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Meet new colleagues, learn about AAACN, and discuss tips on how to get the most from your conference experience. This session is geared toward new AAACN members and first-time conference attendees; however, all are welcome!


Wednesday

Celebrating a year of success for ambulatory care nursing, Kathleen Martinez will share the highlights of the past year and tell you what’s in store for the future as she gets the conference excitement started. Then, health care leader, accomplished innovator, and nursing champion Dr. Beverly Malone shares expertise from her leadership role at the National League of Nurses in advancing the science of nursing education through promoting of greater collaboration among stakeholders, increasing diversity in nursing and nursing education, and advancing excellence in care for patients.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:

This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss the need to promote excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce.


02:00pm - 03:15pm EDT - May 18, 2022

Wednesday

This session discusses an innovative study that explores nurse perceptions of leadership behaviors and outcomes in primary care in the United States. By understanding primary care nurses’ perceptions of their leader and the influence of individual and clinic characteristics on their perceptions, we can better support nurses regardless of personal attributes or clinic structure.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe ways in which individual and clinical characteristics influence nurse perception of leadership in primary care.


Wednesday

This panel discussion focuses on the ANA toolkit as a method to enable ambulatory care nurses to strengthen their advocacy for the practice.

AAACN - Political Self-Assessment Tool

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify advocacy resources and skills for political activism from a nursing framework.


Wednesday

This session discusses the interventions leading to the successful implementation of RN-led visits for chronic disease management in the primary care setting.

Sponsored by the John H. Reck Memorial Grant.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify the value of integrating RN-led visits in rural primary care environments.


04:45pm - 05:45pm EDT - May 18, 2022

Wednesday

This presentation describes current technology employed to mobilize volunteers from the Stanford Children's Health workforce at numerous COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The tool was created using Smartsheet project management software and the approach used is easily replicable and scalable for other health system initiatives.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:

There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify ways to use Smartsheet as a digital tool to mobilize a nursing workforce quickly and efficiently in crisis situations.


Wednesday

This session provides an innovative opportunity for AAACN members to explore a new leadership path as defined in the book "Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" by Simon Sinek. A panel of experienced AAACN nursing leaders and members of the Leadership SIG Advisory Committee from across the country discuss key takeaways and how to incorporate them into practice.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:

There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify key best practice leadership skills and perspectives to integrate into their practice.


06:00pm - 07:00pm EDT - May 18, 2022

Wednesday

This presentation demonstrates the VA's national approach to cover PACT RN care manager vacancies, keeping the PACT unit intact by utilizing remote RNs to provide care to patients virtually.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe the creation of a PACT RNCM virtual access coverage program to identify ways it can assist in maintaining patient continuity of care.


Wednesday

Explore the development and evaluation of an ambulatory care nursing simulation toolkit developed through an academic-practice partnership for training pre-licensure nursing students and nurse residents in clinical reasoning and key skills specific to the ambulatory care setting.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify resources in an ambulatory care nursing simulation toolkit to address competencies in a scaffolded manner.


Wednesday

No contact hours awarded for this session.

DEI is an important consideration in health care and is at the forefront of today's patient care delivery systems. This session discusses the Board-initiated creation of a task force and charter focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion alignment with AAACN's strategic plan. The members of the taskforce provide an overview of DEI, its relevance to healthcare, engage participants in an interactive exercise, and share the current and future work of the task force with an evidenced-based approach using the membership survey data.


07:15pm - 08:15pm EDT - May 18, 2022

Wednesday

This session describes the background of a COVID-19 connected care center, including an evolution of the day-to-day perspective of front-line nurses using telehealth in response to the worldwide pandemic.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe the day-to-day perspective of front-line nurses using telehealth in response to the worldwide pandemic.


Wednesday

In these short rapid-fire presentations, speakers will highlight approaches to managing issues related to safety in the practice environment.

