Come join AORN of San Diego County on May 2nd from 8:30am-2pm at the Bankers Hill Club located at 3030 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103. This workshop will explore the themes of minimally invasive surgery, AI, and perioperative efficiency. This learning event will offer 4 CEs approved by the CA board of registered nursing. Our lineup of speakers is sure to be informative and engaging, as they delve into topics relevant to perioperative practice. Don't miss out on this exciting event!
Topic 1: Minimally Invasive Surgery: How Surgeons and OR Teams Can Work Together for Better Efficiency
Speaker: Dr. Latashia Lelea MD/MPH/ F.A.C.O.G, Board Certified OB/GYN, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon
Objectives:
- Describe key AORN guidelines relevant to MIS safety, equipment, positioning, and team communication.
- Identify workflow strategies that improve OR efficiency and reduce delays in minimally invasive cases.
- Recognize the physiologic and equipment-related complications associated with insufflation.
- Implement step-by-step team responses to MIS emergencies such as bradycardia, CO₂ embolism, and intraoperative injuries.
- Strengthen collaboration between surgeons and perioperative nurses to enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes.
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Topic 2: OR Efficiency Uncovered: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What’s Next
Speaker: Stella Yau, MSN, RN, CNOR
Objectives:
- Identify factors contributing to operating room (OR) inefficiency in perioperative workflows, including communication, environment, and resource utilization.
- Describe the relationship between selected AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and OR efficiency outcomes.
- Compare current perioperative practices with evidence-based guideline recommendations to identify opportunities for improving efficiency.
- Formulate one practice change to enhance OR efficiency while maintaining patient safety in their clinical setting.
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Topic 3: Patient Safety Trivia Hour
Facilitator: Stella Yau, MSN, RN, CNOR
Objectives:
- Increase Knowledge of Patient Safety Practices: Attendees will learn about evidence-based patient safety practices enhancing their understanding of strategies to promote patient safety in the perioperative setting.
- Enhance Understanding of Perioperative Efficiency: Participants will explore innovative tools and techniques presented to gain insights into ways to improve efficiency and streamline processes in the perioperative environment.
- Expand Awareness of Perioperative Best Practices: Attendees will learn about current best practices in perioperative care, enabling them to stay updated on the latest advancements and techniques that contribute to high-quality patient care.
Topic 4: AI in Action: Practical Strategies for Perioperative Nurses, Educators, Managers, and Leaders
Speaker: Stella Yau, MSN, RN, CNOR
Objectives:
- Describe at least three ways AI tools can support perioperative nursing practice, education, management, or professional leadership.
- Explain how structured problem-definition frameworks can improve AI-generated outputs for healthcare-related tasks.
- Develop a clear, structured prompt using role, context, task, constraints, and desired output to address a real perioperative practice, education, or leadership need.
- Evaluate AI-generated information for accuracy, appropriateness, clinical safety, and alignment with professional standards such as AORN Guidelines and organizational policy.
- Identify ethical, professional, and privacy considerations when integrating AI tools into perioperative practice environments.
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Price includes:
Continental Breakfast
4 Continuing Education Credits
Interactive tables with Industry Partners
Lunch
Raffle prizes
We welcome all members and non-members.
Registration is $50 for members, $60 for non-members, and $35 for retirees, surgical techs, and undergraduate nursing students.
It is sure to be a fun experience! Seats are limited so register today.
Payment can be made with PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, or credit card. Cash payment can also be accepted at the door.
