Canberra Nurses Conference 2017

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1 QRC: 2777 Price One Day : $451 inc. GST Two Days: $572 inc. GST Date May 2017 Venue Canberra Ibis Styles Eagle Hawk 999 Federal Highway, Canberra, AT, 2602 CPD Hours 11 Hours 30 Mins Canberra Nurses Conference Day Conference for Nurses - Learn Locally with Ausmed Need for Program Safety and quality are essential and are directly linked to knowledge. The need for you to continually seek new information in regard to the nursing care you provide is a given no matter where you work. This is a time when: Health care budgets are under increased stress The community purse is shrinking Throughput is no longer the goal of care and is being replaced with quality outcomes It is more important than ever that you take a leadership role in providing high value care to people that is outcome focused. Addressing emerging gaps in knowledge through up-to-date information is crucial if safe, quality outcomes are to be achieved. Purpose of Program This program provides you with current knowledge relating to a range of professional and practice topics that will improve how you deliver nursing care. Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of this program it is expected that the participants will be able to: People in your care with health risks will receive preventative nursing action to avoid illness Better patient outcomes will be achieved through the application of up-to-date knowledge relating to specific nursing interventions Inter-professional collaboration will be optimised to enhance patient outcomes Patient outcomes will be underpinned by evidence-based practice and recognised standards and guidelines

2 Program Schedule Day One 8:30AM Registration for Day One 9:00 Norah Bostock Communicating Within an Inter-Professional Team It is well known that the best work gets done by teams. In hospitals and community settings, teams of inter-professionals work together to achieve patient outcomes. Although much lip service is paid to the success of teamwork, really effective teams are hard to find. This introductory session will focus on a cornerstone of inter-professional collaboration - communication in teams. Includes: Learn about your own communication style did you really say what you thought you said? Why do people seem to misinterpret some very simple ideas? Why must you use a range of communication styles if you are to really be understood? Learn the dynamics of team communication The power within your mind how to improve your listening skills 9:45 Elizabeth Obersteller Correctly Injecting Insulin: The Facts It has now been evidenced that many people incorrectly inject their insulin. This finding, has huge ramifications for those who are insulin dependant as well as nurses who may instruct patients on the correct use. This session reviews the correct injection technique for insulin. Includes: What is the correct method to use to inject insulin? If insulin is injected into muscles what are the consequences? What happens to glucose levels if it is injected incorrectly? How lypohypertrohy formed and what is are the impact on patient health? How frequently should a nurse check the technique of a person with diabetes who injects insulin? 10:45 Morning Tea 11:15 Rachel Longhurst How to Recognise a Blood Clot Blood clots are a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that must be immediately recognised. While much of the focus is often on prevention, nurses must also feel confident that they can assess the patient for the signs and symptoms of a blood clot. This session will go back to basics to help you understand how to perform a detailed assessment for DVT and PE so that you can immediately recognise them should they develop. Includes: What physical signs may indicate a DVT?

3 What changes in patient observations must make you immediately suspicious of a PE or DVT? What should I do after an assessment? How does immediate and accurate assessment improve patient outcomes? 12:00 Rachel Longhurst To Give or Not to Give: What s Changed About Oxygen? Oxygen therapy represents an area of clinical nursing where evidence has changed, therefore clinical practices must reflect this. No longer is oxygen always considered necessary or always safe. This session will bring you up to date on modern evidence about oxygen, including how oxygen therapy and various devices can be safely and correctly chosen. Includes: Understand the role of oxygen within the body Identify what factors affect oxygenation Understand hypoxia and what not enough oxygen is dangerous Understand terms respiratory distress, respiratory failure and how we treat these problems Understand the newer concept of hyperoxia and why too much oxygen is also dangerous 12:45PM Lunch Break 1:30 Anne Blunn What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? Could you be at risk? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects up to a third of the global population. While some degree of fat in the liver is normal, it only takes a small increase in percentage of fat for disease to occur. Many people with this disease have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cirrhosis and liver-related death. This insightful session will discuss: What are the types and causes of fatty liver disease? What are the multi-system effects of liver damage? Diagnosis and staging - how do these correlate to symptoms? What are recommended evidence-based treatment options? Prevention and lifestyle - is this the key? How can nurses provide education to people with fatty liver disease to improve health outcomes? 2:30 Zoë Routh Grace Under Fire: Staying Strong And Keeping Cool Working with difficult people sometimes results in conflict. This is likely to be detrimental to health, wellbeing and patient or client outcomes. Clear communication and a calm head when faced with hostility can help YOU manage conflict better. This interactive session looks at: Why people are difficult and what to do about it How to stand your ground and stay safe Three communication tips that defuse tension and build bridges Essential body language moves you need to know to stay calm and strong Hot buttons: how to keep yours from being triggered

