April 6-10, 2019 | Nashville, TN 2019 Conference Lineup Music City Center #AORN2019 When we take time to learn from each other and work in harmony, we can achieve the highest quality patient care. Global Surgical Conference & Expo offers the professional education, relationships, and renewal you need. Learn & Earn More than 200 contact hours! Catch up on the education sessions you missed through on-demand streaming. Network Connect with your peers and learn from high-performing teams from around the globe. Discover Explore the OR of the Future through products, services, and hands-on simulations in the exhibit hall. Join Your Periop Tribe at the largest gathering of perioperative nurses in the world! April 6-10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee Make plans to attend this revolutionary learning experience, featuring a dynamic range of topics, world- renowned speakers, top-notch researchers, and the latest products and services affecting the OR of the Future. Register by February 15, 2019 and Save $100. Did You Know? 92% of attendees identified and/or implemented new practices just 90 days after last year’s event. New Schedule in 2019! Opening Ceremony and keynote will be held on Saturday afternoon. Thank You to Last Year’s Corporate Sponsors Hill-Rom Surgical Solutions Explore the Music City at the nation’s music capitol. Nashville is a creative melting pot that seamlessly stirs together rock, country, bluegrass, and jazz. Create an unforgettable week with world-class art, cuisine, unique shopping and outdoor activities. Create a Personalized Learning Plan More than 70 live education sessions offered to fit your unique learning style and professional development goals. Simulation Training Participate in hands-on training on real-world scenarios. These lively activities will be located in the exhibit hall on Monday and Tuesday. Global Research & Practice Studies Hear how researchers and study investigators from around the globe manage practice issues. Rapid Fire Hear different perspectives from multiple speakers on the same topic in these fast-paced sessions. Speakers will be given a predetermined number of minutes to discuss the topic and five minutes for follow-up questions before moving on to the next presenter. Interactive Buzz Sessions Expert facilitators will begin these sessions by posing questions and scenarios to audience members. You’ll be asked to discuss and identify solutions. This fun format will be a great way to meet other attendees who are experiencing similar practice issues. Posters Earn contact hours by viewing poster displays at the conference or online after you return home. Posters will focus on clinical improvement and innovation, research, design/concept, and evidence- based practice. Easily Customize Your Schedule with Nine Education Tracks Ambulatory Infection Control/Prevention Clinical Leadership/Management Educator Professional Development Evidence-Based Practice/Research Quality Indicators Global Build Professional Relationships Connect with nurses from around the world to share stories, get new ideas, grow your career, and have fun. 1ST Time Attendee Orientations & Meetups Friday–Tuesday Network with other first-time attendees in a relaxed environment. Meetups will be scheduled throughout the conference week for first-timers and conference veterans. Global Networking Luncheon Saturday | 11:15am-1:15pm International and U.S. attendees will join together over lunch to discuss common perioperative practice issues. This session will be facilitated by members of the Global Relations Committee. Attendees will identify discussion topics and report their solutions to the larger audience. Capacity is limited. Steps to Health Challenge Saturday–Tuesday Track your steps at the conference to compete in this friendly fitness challenge for a chance to win prizes. Proceeds support the AORN Foundation. Q&A with the Poster Authors Sunday–Tuesday See how your peers are changing perioperative practice. Explore hundreds of poster presentations online and in-person. Participate in our expanded meet and greet with the poster authors to learn first-hand about their research and work. Exhibit Hall Opening Reception Sunday | 4:00-6:00pm Connect with hundreds of exhibitors ready to share their latest products, technologies, and services for the surgical suite, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and drinks in a festive atmosphere. Boots & Bling Evening Party Sponsored by Monday, April 8 | 8:00-11:00pm Relax, mingle, and dance the night away at the popular evening party hosted by the AORN Foundation. Connect Virtually Start networking months in advance through our NEW conference app. Participate in the discussions, exchange virtual business cards, and send direct messages to other attendees and exhibitors. Keynote Speakers