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Vascular access is not just about blood draws and infusions. This session will present the various types of vascular access devices and the importance of proper care and maintenance that is vital to the patient experience in the perianesthesia setting.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Identify the various types of vascular access.
• Discuss standard of care of vascular access devices.
• Discuss potential complications of vascular access devices.

Kelley Kelly, MSN RN VA-BC CAPA

Lymphedema, associated with breast cancer and other cancers and their management, remains a vexing problem for patients and providers. It may significantly impact quality of survivorship and present unique challenges in the perianesthesia settings. This session will present the etiology of lymphedema and identify strategies to manage and minimize lymphedema for patients undergoing procedures in the perianesthesia setting.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Describe the history and etiology of lymphedema.
• Identify state of the art management of lymphedema.
• Describe strategies to reduce risk of lymphedema sequelae for patients undergoing procedures in the perianesthesia setting.

Denise O'Brien, DNP RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA FAAN FCNS FASPAN

This session will present current legislation being considered at the state and national level that may directly impact nursing practice and will instruct attendees in effective actions to influence such policies.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Identify pending health care legislation that may impact health care delivery.
• Discuss the implications of pending legislation on veteran health care delivery and outcomes.
• Discuss actions that nursing can take to impact the outcome of pending legislation.

Edward Briggs, DNP MS APRN-C

Caring for the Pediatric patient is a challenge due to their every changing developmental needs and growth patterns. This session will present the various developmental changes of the pediatric patient from newborn to young adult and how to best provide care in the perianesthesia setting that speaks to their stage of development.

(DC) 1.75 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Describe the various stages of growth and development.
• Discuss the psychosocial issues of the child and family during hospitalization.

Regina Hoefner-Notz, MS BSN RN CPAN CPN FASPAN

This session will explore research findings from 2020 that have implications for perianesthesia nurses. An analysis of the studies using the JBI critical appraisal tools will be presented.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss research studies relevant to perianesthesia practice published in 2020.
• Describe the process to appraise the research studies published in 2020 related to perianesthesia practice.

Margaret McNeill, PhD RN APRN-CNS CCRN-K CCNS TCRN CPAN NE-BC NHDP-BC FCNS FAAN

Daphne Stannard, PhD RN CNS NPD-BC FCCM

This session will present an interprofessional collaborative approach on the culture of safety, focusing on workplace violence. Risk factors, internal & external responsibilities, and best practice recommendations will also be presented.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss types of violence and associated risk factors in the workplace
• Discuss the prevalence and research studies related to workplace violence.
• Discuss recommendations on how to prevent workplace violence in the perioperative/perianesthesia settings.

Pamela Windle, DNP RN NE-BC CPAN CAPA FAAN FASPAN

Brian Cammarata, MD

Linda Groah, MSN RN CNOR NEA-BC FAAN

Dina Krenzischek, PhD MAS RN CPAN CFRE FAAN FASPAN

This session will present the method of minimally or non-invasive surgical technique pertaining to three specific pediatric surgeries: spinal fusions, endoscopic craniosynostosis, and pectus repair. Evidence-based practice outlining the differences in post-anesthesia care between the two surgical approaches (minimally invasive vs. tradition technique) will also be presented.  Additionally, this session will look into how altering a surgical procedure has dramatically enhanced the post-operative course, including the impact on patient/family experience and financial incentives.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss of the differences between each type of pediatric procedure.
• Review the PACU care implications and outcomes for these pediatric procedures.

Kaitlin Kelley, BSN RN CPN

Email: kelleyk@ccf.org

Rachel Ditomaso, BSN RN CPN

Everyone desires an uneventful perianesthesia experience. Knowledgeable perianesthesia nurses who identify and manage complications reduce the risk of the development of more significant complications and poorer outcomes for our patients. This presentation focuses on common and uncommon perianesthesia complications and management, enabling the perianesthesia nurse to improve their knowledge and skills.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Describe complications that may occur in the perianesthesia setting.
• Discuss recognition and treatment of complications in the perianesthesia setting.

