AORN of San Diego County invites you to our February chapter meeting and education presentation. Come join us for breakfast, networking, and obtain a continuing education credit. If you can’t make it for breakfast, you can join us via Zoom.
Topic: Aseptic Techniques, Proper Attire, and Hand Hygiene
Speaker: Evangeline S. Fulgencio, MSN, RN, CST
Objectives:
1. Examine recent updates to AORN Guidelines related to sterile technique and their implications for clinical practice.
2. Clarify evolving definitions and terminology associated with sterile technique to align with current evidence-based standards.
3. Explore concepts of barriers and containment to minimize risks of contamination in dynamic perioperative environments.
4. Evaluate practical applications of updated sterile techniques and how they enhance patient safety.
5. Discuss new recommendations for surgical attire and strategies to ensure compliance with evolving standards.
6. Review the latest evidence on hand hygiene techniques, including key updates for reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Location: The Broken Yolk Cafe (Pacific Beach) 1851 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
parking behind restaurant
Vendor showcase: TBD
Schedule of Events:
9:30am - meet and greet
10:00am - general business meeting
10:30am - educational presentation
11:30am - wrap up
Zoom meeting starts at 10:00am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87647819516?pwd=f8t0drtKJPaIHU1kfBvVUkWlIwAcbw.1
Meeting ID: 876 4781 9516
Passcode: 337820
Price for breakfast and CE will be $12 for nurses, surgical technologists, and students. Family and friends are welcome. Price for non-nursing guests will be $20. Please RSVP here so we can have a good headcount for food.
Payment can be made via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or cash.
