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8th Annual Education Day

When
04/21/2017
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Hilton Sacramento Arden West
Registered
58 registrants

Registration

A. Early Bird- NORVAN Member – $100.00
B. Early Bird- Non-Member – $140.00
HINT: Join NORVAN and save $10 instead.
C. Early Bird- Other AVA Network members – $125.00
$10 discount. Email NORVAN for registration code.
D. Registration-Members – $125.00
E. Registration- Non-Members – $165.00
G. Registration, other network Members – $150.00
H. Late Registration – $175.00
Last chance.
NORVAN Board Member
Nursing Student – $60.00
This level is for student nurses. (Advanced degree programs do not qualify.) Email us for registration code, include the name of the school and semester you are attending.

Registration is closed

NORVAN Presents our

8th Annual Education Day.

Friday April 21st, 2017

Hilton Sacramento Arden West

PROGRAM TOPICS AND PRESENTERS:

Under the Light - NIR

Gregory J Schears, MD

Objectives:

1. Describe how NIR imaging systems can be used as a screening tool for vascular pre-assessment.

2. Assess vasculature with NIR identifying valves, bifurcations.

3. Distinguish good vs. poor vascular access targets

Arterial Infection Prevention

Amy Bardin EdD(c) MS, RRT, VA-BC

Objectives:

Review literature comparing infection rates with peripheral arterial and central venous catheters.
Describe recommendations for peripheral arterial catheters with special emphasis on catheter-related infection.
Discuss strategies for reducing risks associated with peripheral arterial catheters in clinical practice.

Vascular Assessment: Are you doing your due diligence

Rebecca Brestel, RN, BSN, CRNI, VA-BC

Objectives:

7. Review the 2016 INS Standards of Care in alignment to vascular access procedures and outcomes.

8. Recognize the importance of quality programs in assessing and implementing evidence based practices to vascular access.

9. Discuss the challenges of vascular access to capture measurable outcomes in the delivery of quality care.

The Changing Healthcare Landscape: Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act

Renee’ Odehnal, MS, BSN, RN, CRNI, VA-BC

Objectives:

10. Describe how the ACA has impacted HAI prevention strategies.

11. Identify the best study design to appraise product effectiveness in HAI prevention.

12. Discuss how to evaluate product labeling, written claims and verbal clams.

13. Describe the changing healthcare landscape, history and HAI impact.

Midline Catheters: Are they safe?

Marcia Ryder, PhD, MS, RN

Objectives:

14. Examine the evidence supporting the midline catheter as a safe alternative vascular access device.

15. Outline the determining factors in the device selection process for appropriate use of the midline catheter.

16. Consider the pathophysiological effects of drug and solution composition on venous pathology.

Early Bird Registration, by March 24th, 2017

NORVAN Member: $100

Non Member: $140 (Hint: join NORVAN and save $10)

CVAN/BAVAN Members receive a $15 discount.

RN Student: $60

Regular registration, March 25th - April 10th, 2017

NORVAN Members $125

Non-Members $165

Late registration, April 11th-19th 2017

ALL $175

Deadline to register: April 19, 2017

No refunds after: April 19th , 2017

Light breakfast, lunch and refreshments included.

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For hotel reservations, contact Hilton Arden West

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/S/SMFHIHF-NVN-20170419/index.jhtml

Use group code NVN

Room rates for conference attendees:

Thursday April 20th: $139

Please book your rooms by March 31^st

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