Denise O'Brien, DNP RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA FAAN FCNS FASPAN

This session will present relevant healthcare considerations and nursing interventions to affectively meet the healthcare needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) patients.  The session will specifically address unique health care needs and challenges of the population, key healthcare interventions to promote health and wellness in the LGBT patient and present key nursing interventions that can create a healthcare environment supportive of the LGBT patient.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Identify specific health care considerations for members of the LGBT community seeking primary care services to include screening exams, mental health considerations and immunizations.
• Discuss interventions and techniques for at risk behaviors of the LGBT Community.
• Identify specific health challenges of the LGBT community.

Edward Briggs, DNP MS APRN-C

Having surgery while pregnant is becoming increasingly prevalent across the country. Caring for this special population is anxiety inducing for many perianesthesia nurses. This session will give perianesthesia nurses practical strategies and basic obstetrical knowledge to better prepare them to care for these patients and their families.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives

• Discuss pregnancy complications necessitating OB Provider notification through utilization of a quick 60 second triage method.
• Review types of obstetrical and non-obstetrical surgery that a pregnant patient may undergo taking a case study approach.
• Identify medications commonly given to patients in PACU as being safe or not safe to give in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Sue Ellen Abney-Roberts, DNP MSN BSN RN RN-BC RNC-MNN C-EFM C-ONQS

Katharine Markwalter, MSN RN CPAN

The perceptions and experiences of perianesthesia nurses that practiced during the Covid-19 pandemic were explored in this multi-method research study. The results of the completed surveys and themes from the small group interviews will be presented and implications for the future will be discussed.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss perceptions and experiences of perianesthesia nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Discuss implications for the future.

Margaret McNeill, PhD RN APRN-CNS CCRN-K CCNS TCRN CPAN NE-BC NHDP-BC FCNS FAAN

Daphne Stannard, PhD RN CNS NPD-BC FCCM

The year 2020 presented with an historic challenge to the lifestyle and medical care throughout the USA. Perianesthesia nurses and perianesthesia care delivery expertise were called upon to function in unusual and stressful situations during this time. This session explores how flexible and specialized perianesthesia nurses augmented the care of patients during this pandemic.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss the Covid-19 progression.
• Review the perianesthesia skill mix to be utilized during unprecedented times.
• Discuss the impact perianesthesia nurses made during unprecedented times.

Sylvia Baker, MSN RN CPAN (Ret) FASPAN

This comprehensive session will describe the value of CAPA and CPAN certification for you, your employer, and your patients. Presenters will identify strategies that will help you make the case for certification to your manager and show why your patients will care that you have put the work in to become certified. You will hear personal testimony about how certification develops lifelong learning and keeps you up to date on perianesthesia nursing trends. As you prepare for CPAN and/or CAPA certification exam, this session will also provide information that will help you choose the exam that is right for you. You will learn strategies to enhance your test-taking ability; how to create a Learning Builder account and design a study plan; which study references to use; and how to take advantage of ABPANC’s numerous resources.

This session will be beneficial for those already certified as well, providing tips and strategies for updating your Learning Plan and putting your certification into practice. You will learn ways to share your knowledge and expertise and how to become a leader and mentor to other nurses in your unit. This session will also teach you skills and strategies for lifelong learning and introduce you to ABPANC leadership opportunities.

(IC) 1.5 contact hours

Session Objectives

1. Discuss the eligibility requirements to sit for the CPAN or CAPA certification exam.
2. Describe how to study and prepare for the CPAN or CAPA certification exam.
3. Discuss the value of certification and how to put certification into practice.

Katherine Houle, MSN RN CPAN

Linda Lakdawala, DNP RN CPAN

In this session selected members will present their perianesthesia successful practice, discuss the implementation and share results.

