Caring for Transgender and Gender-expansive Patients

Paula M. Neira JD, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN
Travis Reece-Nguyen, MD, MPH, FASA, FAAP

Objectives:

1. Discuss basic terminology related to TGD people.

2. Describe the impact of implicit and explicit bias on TGD healthcare.

3. Differentiate between accurate and misleading information about transgender health care.

4. Describe gender-affirming care for adolescents and adults.

5. Identify 3 things that perioperative nurses can do to improve their ability to care for TGD people.

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Nursing and STEM Classification

Facilitator: Jaimeson Hatch, MSN, RNFA, CNOR

2pm Eastern ~ 1pm Central ~ 12pm Mountain ~ 11am Pacific

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Questions for Discussion

What does it mean to be classified as a STEM profession?
What are the differences between nursing and those classified as STEM professions?
Why is it important for nursing and perioperative nursing to be recognized as a STEM profession?
What can you do to propel the initiative forward?

Articles to prepare for the discussion

Dreisbach, C., Wright, M. L., Walker, R. K., Byon, H. D., & Keim-Malpass, J. (2022). Nursing science as a federally-recognized STEM degree: A call to action for the United States with global implications. International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 4, 100084. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2022.100084

Green, C., & John, L. (2020). Should nursing be considered a STEM profession? Nursing Forum, 55(2), 205–210. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12417

Kirton, C. A. (2024). This Could Be a Game Changer. AJN The American Journal of Nursing, 124(7), 5. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NAJ.0001025584.58107.b3

Rep. Foushee urges DHS to expand nursing student work authorizations through STEM optional practical training program | U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. (n.d.). Retrieved September 13, 2024, from https://foushee.house.gov/posts/rep-foushee-urges-dhs-to-expand-nursing-student-work-authorizations-through-stem-optional-practical-training-program

What’s the Point of Point of Use Cleaning?

Sharon Ward-Fore, MS, MT(ASCP), CIC

Objectives:
1. Define Point-of-Use Cleaning
2. Explain why it needs to be performed.
3. Describe biofilm formation.
4. List Point-of-Use guidelines and recommendations.

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The Power of the Staff Nurse to Reverse Toxicity in Daily Work Culture

Jill Graham, BSN, RN

Objectives:
1. Define toxic behavior in the operating room.
2. Explore the power of personal influence in a microculture.
3. Discuss approached to supporting and encouraging team members.
4. Explain the impact of positive an negative behavior on microculture.

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To Err Is Human:
Support for Perioperative Second Victims

Julie Cahn, DNP, RN, CNOR, RN-BC, ACNS-BC, CNS-CP

Objectives

1. Explain why perioperative personnel are at high risk for becoming second victims.

2. Discuss ways to support a second victim.

3. Explore the resources available in the AORN Second Victim Tool Kit.

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Perioperative Staff & Disabilities

Facilitator: Jaimeson Hatch, MSN, RNFA, CNOR

2pm Eastern ~ 1pm Central ~ 12pm Mountain ~ 11am Pacific

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ARTICLES (to prepare for the discussion)

Article Links:
Aikele, N., Burkett, J., & Conner, J. (2021). A guide for accommodating wheelchairs in the OR while maintaining safety and quality. American Journal of Infection Control, 49(1), 75–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.028

Baker, C., Malik, G., Davis, J., & McKenna, L. (2023). Experiences of nurses and midwives with disabilities: A scoping review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 79(11), 4149–4163. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15802

Bolton, J. Q.-S. J. Q.-S. is a freelance writer based in & Massachusetts. (2023, July 19). Nurses with Disabilities: A Skilled Workforce. Minority Nurse.
https://minoritynurse.com/nurses-with-disabilities/

Neal-Boylan, L., & Miller, M. (2020). How inclusive are we, really? Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 15(4), 237–240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2020.04.006

The Nurse with a Profound Disability: A Case Study—Leslie J. Neal-Boylan, 2019. (n.d.). Retrieved February 21, 2024, from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2165079919844273

The Case for Compulsory Plume Evacuation in the Operating Theatre

Daniel Rodger

Objectives:

1 Explore published evidence indicating that surgical plume poses a potential health risk to patients and staff
2) Explore four ethical principles that support the compulsory use of surgical plume evacuation systems

The Impact of Retained Surgical Sharps and Near Misses on Patient Safety

Ivy Montgomery
Melzi Corp

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Socially Acceptable:
Harnessing the Power of Social Media

Melanie B Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR

Objectives:

1.Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate use of social media.
2. Discuss three ways of using social media (and other internet resources) to grow professionally.
3. Explain how to use the 5 W’s to discern reliable internet resources

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Practices to Enhance Intraoperative Efficiency

Facilitator: Jaimeson Hatch, MSN, RN, CNOR, RNFA

Learning Outcome: Attendees will be able to implement efficiencies to enhance their perioperative practice.

Questions for discussion:

1. How would you describe OR inefficiency

2. What are the benefits of OR efficiency

3. What types of OR inefficiency exist

4. How can OR efficiency be increased

5. What are ethical, legal, and financial considerations related to addressing OR inefficiency

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Can Implicit Trust in Our ASC Team Lead to Medical Errors

Jamie Ridout, RN, MSN, MBA, NEA-BC, CNOR, CASC

Objectives:

1.    Define the elements of trust.
2.    Review the relationship between implicat trust and medical errors.
3.    Explain how implicit trust and medical errors impact checklist fatigue, trust-but-verify, and normalization of variance.
4.    Review the elements of a highly reliable team.
5.    Describe tactics to mitigate risk and return to practices that reduce harm.

