Fall 2018 Issue 1 AORN Richmond Area 4702 www.richmondaorn.org Officers President Janet Shortt, MHSA, BSN, RN, CNOR President-Elect Cathy Sweeney, BSN, RN, CNOR Vice President Sherry Zauner, BSN, RN, CNOR Past President Carla Beattie, RN, CNOR Secretary Janet Wingfield, RN, CNOR Treasurer Jean Watling, BSN, RN, CNOR Board of Directors Sheila Flores, RN, BSN, CNOR, RNFA Zelika Hargrove, RN, CNOR Jan Heizer, RN, CNOR Gloria Taylor, MA, BA, RN Donna Winderweedle, BSPA, RN, CNOR Nominating Committee Debbie Bartol, RN, CNOR Nicole Meredith, RN, CNOR Jessica Guido Ooms, RN, CNOR Newsletter Editor Gloria Taylor, MA, BA, RN Webmasters Sue Cheatham, RN, CNOR Janet Wingfield, RN, CNOR President s Message Our National AORN theme is Harmonized Care: The Key to Safety, chosen by our 2018-2019 AORN National President Stephanie Davis. Like a world-class symphony orchestra, with various musicians playing in harmony to create a beautiful piece of music, the perioperative team, too, play the roles of circulator, scrub, and first assistant to give safe patient care to our patients. The Harmony created among the team delivers a plan of care each day in every hospital in America. This Harmony begins with education and knowledge of all things in perioperative nursing. Joining and participating in your local AORN chapter introduces the members to new surgical techniques and technology that enhances patient safety through education and collaboration with colleagues. AORN Richmond Chapter 4702 already has an exciting schedule for educational opportunities, including the AORN/VCORN workshop Heart, Mind, and Soul November 3, 2018 at St. Mary s Hospital. Our annual Golf Tournament will be held September 20 at Hunting Hawk Golf Club. Our volunteer committee continues to offer exciting volunteer opportunities to give back to our community as well as get together to have some fun! Speaking of committees, I would like to encourage each of you to join a committee that would interest you for our upcoming year. We will introduce the committee chairs at our September 17 th monthly business meeting. This is an excellent way to network with others in the nursing profession and contribute to the wellbeing of our local chapter. Help plan our golf tournaments and education workshops and meetings! Get involved in nursing Legislation and Research to learn important national topics that affect your nursing practice! So much to learn! Have a topic you would like to learn more about? See a member of the education committee: they love suggestions for education topics. Know of a worthy cause we can volunteer for? See our Marketing chair with the suggestion. Your involvement in our Chapter is so important to all of us! The AORN National Member Pulse and OR Nurse Link are available to you as a member to remain in tune with national topics, including Guideline Essentials and how to promote better self-care for yourself. Voting for National officers will be held in April 2019 and open to all members. This will coincide with the 2019 National AORN Expo and Conference to be held in Nashville, Tennessee April 6 10 2019. I look forward to serving as your President for the upcoming year. Please reach out to me or any of our officers to help you grow in your nursing career. See you September 17 to begin an exciting new year in AORN Richmond. Janet Shortt
Page 2 of 5 Board of Director Meetings All Board of Directors Meetings are held at the Reinhardt House and begin at 6:00 p.m. Dates for the upcoming meeting are: August 13, 2018 September 10, 2018 November 12, 2018 January 14, 2019 March 11, 2019 Chapter Meetings for 2018 September 17* The U.S, Organ Donation and Transplantation System and Recent Updates Times: 6:15-6:30 p.m. Sign-in; 6:30-7:00 p.m. Business meeting, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Educational Offering Chapter and Board of Director meetings are open to the public. You do not have to be a member to attend. Feel free to join us and bring a friend. October 15 Smoke in the Operating Room NOTE TIME CHANGE: 5:45-6:00 p.m. Sign-in; 6:00-6:30 p.m. Business meeting; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Educational Offering November 19 Incontinence Prevention December 3 Christmas Dinner Nick s Roman Terrace (8051 Broad Street) 6:00 8:00 pm *The September AORN Richmond Chapter meeting will be at: OrthoVA 7858 Shrader Rd Richmond, VA 23294 Caring Notes AORN Richmond Chapter would like to express care and concern for members who are ill, have had surgery, or have a death in the family. If anyone is aware of a member who needs a caring note, with the permission of the concerned person, please contact Debbie Bartol at bartol.debbie@gmail.com.
