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Welcome to SWPONL s 36 th Annual, Ethical Practice, Quality Care: Perspectives for the Nurse Leader, at the beautiful Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, PA! We hope that you will enjoy the opportunity to learn from our expert speakers as well as learn from experienced peers, who share your same journey. Contact Hours The Southwestern Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders and the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing are collaborating to present Ethical Practice, Quality Care: Perspectives for the Nurse Leader. 7.08 hours (60 minute contact hours) will be awarded for successful completion of this activity. The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. ANCC Provider Number 0229. Evaluations/Continuing Education Credits The evaluation link will be sent via email after the conclusion of the conference. Evaluations are important to help us to plan and to improve our future programs. Additionally, participants must complete the survey in order to be awarded the CE credits. In order to receive your Continuing Education Credits for this conference you must complete the survey by Friday, September 18 th. If you do not receive an email by September 7, please contact Linda Mason at: lindam.kme@gmail.com. The contact hour certificate will be will be sent directly to attendees from the University of Pittsburgh. Speaker Handouts/Conference Materials To view the speaker s handouts and other conference related materials please visit the cloud link at: https://app.box.com/s/m26szrrecnb173famlom94uk9sya818y you can download the handouts or print in advance to bring with you to the conference. In recognition of dedication in the planning of the 2015 SWPONL Conference Chair Lisa A. Manni, MSN, RN, NEA-BC Clinical Director, Critical Care and Emergency Services UPMC Passavant Education Committee Cheryl Brill, RN, BS, MPM Vice President International Clinical Operations and Quality UPMC Regina Davin, RN, MSN Associate Nurse Executive Washington Health System Washington, Pennsylvania Robin Myers CRNP, MSN Director of Nursing Education UPMC Mercy Mary O Connor, PhD, RN Professor Coordinator MSN Program California University of PA California, Pennsylvania Evelyn Ozanich MSN, RN, CCRN Regional Manager Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program Allegheny General Hospital Carol Patton, Dr. PH, RN, FNP-BC, CRNP, CNE Parish Nurse Associate Clinical Professor Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Denise Petras, DNP, RN-BC Director Organizational Development/ Nursing Education and Research Magnet Program Director UPMC Presbyterian Anita K. Soltez, MSN, BSN, RN Unit Director, PUH OR UPMC Presbyterian Cynthia Valenta, RN, MSN, CNRN Clinical Director Critical Care Services Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC SWPONL Linda R. Mason Conference Project Manager 2

Thursday, September 3, 2015 8:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:10AM 9:10AM 10:30AM Registration, Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors and Poster Session SWPONL President s Welcome Sandy Rader, DNP, MSA, RN, NEA-BC CNO & Vice President, Patient Care Services UPMC Shadyside Keynote Presentation The Leaders Role in Creating an Ethical Environment Mary Katharine Walton MSN, MBE Director of Patient-Family Care Center Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 10:30AM 11:00AM Refreshment Break/ Visit Exhibits, Posters and Raffle 11:00AM 12:00PM Moral Distress Among Staff: Opportunities and Challenges for Nursing Leadership Elizabeth Epstein, PhD, RN Associate Professor of Nursing University of Virginia, School of Nursing Charlottesville, Virginia 12:00PM 1:00PM 1:00PM 2:00PM 2:00PM 2:30PM 2:30PM 3:30PM 3:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 8:30PM Lunch / Networking Healthcare Policy: The Role of the Nurse Leader in Advocating for Nursing and Social Justice Deborah E. Trautman, PhD, RN Chief Executive Officer American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Washington, DC USA Dessert Break with Exhibitors and Poster Session The Boundaries of Ethical Practice in the Patient s Right to Self-Determination Valerie Satkoske, MSW, PhD Director of Ethics, Wheeling Hospital Instructor, Medical Education School of Medicine, West Virginia University Wheeling, West Virginia Free Time to Enjoy the Resort SWPONL attendees receive a 10% special discount on resort activities. Please make your reservations in advance to take advantage of this offer. Networking Reception This is an ideal opportunity to network and catch up with old as well as new acquaintances. The reception is included in the registration (one drink ticket will be provided for each attendee.) A cash bar will be available. 3

