eChapter Education Webinar September 2016
Webinar/Online
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:00pm CT - 8:00pm CT
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Info
Topic
Advocacy: The Power of Your Voice
Speaker(s)
Danielle Glover MPA, AORN Legal & Government Affairs Manager
Credits Offered
This event offers
1.0 CEU credit
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
Terri Goodman & Associates is an approved provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the Texas Nurses Association, An accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission Accreditation..
Additional Information
Advocacy: The Power of Your Voice
Abstract
Policies impacting the operating room is being made by legislators and regulators every day, and it is important perioperative nurses not only understand current laws but have a voice in the policymaking process. Learn how the legislative process works, how you can be an advocate for your patients and profession, what is happening across the nation with health policy related to perioperative services.
Learning Outcome
- Understand the current legislative environment and AORN's Legislative Priorities
- Define the legislative and regulatory process
- Discover opportunities to be an advocate.
References:
Glover, D. Perioperative policy: 2015 legislation in review. AORN Journal, V.102, Issue 5. P521-525.
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AORN. Advocacy 101 Handbook. 2015.
Accessed August 2, 2016 - Click Here
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ANA. Advocacy: Becoming more effective.
Accessed August 2, 2016 - Click Here