Pacific Coast Region
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Two new friends from Phoenix, Arizona. Catherine Peacock and Sharon Demarest |
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Leila Knox presents the Mentorship Award to Gayle Clayton from Fresno. |
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Janet Stoia-Davis presents the Professional Education Award to Dianne Mackey from San Diego |
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Christine Herb presents The Manufacturer of the Year Award to Catherine Pepe and Barb Majewski from ConvaTec |
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Glenda Hamburg presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to Jo Martinson (retired). |
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Donna Goudberg Lockhart (Continuing Education Coordinator) with Paul Greenwood (Deputy District Attorney-San Diego) who gave an excellent presentation on Elder Abuse. |
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Joel Bryant, Attorney at Law and Donna Goudberg Lockhart presented a thought provoking presentation entitled, Summation of a Wound Care/Pressure Ulcer Lawsuit. |
Hopefully this finds each of you enjoying your summer, perhaps with special outings or vacations planned with family and friends. Rest and relaxation is always welcome after months of really hard work.
I would like to share with you the results of the NEEDS SURVEY that was published in the last issue of Timely Topics. My sincere thanks to each of the 24 members who took the time to complete the survey and return it to me.
In summary, most of those who responded do attend PCR meetings as well as the local support group in their area. Most attend a large National Conference, also. As suspected, the majority would not attend a two-day mid-week PCR function, but prefer functions on the weekend (excluding Sunday "for God and family").
Most all felt PCR supports professional growth of its members and that educational offerings are beneficial to their practice. EVERYONE felt that PCR business meetings are essential for growth and development of the membership and to keep the organization viable. Seventy five per cent of the respondents personally finance the registration and expenses related to meetings/conferences, without outside assistance.
Two thirds of those responding have not accessed the PCR Web site. I am so glad that everyone responded they read the Timely Topics and most find it informative. It appears this needs to continue to be our primary source of communication with all members. Meanwhile, the Officers are committed to encouraging and mentoring our colleagues so that most will be able to make this "giant leap" into the world of technology. Many of us have been dragged there "kicking and screaming" and as frustrating as it may be at times, realize this is the way of the future.
Another added bonus of the survey...several of you checked that you would consider serving on the Board of Directors. I will be forwarding your names and address to the Nominations Chairperson, Mickey Galindo. When she contacts you please let her know how you would like to serve. Thanks to each of you who specified you would consider this. I can assure you, the satisfaction felt from working with ones professional organization far out weigh the frustrations, most of the time!
I am eagerly looking forward to our fall meeting in San Diego. Come join us for informative and interesting educational presentations, as well as fun for all. Once again, we will be having an auction on Friday evening so please bring those items you may have laying around. Remember, one person's castaways may become another person's treasures. What a fun-filled way to help your organization. See you in San Diego, America's Finest City!
"Surf's Up: Ride the Educational Wave"
October 5-7 2000
San Diego Mission Valley Marriot
8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego
Rooms: $119.00
1-800-842-5329
Topics include: Head & neck surgical wounds, diabetes and the effects on wound healing, elder abuse, reimbursement (APS, PPS), marketing a wound program in long term care, outcome tools & measurements, sexuality & body image of the ostomate, prevalence and intervention of impotence post radical cystoprostatectomy, communication between physicians and nurses, end of life issues: palliative care, presentation of actual wound care lawsuit.
PLUS: Grand opening of exhibits and posters Thursday night and the annual fund raising auction on Friday night, PCR general membership meeting on Saturday.
