17TH ANNUAL

CRITICAL CARENURSING SYMPOSIUM

INNOVATIONS IN CARE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SHERATON UNIVERSITY AVE, SYRACUSE

This annual fall program providesinformation for the RegisteredNurse on the current and future

trends in practice in the Critical Caresetting. Its objective is to highlight areas that

may provide new knowledge, skill, oropportunity for implementing concepts that improvepatient outcomes and quality of care.

Registration Fee: $70 Register by 10/1/2016. $80 after 10/1/2016

Register online: www.upstate.edu/events Registration Deadline: October 9, 2016

For questions: Kristen Keefe e-mail: keefek@ upstate.edu

Program sponsored by the SICU, Trauma, andBurn Nursing Services, Upstate UniversityHospital, Upstate Medical University and theInstitute for Continuing Nursing Education.

Contact Hours will be provided by the SUNY Upstate MedicalUniversity Institute for Continuing Nursing Education (ICNE).

It has been assigned Provider Code: NYP261-8/14-17

The ICNE is an approved provider of continuing nursingeducation by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses’Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours: 6.0

Cancellation policy

Cancellations received prior to October 6, 2016will be refunded in full.

Cancellations occurring October 6-11, 2016 willbe subject to a $30 cancellation fee.

No refunds after October 11, 2016.

In the event you are unable to attend,substitutions are encouraged.

Email all cancellations and substitution requeststo keefek@upstate.edu.

“No-show” registrants will not receive a refund.

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Presenter BiosMichael H. AckermanAt Niagara University, Mr. Ackermanworks collaboratively with the directorand faculty on curriculum design andprogram evaluation. He teachesmedical surgical nursing, pharmacology andleadership. As the principal of a healthcare andleadership consulting company, he specializes incritical care lectures.

Theresa L. BaxterMs. Baxter specializes in assessing andmanaging pain medications, epiduralsand nerve blocks. She manages acuteand chronic pain for children andadults. In addition, she is a facilitator with theUpstate Nurse Residency program.

Richard J. KingDr. King is board certified in bothGeneral Surgery and Surgical CriticalCare. He has practiced medicineinternationally with NATO. In addition,Dr. King has a degree in Governmentand International Relations, andpursued graduate studies at the Simon School ofBusiness.

Mark R. LaftaviDr. Laftavi has an established trackrecord in performing single and multi-visceral transplants, building clinicaltransplant programs and intransplantation research. Dr. Laftavihas published more than 350 abstracts andmanuscripts in national and international journals.

Christopher J. NormanMr. Norman specializes in care of theelderly. He is the team leader of themultidisciplinary Acute Care for the Elderly(ACE) team. He is also a steering member of theNurses Improving Care for Health System Elderly(NICHE) committee.

Travis RoyMr. Roy speaks on conquering life’s hurdles,setting goals and his overall experiences inlife. Roy and Sports Illustrated writer E.M.Swift wrote his autobiography, ElevenSeconds. Travis set up the Travis Roy Foundation, tohelp spinal cord injury survivors and to fund researchfor a cure.

Lucy RuangvoravatDr. Ruangvoravat is board certified inSurgical Critical Care. She has givennumerous lectures and presentations in theNortheast. Dr. Ruangvoravat is an activemember of multiple hospital committees and hasparticipated in several international medical missions.

Sue StullMs. Stull provides recommendations forenteral and parenteral nutrition support formedical, surgical and critically ill patients.She provides inservice training for medical-surgical residents and nurses. Sue alsoprecepts for Syracuse University Dietetic students.

Christopher T. TanskiDr. Tanski is the co-chair of the ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)committee. He has co-written andpublished several articles since 2014. Dr.Tanski is an Upstate Medical Universityalum and an active community member.

CRITICAL CARE NURSING SYMPOSIUMINNOVATIONS IN CAREAGENDA7:45 - 8 am Registration and Breakfast

8 - 8:15 am Welcome

8:15 - 8:45 am Getting Through: Perspectives on Aging,Nursing, and Caring for the Critically IllOlder AdultChristopher J. Norman, NP

8:45 - 9:30 am Pancreas Transplantation: CuringDiabetes Mark R. Laftavi, MD

9:30 - 10 am To Feed or Not to Feed: That is the QuestionSue Stull, RD

10 - 10:30 am Refreshments and Exhibits

10:30 - 11 am Help! My Patient Keeps Asking for MorePain Meds!Caring for the Opioid Tolerant Patient inthe HospitalTheresa L. Baxter, NP

11 - 11:30 am Stranger than Fiction: The Open AbdomenLucy Ruangoravat, MD

11:30 - Noon Blast Injuries: A Trauma Surgeon’sPerspectiveRichard J. King, MD

Noon - 1 pm Lunch and Exhibits

1 - 2 pm 11 Seconds: The Story of Travis RoyTravis Roy

2 - 2:15 pm Refreshments and Exhibits

2:15 - 2:45 pm A New Model ECMO ProgramChristopher T. Tanski, MD

2:45 - 3:45 pm The Healthy Work Environment: 2016 Michael H. Ackerman, NP

3:45 - 4 pm Evaluation