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LEGISLATIVE NEWS
There are a couple of important dates coming up this month to be aware of in our continuing effort to promote safe patient care. These are emails received received by Becky Davis, AORN WA State Legislative Representative regarding an important activity that we need to participate in. Please encourage your colleagues, relatives, friends, and neighbors to write letters and/or attend and testify in support of this language. You can go to the website listed below and I included the information regarding the RN circulator language. This is our chance to make a big step toward safer patient care.
Hospital Licensing Rules
The Department of Health filed a CR-102 for Hospital Licensing rules under WSR-08-20-139. For detailed information about this publication and to review the proposed rules, follow the link below:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2008/20/08-20-139.htm
DOH scheduled a public hearing for November 17, 2008 at 9:30am:
Department of Health
Point Plaza East
310 Israel Road S.E.
Rooms 152 and 153
Tumwater, WA 98501
Map to DOH:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/DOHDirections/PointPlaza.htm
Interested parties are encouraged to participate as follows:
o Testify at the public hearing regarding proposed rules.
o Attend the hearing and submit written comments regarding proposed rules.
o If unable to attend the hearing, submit written comments using the below information.
Mail written public comments to Rules Coordinator John Hilger:
Department of Health
P.O. Box 47852
Olympia, WA 98504-7852
Fax public written comments to Rules Coordinator John Hilger at 360-236-2901
Written comments can also be submitted through the department’s website:
http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/
The deadline for submitting written comments is 5pm, November 17, 2008.
Contact Rules Coordinator John Hilger at 360-236-2929 if you have questions.
NEW SECTION
WAC 246-320-236 Surgical services. The purpose of this section is to guide the development and management of surgical services. Hospitals are not required to provide surgery and interventional care in order to be licensed.
If providing surgical services, hospitals must:
(1) Adopt and implement policies and procedures that:
(a) Identify areas where surgery and invasive procedures may be performed;
(b) Define staff access to areas where surgery and invasive procedures are performed;
(c) Identify practitioner's privileges for operating room staff; and
(d) Define staff qualifications and oversight;
(2) Use hospital policies and procedures which define standards of care;
(3) Implement a system to identify and indicate the correct surgical site prior to beginning a surgical procedure;
(4) Timely provide emergency equipment, supplies, and services to surgical and invasive areas;
(5) Provide separate refrigerated storage equipment with temperature alarms, when blood is stored in the surgical department; and
(6) Assure that a registered nurse qualified by training and experience functions as the circulating nurse in every operating room during surgical procedures.
ASC Licensing Rules
The Rule Development website has been updated to include the ROP-SE and updated draft ASF rules:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/fsl/ruledevelop/RuleDevelopment.htm
Interested parties are encouraged to visit the above Rule Development website and:
o Review the Report on Proposals Second Edition
o Review the Updated Draft ASF Rules 10/2008
o Electronically submit a Public Comment Form
(either supporting specific rule “options” or suggesting alternative wording to an option)
The department requests you submit the public comment forms no later than 5:00pm Friday, November 21, 2008. After the public comment period ends, November 21, the department will notify interested parties of next steps in the rule development process.
If you experience problems accessing the website or have other questions, please contact
Rules Coordinator: John Hilger at 360-236-2929 or email at john.hilger@doh.wa.gov
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If you have any questions or need clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at watsoncnor@comcast.net or Becky Davis.
Donna S. Watson
WSCPN President
WELCOME to the Website for the Washington State Council of Perioperative Nurses (WSCPN).
The WSCPN is open to peioperative nurses and registered nurses who are interested in networking and sharing information of importance to impact perioperative nursing practice and the delivery of safe patient care.
PURPOSE
To network and share information that impacts or has the potential to impact perioperative nursing in the State of Washington.
1. Coordinate and share information on educational offerings.
2. Monitor and disseminate information regarding state or local issues that impact perioperative nursing.
3. Establish communication among AORN Chapters, members-at-large, and other perioperative nurses (e.g., discussion via meeting, exchange of chapter newsletters or other correspondence, networking among perioperative nurses throughout the state).
4. Communicate with AORN Regional representatives regarding perioperative nursing issues (i.e., state legislation, education, and membership issues).
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Membership in the Washington State Council of Perioperative Nurses is open to perioperative nurses who reside or practice in the State of Washington.
Membership will be open to registered nurses who share the interests and purposes of the council.
Dues are $5.00/year, generally included in Mini-Congress attendance, however, may be submitted yearly to maintain membership.
