1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Opening Ceremonies and Opening Address

Coming Up for Air: Resiliency, Self-Care, Healthy Boundaries and YOU!

Brian Luke Seaward, PhD
Self-care in the 21st century requires a new approach with the advent and proliferation of screen devices. Establishing healthy boundaries is essential to avoid “work-life imbalance.” In fact, healthy boundaries are the cornerstone self care tool for digital detox and “work-life harmony.” This presentation invites you to do a course correction for personal resiliency and become empowered as you embrace the vitality of 21st century self-care strategies, with a few laughs along the way.

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Concurrent Sessions

Obesity: Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Nursing Management

Antoinette Falker, DNP, RN, GCNS-BC, CMSRN, CBN

The session will provide an expanded understanding of the disease of obesity and the corresponding nursing management.

Non-Pharmacologic Interventions: What Are We Afraid Of?

Sandra Siedlecki, PhD, RN, APRN-CNS, FAAN

The purpose of this interactive presentation is to discuss non-pharmacologic interventions(NPI) and to debunk the myths and explore the evidence behind their use. In addition, after sharing findings from a national study, the speaker will lead discussion on factors that make nurses reluctant or afraid to use or recommend NPI in their own practice.

It’s A Whole New World: Preventing Workplace Violence in Health Care

Cheri Constantino-Shor, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CRNI

Health care is the second leading industry for workplace violence. Possessing skills in de-escalation is as important as any other clinical skill. Understanding the pathology behind a person’s violent behavior and the stages of a crisis can help equip front-line staff with the skills to preventing harm.

5:15 pm – 6:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions

The Anatomy of a Lawsuit - Understanding Medical Malpractice and How to Protect Yourself

Sarah Bush, MBA, CPHRM; Maureen Murphy, BS-HCA, RN, CMSRN

This session will inform participants of what to expect when you receive a call from risk management regarding pending litigation. Additionally, the presenters will breakdown the litigation process and help participants have a better understanding of what they can do to protect themselves should they be involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Items to Pack for the Journey of High Reliability

Ellen Evans, MSN, MPH, CPHQ, CJCP, CPPS, RN

This session focuses on departmental leaders and front-line staff engaging in activities that lead their departments toward high reliability. Journey travelers must learn the mechanics of the vehicle for the trip and find necessary supplies to pack. This presentation will prepare medical-surgical leaders for the five phases of the high-reliability journey.