| AGENDA: Thursday Oct 5 2000 | |
| 0700-0745 | Registration - Continental Breakfast |
| 0745-0800 | Announcements & Introductions |
| 0800-0930 | Keynote Speaker: Patty Mittendorf, PA Aroma Therapy: Fact or Fiction Patty will discuss a study which is in progress at San Diego Hospice regarding the use of aroma therapy and wound healing. |
| 0930-1030 | Does Infection Interfere With Wound Healing? Thomas Taylor, CLS & Microbiologist, UCSD What are the most common offending organisms, how do they interfere with wound healing, it is important to treat colonization? |
| 1030-1100 | Refreshments & Networking |
| 1100-1200 | End of Life Issues: Palliative Care Gwen Thomas, RN, CWOCN Sharp Grossmont Home Health & Hospice Can we as healthcare providers "cure" everything? Have we forgotten about the person "attached" to the problem? Learn how to determine when something is too much. |
| 1200-1330 | Lunch & Learn! You Want to do What to my Patient? Improving Communication between Nurses and Physicians Kwon Lee, MD, F.A.S.C. President & CEO of Physicians Wound Care Consulting, Inc Do you cringe everytime you call a physician with recommendations? Do you have problems "convincing" them to try your recommendations? You won't want to miss learning some of the "tricks of the trade". |
| 1330-1500 | Sexuality & Body Image Kaila Delancey, ostomate Can you comfortably discuss sexuality with your patients? Is it important to them? Learn first hand the issues and concerns of a young women after ostomy surgery. |
| 1500-1530 | Refreshments & Networking |
| 1530-1700 | Elder Abuse: Who's Responsible? Paul Greenwood, Deputy District Attorney Elder Abuse Prevention Division Are you reporting suspected abuse? Do you need to or is it someone else's responsibility? Hear actual cases of elder abuse and their outcomes. It will make a lasting impression! |
| 1700 | Evaluations & Certificates |
| 1800 | Exhibit Grand Opening Ceremony Food, entertainment, networking, posters & exhibit openings |
| AGENDA: Friday 6 October 2000 | |
| 0700-0745 | Registration - Continental Breakfast |
| 0745-0800 | Announcements & Introductions |
| 0800-0930 | Keynote Speaker: Susan Gallagher, PhD Outcome Research: Tools for Measurement: Learn why outcomes are important in your job, obtain tools for measurement, and learn from a case presentation using outcome measurement |
| 0930-1030 | How to Market a Wound Care Program to Long Term Care Leila Knox, RN, CWOCN Nursing Service Administrator, Horizon Health & Subacute Center Is a wound management program beneficial in long term care? How will you get paid and will you get paid? Justifying your importance. |
| 1030-1130 | Exhibits and Poster displays |
| 1130-1230 | Lunch, Networking, Exhibits |
| 1230-1330 | Surviving Reimbursement Kaye Martin Reimbursement Specialist, ConvaTec How does the new system affect patient supplies, home visits visit frequency and...your job? |
| 1330-1500 | Sexual Dysfunction following a Radical Cystoprostatectomy Prevalence & Treatment Options Chris Kaine, MD, Urologist Are you addressing this issue with preoperative teaching? Who's responsibility is it to discuss the subject? Where do you refer them and what are the treatment options? Learn the latest! |
| 1500-1530 | Break/Refreshments |
| 1530-1700 | The Effects of Diabetes on Wound Healing Chris Sadler, PA, CDE So what if the blood sugars are high...use the sliding scale. Find out why a sliding scale is not the treatment of choice and how all these factors influence wound healing. |
| 1700 | Evaluations & CEU Certificates |
| 1800-2200 | PCR Fundraiser: Auction Food, fun and items for purchase that you never knew you needed until now! Lots of fun. |
| AGENDA: Saturday 7 October 2000 | |
| 0730-0815 | Registration - Continental Breakfast |
| 0815-0830 | Introductions & Announcements |
| 0830-0950 | Summation of a Wound Care Lawsuit Joel Bryant, Attorney at Law : Perkins & Miltner of San Diego Donna Goudberg Lockhart, RN, CWOCN, LNC DG Consulting: Independent Skin & Wound Care Consultant Legal Nurse Consultant What are the factors needed to sue for neglect, elder abuse, malpractice? What do the attorney and nurse look for to determine if there really is a case? Learn what can and cannot be found in the records by hearing an actual case review. |
| 0950-1000 | Questions & Answers; Refreshments |
| 1000-1400 | PCR General Membership Meeting * Do you know how your region acts as a conduit to furnish new information to its' members and the national organization? * What can we do to support the National Response Network (WOCN Legislative Committee) designed to keep members up-to-date in patient issues, reimbursement and changes in nursing practice? *Have you made a nomination for "Mentor of the Year", "Rookie of the Year" or "Manufacturer of the Year"? Why not recognize those outstanding individuals who influence our practice? Take this opportunity to learn the answers to the above questions and network with your collegues. Meet a diverse group of individuals and learn of others accomplishments! |
| Adjournment & Closing remarks | |