GNYHA Services Clinical Services Seminars are a monthly series that focus on clinical and materials topics of interest, targeting materials managers and nurse managers. The Clinical Services Seminars are just one of the many educational benefits available to our members.
If you have any questions regarding our Clinical Services Seminars, please contact Sandee Schoby at schoby@gnyha.org.
November 16, 2011
· Clinical and Health Economic Benefits of Surgical Nutrition Intervention Seminar
Seminar Objectives:
- Identify the evidence by demonstrating positive patient outcomes that are associated with the use of immune modulating formulas
- Describe the health economic benefit of specialized nutrition support in surgical patients
- Differentiate specialized nutrition from standard nutrition
- Describe how to implement an evidence-based protocol for nutrition intervention
October 25, 2011
· Wound Care Form
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September 28, 2011
· Strategies to Reduce Intravascular Catheter-Associated Infections
Seminar Objective:
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Review the epidemiology of catheter-associated bloodstream infections.
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Review the 2011 CDC HICPAC Guidelines for prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections.
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Learn the six areas that should be emphasized to prevent catheter-related infections.
June 30, 2011
· Pulmonary Embolism
Seminar Objective:
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Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is the single leading preventable cause of death for hospitalized patients and strikes over 50% of those who die in the hospital. During this seminar, speakers discussed who is affected by PE and how physicians are preventing it with the use of anticoagulants and IVC filters.
May 18, 2011
· Physician Preference Item Conversion Panel Discussion
Seminar Objectives:
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During the session, clinicians, supply chain executives, and suppliers will share their perspectives. The seminar will feature an expert panel, exploratory videos, and opportunities to talk with peers. The goal of the seminar is to find common ground to communicate, identify shared values, and build a value proposition that combines cost and quality between these integral groups, while also bringing better care to patients.
March 16, 2011
· Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications Seminar
Seminar Objectives:
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Generate awareness of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
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Provide an understanding of the negative effects of aspiration related to current endotrachial tubes
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Engage in a VAP solutions discussion
April 20, 2011
· "Seal it with a Kiss: SSI Prevention Made Checklist Simple" and "Roadmap to HAP and VAP: Neglecting Oral Care."
Seminar Objectives:
"Seal it with a Kiss: SSI Prevention Made Checklist Simple"
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List non-patient sources of OR contamination
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Identify means of reducing contamination
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Describe circumstances in the OR that reduce the patient’s ability to fight infection
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Explain how to maximize the patient’s ability to prevent infection despite contamination
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Discuss how checklists make SSI reduction easier and more effective
“Roadmap to HAP and VAP: Neglecting Oral Care”
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Discuss prevalence and consequences of hospital-associated pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
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Describe how the mouths of critically ill patients undergo radical changes to become reservoirs of pathogens
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Identify the means by which poor oral care in the ICU can result in complications including pneumonia
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List recommended oral care interventions and associated evidence-based rationales