Get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired. Colette Carlson | Saturday, April 6 Opening General Session From top leadership to the front line, it’s all about the power of connection. Every person at every level of an organization benefits from this power. But most importantly, that power begins within. The awareness and discipline of connecting with yourself first, in order to genuinely connect with others, is what Colette Carlson inspires in people everywhere. Colette is a human behavior expert who motivates individuals to connect and communicate in real and relevant ways for greater success. Freddie Ravel | Sunday, April 7 Jerry G. Peers Lectureship: The Rhythm of Success Are you ready for the rhythm of success? Google, Apple, Nasa, Madonna, Prince, Carlos Santana. They’ve all demonstrated how to tap the power of music to amplify success. Freddie Ravel will show you a unique peak performance program to enhance your leadership style, innovative thinking, and collaborative skills. Colonel Nicole Malachowski | Tuesday April 9 AORN Foundation General Session A 21-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retired Col. Nicole Malachowski wanted to fly military jets from the moment she first saw them at age five during an air show. She achieved that goal – and then some. A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, an instructor, a White House Fellow, and an inductee into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, Nicole’s Air Force career exceeded her wildest dreams. But a neurological tick- borne illness cut short her distinguished military career, leaving her unable to walk safely. As Nicole continues to recover from the illness, she embraces any opportunity to educate others about her medical journey and inspire all of us to overcome the challenges and adversity we face. Periop Challenge | Wednesday, April 10 Show off your perioperative smarts and compete in this fun, fast-paced education session. Four teams of attendees will vie against each other to evaluate videos, questions and real-life situations for the right responses. Listen carefully, as there are sure to be some twists and turns. Featured Exhibitors Don’t Miss These Exhibitors and Others at Our Global Surgical Trade Show BUFFALO FILTER ® Sealed Sterilization Container Hill-Rom Surgical Solutions 45-DAY ON-DEMAND STREAMING PASS Watch recordings of the education sessions you missed for 45 days after you return home. That’s 70+ education sessions right at your fingertips. Pass included with registration. Education Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss Visit www.aorn.org/surgicalexpo for a full schedule and speaker bios. PRE-CONFERENCE Professional Educator, Perioperative Certificate of Mastery Workshop presented in collaboration between AORN and CCI. New to the educator role at your facility or looking to fine tune your skills? Gain the knowledge and tools needed to provide quality orientation and professional development opportunities for the perioperative team. The one-day program will cover: • Learning needs assessments and orientation plans • Formative and summative evaluation tools • Individualized learning concepts • Strategies for incorporating evidence-based practices into staff development programs • Collaboration techniques when serving as a perioperative subject matter expert with personnel in other departments Speakers: Dawn Whiteside, MSN (Ed), RN-BC, CNOR, RNFA Director of Education, CCI; Julie Mower, MSN, RN, CNS, CNS-CP, CNOR Manager, Education Development, CCI; Emily Jones, MSN, RN, CNOR Senior Education Coordinator, Innova Health System Pre-registration will close March 29, 2019. No onsite registration available. Separate fee required. A New Standard for Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation: Toward Harmonized Care A Positive Shift: Inspirational Stories of Compassion and Courage from an OR Near You Action Research: Mutual Interactive Strategies for Mentoring the Clinical Practice An Assessment of Perioperative Nursing Work Environments AORN Commitment to OR Excellence (CORE) Award Session Applying Lean Management to the OR: Making Amazing Changes Aromatherapy as a First-Line Treatment Option to Manage PONV: An EBP Project ASC Succession Planning: Prepare Today for Surprises of Tomorrow Beyond the Surgical Procedure: Stigma and Psychosocial Aspects of Bariatric Surgery Blurred Lines: How to Reduce Legal Exposure by Navigating the Changing Boundaries of Gender Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome: A Case Study for Comprehension Bringing Harmony to Your Team Building a Successful Periop 101 Program: You Too Can Do It! Can’t We All Just Get Along? How to Transform Your Team for Excellent Patient Care Career Path Development in Perioperative Nurse Informatics Chinese Delegation Presentation