediatric Specialty Assembly and the Pediatric Surgical Association.

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8 am – 5 pm
Management Skills for New Managers
Sherry Church, RN, BC, MSN, MBA
Session 1336, 7.5 CH, Track: L/M
A good clinical OR nurse knows how to organize patient care and move seamlessly through a busy day. When this nurse is promoted to a management position, he/she often is expected to move as seamlessly through the day before having developed the skills to succeed in this new role. A seasoned director of surgical services will share her knowledge and expertise on multiple topics. In the one day program, the speaker will provide tools to use in your daily activities of  managing a busy OR department. You will learn about productivity and utilization issues, staffi ng models, and human
resource management. You will review organizational skills and planning. Our expert speaker will help you connect the dots to learn how to move through your day without being overwhelmed by the crises and complexities of all the issues a manager needs to balance. You will be able to share your ideas and ask questions about handling situations frequently faced by an OR manager.

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1 – 5 pm
PNDS Primer Workshop
Jamie Bowman-Hayes, RN, MSN, MBA
Session 1337, 3.7 CH, Track: L/M, C, I
(Repeat of Session 1329 - See description for Session 1329.

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5:30 – 7 pm
Specialty Assembly Reception
The Specialty Assembly Reception is specifically designed to provide an environment that showcases the individual specialty assemblies, celebrates the diverse specialties among AORN members, and allows all attendees to meet and network with colleagues from their own and other specialty backgrounds.

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Sunday, March 15, 2009

8 am – 12 pm
Crucial Conversations - SOLD OUT
Stacy Nelson, BA, MEd, EdD
 Session 1338 (Continuation of Session 1330 on Sat), 11.0 total CH for the 1.5-day program, Track:P
This half-day session will be the completion of the Crucial Conversations course from Saturday. You must attend both
sessions to receive your Contact Hours and certifi cate of completion.

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8 am – 12 pm
Medical Laser Safety Officer Certificate Program
Laser Institute of America
  Session 1339 (Continuation of Session 1331 on Sat), 11.0 Total CH for the 1.5-day program, Track:C
This half-day session will be the completion of the Medical Laser Safety Officer Certificate Program from Saturday. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be eligible to take the Certified Medical Laser Safety Offi cer examination through the Board of Laser Safety. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory to receive your Contact Hours and certificate of completion. A gift-in-kind was provided by The Laser Institute of America.

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8 am – 12 pm
Advanced Practice Nursing Seminar
Tom Barkley DSN, ACNP-BC
Session 1347 (Continuation of Session 1342 on Sat), 11.0 Total CH for the 1.5-day program, Track: C
This half-day session is the continuation of the Advanced Practice Nursing Seminar from Sat. You must attend the full 1.5 day program to earn the contact hours and certifi cate of completion.

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8 am – 12 pm
Delivering Effective Presentations
Laura Boone, MEd; Ann Marie Petrucelli, BS
Session 1340, 3.5 CH, Track: P
This half-day course is designed to help you improve your skills when presenting ideas, plans, and solutions to leadership, colleagues, and the general public. We will review how to organize and give an effective presentation and will cover the basic steps of preparation, content structure, and delivery. The objective of the course will be to review the basic process steps, analyze an audience, and discuss techniques to improve a presentation. We will practice delivering a presentation, critique a presentation, and provide constructive feedback to a presenter. 

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8 am – 12 pm
Infection Prevention Workshop - SOLD OUT
Kathleen Stoessel, RN, BSN, MS
  Session 1341, 3.7 CH, Track: C
(Repeat session offered from 1 – 5 pm)
The intent of this four hour workshop is to review the overall threat of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and discuss strategies to prevent HAIs in the perioperative environment.  Attendees will be divided into groups and given different situations that may occur in the perioperative environment that will challenge best practices required to prevent HAIs.  Given a specific scenario, each group will work as a team to select key strategies that would reduce the risk of infection, identify anticipated roadblocks/resistance to the implementation of the strategies, and propose activities to eliminate the roadblocks/resistance.   Each group will report out on the outcome of their deliberations to workshop attendees.

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8 am – 12 pm
Connecting PNDS to Accreditation
Carol Peterson, RN, BSN, MAOM, CNOR
Session 1344, 3.7 CH, Track: P, L/M
(Repeat session offered from 1 – 5 pm)
The PNDS is the only perioperative-focused nursing language that will ensure meeting your clincial outcomes. This nursing language incorporates SCIP measures, Joint Comission standards, and National Patient Safety Goals that will drive your clinical patient outcomes. The PNDS facilitates tracking and trending of critical elements to truly capture your data and improve quality patient safety measures to validate regulatory compliance.

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8 am – 5 pm
Joint Commission and National Patient Safety Goals Update for 2009
Kathleen Catalano, RN, JD
 Session 1343, 7.5 CH, Track: L/M, C
This all day session will provide an update regarding changes to the Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals that affect perioperative services and professionals. The changes being brought about to the survey process and the Joint Commission accreditation standards by the Standards Improvement Initiative (SII) will also be targeted, as will the “opportunities for improvement” presented to perioperative professionals during a Joint Commission accreditation survey. In addition, preparation for an upcoming survey will be discussed.

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8 am – 5 pm
Know White and Her Seven Learners Plus One
Michele Deck, RN, BSN, MEdL CCE, FACC
Session 1345, 7.5 CH, Track: P
Have you ever wondered how to make content memorable for your learners? Have you noticed that there are several different ways to reinforce important information? Let “Know” White introduce you to her learners. Michele Deck is back by popular demand for this one-day themed interactive program featuring the identification of eight ways adults process and remember information, eight creative ways to reinforce learning, and how to plan a lesson using three different learning approaches.

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1 – 5 pm
Infection Prevention Workshop
Kathleen Stoessel, RN, BSN, MS
Session 1346, 3.7 CH, Track: C, (Repeat of Session 1341)
See description for Session 1341.

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1 – 5 pm
Connecting PNDS to Accreditation
Carol Peterson, RN, BSN, MAOM, CNOR
Session 1349, 3.7 CH, Track: P, L/M
(Repeat of Session 1344 - See description for Session 1344.

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12 - 3 pm
Candidates’ Forum - Meet the Candidates for National Office!
The Candidates’ Forum and informal meeting of the candidates will be held on Sunday this year. This change will give Delegates the opportunity to attend two additional education activities during the week of Congress and provide all attendees with an opportunity to meet the organization’s candidates for national offi ce before the elections held later in the week.

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3 - 4:30 pm
First Forum
AORN Forums are sessions set aside for informal discussion regarding professional issues affecting the Association, the
practice of perioperative nursing, and ultimately the patient care perioperative nurses deliver. All delegates are required to attend and are asked to participate in the decision-making process that helps guide the future of AORN. Contact Hours may be awarded based on content.

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4:30 - 5:30 pm
First-Time Attendee Orientation Reception
Sponsored by: Mölnlycke Healthcare

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6:30 - 9 pm
Awards Dinner
Outstanding individual and chapter achievements will be the focus of this memorable evening. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with individual award winners and learn about their success strategies. Start the evening by mingling with AORN leaders who have been part of best practice initiatives, share your ideas with fellow colleagues, and make valuable new connections.

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*Please note: AORN reserves the right to substitute equally qualified presenters in case of an emergency and to cancel or substitute sessions.