4 3:30 Afternoon Tea 3:45 Zoë Routh Leadership Skills for the Age of Robots, Droids and Drones Robots and artificial intelligence are two technologies that will affect medical services in a profound way - first for patients, and second for service providers. If we are to lead through this disruption, we need to develop new leadership skills. In this dynamic session, you will: The latest trends that are are on the medical professional horizon Discover the key potential benefits (and pitfalls) that will rise with the machines Three emerging leadership skills that are fundamental to future workplace success 4:30 Close of Day One of Program Day Two 9:00AM Commencement of Day Two 9:00 Norah Bostock Time Management and Interruptions: How To Create That Cone of Silence! The pressure is on to get more done and then some, and then there are those pesky s that just keep on coming and the incessant interruptions. This session looks at principles of time management and how not managing your time is not an option. Includes: Understanding time management Tips on managing time - prioritising and streamlining What to do when people are always interrupting you How to say no! 9:45 Wendy Beckingham Prevention of Infection with Central Venous Access Devices Central venous access devices (CVADS) are essential in many acute care settings. However, their use in the community is also becoming more frequent. The type of catheter involved, its placement and management are essential to reduce the risk of complications such as thrombosis, as well as promote longevity of lines. This session reviews key considerations relating to the management of CVADs and includes: Review of devices - what goes where? 1. Peripheral IV devices 2. Central venous access devices (CVCs and PICCs) Catheter selection - choosing appropriate devices Complications - during and following insertion

5 Management principles - blood sampling, flushing, medication/fluid administration and dressing and line changes Common troubleshooting tips 10:45 Morning Tea 11:15 Dr Jenny Fothergill Therapeutic Communication and People with a Mental Illness People with mental health conditions may also experience difficulty communicating, particularly when they are unwell. Nurses who work in general settings may not have had formal education in how to communicate with someone who is depressed, experiencing hallucinations or highly anxious. However, all nurses need to feel comfortable speaking with people in these situations and with relatives and carers of those with a mental illness. This session looks at the very important considerations surrounding therapeutic communication in these challenging circumstances. Includes: Golden rules of therapeutic communication Cultural considerations to consider Body language - practical examples of what makes a difference Communicating when health literacy is limited or non-existent How much should I say? Disclosure and confidentiality with family members 12:15 Wendy Bonython The Use of Restraint: Whose Need is Being Met? If patients are confused or behaving aggressively, the use of restraints may be considered necessary. However, restraining a person using a device should only be used as a last resort. Only if the risks of not restraining are outweighed by injury or harm may restraint be considered. This session reviews the legal ramifications for the use of restraint and will include: What is the legal definition of restrictive practices? On whom can restraint be applied, and in what circumstance(s)? What types of restraint can be used? Is restraint an incident, and should it be documented? 1:15PM Lunch Break 2:00 Jane Kellett Weight Loss and Food The global weight loss industry generates billions of dollars, but this is not translated into billions of kilograms lost nor kept off by individuals. This session provides an overview of the evidence underpinning various approaches to weight loss. Includes: Dietary therapy: macronutrient content, carbohydrate and fat quality, nutrient density and amount of energy deficits