Assessing Workplace Safety by Measuring Assaults on Nursing Personnel
Presented by Meg Colleton, BSN, RN, CPHQ and Catima Potter, MPH
To change culture in reporting and prevention of workplace violence, systematic reporting and targeted improvement efforts must become standard practice. Participation in the assaults on nursing personnel indicator can help facilities assess workplace safety, provide a supportive practice environment where nurses feel their safety is prioritized, and nurture a culture of nursing excellence.

Development of an Ambulatory Falls Committee
Presented by Kathy Day, MSN, RN, OCN; Kimberly Knight, BSN, RN, PCCN and Esther Thatcher, PhD, RN
This session discusses the creation of a multidisciplinary falls committee in a large health system to focus on standardization of preventing falls in ambulatory care and home care settings. The goals of the committee to decrease falls, improve quality measures, and provide patient education throughout the continuum of care is discussed and the results of first-year data is shared.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:

After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify opportunities to improve safety in the ambulatory care workplace.


Wednesday
07:15pm - 08:15pm EDT - May 18, 2022 | Room: Pavilion 9-11

Attend this session to network and collaborate with your VA ambulatory care nursing colleagues while you discuss current issues, share solutions and creative programs, and keep in touch across the country.


Thursday
10:00am - 11:00am EDT - May 19, 2022 | Room: Virtual
Credits Available:
1.00 CH

CCTM and Clinical Posters

Through this poster session you will discover innovations being used by other professionals in ambulatory nursing and consider implementing improvements into your practice.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to assess innovations being used by other professionals in the specialty and evaluate the potential of implementing the improvements into practice.


Thursday

This session provides nurses with an overview of how nurse-sensitive indicators (NSI) support the value of ambulatory care nursing interventions and shares three examples of nurse-sensitive indicators used in ambulatory care practice.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:

After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to list three examples of nurse-sensitive indicators used in ambulatory care practice.


01:30pm - 02:30pm EDT - May 19, 2022

Thursday

This session discusses the implementation and development of a clinical nurse specialist role at one healthcare facility, the impact on quality improvement outcomes, and lessons learned.

Note: This presentation is audio only, please download the handout to follow along.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:

This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify at least one positive impact that implementation of an ambulatory care clinical nurse specialist role can have on quality improvement outcomes.


Thursday

At one healthcare facility, a team consisting of clinic managers, providers, billing personnel, electronic health record technicians, and a registered nurse worked to create a pilot Rural Health Clinic "telespecialty" care program for specialty services such as cardiology, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgical services utilizing telehealth carts and a nurse as the “telepresenter.” This team shares emerging processes, workflows, and lessons learned from implementation. Barriers and challenges are discussed as well as successes and next steps.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to outline the workflow development process for a rural health clinic telespecialty originating site program.


Thursday

Ambulatory care nurses will come away from this session empowered to adapt or incorporate a robust peer review program into their practice to increase the ability to deliver safe, effective patient care and increase positive outcomes.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe ways that Navy Medicine and its RNs review clinical practice and identify practice solutions for improvement in patient care.


04:00pm - 05:00pm EDT - May 19, 2022

Thursday

This session discusses how research presents an opportunity for nurses to take the lead in research and quality improvement projects that increase safety, enhance healthcare delivery, and improve patient outcomes and walk participants through the drafting of a research proposal that can be used to design and conduct a project in their practice setting. Interactive feedback and real-time practice crafting a research proposal gives participants the confidence they need to skillfully develop a research or evidence-based practice proposal to lay the groundwork for their project.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe a process for developing a research or evidence-based practice proposal.


Thursday

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the VA’s Fourth Mission was implemented nationally at historic levels. By maximizing the broad resources of the VA, including VHA and other administrations, the safety of both veterans and non-veterans improved. This presentation includes a discussion about the VA’s national approach to risk mitigation during the COVID-19 pandemic; coordination with other federal, state, and local organizations; and examples of how the VA improved safety and access to health care within and beyond the United States through creativity, flexibility, and innovative approaches.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:

After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss ways that the veterans administration national emergency response model can benefit civilian health systems for pandemic and emergency response.