Friday, September 4, 2015 8:00AM 8:30AM 8:30AM 9:00AM Registration, Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors and Poster Session Poster session concludes at 9:00am SWPONL Business Meeting and Passing of the Gavel Sandy Rader, DNP, MSA, RN, NEA-BC CNO & Vice President, Patient Care Services UPMC Shadyside 9:00AM 10:00AM Confronting Incivility Susan Hoolahan, MSN, RN, NEA-BC CNO & Vice President, Patient Care Services UPMC Passavant 10:00AM 10:15AM Refreshment Break / Visit Exhibits 10:15AM 11:00AM Ethics in Action: Bringing the Nursing Code of Ethics to Life Panel Discussion Moderator: Carol M. Patton, Dr. PH, RN, FNP-BC, CRNP, CNE Parish Nurse Associate Clinical Professor Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jennifer Hagerty Lingler, PhD, CRNP Associate Professor Health & Community Systems University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Tamra E. Minnier, RN, MSN, FACHE Chief Quality Officer UPMC 11:00AM 12:00PM Strengthening the Culture to Practice Ethically: Impact on the Quality of Care Tamra E. Minnier, RN, MSN, FACHE Chief Quality Officer UPMC 12:00PM 12:15PM Announcement of Gift Baskets, Giveaways and Poster Winners 12:15PM 12:30PM Thank You s and Conference Adjournment 4

Raffles SWPONL will feature the exciting basket and 50/50 raffles again this year. The raffle proceeds directly benefit SWPONL and the educational programs. Ticket prices are posted at the desk cash, credit cards and checks accepted. Thank you for your support! Volunteering SWPONL has several standing committees: Membership, Education and Legislative. If you would like to participate in a committee, please stop by the registration desk and sign up. Because we are a volunteer organization, we are always looking for interested individuals to help us shape the future of SWPONL and build strong programming! Cell Phones As a courtesy to fellow attendees and speakers, please mute your cell phones during the conference. If you need to answer your phone, we request that you leave the conference room before attending to your phone. Wi Fi Complimentary wireless internet access is available for SWPONL attendees in the meeting rooms and guest rooms. In-Kind Book Gifts The SWPONL Education Committee would like to thank the representatives of the following publishing companies for their generous in-kind book gifts to be awarded to our conference poster presentation winners. Nicola Deiuliis, Wolters Kluwer Mark Wenger, F A Davis Company President Sandra Rader, DNP, MSA, RN, NEA-BC UPMC Shadyside Past President /Nominations Chair Susan Hoolahan, MSN, RN, NEA-BC UPMC Passavant SWPONL Officers President Elect / Bylaws Chair Margie Dicuccio, BSN, MSN Allegheny General Hospital Secretary/Treasurer Ira Richmond, DNP, RN, NEA-BC VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Kathleen Zell, MSN (2015) UPMC Presbyterian Denise Petras, DNP, RN-BC (2015) UPMC Presbyterian SWPONL Board of Directors Mary O Connor, MSN, PhD (2016) California University of Pennsylvania Susan Frank, MSN, RN (2017) Allegheny Health Network Frank Ricci, MSN, RN, CCRN (2015) Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Heather Ambrose, DNP, RN, CPON, CPN (2016) Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Mary Lou Murt, BSN (2017) Monongahela Valley Hospital Deborah Vehec, MSN, RN (2017) ITxM/Central Blood Bank Lisa Manni, RN, MSN, NEA-BC (2016) UPMC Passavant 5

SPONSORS Please visit and support our sponsors and exhibitors in the exhibit hall during the conference. The exhibitors and sponsors help to support this important educational activity for SWPONL and provides an opportunity for attendees and companies to interact personally. 3M Infection Prevention is truly on a mission to help reduce healthcare-associated infections through innovative infection prevention solutions. With our system of people, products and processes, 3M remains a trusted resource, committed to helping health care facilities reduce the risk of infections, improve patient outcomes, and control their bottom lines. Abbott Nutrition is one of the world s leading authorities in science-based nutrition for all stages of life. As your nutrition partner, we invite you to explore our portfolio of products, including Similac, Ensure, Glucerna, Pedialyte and Zone Perfect, to help your patients grow and achieve greater well being. Visit www.abbottnutrition.com to find additional product information, patient education materials, clinical research papers and more. Committed to Patient-Centered Innovation. When it comes to innovation AbbVie starts with the patient. We draw on our deep expertise in some of the most difficult-to-treat diseases and on our understanding of the patient journey to identify opportunities to create better outcomes at every stage. This patient-centered approach to discovery and development ensures we remain focused on our goal of improving lives. AccuVein,the leader in vein visualization, helps practitioners locate veins for venous access procedures such as IV starts and blood draws by providing a map of the patient¹s vasculature on the skin s surface. Simply point the lightweight, portable device at the skin and click to display the peripheral veins beneath. Hospitals are always looking for ways to increase their scores on patient exit surveys. ASCC provides the Tri-State Healthcare Community with customized solutions that progress around the constant transformation of technologies: Automation to streamline workflow processes and promote staff efficiencies; and quick, direct, content-rich communications to increase patient satisfaction. Let us provide