University of Pittsburgh Physicians CRNA Conference 2017 April 28-30, 2017 Nemacolin Woodlands, Farmington, PA Sponsored by: UPMC Health Services Division Department of Anesthesiology Course Director Timothy R. Lyons, CRNA, MSN, MBA UPP Senior CRNA Director Overview The anesthesia provider must maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding health care delivery. This program is intended to review and update the knowledge and skills of the anesthesia provider as it relates to current professional practice. Objectives At the conclusion of this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the most current standards of care for the perioperative management of patients. Discuss historical and professional aspects of quality patient care. Target Audience CRNAs SRNAs Special Needs Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us to provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling 724-816-2644. Continuing Education Credit This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 16.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1034286; Expiration Date 4/30/2017. Meeting Location The conference will be held at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, 1001 LaFayette Drive, Farmington, PA 15437, Phone (724) 329-8555. Lodging/Accommodations This is our inaugural event at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort located at 1001 Lafayette Drive, Farmington, PA 15437.
The conference has contracted a limited number of hotel rooms at the Nemacolin Wooland for conference attendees. You may book a room by calling the hotel at 724-329-8555 or 1-800-422-2736 and asking for the UPP CRNA Anesthesia Conference room block in order to receive our reduced rates. The special reduced rate is $149 for a room at the Lodge or $199 for the Chateau plus applicable taxes and fees per night. Accommodations are not included in the registration fee. Room availability cannot he guaranteed beyond the contracted block end date of March 28, 2017. For more information on Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, please visit http://www.nemacolin.com. Friday, April 28, 2017 7:30 am Breakfast/Registration/Exhibits 8:00 am Sisters, Mothers, Myths and Storks: The History of Anesthesia And the Nurse Anesthetist That you Never Knew Joseph S. Goode, Jr., MSN, CRNA 9:00 am Lung Isolation Marc Wicker, CRNA, MSN 10:00 am 10:15 am Break with Exhibitors 10:15 am Effective CRNA Precepting Suzanne Morrison, DNP, CRNA 11:15 am OB Anesthesia Update Charles D. Giordano, MSN, CRNA 12:15 pm 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in High Risk Elderly Patients Louis J. Rauso, DNAP, CRNA 2:00 pm TEVARs, EVARs and TAVRs Oh My! Anesthesia Considerations for Endovascular Procedures Scott Rusiewicz, MSN, CRNA 3:00 pm Friday Adjournment
Saturday, April 29, 2017 7:30 am Breakfast/Registration/Exhibits 8:00 am Quality Anesthesia Care Infection Control Derek A. Reckard, CRNA, MSN 9:00 am Principles of Coagulation Aaron Ostrowski, CRNA, DNP 10:00 am Break with Exhibitors 10:15 am 10:15 am Pediatric Anesthesia in a Nutshell! Michael Scott, MSN, CRNA 11:15 am Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation For OSA Karen J. Maresch, MSN, CRNA 12:15 pm 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Pre-Operative Clearance of Optimization Jason R. Bauer MSN, CRNA, PHRN 2:00 pm Disaster Response: Medicine in the Austere Environment Francis Feld, DNP, CRNA, LAT, NRP 3:00 pm Saturday Adjournment Sunday, April 30, 2017 7:00 am Breakfast/Registration/Exhibits 8:00 am Pediatric Pharmacology Rachel Stearns, CRNA 9:00 am Pediatric Airway Management Candace Hipple, CRNA 10:00 am Differential Diagnosis of Intraoperative Hypotension Michael Jordan, CRNA 11:00 am Reducing Intravenous Narcotic Documentation Errors on the Electronic Anesthesia Record John Borza, DNP, MBA, CRNA
12:00 pm Conference Adjournment Course Director Timothy R. Lyons, CRNA, MSN, MBA UPP Senior CRNA Director Faculty: Jason R. Bauer MSN, CRNA, PHRN UPMC Shadyside John Borza, DNP, MBA, CRNA UPMC Francis Feld, DNP, CRNA, LAT, NRP UPMC Passavant Joseph S. Goode, Jr., MSN, CRNA Charles D. Giordano, MSN, CRNA UPMC Magee Women s Hospital Candace Hipple, CRNA UPMC Children s Hospital Michael Jordan, CRNA, MSN Karen J. Maresch, MSN, CRNA UPMC Mercy Suzanne Morrison, DNP, CRNA Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Department Aaron Ostrowski, CRNA, DNP Louis J. Rauso, DNAP, CRNA UPMC Derek A. Reckard, CRNA, MSN UPP CRNA Education Coordinator Staff CRNA,
Scott Rusiewicz, MSN, CRNA UPMC Shadyside Michael Scott, MSN, CRNA UPMC Children s Hospital Marc Wicker, CRNA, MSN Rachel A. Wolfe, MSN, CRNA, RN-BC, CCRN, CARN UPMC Children s Hospital Agenda and speakers may be subject to change on short notice. Registration Information Pre-register All pre-registrations are due one day prior to the beginning of the conference. Registrations after this date are accepted only as on-site registrations. Pre-registrations (due by April 25, 2017) Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space at CCEHS conferences. 1. Visit our online registration site at https://ccehs.upmc.com/formalcourses.jsp 2. Click the Registration button and enter all the requested information (including an email address) and follow the prompts to submit your registration after entering your payment information. 3. Print the automatic electronic registration confirmation email sent to the email address you provided us when you registered. Paper Registrations by Fax or Mail (see contact information below) If you are unable to register online please submit a request for paper form. UPMC employees whose registration fee will be remitted via journal transfer must request the paper registration form. For a paper registration form, please contact hewkom@upmc.edu or call (724) 816-2644. A confirmation letter will be faxed or mailed if registration is completed through the mail or fax by the pre-registration deadline. If you register on-line, you will receive an immediate e- mail confirmation message. Please note: Registration is not complete until you receive this confirmation. If you do not receive this letter within 5-7 days of registration, please contact us at (412) 623-5993. You must bring this confirmation letter with you to the conference. Cancellation All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, e-mail or fax. Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before April 15, 2017 will be completely refunded.
After April 15 a $35 administrative fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made after April 28, 2017. Conference Contact for cancellation requests: Email: hewkom@upmc.edu In the case of cancellation, the department will fully refund registration fees. However, other costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. Early Fee Before March 28, 2017 3 Days UPMC CRNA/APP $250 Non-UPMC CRNA/APP $300 Late Fee After March 28, 2017 UPMC CRNA /APP $300 Non-UPMC CRNA/APP $350 Single Day UPMC and Non-UPMC $150 SRNA Free Registration Provided by UPP Registration fee includes: AANA credit Registration and course materials Continental breakfast, lunch and conference break refreshments For additional information, contact: Maureen Hewko, MBA Email: hewkom@upmc.edu Visit the Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences Web Site Our Internet address is: http://ccehs.upmc.com. The UPMC/Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences invites you to visit our web location. Receive information on CME programs, earn CME credits on the Internet, and access information about our formal courses and much more. Discover who we are and how you can contact us. Please visit our web location often to get updated information on upcoming programs.