(IC) 1.5 contact hours

Session Objectives

• Describe successful practices in the perianesthesia setting

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Join us for a discussion about the adverse events and how to prevent and treat inadvertent hypothermia 

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Tammy Merrill, BSN RN CCRN-K WCC

Learn more about the gluten-free diet of patients with Celiac disease having surgery, including complications of not following the gluten-free diet. This session includes information about medications, foods, and food labels. Special attention will be placed on the pediatric patient.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives

• Discuss the differences between gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance.
• Discuss the harmful effects of celiac disease.
• Review the key aspects of gluten free patient care in a hospital.

Mary Catherine Moynahan, RN CPAN CAPA

The OR to PACU handover languished in our facility across all PACU sites. Variability in the quality of the process existed; initial work following a sentinel event began the process of change, culminating in an “All Stop Timeout” now occurring in the PACU. This session will present the evolution of the OR to PACU handover and how to engage nursing, anesthesiology, and surgery in efforts to enhance safety, improve communication, and support quality patient outcomes.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Identify the elements of a high-quality handover from the OR to the PACU.
• Describe how the “PACU Timeout” was developed and implemented.
• Define outcomes achieved associated with the “PACU Timeout” model and lessons learned.

Denise O'Brien, DNP RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA FAAN FCNS FASPAN

This session will present current research from the NAMHR data, newer understanding of non-anesthesia related Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) events and strategies recommended by the MHAUS for expert MH preparedness and management of recrudescence. The use of an escape room simulation methodology will be reviewed for use as a team-based activity or competency for a mock MH event.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss current incidence data on Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)
• State 3 signs and symptoms of MH
• Describe how to demonstrate knowledge integration in care of MH crisis

Maureen McLaughlin, MS RN ACNS-BC CPAN CAPA

Although any post-operative hemorrhage can be devastating, when dealing with the gynecological surgical and postpartum patient this can feel overwhelming as the bleeding is often difficult to detect and control. Even something as simple as a D & C, or a D & E can prove to be problematic. The uterus is extremely vascular, but there are often simple remedies or protocols that can be followed initially, and if these are of no avail, then medical and / or surgical interventions may be needed. The PACU nurse needs to become more familiar with these protocols and therefore a simple and timely algorithm will be presented.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Identify the potential causes and signs and symptoms related to postpartum and post-gynecological surgical hemorrhage
• List methods in which to measure acceptable and unacceptable amounts of bleeding in the postpartum and post-gynecological surgical patient
• Describe the possible treatment modalities of postpartum and post-gynecological surgical hemorrhage, from simple to complex

Sandy Salicco, MSN RN CCRN-K

It is an expectation that perianesthesia nurses embrace EBP.  This session will present the 5 steps of EBP with perianesthesia examples and present the new ASPAN Critical Appraisal Tools.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Describe the five steps to evidence-based practice (EBP)
• Discuss the new ASPAN Critical Appraisal Tools and other ASPAN resources

Daphne Stannard, PhD RN CNS NPD-BC FCCM

Margaret McNeill, PhD RN APRN-CNS CCRN-K CCNS TCRN CPAN NE-BC NHDP-BC FCNS FAAN

The vision of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) is that no one should be harmed during the peri-anesthesia period. APSF is committed to a collaborative model that values and utilizes the contributions and expertise of all role groups in the perianesthesia team. This session will enable the learner to understand the prevalence and consequences associated with stress and occupational burnout and bring forward both individual and organizational strategies to help establish and support healthy works environments within the perioperative space.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Review current literature on occupational stress and burnout among perianesthesia clinicians, emphasizing the significance to clinician well-being and patient safety
• Describe the APSF’s and the American Association of Critical Care Nurse’s components of a safety culture and healthy work environment
• Discuss case studies from the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience, offering organizational strategies to promote clinician well-being

Josh Lea, DNP MBA CRNA

This pharmacology-based session will present bleeding diathesis and the current pharmacology and blood products for treatment. The interventions will encompass the perianesthesia spectrum.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss the types of congenital and acquired bleeding diathesis.
• Describe which pharmacological agents work in which portion of the coagulation cascade to rescue from unexpected postoperative bleeding diathesis.