you with an intuitive solution that will free you to do what you do best provide superior patient care. Contact: Sherri Mihm, Mark Bodo, or Denise Agostinelli at 724-772-2722. www.asccinc.com. California University of Pennsylvania offers affordable, quality, 100% online education for nurses with its MSN degree in Nursing Administration and Leadership, and RN-BSN completion program. The MSN program prepares graduates in all aspects of the nurse leader role through a curriculum that addresses prevailing issues and practice trends. Both programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). To learn more, please send an e-mail to calugo@calu.edu or call 1-866-595-6348. Cal U is ranked 7 th among the nation s top 10 Most Affordable Colleges for Online Nursing Degrees by SR Education Group, and is named as a Best College of Nursing by the American Society of Registered Nurses! Committed to simplifying medication management while addressing errors, CareFusion offers dispensing, infusion and point-of-care verification technologies. From the hospital pharmacy to nursing, our solutions help lower costs, improve patient safety and deliver the right care to patients at the right time. www.carefusion.com. Centurion develops products designed to improve outcomes. Offering Dressing Change Trays, IV Securement Kits and PIV Bundles, including SorbaView SHIELD securement dressings. Featuring the CVC Zone Bundle a central line bundle with everything needed to help prevent CLABSIs. Introducing the innovative Compass products that quickly and easily measure physiological pressure. Bringing you Medical Technology for Tomorrow Clinical Technology Inc. (CTI) is a leading specialty distributor of medical products in the mid-western region of the United States. Current owner, Dennis Forchione founded CTI in 1978. CTI specializes in service and support for all your practice needs. We continue to research the market to identify and supply you with the latest products and services for each of the following specialties: 1.Interventional Radiology and General Surgery, 2.Nursing and I.V. Therapy and 3.Interventional Pain and Anesthesia. 6

Community LIFE offers a common sense alternative to nursing homes. We provide assistance for seniors and peace of mind to their loved ones. Our program features a team of professionals that knows their patients like family and interacts with them daily. The end result: Seniors living at home, with dignity, in their community. Community LIFE helps seniors live at home, offers complete coordinated worry-free healthcare, has no hidden costs, co-pays or deductibles, provides on-call clinical staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is worry free health care. Contact: Staci Kaczkowski, MHA, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Community LIFE, 866-419-1693, www.commlife.org. As a global leader in medical technology, services and solutions, Medtronic improves the lives and health of millions of people each year. We use our deep clinical, therapeutic, and economic expertise to address the complex challenges faced by healthcare systems today. Let s take healthcare Further, Together. Learn more at Medtronic.com. Dale products are designed to help the healing process, reduce skin irritation and save nursing time. Manufactured to rigorous standards, Dale products contain only the highest quality materials ensuring unparalleled durability and optimal patient comfort. Visit us at: www.dalemed.com. Duquesne University School of Nursing, located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, is an acknowledged leader in online graduate education. The school offers MSN (FNP, Forensics, Nursing Education and Faculty Role), post master s certificates, DNP, and PhD degrees. Our graduates and faculty are recognized leaders in their roles as nurse educators and scholars, practitioners, and researchers. www.duq.edu/nursing. Founded more than 35 years ago, Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, and manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. The company, a member of the Roche Group, has headquarters in South San Francisco, CA. http://www.gene.com. ICU Medical, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells innovative medical devices used in vascular therapy, oncology and critical care applications. ICU Medical s products improve patient outcomes by helping prevent bloodstream infections and protecting healthcare workers from exposure to infectious diseases or hazardous drugs. The company s complete product line includes custom I.V. systems, closed delivery systems for hazardous drugs, needle-free I.V. connectors, catheters and cardiac monitoring systems. ICU Medical is headquartered in San Clemente, California. For more information, visit www.icumed.com. Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is an industry leader in providing specialty biopharmaceutical products used in the treatment of autoimmune and rare disease specialty areas, respiratory therapy, pain and related conditions, and diagnostic procedures. The company s Specialty Brands segment includes branded medicines; its Specialty Generics segment includes specialty generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients and external manufacturing; and the Global Medical Imaging segment includes contrast media and nuclear imaging agents. Visit www.mallinckrodt.com to learn more. NeurOptics Pupillometry: Accurate Trendable EMR-Ready. NeurOpticsNPi -200 Pupillometer System provides trendable, accurate, and objective measurement of pupil size and reactivity in the neurocritical care patient. The NPi-200 is EMR-ready, saving valuable nursing time, eliminating potential charting errors and providing an important clinical assessment tool to remove subjectivity from the pupillary evaluation. Nihon Kohden will display a complete line of enterprise monitoring solutions, including a robust transport system and external device interfaces. We will highlight clinical benefits of implementing a Defensive Monitoring strategy with our Prefense Early Detection and Notification System. Prefense is designed to safeguard the post-surgical patient by providing early detection of changes to ventilation due to analgesics, sleep apnea and lethal arrhythmias, and changes to vital signs (HR, SpO2, respiration and NIBP). Nihon Kohden also offers the best cost of ownership in the industry by providing a 5 year warranty and FREE software upgrades for life. Qualaris software helps healthcare providers drive improvement at scale to reduce adverse events and readmissions and improve patient satisfaction. Qualaris deployments require no in-house IT staff requirements, delivering enterprise improvement solutions in hours. Sizewise is a global medical equipment manufacturer with more than 60 locations across the United States and a growing presence in Europe and Canada. 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The Medicines Company Teleflex: We never settle, because, you never settle. Throughout our 35-year history, clinicians and patients have benefited from choosing the ARROW Brand products. We believe higher-technology can improve the human touch. We believe zero complications are possible as long as we challenge our beliefs of what s possible. It s time to discover a smarter set of innovations for you and your patients. The vascular division has a diverse portfolio: CVC s, PICC s, PICC placement device (G4), PSI, Midlines and Intraosseous Vascular Access (EZ-IO). The Medicines Company s purpose is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and contribute to the economics of healthcare by focusing on 3,000 leading acute/intensive care hospitals worldwide. Its vision is to be a leading provider of solutions in three areas: acute cardiovascular care, surgery and perioperative care, and serious infectious disease care. The company operates in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions with global centers today in Parsippany, NJ, USA and Zurich, Switzerland. www.themedicinescompany.com. UPMC Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation (CNEI) is a corporate function that works to integrate nursing excellence and spread best practices across the UPMC enterprise in order to achieve quality clinical outcomes, increase nursing engagement through shared governance and development of our future leaders. UPMC is a $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered in, and one of the leading non-profit health systems in the United States. As Pennsylvania s largest employer with 61,000 employees, UPMC is transforming the economy of the region into one based on medicine, research and technology. Vocera Communications, Inc. [NYSE: VCRA] is a mobile healthcare communications company that provides enterprise-class solutions. Widely recognized for developing smarter ways to communicate, Vocera helps care teams collaborate more efficiently by delivering the right information, to the right person, on the right device, at the right time, anywhere. Vocera solutions are installed in more than 1,200 organizations worldwide, improving quality, efficiency, safety and outcomes. Via the company s research collaborative, the Experience Innovation Network, Vocera also drives thought leadership for the healthcare industry and new standards in care delivery to elevate patient, family, nurse and physician experiences. Vocera is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in San Francisco, Tennessee, Canada, India, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.vocera.com and @VoceraComm on Twitter. Founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Waynesburg University is located on a traditional campus in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, with three graduate and professional studies locations in the East, North and South regions of Pittsburgh. The nursing programs include RN to BSN, MSN with concentrations in administration, education or informatics, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice with an executive leadership focus. Waynesburg University also offers cohorts in local area hospitals upon request. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, NY (USA), Welch Allyn is a leading global manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment and a complete range of digital and connected solutions. 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