2015 Odyssey Conference Tuesday, March 17, 2015 At the Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 Co-provided by the Greater Richmond Area Chapter (GRAC) of AACN and the Department of Education & Professional Development at the VCU Medical Center And Featuring: the Odyssey Pre Pre--Conference Workshop Monday, March 16, 2015 at the MCV Alumni House 1016 East Clay Street, Richmond, Virginia 23298 To register: https://vcu.ehealthcareit.us/ If you do not have a VCU Medical Center Learning Exchange account, you will need to create one and then log-in to register and pay for the event. Begin by clicking on the registration link. Conference Information Pre-Conference Workshop—March 16, 2015 This year’s Pre-Conference Workshop, scheduled 11:45 am to 4:40 pm at the MCV Alumni House on the campus of the VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, will feature Kathleen Vollmann, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FAAN of Advancing Nursing, LLC. This half-day program will cover nursing’s unique contributions to healthcare; using science to get back to the basics; and a team approach to skin care with the critically ill patient. NOTE: Luncheon will be served before the start of the workshop! Parking is NOT included; information will be sent in your confirmation letter. Odyssey Conference - March 17, 2015 Our conference is co-provided by the Greater Richmond Area Chapter of AACN and the VCU Medical Center, and will feature some of the latest advances and research in practice, technology, and healthcare delivery for acute and critical care nurses. The conference will cover a variety of topics through plenary, breakout, and poster sessions related to acute and critical care practice, and trends in healthcare. Please join us this year, and don't miss this opportunity to meet with colleagues and conference faculty, share innovative ideas, and catch the enthusiasm of fellow nurses and other health care professionals from the Mid-Atlantic region. Call for Poster Abstracts We are accepting applications for poster sessions at the 2015 Odyssey Conference! Poster abstract content must support nursing and allied health topics in research, evidence-based practice, leadership, ethics, public policy and advanced practice. Deadline for receipt of Poster Session Application and Abstract is February 3, 2015. Any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Continuing Nursing Education Pre-Conference workshop: 4.0 Nursing Education Contact Hours. Conference: Up to 6.3 Nursing Education Contact Hours. The VCU Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Registration and Fees The registration fee includes program materials, continuing education contact hours, break refreshments, luncheon, and parking at the convention center. Minimum and maximum numbers for attendance at this conference have been established, and we reserve the right to substitute speakers/topics, or cancel if necessary. Online registration is through the VCU Medical Center’s Learning Exchange portal. Non-VCU participants will need to set up a free account (if you do not have one) and then log-in to register. Once logged in, use keyword: Odyssey to locate and register for the pre-conference workshop and conference. Payment is online via a secure encrypted card processor. Link: https://vcu.ehealthcareit.us/vcu/ Note: The Early Bird Date for discounted registration fees is February 1, 2015. Cancellation Policy Full refund, minus $15 processing fee for written cancellations postmarked by March 6, 2015. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after this date. Americans with Disabilities Act The VCU Medical Center is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action institution, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, ethnic origin or disability. If special accommodation is needed, please contact us at (804) 828-0418. Every attempt will be made to facilitate your participation in this educational event. Got Questions? Email: [email protected]. Phone: (804) 828-0418 Conference Program Special Guest Faculty Agenda Teri Lynn Kiss, RN, MS, MSSW, CNML, CMSRN is president of the American Association of CriticalCare Nurses (AACN). Ms. Kiss is director of Medical Unit-2 South and Case Management Services at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (Banner Health) in Alaska. She previously was adjunct and assistant professor at the University of Alaska‘s School of Nursing, Fairbanks, from 2002 to 2010 and a certified flight nurse for Fairbanks-based Guardian Flight Inc.