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AORN Journal,  Jan, 2005  

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Technology, Tissue Engineering and TLC--Improving Patient Outcomes--Linda Littlejohns, RN, MSN

The complexity of tissue engineering has challenged scientists for decades, while patients who have sustained devastating injuries hope for a miracle cure. There have been strides made in the use of collagen in dural replacement and the treatment of burns, wounds, and peripheral nerve injury. This session will demonstrate the latest advances and novel therapies for peripheral nerve injury and damage to nerves during surgery for tumors and other pathology. The clinical options in spinal cord injury management also are making progress and include pharmacologic, surgical, regenerative, and restorative interventions. We will explore the challenges facing researchers and review progress in the clinical arena as we seek to improve outcomes for patients with spinal cord injuries and discuss expectations for the next decade.

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Industry and Perioperative Nurses: Partners in Collaboration to Establish a Bariatric Program--Gloria C. Maduro, RN, BSN, CNOR; Teresa Marentette, RN

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[check] PATIENT SAFETY FIRST Infection Control in ASC--Ann Geier, RN, MS, CNOR

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MIS Education and Competency Tools--Trudy A.G. Kenyon, RN, CNOR; Donna Stanbridge, RN; Annette Wasielewski, RN, BSN, CNOR

The past 15 years have seen an increase in technology and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures. Defining nursing responsibilities and developing tools that ensure competency of all involved have become paramount. To date, there are few tools that accurately assess or document staff training and competency. One means of tackling these issues is by developing competency assessment tools. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is changing standard 3.1 to require better documentation of competencies. This session focuses on education, competency development, and evaluation of MIS staff member performance. Topics include integrated MIS suites, new technology and robotics, and development of competency assessment tools.

Tuesday, April 5

8 to 9:30 AM (1.8 CH)

Concurrent Education Sessions

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Lessons in Leadership From the Hollywood Stars--William J. Duffy, RN, BSN, MJ, CNOR

Gain insight into and examples of leadership practices and concepts in a fun, eye-opening session. Featuring lessons in leadership taken from familiar sources, AORN's President will help us recognize the leadership qualities in all of us.

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AdvaMed Guideline: Impact on the Medical Device Industry--Alan R. Carlton, Esq

This program is designed to inform the perioperative health care community about the Medicare/Medicaid Anti-Kickback Act and compliance guidelines developed by AdvaMed, a leading medical device industry association. These guidelines may directly affect the amount and method of financial support available to health care practitioners and facilities for education, research, and other professional endeavors.

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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the ASC--Dawn H. Bisceglia, RN; Pamela J. Wayne, RN