AACN Region 6

Rising Together in Excellence: Region 6 Critical and Acute Care Conference

Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Galleria Circle
Birmingham, AL 35244

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 12:30pm CT - Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:00pm CT
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In Person Conference
1000 Galleria Circle, Birmingham, AL 35244

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Credits Offered

This event offers 10.0 CNE credits to attendees.
Accreditation Info: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation..

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AACN Region 6 is pleased to present this conference to all acute and critical care nurses.  This day and a half conference will include action planning to implement AACN's Healthy Work Environment standards in your work place. To facilitate this you need to complete the Healthy Work Environment Assessment Tool - an attachement is provided with details and a link to the tool.  Day 2 will offer multiple diverse clinical topics pertinent to your practice. We are very excited about the number and quality of the presentations and will be offering concurrent presentations during 4 sessions.  In addition a Critical Care Escape room will be an option during each of the concurrent sessions.  

The venue this year is in Birmingham Alabama. The Hyatt Wynfrey Hotel is convenient and located directly across the street from the Galleria shopping center and great restaurants.  An attachment is provided with the details and link for reservations. 

So bring a friend or 3 and join us in Birmingham in October !


Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made in writing via email to Renee Taylor at  reneeairmed1@yahoo.com. 

Cancellations made prior to September 1 will be fully refunded

Cancellations made between September 2nd and October 1, will be refunded at 50%.

Cancellations made after October 1 will not be refunded

Event Agenda

Rising Together in Excellence: Region 6 Critical and Acute Care Conference

Event Agenda

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 12:30pm CT - Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:00pm CT

All times listed in Central Time (US & Canada).
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Sunday, October 6, 2024

  • 12:30pm - 1:00pm

    Registration

  • 1:00pm - 1:45pm

    Healthy Work Environment Standards

    Kimberly Curtin, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CEN, CNL Community Engagement Strategist, American Association of Critical Care Nurses

    An overview of the HWE standards

  • 1:45pm - 2:15pm

    HWE National Collaborative – update from Kennestone CCU

    Alicia Weaver BSN, RN-BC, CCRN, (Kennestone Medical Center, Marietta Ga)

    As a member of the HWE National Collaborative, the CCU at Kennestone Medical Center in Marietta Ga. will share where they are on the journey to positively impact nurses and patients

  • 2:15pm - 3:00pm

    Break and Vendors

  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm

    HWE Data Analysis, problem identification, goal setting

    Kimmie Curtain DNP, RN, CCRN

    This interactive session will enable participants to use the data collected from their individual unit HWEAT to begin an action plan for implementation

Monday, October 7, 2024

  • 7:30am - 8:00am

    Registration and Continental Breakfast

  • 8:00am - 8:15am

    Welcome

    Alicia Weaver BSN, RN-BC, CCRN, Chair Region 6 Planning Committee

  • 8:15am - 9:15am

    Virtual Healthcare: The Future is Now.

    Paul Malito MHA, BSN, RN

  • 9:15am - 10:00am

    Break and Vendors

  • 10:00am - 11:00am

    Bridging the Gap in the Care of the Patient with Obesity: pathophysiology, assessment and treatment considerations

    Aimee Rothe, BSN, RN, CBN, CEN, TCRN, NHDP-BC, AFAA-CGFI, NASM-CNC (UAB)

    One of two concurrent sessions during this time frame

  • 10:00am - 11:00am

    Critical Care Escape Room Session 1

    Facilitated by members of the Region 6 Planning Committe: Jennifer Amato, Molly Eady, April Ellis, Jean Humphreys

    One of two concurrent sessions during this time frame

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm

    Why the A-F Bundle is Crucial in the Prevention of Post Intensive Care Syndrome.

    April Mangum, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC

    One of two concurrent sessions during this time frame

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm

    Infective Endocarditis in Patients with an Intravenous Substance Abuse Disorder

    Mary Ann Degges, DNP, RN, CNL, CCNS

    One of two concurrent sessions during this time frame

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

    Lunch/vendors

    Lunch provided

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

    After the Bleeding Stops: The Psychological Effects That Burden Patients with Non-Fatal Bullet Injuries.

    Suzanne Sherwood BSN MS, RN, TCRN

    One of two concurrent sessions during this time frame

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

    Preparing CARE NAVIGATORS: A Mnemonic for Successful Care Transitions

    Heather Hyde, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC (UAB).

    One of two concurrent sessions during this time frame

  • 2:00pm - 2:30pm

    Afternoon /Vendors

  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm

    SVO2 – Why Is It Important to Nurses Caring for Patients in Various Types of Shock?

    Alicia Weaver, BSN, RN-BC, CCRN (Kennestone Medical Center, Marietta Ga)

    One of two concurrent sessions during this time frame

  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm

    But It Is Just a Dietary Supplement! Can They Be Deadly?

    Aimee Rothe, BSN, RN, CBN, CEN, TCRN, NHDP-BC, AFAA-CGFI, NASM-CNC

    One of two concurrent sessions during this time frame

  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm

    Critical Care Escape Room Session 2

    Facilitated by members of the Region 6 Planning Committe: Jennifer Amato, Molly Eady, April Ellis, Jean Humphreys

    One of three concurrent sessions during this time frame

  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

    Social Justice and Why Everyone is Running to the Emergency Department

    Sheila Montgomery Edd, MSN, RN (UAB)

  • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

    Closing; Evaluation; Door Prizes

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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