-Critical Care Air Ambulance from 1998 to 2005. Ms. Kiss has held staff and management positions at Knoxville-based East Tennessee Baptist Hospital and Parkwest Hospital, and Singing River Hospital, Pascagoula, Mississippi, between 1977 and 1984. Ms. Kiss is a frequent speaker on clinical and nursing leadership topics, and is also a member of the American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses and National Association for Healthcare Quality. 8:00 am 8:15 am 9:15 am 10:15 am 11:00 am 11:50 am Conference Faculty Christi Adams, MS, RN, CCRN, Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, VCU Medical Center Sean J. Byrne, JD, Law Firm of Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, PC Betty Chui, BS, RN, CCP, ECMO Educator, Clinical Perfusionist, VCU Medical Center Sridhar Neralla, DO, Pulmonary Associates of Richmond, Bon Secours Richmond Health System Betty Schade, BSN, RN, CNN, Baxter Healthcare Corporation Cynthia Steinbach, MS, RN-BC, Nurse Educator, Education and Professional Development, VCU Medical Center Lindsey Tincher, PharmD, Chippenham Medical Center Clareen Wiencek, PhD, CNP, ACHPN, Nurse Manager, Thomas Palliative Care Unit, VCU Medical Center 12:35 pm 1:45 pm 2:30 pm 2:45 pm 3:45 pm Welcome and Remarks DeAnn Smith, BSN, RN, PCCN-CSC GRAC-AACN President Focus the Flame Teri Kiss, MS, RN President, AACN It’s All In the Chart: The Impact of the Electronic Health Record on Medical Liability Sean J. Byrne, JD BREAK with Posters and Exhibitors BREAKOUT SESSIONS (a) ECMO: Go with the Flow Betty Chui, BS, RN, CCP (b) Wise Use of Technology: Ethical Case Studies for Acute and Critical Care Nurses Clareen Wiencek, PhD, CNP, ACHPN (c) From Simulation to Real World Cynthia Steinbach, MS, RN-BC BREAKOUT SESSIONS (d) ARDS Update Sridhar Neralla, DO (e) Antibiotic Resistance: Rise of the Superbugs Lindsey Tincher, PharmD (f) From Simulation to Real World Cynthia Steinbach, MS, RN-BC Luncheon, networking with exhibitors and Poster sessions BREAKOUT SESSIONS (g) Peritoneal Dialysis Betty Schade, BSN, RN, CNN (h) What’s Hot, What’s not: Trauma Advances Through Case Studies Christi Adams, MS, RN, CCRN (i) From Simulation to Real World Cynthia Steinbach, MS, RN-BC BREAK Lessons Learned From the Back of a Dog Sled Teri Kiss, MS, RN Closing Comments and Evaluations Conference Costs and Disclosures 2015 Event Registration Fees Conference Disclosures ĆėĈč ͙͞ ĔėĐĘč Ĕĕ ēđĞĊĊĘǣ Non-VCU participants: $55 Early Bird by 2/1 | $65 Regular after 2/1 AACN GRAC/Region IV Members: $45 Early Bird by 2/1 | $55 Regular after 2/1 VCU participants: $45 for VCUHS and Affiliates. Note: Fee may be waived if approval granted by your supervisor Poster Presenters: $55 Criteria for Successful Completion Partial credit is given for sessions attended To receive continuing education credit ○ Attend session ○ Complete an evaluation for all sessions attended and for the overall conference ĆėĈč ͙͟ĔēċĊėĊēĈĊ ēđĞĊĊĘǣ Non-VCU participants: $100 Early Bird by 2/1 | $115 Regular after 2/1 AACN GRAC/Region IV Members: $90 Early Bird by 2/1 | $105 Regular after 2/1 VCU participants: $90 for VCUHS and Affiliates. Note: Fee may be waived if approval granted by your supervisor Poster Presenters: $65 Ěđđ ĆėĈč ͙͞-͙͟ěĊēęĊĊĘǣ Non-VCU participants: $130 Early Bird by 2/1 | $160 Regular after 2/1 AACN GRAC/Region IV Members: $125 Early Bird by 2/1 | $140 Regular after 2/1 VCU participants: $125 for VCUHS and Affiliates. Note: Fee may be waived if approval granted by your supervisor Poster Presenters: $100 To register: Go to the following link: https://vcu.ehealthcareit.us/ If you do not have a VCU Medical Center Learning Exchange account, you will need to create one and then log-in to register and pay for the event. Begin by clicking on the registration link. Conflicts of Interest Statements for Planning Committee The planning committee members report no conflict of interest in the planning of the educational components of this conference. Commercial Support No commercial support is being received for this conference. Non-endorsement of Products Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply VNA or ANCC Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.
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