Thursday
04:00pm - 05:00pm EDT - May 19, 2022 | Room: Pavilion 9-11

Join the lively discussion on how technology has changed patient and staff education in ambulatory care settings. A wide range of educational issues affecting staff and patients are explored.


05:15pm - 06:30pm EDT - May 19, 2022

Thursday

This session discusses the creation of standard terminology that captures the provision of nursing services in the primary care setting.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:

This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss the creation of standard terminology that captures the provision of nursing services in the primary care setting.


Thursday
05:15pm - 06:30pm EDT - May 19, 2022 | Room: Pavilion 1-3
Credits Available:
1.25 CH

This presentation shares the results from an evidence-based project on using asynchronous learning and simulation on self-efficacy in managing high-risk complex telephone triage encounters.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify one way that an evidence-based project on using asynchronous learning and simulation on self-efficacy assists in managing high-risk complex telephone triage encounters.


Thursday
05:15pm - 06:30pm EDT - May 19, 2022 | Room: Pavilion 9-11

Meet members of the Pediatrics SIG, which serves as the voice for pediatric nursing in AAACN. If your practice involves caring for infants and children, join us and network with other AAACN members who are interested in this area.


07:30pm - 08:30pm EDT - May 19, 2022

Thursday

This session provides nurses with a comprehensive overview of how nurse sensitive indicators (NSI) provide measurable criteria and produce data to support the quality and value of ambulatory care nursing interventions impacting patient care and experience, health outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe the value of nursing sensitive indicators.


Thursday

In these short rapid-fire presentations, speakers highlight approaches to managing issues related to virtual access in the practice environment.

Remote Virtual SimLearn Physical Examination Training for Nurses
Presented by Toni O’Day, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCM; Sherri Boisvert, PhD, MSN, RN and Nina Morris, MSN Ed, RN
This session explores an innovative way to train outpatient nurses in palpation skills in remote areas when there is no provider onsite, allowing someone with hands-on assessment skills to provide feedback that can be used for clinical decision-making.

Nursing Video Blood Pressure Visits (VBPV): Leveraging Virtual Visits and Nursing Expertise to Meet Veterans’ Needs
Presented by Sandra Guerrero, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, CNL and Cortney Frosch, MSN, RN, CNL, CDE
This session discusses the value that video visit modality provides in nursing care management, the ways that video blood pressure visits serve as an entry point for nursing virtual practice, and the importance of video blood pressure visits on the management of hypertension.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify key benefits of using virtual access methods.


Thursday
07:30pm - 08:30pm EDT - May 19, 2022 | Room: Pavilion 9-11

The Telehealth SIG promotes nursing practice consistent with AAACN telehealth nursing practice standards. In addition to providing a network of telehealth nurses responding to the changing needs of SIG members, this group supports continuing education, aids in research and publication, and fosters collegial relationships – all within the specialty of telehealth nursing practice. Join us to discuss current and future goals, telehealth challenges, and best practices in an open forum.


Thursday
08:30pm - 09:30pm EDT - May 19, 2022 | Room: Virtual
Credits Available:
1.00 CH

Leadership and Telehealth Posters

Through this poster session you will discover innovations being used by other professionals in ambulatory nursing and consider implementing improvements into your practice.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to assess innovations being used by other professionals in the specialty and evaluate the potential of implementing the improvements into practice.


Friday

This presentation educates and informs about the Future of Nursing recommendations as they relate to ambulatory care nursing.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:

No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to act on Future of Nursing 2020-2030 recommendations to advance the future of nursing in ambulatory care.


Friday

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided nurse leaders with many new challenges. Nurse leader stressors are unique and include issues related to time management, burn-out, and overall well-being. This presentation addresses the challenges nurse leaders have faced during the pandemic and shares specific strategies for managing stress and burnout and improving well-being.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss the importance of well-being in the daily role of the nurse leader.


Friday

This presentation offers you the opportunity to assess your worth as a valued nursing professional and build the resiliency to keep moving forward in your professional career.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify methods to move forward in their career with a sense of empowerment, grace, and confidence.