OFFICERS
President - Donna S. Watson, RN, MSN, CNOR, ARNP-BC (watsoncnor@comcast.net)
President Elect - Theresa Renico, RN, MN, CNOR (Theresa.Renico@multicare.org)
Secretary - Geri Hough, RN, CNOR (gahough@comcast.net)
Treasurer - Georgetta Hachiya, RN (hachiya@u.washington.edu)
Immediate Past President - Debbie Amos, RN, CNOR , RNFA (bzb619@embarqmail.com)
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Bylaws Chair - TBA
Conference Site Coordinator - Debbie Amos, RN, CNOR, RNFA and Donna S. Watson, RN, MSN, CNOR ARNP with advisor Georgia Lang RN, CNOR
Program Chair - Scholarship Chair - TBA
2009 Registrar - Geri Hough, RN, CNOR
AV Coordinator - TBA
Exhibitor Chair - Vivian Hill, RN, CNOR
NEWS
LOGO UPDATE
EVENTS
OCTOBER, 2008
WSCPN 18th Annual Mini Congress
START PLANNING NOW AND RESERVE THIS DATE: October 17 to 19, 2008
Campbell's Resort
Lake Chelan, WA
This year's theme: "Perioperative Nurses Promoting Patient Safety, Professionalism and Practice."
SYNTHES ANNOUNCED SPONSORSHIP OF THE OPENING SPEAKER - NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY EXPERT DR. FRANKEL
Dr. Frankel will address the essential components for an effective patient stafety strategy. Dr. Frankel is Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. He is also Director of Patient Safety for Partners HealthCare System and Staff Anesthesiologist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Frankel is currently the Project Leader for the Center of Excellence study: Evaluating Tools That Facilitate Reporting Surveillance, and Analysis of Medical Errors/Adverse Events. Dr. Frankel received his BS in Biology from Brandeis University and his MD from Boston Univers ity School of Medicine. After his residency training in Anesthesia at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, he completed a clinical fellowship in Anesthesia at The Children's Hospital Medical Center in Boston and went on to become an Instructor in Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School and Associate Anesthetist at Beth Israel Hospital. In 1998, Dr. Frankel became Chief Medical Saf ety Officer, Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts. In 1999, he served as Chairman, Adverse Drug Event Symposium for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Dr. Frankel is currently Chair of the Patient Safety Implementation group and ID - Epidemiology Collaborative Group for Partners HealthCare System.
You Asked and We Have Responded --- Continued EXCELLENT SPEAKERS TO MEET YOUR EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. Please request time off now! It is the eductional event not to miss.
Friday OCTOBER 17, 2008
8-10 Opening Session
Dr. Frankel
Comprehensive Patient Safety: The Role of Teams and Leaders
Objectives:
1. Understand the components of a comprehensive patient safety program.
2. Understand the components of continuous learning systems at a unit based level.
3. Understand the components of team based practice and successful implementation strategies.
4. Understand the components of team practice implementation.
10-1030 Break
1030-1200
Anita J. Shoup RN, MSN, CNOR Sponsored by Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
The Clinical and Financial Impact of MRSA
Session Title: The Clinical and Financial Impact of MRSA
Although MRSA has traditionally been seen as a hospital-acquired infection there is
currently an epidemic of community-acquired MRSA in the United States.
Therefore, it is imperative that healthcare professionals remain aware of the
challenges presented by MRSA. This session will provide up to date information on
both hospital-acquired and community-acquired MRRSA. It will present an
overview of the latest MRSA statistics and trends, including its clinical and financial
impact on the healthcare system.
Sponsored by Molnlycke Health Care, US, LLC
Butch de Castro, PhD, RN, MSN/MPH
Safe Patient Handling
Manual patient handling is recognized as the primary cause for MSK injuries among
nurses. Repeated performance of lifting, transferring, and repositioning patient
throughout one’s working lifetime results in the development of debilitating work
related injuries. As s solution, health care facilities should incorporate safe patient
handling programs including the use of lifting equipment and technology.
Objectives:
1. Describe the relationship between patient handling and musculoskeletal
disorders/injuries.
2. Identify hazard patient handling tasks in perioperative nursing settings.
3. discuss safe patient handling principles t patient-handling specific to perioperative
nursing.
Kim Cantwell-Gab, MN,ARNP-BC,CVN,RVT,RDMS
Endovasular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Skills Work Shop
Speaker To Be Announces
Session Sponsored by Cook Medical
1:00-2:30 Technical Exhibits
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45- 4:15 General Session: Brenda Ulmer, RN, MN, CNOR Past AORN National President
Session Sponsored by Covidien
A History of Innovation:
A World of PotentialThe Journey of Safety for Nursing & Hemostasis
The world of nursing and perioperative nursing has changed dramatically over the last century. Operating room nursing 100 years ago was very different than today’s surgical suite. As medicine, surgery, and nursing has advanced, so too have the technologically innovations that drive practice and safe patient care. The ability to control bleeding has been a cornerstone in this development.
Electrosurgery generators (ESUs) are an essential tool throughout the world wherever surgical and invasive procedures are performed. Today it would be difficult to imagine denying any patient the safety of the immediate and effective hemostasis that electrosurgery provides. The tools that are available to the modern surgeon have developed over time, throughout the world. This program will trace that development from cauterization efforts historically used to the varied and sophisticated tools available to surgeons today. A look back at the evolution of electrotherapeutics from cautery to radiofrequency electrosurgery highlights just how long and far the journey has been to the refined tissue sensing energy available today.
This program looks at where we started and our growth as we celebrate a history of innovation and a world of potential. It will conclude with an inspirational plan on how we can work together to achieve our future goals.