Page 3 of 5 Upcoming Workshop November 3 AORN Workshop/VCORN Meeting Heart, Mind & Soul Speakers TBA/ 4.0 contact hours pending St. Mary s Auditorium (164) and classrooms 161 & 163 Awards Committee Report We regret that there is no Mary C Evans Scholarship Award recipient for 2018-2019. No nominations were submitted by the membership. Education Committee Report VCORN: Title Heart Mind and Soul Planning meetings will be at the Reinhardt House at 5pm on 8-13, 9-10, and 10-8. We would love help from every one. AORN Chapter Meetings: 9-17 The U.S, Organ Donation and Transplantation System and Recent Updates 1 contact hour 6:15-6:30 sign in, 6:30-7:00 Business meeting, 7:00-8:00 Education 10-15 Smoke in the Operating Room 2 contact hours NOTE TIME CHANGE. 5:45-6:00 sign in, 6:00-6:30 Business meeting, 6:30-7:30 Education 11-3 VCORN at St. Mary's 11-19 Incontinence Prevention 12-3 Christmas Dinner Nick's Roman Terrace 8051 Broad Street, Henrico 6:00-8:00
Page 4 of 5 Marketing Committee Report The marketing committee will be meeting in August to discuss volunteer activities & donation drives for the upcoming year. If you're interested in joining the committee or have any ideas please contact the committee chair Jessica Ooms at jessguido10@yahoo.com. We're looking forward to helping out some organizations that we've developed relationships with in the past, such as the Reinhart guest house, BARK (Bandit's Adoption & Rescue of K-9s) & Caritas. We're also interested in looking at new ways to help the community. We will start volunteering in September & you'll receive an email once volunteer dates & donations drives have been determined. The marketing committee meetings & volunteer activities will be listed on the Richmond AORN calendar. We've done such a wonderful job helping out in the past & I look forward to us continuing to do great work this coming year. Policy and Bylaws Committee Report AORN Richmond Area Policy and Bylaws Committee would like to announce its 2018-19 members: Co-chair Gloria Taylor, Co-chair Janet Wingfield, Sheila Flores and Debbie Martin. New members are always welcome. The Chapter Accountability Standards (CAS) have been revised by AORN. Our voices were heard and the standards were condensed to allow for easier submission. The 2018 CAS can be submitted from June 2018 - January 31, 2019. The committee will be updating our forms during the coming year to reflect these changes. We received a 5 Star Rating (the highest possible) for 2017! Research Committee Report If anyone is interested in being a part of this committee, please let Debbie Bartol or Janet Shortt know. We would love to have more committee members. Also, if any chapter member has an idea for the research committee to pursue, let us know. The research committee is here to represent our chapter and its areas of interest, practice, or concern.
Page 5 of 5 Ways and Means Committee Report The Chapter is hosting the annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Hunting Hawk Golf Club. We are in need of sponsors, golfers and prizes and/or gift cards. We would appreciate any help. Golfers do not have to be in the medical field. We want anyone that wants to play. Registration includes everything including lunch and dinner. The only thing not covered is the mulligans and the raffles. Paperwork can be found on the Chapter website, Bonnie Garretson, Diane Evans or any committee member. The committee is collecting $5 from chapter members to help with the cost of prizes. The committee is looking into future fundraisers. The next meeting will Be August 28 at 4:30 at Bellocino s at Fountain Square, 8026 West Broadway St.