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Prepared Nurses Protect Patients: Prevention Strategies for Healthcare- Associated Infections and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Oct 12, 2017 12:30pm ‐ Oct 12, 2017 2:30pm
This session is an in-depth discussion of infectious and emerging diseases.
Join expert presenters discuss the following topics:
- An overview of the principles of disease transmission.
- Identification of appropriate evidence-based strategies to prevent the transmission of infections to health care personnel, patients, and their communities.
- Identification of emerging threats and the role of public health and the health care community.
Contact hours available until 10/15/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
- Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
- You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- This program received corporate sponsorship from the following: American Nurses Association (ANA) and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.
Learning Outcome:
- After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to use infection and disease prevention strategies in the medical-surgical healthcare environment.
Speaker(s):
- Barbara A. Gilbert, MSN, RN, CIC, Infection Control Nurse
Staying Positive While Working with Pearl and Grumpy - Opening Ceremonies & Opening Address
Oct 12, 2017 4:15pm ‐ Oct 12, 2017 6:30pm
This program is designed for health care providers who find themselves in a workplace with nonstop change, a less than productive team of co-workers, and lagging staff morale. The goal of the session is to help attendees create a more positive work climate. Tips, tools, and practical approaches are offered to help participants recognize self-defeating patterns, shift from reactive to proactive thinking, and improve teamwork and morale. Attendees are encouraged to develop a plan for next day use of the content and sustain personal change over time.
Contact hours available until 10/15/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
- Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
- You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.
Learning Outcome:
- After completing this learning activity, the participant will describe several approaches to functioning in a positive and proactive way both personally and professionally.
Speaker(s):
- Sharon Cox, MSN, RN
The RN Workforce - Relationship to the Medical-Surgical Nurse and Healthy Practice Environment
Oct 13, 2017 8:00am ‐ Oct 13, 2017 9:15am
This session discusses projected near-term changes in the RN workforce and the impact it has on nurses in the medical-surgical nursing practice environment. Sponsored by MSNCB™
Contact hours available until 10/15/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
- Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
- You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- Peter Buerhaus discloses other financial/material support for research studies from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Johnson & Johnson.
- There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- This program received corporate sponsorship from the following: MSNCB.
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.
Learning Outcome:
- After completing this learning activity, the participant will discuss at least four forces that will challenge the nursing workforce and identify how RNs can turn these challenges into opportunities to advance the contributions of nurses in hospital and other settings.
Speaker(s):
- Peter Buerhaus, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP(h)
Chapter Officers’ Breakfast
Oct 13, 2017 9:15am ‐ Oct 13, 2017 11:15am
• Meet and network with other chapter officers.
• Celebrate new chapters.
• Share chapter successes in the areas of recruitment, organization, education, professional development, and service.
Sepsis Update: Early Recognition and Treatment
Oct 13, 2017 11:15am ‐ Oct 13, 2017 12:30pm
Review the pathogen factors, host factors, host response, organ dysfunction, and circulatory and cellular/metabolic abnormalities that result in sepsis, along with early intervention and treatment options.
Contact hours available until 10/15/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
- Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
- You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.Learning Outcome:
- After completing this learning activity, the participant will describe the early signs of sepsis, including the Sepsis CMS Core Measures, and discuss the three-hour and six-hour bundles for protocol-based care for early sepsis.
Speaker(s):
- Darlene Lovasik, MN, RN, CCRN-K, CCTN, Transplant/Surgery Program Nurse Specialist, UPMC Presbyterian, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
New Drug Update and Ways to Prevent Errors During Transitions of Care
Oct 13, 2017 11:15am ‐ Oct 13, 2017 12:30pm
Focus on newly approved medications commonly administered by med-surg patients and understand why the medication is used, how it is dosed, common adverse events, monitoring considerations, and other important administration precautions. This session also highlights ways to minimize errors with medications during transitions of care.
Contact hours available until 10/15/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
- Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
- You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Speaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.
Learning Outcome:
- After completing this learning activity, the participant will identify new medications and their indications for use, including monitoring and other precautions, and strategies to reduce errors.
Speaker(s):
- Marlea Wellein, PharmD, BCPS
Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Reducing Readmissions While Providing Best Practices to Your COPD Patients
Oct 13, 2017 11:15am ‐ Oct 13, 2017 12:30pm
Managing patients with COPD has become increasingly complex and challenging. Successful approaches include use of a variety of bronchodilators, PAP therapies, and oxygen and mobility strategies. Transitional care and interventions targeted on the causes of rehospitalization can help reduce readmission rates.
Contact hours available until 10/15/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
- Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
- You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.
Learning Outcome:
- After completing this learning activity, the participant will describe the physical, psychosocial, and financial complexities of managing patients with COPD in the hospital and home.
Speaker(s):
- Pamela Garrett, MN, APRN, CMSRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist, Northside Hospital Gwinnet
Improving Patient Alert Mechanisms: An Academic-Practice Partnership Project
Oct 13, 2017 11:15am ‐ Oct 13, 2017 12:30pm
The breakdown of clinical research, product development, unit implementation, and policy revision to include standardization of colored alert wristbands for patients specific to the academic health system are presented.
Contact hours available until 10/15/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
- Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
- You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.
Learning Outcome:
- After completing this learning activity, the participant will recognize the mutual benefits of utilizing an academic-practice partnership for quality and performance improvement projects.
Speaker(s):
- Tyler Sturdivant, DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, SCRN
Your Patients Strength Matters: The Role of Nutrition in Enhanced Patient Recovery
Oct 13, 2017 12:30pm ‐ Oct 13, 2017 1:45pm
Sponsored by Abbott Nutrition Health Institute
Speaker(s):
- Christina Sherry, PhD, RD
Innovations in Fall Prevention: Beyond the Fall Bundle
Oct 13, 2017 12:45pm ‐ Oct 13, 2017 1:45pm
Explore how fall prevention bundles and innovations may reduce falls and protect against fall-related injuries.
Contact hours available until 10/15/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
- Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
- You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.
Learning Outcome:
- After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to differentiate accidental and anticipated physiological falls from unanticipated falls and discuss innovations that may assist with fall prevention strategies.
Speaker(s):
- Norma McNair, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAHA, Retired Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center