Objectives:
1. Compare the discoveries related to electrotherapeutics and the simultaneous development of
surgery and nursing practice.
2. Discuss how technological innovation drives patient safety.
3. Relate how collaborative practice can unlock a world of future potential.
4:15-5:45 General Session: Mark L. Phippen, RN MN, CNOR Past AORN National President
Session Sponsored by Covidien
Energy Based Devices - Validating Clinical Competency
Objectives
1. Discuss energy based devices patient safety issues as described in the literature.
2. Identify the essential components of an energy based devices competency
validation program.
3. Discuss strategies for implementing an energy based devices competency
program.
7:00-10:00 Wine Tasting Social Event
Saturday. OCTOBER 18, 2008
8-930
Elizabeth Visco ARNP,CRNA
Malignant Hyperthermia: Too Hot to Handle
Malignant Hyperthermia is a rare but potentially lethal condition
that every perioperative nurse should be knowledgeable about and
prepared for.
Objectivies:
1. Understand the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology of
Malignant Hyperthermia.
2. Identify the triggering agents and recognize the sign and
symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia.
3. Identify treatment and prevention of Malignant Hyperthermia.
HANDOUTMalignant Hyperthermia
Dr. Flum, SCOAP Medical Director, University of Washington
Aviation and Surgery: What Do They Have in Common?
Even the most experienced airline crews utilize checklists to be sure all systems are in order to
ensure a safe flight. The Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program (SCOAP), a surgical
care QI initiative, in collaboration with many other WA state organizations, is promoting the use of a
comprehensive surgical checklist to be implemented in every OR in every setting in the state of WA
by the end of the year 2009.
Objectives:
1. Discuss the rationale for the use of a comprehensive surgical checklist in the OR.
2. Identify the core elements of a comprehensive surgical checklist.
3. Draft a plan to implement a comprehensive surgical checklist in their setting.
HANDOUTS DR FLUM'S HANDOUT
Kim Cantwell-Gab, MN, ARNP-BC, CVN, RVT, RDMS
Endovasular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Skills Work Shop - Repeat Session
Speaker To Be Announces
Session Sponsored by Cook Medical
0930-1000 Break
1000-1130
Renae Battie RN, MSN, CNOR
Building a Culture of Respect and Accountability"
Organizations with a positive safety culture are characterized by communications founded on mutual trust by shared perceptions of the importance of safety and by confidence in the efficacy of preventive measures.” Nieva, 2006. This session will discuss the issues of reporting errors and near misses, and will identify key skills and tools for having the crucial conversations (i.e., Silence Kills) needed for a strong patient safety culture. Key principles of accountability and just culture will be defined, as well as ways to measure improvements.
Objectives:
1. Identify strategies to build a safety culture.
2. Discuss the issues of human error, negligence and accountability.
3. Consider how to involve staff, physician and leadership in creating a just culture.
Alecia Cooper, RM, MBA, CNOR
Pressure Ulcer Prevention for Perioperative Services
Sponsored by Medline
Dr. Flum
Repeat Session: Aviation and Surgery: What Do They Have in Common?
Skills Workshop
Brian McKenzie, RN
Basic Bone Healing and Fixation
(Limited to 21 participants)
Sponsored by Synthes
1130-1330 Lunch and General Meeting
130-300
Renae Battie RN, MSN, CNOR
Repeat Session : Building a Culture of Respect and Accountability
Elizabeth Visco ARNP,CRNA
Repeat Session: Malignant Hyperthemia: Too Hot to Handle
Alecia Cooper, RM, MBA, CNOR
Pressure Ulcer Prevention for Perioperative Services
Sponsored by Medline
Skills Workshop
Brian McKenzie, RN
Basic Bone Healing and Fixation
(Limited to 21 participants)
Sponsored by Synthes
3:30-5:30 General Session
Dr. Meissner, Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Washington
DVT and PE: Appropriate Prophylaxis in Medical and Surgical Patients
Sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis
Sunday, OCTOBER 19, 2008
0845-1015
Craig Matthews Lectureship
Charlotte Guglielmi, RN, BSN, MA, CNOR
Employing Your Leadership Tool Kit To Influence Safe Patient Care
Objectives:
1. Discribe the elements of a leadership tool kit.
2. Discuss how employing your leadership took kit can influence safer patient care.
Closing Session is Sponsored by Swedish Hospital
INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
OPENING SESSION SPEAKER
SYNTHES
GENERAL AND SESSION SPEAKERS
COVIDIEN
MOINLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC
SANOFI-AVENTIS
Medline
CLOSING SESSION
SWEDISH HOSPITAL
WORKSHOP
ENDOVASCULAR SPONSORED BY COOKMEDICAL
ORTHOPEDIC WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY SYNTHES
CONTACT HOURS
Contact Hours for Continuing Nursing Education activity have been applied for through
the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accredidation. Activities that are
approved by AORN are recognized as continuing education for registered nurses.
This recognition does not imply that AORN or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approves or
endorses any product included in thepresentation.
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