AANN ADVANCES IN STROKE CARE CONFERENCE September 25 26, 2015 Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O Hare Chicago, IL AANN.org/strokeconference Earn up to 15 contact hours!
ANSWERING YOUR CALL FOR MORE STROKE KNOWLEDGE The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) has designed this inaugural state-of-the-science stroke conference to address clinical learning needs; organizational development goals for stroke centers; and clinical challenges in the emergency room, inpatient areas, the rehabilitation unit, and the community. If you are involved in the care of stroke patients whether you are an advanced practice nurse, stroke coordinator or administrator, critical care neuroscience nurse, preparing for the Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) examination, or a nurse new to stroke care this conference will help you achieve your educational goals. Conference Objectives Inspire attendees to optimize patient care through exposure to innovative research and leading evidence-based practice in stroke medicine. Create an environment conducive to meeting the learning needs of nurses from introductory to expert levels of practice. Promote the advancement of neuroscience nursing. Foster networking and mentoring among neuroscience nursing colleagues. Conference Planning Team Mary Kay Bader, RN MSN CCNS CCRN CNRN SCRN Millie Hepburn, PhD(c) RN MSN MPhil SCRN ACNS-BC Sarah Livesay, DNP RN ACNP-BC SCRN
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 7:30 8:30 am KEYNOTE The Impact of Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Centers Philip B. Gorelick, MD MPH FACP, medical director of the Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, Saint Mary s Health Care, Grand Rapids, MI Stroke centers are the epicenter of organized care for acute stroke patients and rehabilitative and recurrent stroke prevention efforts. In this address, we will trace the development of primary and comprehensive stroke centers in the United States. We will review a series of publications from the American Heart Association s Get with the Guidelines stroke database, and from other sources that 8:45 am 6 pm SCRN REVIEW Stroke education, following the SCRN content outline, will help you prepare for the SCRN exam. Mary Kay Bader, RN MSN CCNS CCRN CNRN SCRN; Millie Hepburn, PhD(c) RN MSN MPhil SCRN ACNS-BC; Sarah Livesay, DNP RN ACNP-BC SCRN; Christine Stewart-Amidei, PhD RN CNRN FAAN Anatomy and Physiology Hyperacute Management Acute Care Preventative Care Postacute Care Stroke Diagnosis Medications Systems and Quality 8:45 am 12:55 pm PROGRAM MANAGEMENT demonstrate the impact of stroke centers on heightened stroke care and outcomes and their influence on reduction of positive entropy (disorder) in stroke care. To make staff efforts more efficient and satisfying, we will also discuss efforts to fine-tune health care that may benefit stroke patients through industry methods such as Lean. If you are a stroke coordinator, program administrator, or stroke nurse, this program is intended to help you develop a stroke program or enhance your current program with state-of-the-art ideas for improving your staff competencies and the quality of your program. Wende Fedder, DNP MBA RN FAHA; JJ Baumann, MS RN CCNS CNRN SCRN Certification Nuts and Bolts Stroke Coordinator: Defining the Role and Competencies Quality Improvement 101 for the Stroke Program Coordinator Preparing for the Visit and Navigating TJC and DNV 1:45 6 pm PRIMARY COMPREHENSIVE If you are considering applying for comprehensive stroke center (CSC) designation or wondering how to improve your CSC, these experts can help by sharing best practices and offering the chance to converse. Wende Fedder, DNP MBA RN FAHA; JJ Baumann, MS RN CCNS CNRN SCRN Stroke Certification Alphabet Soup: The Differences Between PSC, CSC, and ASRH Gap Analysis: Moving from Primary to Comprehensive Best Practices from the Field CSC Data Management for the CSC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 8 am 3 pm ADVANCED PATIENT MANAGEMENT This session offers the latest strategies for advanced neurologic assessment, treatment modalities and intensive care, and treatment options in the neuroscience intensive care unit. Mary Kay Bader, MSN RN CCNS CCRN CNRN SCRN; Millie Hepburn, PhD(c) RN MSN MPhil SCRN ACNS-BC; Sarah Livesay, DNP RN ACNP-BC SCRN Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke: New Trials and Treatment Paradigm Shift Identifying Atypical Stroke Presentations Avoiding Collateral Damage Clip and Coil for Aneurysmal SAH Best Practices in Vasospasm Management Intracranial Pressure/Oxygen Monitoring/ Brain Tissue IV tpa 17 Years Later: What Have We Learned? In-House Strokes 8 am 3 pm COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION This session will help you develop strategies for improving neurologic outcomes that exceed criteria of regulatory agencies and help your patients and families successfully reintegrate in the community following discharge from the acute hospital environment. Wende Fedder, DNP MBA RN FAHA; Additional speakers TBD Stroke Transition Clinic Best Practices Rehabilitation Best Practices 30-Day Readmit Problem Measuring Outcomes and Progress in Rehabilitation FIM Score and Beyond The Stroke Support Group Best Practices in Community Reintegration for the Stroke Patient 3:30 6 pm HOSPITAL TOUR Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute Elk Grove Village Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute was created as part of Alexian Brothers Health System s commitment to using the latest neurological advances and technology. Its spectrum of care includes advanced diagnostic procedures, treatment strategies, and proven approaches to help patients achieve high quality of life. In addition, they are working to provide scientific insight into how to lower the risk of developing certain neurological diseases. Education Credit The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP: 13331). Successful completion: Participants must be registered for the conference and attend the session(s). Attendees can be awarded 1 nursing contact hour for every 60-minute educational session they attend and evaluate. Each participant will receive a username and password to complete an online evaluation. Participants must complete a form for each session they attend and an overall conference evaluation to receive contact hours.
REGISTRATION FEES AANN Member Nonmember Join & Register Full conference $250 $370 Save $35! Save $35! Save $50! Full conference and SCRN exam registration Full conference and a copy of the AANN Comprehensive Review for Stroke Nursing* Full conference, SCRN exam registration, and a copy of the AANN Comprehensive Review for Stroke Nursing * $500 $620 $330 $450 $600 $720 *Copies of the AANN Comprehensive Review for Stroke Nursing will be distributed onsite to those who purchase a bundle option that includes it. Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing. A $100 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations postmarked fewer than 14 days before the event. No refunds will be made under any circumstances on cancellations postmarked after September 11, 2015. Hotel Accommodations Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O Hare 5550 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 Reservations: 847.678.4488 AANN group rate: $139 (single/double) The discounted AANN group rate expires on August 26, 2015, or when the room block is filled. For additional information and discounts on room reservations, airline reservations, and ground transportation, visit AANN.org/strokeconference.
If you care for stroke patients, you need to be at the AANN Advances in Stroke Care Conference! Don t miss this opportunity to hear from dynamic speakers, network with other professionals, earn strokerelated continuing education credits, prepare for the SCRN exam, and more! The educational content is designed to help you acquire, maintain, and expand the skills needed in the field of stroke care. 8735 W. Higgins Road, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60631 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Des Plaines, IL Permit No. 188 LEARN MORE AT AANN.org/strokeconference.