Angela Collins-Yoder, PhD RN ACNS-BC CCNS SCRN

As the legalization of marijuana has increased, so has the likelihood of patients using cannabis for recreational or medicinal purposes who present for surgery. To optimize care during the perioperative period, identifying chronic and acute users during preoperative evaluation is crucial.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives

• Identify the components of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS).
• Identify the physiological effects of cannabinoids.
• Discuss preoperative considerations and the clinical utility in preanesthesia evaluation.

Joan Smith, DNP APRN FNP-BC

 ASPAN collaborated with AANA and AORN on addressing workplace civility. Nurse civility is very powerful and impacts our health, well-being and our work environment. The strength and impact of a multi-organizational position statement sets the stage for a healthier work environment that we and our patients can all thrive in. In this session you will hear the organizational unique approach and strategies that can result in healthier workplace environments and contribute to nurse resiliency.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss strategies for increasing workplace civility in the perioperative/perianesthesia settings

Elizabeth Card, DNP APRN FNP-BC CPAN CCRP FAAN FASPAN

Dina Krenzischek, PhD MAS RN CPAN CFRE FAAN FASPAN

Connie Hardy Tabet, MSN RN CPAN CAPA FASPAN

Kim Godfrey, BSN RN CPAN

Deborah Moengen, BSN RN CPAN

In today’s healthcare arena nursing educators/managers require innovative methods to present and validate the knowledge and skill of the perianesthesia nurse. This session will present evidence-based examples of innovation in education for the perianesthesia nurse.

(IC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss the need to present innovative methods for education.
• Identify three methods to validate knowledge and skills for the bedside perianesthesia nurse.
• Discuss examples of three methods to validate knowledge and skills for the bedside perianesthesia nurse.

Mary Baird, MSN RN CPAN

Assessment and management of pain in children can be difficult, especially in the post-operative period. The purposes of this presentation are to give an overview of pain assessment in postoperative pediatric patients to include evidence based developmentally appropriate pain assessment tools to include the use of a functional ability assessment tool, factors that can affect the perception of pain and its assessment post-operatively, and, based on pain assessment, determine realistic goals for pain management with pediatric patients and their families.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

• Discuss how pain is assessed in pediatric postoperative patients
• Discuss nurses’/patients’/ families’ expectations of pain management

Lisa Joestlein, MSN RN CPN CAPA

Combination of various anesthesia agents are given during a procedure/surgery, the perianesthesia nurse must have knowledge of how they play a risk for serious complications after surgery.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives

• Identify commonly used anesthesia agents
• Describe complications related to anesthesia agents

Linda Beagley, MS RN CPAN FASPAN

In 2020, we were faced with unprecedented events in our lives triggered by the pandemic of COVID 19.  As a nurse, our mission is stronger and ever because we are driven to provide the holistic care to our patients, family members, colleagues and communities and be their advocates. In taking care more of ourselves as nurses, we need to differentiate the fine line between compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout, so we can give more care to those who are in need.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

1. Define compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout.
2. Discuss appraisal of evidence using an EBP Conceptual Model with practice recommendation and translation process.
3. Review the impact of implementing compassion satisfaction strategies with exemplars using a case scenario.

Dina Krenzischek, PhD MAS RN CPAN CFRE FAAN FASPAN

No one facing healthcare concerns should have to worry about receiving inequitable or substandard care because of their LGBTQ status. By brining to light the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of transgender patients, healthcare workers can provide better and appropriate culturally competent care.

(DC) 1.25 contact hours

Session Objectives:

1. Discuss what it means to be transgender.
2. Identify healthcare concerns for the transgender patient.
3. Identify a non-discrimination policy.

Christopher DiMichele, MSM BSN RN-BC

Virtual Presidents Reception (Virtual DJ)