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Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis: Are You Prepared?

Connie Schwendeman, MSN, RN, CPAN-NPD-BC

Objectives:

1. Describe signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia (MH).

2. Identify at least two triggering agents for MH.

3. Explain the pathophysiology of malignant hyperthermia.

4. Identify key components of managing an MH crisis.

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eChapter JOURNAL CLUB

TELESURGERY: THE FUTURE IS HERE!

Facilitator: Jamieson Hatch, MSN, RNFA, CNOR

3pm Eastern ~ 2pm Central ~1pm Mountain ~ noon Pacific

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Dependability of the Perioperative Nurse Turnover Decision-Making Theory

Gert Mayes, PhD, RN, NPD=BC, CNOR
Nicole Sharrow, BSN, RN

Objectives:
1. Discuss the negative influence of perioperative nurse turnover.
2. Explore a theory that explains why perioperative nurses leave their jobs.
3. Describe three interventions that leaders and staff can implement to reduce perioperative nurse turnover.

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Detours to the Destination Creating Centers of Excellence for Diverse Populations

Barbara Nalley MSN,RN,NP-C, ANP-C, CNOR,R
Briana Walton MD FACOG

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eChapter SOCIAL

November 11th at 11am EASTERN TIME

We're thrilled to invite you to our 1st virtual social event: Surgical Social: eChapter Edition! Get ready to connect and mingle with fellow eChapter members from across the globe in this unique online gathering!

Grab a drink or your favorite snack and join us for a fun, virtual social hour that gives you the opportunity to get to know your fellow eChapter members - whether you're reconnecting with old friends or meeting new ones, it's sure to be a great opportunity for everyone!  Discover the benefits of AORN as well. And as an added bonus, you don't even have to leave your house to join in!

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Evaluating the Impact of Operating Room Traffic on Airborne Microbial Counts During Hysterectomy and Colon Surgery

Daniel Kufahl, MS, RN, CNOR

Objectives
1. Describe the background/significance and aims of the OR Traffic Study.
2. Describe the research procedure including site assessment of surgical site infection
(SSI) prevention strategies, non-participant observation, and microbial testing.
3. Discuss the analysis, findings, and conclusions.
4. Identify one lesson learned that can be applied to your clinical practice.

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In Situ Simulation in the OR
Jeffrey Keane, Jr., BSN, RN, CNOR

Objectives:
1. Describe the effectiveness of a standardized emergency manual.
2. Introduce simulation to educate multidisciplinary teams about the effectiveness of just in time in situ simulation.
3. Identify key training principles to improve communication in the OR in response to a perioperative emergency.
4. Develop critical decision skills in responding to an emergent event in the operating room.

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Retention of New Nurses in the Cardiovascular Operating Room

Hannah Shufeldt

Objectives:

1. Identify key factors that affect CVOR nurse retention
2. Implement strategies to increase CVOR nurse retention. 

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Article for Journal Club meeting

What do we know about the effects of Cannabis/Cannabinoids on the Perioperative Patient?

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Building Pathways: Expanding a two week peri-op immersion program for student nurses

Jenny Mendenhall, MSN, RN, CHSE, CNL, CNOR

OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe clinical and professional benefits gained from including a perioperative clinical immersion program in nursing school curricula.

2. Describe three stakeholders required to create and implement a successful perioperative clinical immersion program.

3. Describe three critical steps in implementing/expanding a periop immersion program.

4. Explore the impact of a two week immersion program on student nurse preceptorships and new grad career choices.

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Analyze Surgical Conscience and Stengthen Your Superpower
Danielle Quintana, PhD, MSN, RN, CNOR-E

Objectives:

Explain the background and significance of surgical conscience.
Describe three facilitators of surgical conscience.
Describe three barriers of surgical conscience.
Explore the implications for practice of surgical conscience at the micro, meso, and macro level.

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Empowering the Perioperative Registered Nurse

Joanne Oliver-Coleman, BSN, RN, CNORe

Objectives:
DISCUSS the contributions of the perioperative nurse
SHARE the significance of basic perioperative curriculum in the nursing programs
DESCRIBE various options that would make the current working environmenteasier for
a) transition to practice members
b) future retired members
PROJECT solutions for active engagement of the perioperative profession

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OR TURNOVER
Improving speed without compromising quality

Jim Gauthier, MLT, CIC (Senior Clinical Adviser, Infection Prevention, Diversey)

OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the business case for improved operating room cleaning and disinfection.
2. Identify factors to consider when selecting cleaning products.
3. Discuss enhanced cleaning procedures.
4. Examine tools to implement best practices for cleaning and disinfection.

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Nursing Shortage- How did we get there- Now What?

Beverly Kirchner, MSN, RN, CNOR, CASC, CNAMB

8pm Eastern; 7pm Central; 6pm Mountain; 5pm Pacific

OBJECTIVES:

1.    Review the history of nursing shortages
2.    Describe the current challenges we face
3.    Discuss opportunities to resolve
4. Identify next steps

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