EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
Andrea Nix of the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) takes a look ahead to the organisation’s upcoming conference in October.
F
ollowing the highly successful 2010 annual Congress and Exhibition, the
Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) is gearing up for this year’s event, which promises to be both inspirational and highly relevant. AfPP2011 will take place at Bournemouth International Centre from 19-21 October.
Fuelled by on-going dialogue with its mem- bers, this year’s theme of ‘Challenges and change: leading from the front line’ has been sparked by the groundbreaking and fundamental changes to healthcare deliv- ery announced by the Government. As the effects of the changes start to be felt on the perioperative front line, the Congress and Exhibition will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the change agenda, coupled with an examination of the clinical safety aspects of caring for periop- erative patients.
Each year, AfPP’s exhibition welcomes the largest group of perioperative medical device companies in the UK. Come along to the exhibition this year to see the lat- est products and innovations and network with over 90 of Europe’s best-known com- panies.
The Perioperative Innovation Award Win- ners will be announced at the event; show- casing the very best in groundbreaking advancements and technology in the fol- lowing categories: Anaesthetics; General Surgery; Patient Safety; Infection Preven- tion and the Best Innovation Award.
There is a programme of eight workshops available for visitors to attend for free. Plus don’t miss Happy Hour on Thursday lunchtime! Entrance to the exhibition is free for healthcare professionals who work in acute care or surgical settings. Register now by visiting:
www.afpp2011.org.uk/ visitor-registration
This year’s rousing opening session for con- gress will discuss the importance of team working and personal resilience in armed conflict. Led by a former team leader on aero-med flights in the Afghanistan armed conflict zone, the session will take delegates on a rollercoaster journey of personal chal- lenge, duty and accomplishment. Prepare to be astounded.
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Other highlights include this year’s Dai- sy Ayris lecture, delivered by Dr Suzette Woodward, director of patient safety at the National Patient Safety Association (NPSA). Dr Woodward will talk on patient safety and reflect on the imminent aboli- tion of the NPSA, as well as giving valu- able insight into adapting to and leading change.
Also topping the bill at this year’s event will be nurse practitioner and author Mark Radford, who will deliver this year’s Siobhan Rankin lecture. Having recently completed his PhD research on the power dynamics between specialist nurses and doctors in hospitals, his lecture will exam- ine the complex professional relationship between the two professions.
Drawing on his academic research, he will discuss how practitioners and doctors can break down professional boundaries and set aside pre-conceived ideas and prejudic- es to enhance team working and improve patient care.
AfPP president, Tracy Coates, said: “We are very excited about this year’s congress and
exhibition, which we hope will have some- thing for everyone working in perioperative care. Not only are we making the event ac- cessible to a wider audience by holding it in Bournemouth – after listening carefully to our members – but the theme of leading from the front line in times of change is to- tally relevant and essential to all periopera- tive practitioners.”
AfPP 2011 will also include a range of gen- eral, specialist and masterclass sessions designed to provide insightful training for practitioners at every level, combined with uplifting and motivating sessions for per- sonal development. The event will also fea- ture the key AfPP message of empowering individuals to speak out where necessary, which will become increasingly important during the transition period, as NHS re- form embeds itself in healthcare strategy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit
www.afpp2011.org.uk
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