6 Other dietary weight loss strategies (e.g. meal timing, portion controlled meal replacements) Should an obese woman diet during pregnancy? Review of current clinical practice guidelines 3:00 Afternoon Tea 3:15 Norah Bostock Listen Up: How to Deal with Complaints No matter how good the provision of care or service, there will always be someone who is not satisfied. Conversely, if healthcare is under par, complaints are justified and will give a health provider an opportunity to address a problem about which they were not previously aware. In your position as a nurse, you may be the first person to receive the complaint. How you respond at this early stage has important ramifications. This session arms you with insights into the appropriate management of complaints. Includes: First line response - what to say and do initially How to know when to offer support - should you apologise? Reading the signs - when to listen, when to speak How to remain calm - appropriate use of language Follow up documentation and other actions required 4:00 Close of Day Two of Program Presenters Norah Bostock Norah Bostock is a highly qualified clinician and educator working in private practice in South Australia. Norah draws her considerable experience and expertise from both Australia and overseas. She is considered an expert in her fields of continence, clinical governance, education and training. Norah has been published both nationally and internationally and her qualifications include a Master of Nursing, TAE Cert IV, Grad. Cert: Health, Advanced Grad: Diploma: Business Management and Advanced Grad. Diploma: Leadership and Management. Rachel Longhurst Rachel Longhurst is the Clinical Nurse Educator for Critical Care (Intensive Care and Coronary Care) at Calvary Hospital, Canberra. She has a Masters in Critical Care Nursing. Anne Blunn Anne Blunn graduated from the Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney 1985 as a Registered Nurse. She has 30 years' nursing experience including 12 years' experience in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy in both public and private settings. Anne was one of the first registered nurses in Australia to be credentialed in gastroenterology. She was the regional manager for the Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia (GENCA) between 2003 and 2006 and was an Australian Hepatology Association board member between 2013 and Currently, Anne works as a clinical nurse consultant.

7 Zoë Routh Zoë Routh is a leadership expert who has worked with individuals and teams, internationally and in Australia, since She shows organisations struggling with silos and office politics how to unite and thrive. She believes that, in leadership, connection is currency. With over 30 years' experience, facilitating leadership programs in the wilderness as well as in the classroom, she has published Composure: How Centered Leaders Make the Biggest Impact and Moments Leadership when it matters most. Wendy Beckingham Wendy Beckingham is an assistant director of nursing at the Canberra Hospital and a credentialed infection control professional in infection prevention and control from the Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control. She has held this position since Wendy holds a masters in nursing research and represents the ACIPC on the Hand Hygiene Committee for Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare. Wendy has co-authored several papers for journals such as Healthcare Infection and MJA and is co-author of the Mosby Medical dictionary. Jenny Fothergill Dr Jenny Fothergill commenced her career in mental health some 18 years ago after a career in general nursing that covered both primary and hospital settings. During the past 18 years, Jenny has worked extensively in clinical settings within the hospital and community as well as establishing her own private practice. In addition to her nursing degree, Jenny has completed an Applied Psychology Degree, Master of Mental Health, Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and a Doctorate of Health Science. In 2007 Jenny won the ACT Health Research Excellence Award for her evaluation of mental health gains in adolescents attending a structured day program. Jenny has mentored and educated local and foreign nursing students in the Canberra Hospital as well as lectured and tutored at The University of Canberra. She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. Wendy Bonython Wendy teaches and researches in health law, mental health law, and torts. She has a particular interest in dementia and mental illness. Prior to becoming a law academic, Wendy worked in health administration. Prior to that she was a clinical and laboratory researcher. Wendy holds a PhD in molecular medicine. Jane Kellett Jane Kellett is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and a lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics in the Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra. Jane established the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program at the University of Canberra in 2005 and has been the convener of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program for the last 12 years. Jane is an experienced Clinical and Food Service Dietitian, and her research interests are in the areas of malnutrition, aged care, workintegrated learning, and dietetics education. Elizabeth Obersteller Elizabeth Obersteller is a Nurse Practitioner and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with over 20 years' experience working with people with diabetes across four states and territories. Liz currently works with communities across Murrumbidgee area, often driving 2 3 hours between communities and benefits from the opportunities to see many different aspects of the NSW rural areas. With a focus on supporting the person with diabetes to become actively involved in their care as often there is a misunderstanding and mismatch in expectations between HCP and the PWD, Liz is a strong advocate of model supporting client-centred care. Lately, Liz has an increasing interest in the role that technology plays in supporting people living with diabetes, which includes looking at the barriers on low uptake and use of integrative technologies.

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