Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates - NAFA VCU

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Schedule of NAFA VCU Nurse Anesthesia Conference

May 28 - 31, 2024 | Virginia Beach
Schedule is subject to change

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

6:15 a.m. — Full Breakfast & Welcome Desk

7:00 a.m. — Welcome and Opening Remarks

7:15 a.m. —Ultrasound guidance: improved patient safety? – 1 CE | Nicole Damico, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA

Objectives:

  • Describe the impact of ultrasound guidance in reducing complications related to anesthesia care.
  • Summarize current practice standards for the use of ultrasound guidance during technical procedures.

8:15 a.m. — What is a "microcredential" and how can it help me? –  1 CE | Nicole Damico, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA

Objectives:

  • Describe the various types of microcredentials.
  • Explain the value of microcredentials for nurse anesthetists.

9:15 a.m. — Refreshment Break

9:30 a.m. — Principles of Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management (ACRM) –  1 CE | Brenda Wands, PhD, CRNA, MBA, CHSE, FAANA

Objectives:

  • List and define basic principles of anesthesia crisis resource management.
  • Explain the relevance of ACRM principles to management of clinical deterioration.

10:30 a.m. — Simulated crises in anesthesia: debriefing to improve patient safety –  1 CE | Brenda Wands, PhD, CRNA, MBA, CHSE, FAANA

Objectives:

  • Apply ACRM principles during debriefing discussions of simulated patient crises.
  • Identify strategies to enhance non-technical skills.

11:30 a.m. — Question & Answer Session – 1 CE

Objective:

  • Further discuss ultrasound guidance on patient safety, microcredentials in the nurse anesthesia specialty, ACRM simulation and debriefing to improve management of clinical deterioration.

12:30 p.m. — Scientific Poster Review: Evidence-based pain management – 1 CE - .50 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE

Formal time for virtual assessment

6:00 p.m. — Complimentary Welcome Reception: Poolside Oceanfront

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

6:15 a.m. — Full Breakfast & Welcome Desk

7:00 a.m. — History and health inequities in anesthesia practice– 1 CE | Rebekah Carmel, PhD, CRNA

Objective:

  • Discuss the impact of history on healthcare inequities and current anesthesia practice.

8:00 a.m. — New kids on the block: Remimazolam and GLP1s – 1 CE & 1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE | Rebekah Carmel, PhD, CRNA

Objectives:

  • Discuss Remimazolam and GLP1s relevance to the perioperative environment.
  • Describe the impact of Remimazolam on anesthetic care.

9:00 a.m. — Refreshment Break

9:30 a.m. — Artificial intelligence: coming soon to an OR near you? — 1 CE | Jiale Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN

Objectives:

  • Recognize potential applications of artificial intelligence to anesthesia practice.
  • Describe the basic concepts underlying artificial intelligence programs.

10:30 a.m. — Gut microbiome in anesthesiology and pain medicine— 1 CE | Jiale Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN

Objectives:

  • Summarize the importance of the gut microbiome to anesthesiology and pain medicine.
  • Describe interventions to prevent disruption of the gut microbiome during the perioperative period.

11:30 a.m. — Question and Answer Session – 1 CE

Objective:

  • Further discuss healthcare inequities, Remimazolam and GP1s, artificial intelligence, and gut microbiome in anesthesia practice.

12:30 p.m. — Scientific Poster Review: Evidence-based innovative anesthesia care strategies and medication management – 2 CE (.75 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE)

Formal time for virtual assessment

Thursday, May 30, 2024

6:15 a.m. — Full Breakfast & Welcome Desk

7:00 a.m.  —  12 Lead interpretation: Key points to know – 1 CE | Beverly George-Gay, DNP, AGPCNP-BC

Objective:

  • Describe a replicable process of interpreting the 12 Lead ECG and the evaluation of its results.

8:00 a.m.  —  Recognition and treatment of intraoperative dysrhythmias — 1 CE | Beverly George-Gay, DNP, AGPCNP-BC

Objectives:

  • List the most common arrythmias that occur in adult patients under general anesthesia.
  • Describe best practices for treatment of dysrhythmias during the perioperative period.

9:00 a.m. — Refreshment Break

9:30 a.m. — Run, hide, fight: active shooter in the OR – 1 CE | Lindsay Quirk, MSNA, CRNA

Objectives:

  • Discuss important strategies for dealing with an active shooter situation in anesthesia practice.
  • Identify anesthesia safety issues outside of the operating room.

10:30 a.m. — Out and about: Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) – 1 CE | Lindsay Quirk, MSNA, CRNA

Objective:  

  • Discuss considerations for non-operating room anesthesia.

11:30 a.m.  — Question & Answer Session — 0.5 CE

Objective:

  • Further discuss 12 lead intrepretation, interaoperative dysrhythmias, active shooter situations in anesthesia practice, and non-operating room safety issues.

12:00 p.m. — Spinal Workshop (Separate Registration)– 4 CE (1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE) | Jerrol "Jay" Wallace, DNP, CRNA, CAPT, USN, NC, FAANA and Nicole Damico, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA

Objectives

  • Describe the anatomy of the spinal cord and its relevant structures.
  • Describe the pharmacology of local anesthetics used in spinal anesthesia
  • Demonstrate the proper positioning and preparation for administering spinal anesthesia.
  • Demonstrate alternate techniques and positioning during spinal anesthesia placement.

Friday, May 31, 2024

6:15 a.m. — Full Breakfast & Welcome Desk

7:00 a.m. — Modern anesthesia ventilators: new opportunities – 1 CE | Jodi Carlsen, DNAP, CRNA

Objectives:

  • Describe functional enhancements on newer anesthesia machine ventilators.
  • Explain the impact of changes in anesthesia equipment on practice recommendations.

8:00 a.m. — Is it time to retire formulas for fluid management? – 1 CE (1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE) | Jodi Carlsen, DNAP, CRNA

Objectives:

  • Compare and contrast historical versus current thinking about crystalloid fluid replacement in the perioperative period.
  • Summarize current best evidence on crystalloid fluid replacement during the perioperative period.

9:00 a.m. — Refreshment Break

9:30 a.m. — CPC rapid review: key concepts in pharmacology for anesthesia — 1 CE  (1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE) |  Crystal O'Guin, DNP, CRNA

Objectives:

  • Identify key concepts impacting safe administration of commonly utilized anesthetics and adjuvant medications.
  • Explain key contraindications and adverse effects influencing the choice of anesthetic.
  • Review pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles impacting anesthetic dosage and administration.

10:30 a.m. — CPC rapid review: Key concepts in physiology for anesthesia – 1 CE | Crystal O'Guin, DNP, CRNA

Objectives:

  • Identify the physiological differences across the lifespan.
  • Review the physiological function of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
  • Apply physiological understanding to enhance safe and effective administration of anesthesia.

11:30 p.m. — Question and Answer Session – 0.5 CE

Objective:

  • Further discuss newer anesthesia machine ventilators, fluid replacement in the perioperative period, and key concepts in physiology and pharmacology for anesthesia.

12:00 p.m. — Epidural Workshop (Separate Registration) – 4 CE (1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE) | Jerrol “Jay” Wallace, DNP, CRNA, CAPT, USN, NC, FAANA and Nicole Damico, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA

Objectives:

  • Describe the anatomy of the spinal cord and its relevant structures.
  • Describe the pharmacology of local anesthetics used in epidural anesthesia.
  • Demonstrate the proper positioning and preparation for administering epidural anesthesia.
  • Demonstrate alternate techniques and positioning during epidural anesthesia placement.