Description:
Presented by experienced nurses within the specialty of bariatric surgery, this course offers information and guidance for the basic and safe care of bariatric surgery patients within a Bariatric Surgery Program. Target audience will be Nurses who are new to the specialty or who have worked in the specialty of bariatric surgery for less than 2 years.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will be able to clearly define the role of the bariatric surgery Program Coordinator
- Attendees will be able to identify the key components of the perioperative bariatric surgery
- Attendees will identify opportunities to increase patient safety
- Attendees will gain insight into the significance of long-term followup
- Attendees will understand the value of ASMBS IH membership
| 4:30pm |
Introduction Laura Boyer, FNP-C CBN |
| 4:35pm |
The role of the Bariatric Program Coordinator and the Multidisciplinary Team Bobbie Lou Price, MSN RN CBN |
| 4:50pm |
The Pre-Operative Pathway and the Ambulatory Care setting Karen Schulz, MSN CNS |
| 5:05pm |
Perioperative Care of the Bariatric Surgery Patient Pamela Davis, RN BSN MBA CBN |
| 5:20pm |
Long-term followup of the Bariatric Surgery Patient Laura Boyer, FNP-C CBN |
| 5:35pm |
The benefits of membership in ASMB Integrated Health Nathaniel Sann, MSN CRNP FNP-BC |
| 5:50pm |
Closing |
| 6:00pm | Adjourn |