Program

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Vascular Access: The Team Approach to Optimal Selection and Outcomes

Wednesday, May 9, 2012; 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Course Directors: Marianne Neumann RN, CNN & Terri Silverman RN, CNN
Session 320

Target Audience:
Healthcare professionals interested in management of vascular access outcomes

Course Description:
This session will explain the history and goals of the Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative and enhance the attendee's knowledge of the roles of members of the facility vascular access team.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the message of the Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative.
  2. Discuss the role of the vascular access manager in reaching access goals.
  3. Discuss the roles of the nephrologist and surgeon on the vascular access team.
  4. Describe a Catheter Reduction Initiative which will lead to lower bloodstream infection rates and lower hospitalization rates.

Agenda:

Time Topic Faculty

1:00pm – 1:15pm

The Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative: where we've been and where we're going

Marianne Neumann, RN,CNN

1:15pm – 1:45pm

The Role of the Vascular Access Manager in Unit Outcomes

Marianne Neumann, RN,CNN

1:45pm – 2:30 pm

The Nephrologist's Role in Access Preparation and Maintenance

Jay Wish, MD

2:30pm – 2:45pm

Break

 

2:45pm – 3:30pm

The Surgeons's Role on the Vascular Access Team

Mike Lilly, MD

3:30pm – 4:15pm

Catheter Reduction Initiative

Alex Rosenblum, BSRN, CNN

4:15pm – 4:45pm

Group Discussion and Questions

Panel

4:45pm – 5:00pm

Wrap up/Evaluations

 

 

REQUIRED: Additional registration fee of $60; includes syllabus, breakfast, boxed lunch, and CE credits.