Surgical Nursing Symposium
Date: November 10, 2024
Stronger Together: Excellence in Patient Care
Overview
The "Stronger Together: Excellence in Patient Care" symposium, organized by the Nursing Department at Sidra Medicine, is an inspiring and comprehensive event designed to advance the quality of patient care. This conference brings together a diverse group of healthcare professionals to share knowledge, discuss best practices, and explore innovative strategies for improving patient outcomes.
Through a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and poster presentations attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in surgical techniques, patient safety protocols, and holistic patient care approaches.
Renowned experts in the field will share their experiences and research findings, providing valuable information on how to integrate evidence-based practices into daily clinical routines. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, fostering a sense of community and encouraging the exchange of ideas among peers.
By attending this symposium, healthcare professionals will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to elevate the standard of care they provide. The focus on excellence in patient care underscores the commitment of Sidra Medicine to continuously improve healthcare services, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care possible. This event is a testament to the power of working together towards a common goal of achieving excellence in patient care.
Topics/Sessions
- Supporting Excellence in Surgical Patient through Education and Professional Development
- Quality and Patient Safety
- Center of Excellence
- Code Blue in OR
- AI in Surgery
- Hands Deserve Better
- Importance of Teamwork in OR
- How's your Pain
- More than Just a Wound
- Short Gut Syndrome
Symposium Objectives
- Appraise the need for exchanging innovative techniques, evidence-based approaches, and the latest advancements in surgical nursing and patient care.
- Formulate strategies to improve patient engagement, communication, satisfaction, and overall safety.
- Identify continuing education and professional development opportunities that will facilitate networking to foster a community of learning and exchange of ideas.
Target Audience
- Nurses
Reward Credits CPD
Category 1: 6.25hrs
Organizing Committee
- Mr. David Lazarus, Director - Nursing (Surgery and Perioperative)
- Mr. Peter Torreja - Clinical Nurse Facilitator-Surgery department.
- Mr. Rami Mchawrab-Clinical Educator- Education, Professional Practice department.
- Mr. Rodolfo Relano-Acting Manager- Education, Professional Practice department.
- Mrs. Rowena Zamora - Clinical Educator- Education, Professional Practice department.
- Mrs. Hamda Zain Al Abdeen- Lead – Events.
- Mrs. Grace Maitri- Clinical Nurse Manager - Operating Room
- Mr. Abdullah Itani- Clinical Nurse Manager- DI Nursing Services.
- Mrs. Ayat Kobeissi - Specialist - Nursing and Midwifery Education, Professional Practice & Standards.
- Mr. Jihad Al Kilani- Clinical Nurse leader-Periop services
- Mrs. Ansu Varghese - Clinical Nurse Manager – Outpatient Department.
- Mr. Shienanton Alday - Clinical Nurse Manager –5B, Inpatient surgical floor.
- Mrs. Gayathri Vijesh - Clinical Nurse Manager –5A, Inpatient surgical floor
Speakers
- Mrs. Judy Dawson Jones
- Dr. Sandra L. Holmes
- Dr. Dina Schnurman
- Dr. Walid Mubarak
- Collette Donnelly
- Dr Guy Brisseau
- Dr. Mitchell Stotland
- Dr. Noora Al Shahwani
- Mr. David Lazarus
- Mr. Lazarus John Kanagarethinam & Mohammed Malalha
- Ann Folin